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‘Pressures Are Indeed Mounting’ from Iran War, Says Port of Long Beach CEO
While the conflict has not impacted port volumes, NRF's Jon Gold warns smaller retailers and consumers face a…
US Import Volumes Hold Steady Despite Iran War, but Cost Pressures Concern Retailers
Since the start of the war, ocean freight rates have surged more than 30 percent on Shanghai-to-U.S. trade…
NRF Projects U.S. Retail Sales Will Grow 4.4% to $5.6 Trillion in 2026
Low unemployment, larger tax refunds and inflation falling off will fuel consumer spending this year.
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NRF Projects U.S. Retail Sales Will Grow 4.4% to $5.6 Trillion in 2026
Low unemployment, larger tax refunds and inflation falling off will fuel consumer spending this year.
Industry Has Swift and Varied Reactions to Supreme Court Tariff Decision
Groups representing American fashion brands and retailers have been buoyed by the high court's ruling against…
Import Volumes to Decline During First Half of 2026 ‘And Likely Longer’
Import cargo volume is projected to drop during the first half of 2026 at the busiest container ports in the…
Scrutinizing the Retail Sector, Feel-good Mood Prevails at NRF Big Show
After a holiday season of decent gains, retailers expect more of the same in 2026 with most facets of the…
Vans, Timberland and The North Face Leaders on What It Takes to Reignite Brand Energy
Sun Choe, Caroline Brown and Nina Flood spoke about transforming their respective brands at the NRF Big Show…
Ulta Beauty’s Kecia Steelman on AI, Cultural Relevance, International and More
At NRF's Big Show 2026, the president and chief executive officer of Ulta Beauty outlined the retailer's…
Retailers Hit Holiday Expectations With a 4.1 Percent Sales Gain
Consumers continued to show resilience while shopping for gifts, despite higher prices and declining…
Retailers Hit Holiday Expectations With a 4.1 Percent Sales Gain
Consumers continued to show resilience while shopping for gifts, despite higher prices and declining…
Lunar New Year to Drive Brief January Import Rebound at US Ports
Year-over-year inbound cargo volumes are still expected to decline through April, according to the Global…
What to Look For at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show
A record turnout of more than 40,000 retailers, brands, suppliers, consultants, economists, pundits and…
What to Look For at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show
A record turnout of more than 40,000 retailers, brands, suppliers, consultants, economists, pundits and…
Visa, Mastercard See U.S. Apparel Sales Outpacing Holiday Average
In the age of AI, electronics are seeing the biggest sales lift this season, followed by apparel.