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Retail Theft Epidemic Prompts Action

retail theft

Retailers across the U.S. have reported a 93% increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 versus 2019, and a 90% increase in dollar loss due to shoplifting during the same period, according to the Impact …

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NRF’s Top 5 Retail Predictions for 2025

NRF retail predictions

The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released a list of 25 predictions for the retail industry in 2025. As independent hardware and paint retailers, here are the most significant predictions to prepare for this year. NRF predicts generative AI will …

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AI Brings the Buzz at NRF 2025

NRF 2025

Billed as “Retail’s Big Show,” NRF 2025 brought together the biggest names in retail for educational sessions, networking and product discovery. Hosted by the National Retail Federation (NFR), NRF 2025 took place in New York City from Jan. 12-14. John …

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Holiday Retail Sales Surpass NRF Forecasts

April retail sales

Retail sales during the 2024 holiday season grew 4% from 2023 to $994.1 billion, an unexpectedly high increase, says the National Retail Foundation (NRF). This number surpassed NRF’s forecast for 2024, which was that 2024 holiday sales would increase between …

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Import Cargo Surge Continues Into January

Import cargo surge

A tentative labor agreement has recently halted a potential strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, but major container ports in the U.S. have already seen a surge in imports. According to the Global Port Tracker report from the …

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Economy Ended 2024 On a High Note, NRF Says

June job market

In 2024, economic growth withstood inflation, high interest rates and other global challenges and should continue to show strength in 2025, says National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz. “The U.S. economy ended 2024 on a high note and the …

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Millions to Shop on Super Saturday

Super Saturday Shopping

Around 157.2 million consumers plan to shop the last Saturday before Christmas, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This estimate is up from 141.9 million shoppers last year, and …

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