The summer of 2026 is packed with celebrations expected to give retailers a boost as consumers spend on travel, sporting events, community gatherings and holidays, according to a new economic outlook from the National Retail Federation (NRF). In its latest …
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Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $27.9 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, an increase from the previous record of $24 billion set in 2025. “Despite economic pressures, Father’s …
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The National Retail Federation recently released its response to U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan’s preliminary approval of the proposed settlement in merchants’ class-action antitrust lawsuit against Visa and Mastercard over credit card swipe fees. The National Retail Federation is disappointed …
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Retail sales grew for the eighth consecutive month in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales maintained momentum in May, driven by a resilient labor …
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Consumer spending on Mother’s Day is expected to reach a record $38 billion this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount surpasses last year’s total spending of $34.1 …
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Retail sales rose in March as consumers received higher-than-usual tax refunds, making up for increased gasoline prices, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Retail sales grew for a sixth consecutive month in March as the first …
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The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released the NRF Top 50 Global Retailers list, ranking the 50 most impactful international retailers based on their operations at the start of 2025. Partnering with Kantar to produce the list, NRF and Kantar’s …
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Retail sales in 2026 are expected to grow by 4.4% over 2025 to $5.6 trillion, based on new forecasts released from the National Retail Federation in partnership with Oxford Economics. The announcement was made during NRF’s sixth annual State of Retail …
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