Back-to-school shoppers have already begun purchasing items for the upcoming school year this month, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Two-thirds (67%) of shoppers began their shopping in early …
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June Retail Sales Slow Amid Tariff Concerns
Retail sales slowed in June due to continued consumer anxiety about the impact of government policies on the economy, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). In the building and garden supplies sector, seasonally …
Read More »Multiple Home Improvement Retailers Featured on NRF’s Top 100 Retailers List
The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released its 2025 list of the Top 100 Retailers, compiled by Kantar. The list consists of the industry’s largest companies according to 2024 U.S. sales. “This year’s Top 100 Retailers represent a diverse group …
Read More »Tariffs Cause Volatility in Import Cargo Volume
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to bounce back this month after a significant decrease in late spring, but is expected to fall again after previously paused tariffs take effect, according to the National Retail …
Read More »New Tariffs and Policies Cause Continued Economic Uncertainty
The impact of new tariffs and other governmental policies on the U.S. economy are still unpredictable halfway through 2025, according to National Retail Federation (NRF) chief economist Jack Kleinhenz. “This year began with high expectations for the strength of the …
Read More »Consumers Continue to Spend on Retail as Tariff Impact Looms
Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau showed retail sales growth in May despite a downturn in overall sales amid fluctuating tariffs on imported merchandise, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). May retail sales in the building and …
Read More »Retail Sales Continue to Grow in May
Retail sales in May continued to grow despite a slowdown on stocking up ahead of tariffs, according to the CNBC/National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Retail Monitor. “The data for May indicates that the pull-forward in consumer demand ahead of tariffs is …
Read More »Import Cargo Projected to Rise During Tariff Pause
Import cargo at major U.S. container ports is expected to see a surge throughout the summer as retailers take advantage of a 90-day reduction in tariffs that were recently imposed on China, according to the National Retail Federation and Hackett …
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