Valentine’s Day consumer spending is expected to reach a record $29.1 billion this year, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This year’s anticipated amount surpasses the previous record of $27.5 …
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Retail Service Providers Share Major Initiatives During NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show
Last week during the National Retail Federation’s NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show, over 1,000 vendors and service providers gave attendees a look at the future of retail, sharing innovative products and game-changing processes and procedures. A number of exhibitors also …
Read More »NRF Urges Congress to Pass Retail Crime Bill
The National Retail Federation (NRF) released a statement from David French, executive vice president of government relations, following the House Judiciary Committee’s markup of H.R. 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act. “ORC continues to be a multifaceted problem, afflicting …
Read More »Import Cargo Volume Expected to Remain Low Until Spring
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to see a month-over-month gain in January, the first gain in six months. The ports are still expected to remain down year over year, according to the National Retail …
Read More »NRF Shows Strong Holiday Spending Data
Retail sales increased during the holiday season, rising 4.1% from November to December, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. The growth is in line with the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) forecast for record spending. “December Retail Monitor data saw a …
Read More »NRF VP Shares Additional Insights Into Super Saturday Predictions
With just a few days left to shop before Christmas, National Retail Federation (NRF) vice president of industry and consumer insights Katherine Cullen shared some additional insights into Super Saturday, taking place Dec. 20. Earlier this week, NRF released its …
Read More »Holiday Sales Predictions on Track
Retail sales saw strong year-over-year growth in November, with the first half of the month posting results on track to meet the National Retail Federation’s spending forecast, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Retail sales showed healthy year-over-year gains in November …
Read More »Import Cargo Volumes Expected to Decline in 2026 Amid Trade Uncertainty
Year-over-year declines in import cargo volume seen at the nation’s major container ports in recent months are expected to continue in 2026, according to the Global Port Tracker report recently released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. …
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