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When it Comes to West Coast Ports, No One Wants 2015 All Over Again

NRF's Jon Gold said retailers were optimistic before recent disruptions, but are now unsure of when a new…

Data Suggests America’s Imports Are Falling While Container Rates Perk Up

Drewry says freight rates out of Shanghai to both Los Angeles and New York are up, but it's a different story…

What Happens if West Coast Port Disruption Drags On

After a weekend of hampered port operations, experts say a long-running dispute could lead to ship backlogs…

NRF Economist Explains ‘Bad-News-Is-Good-News’ Inflation Strategy

NRF's Jack Kleinhenz discusses the "formidable challenge" of "taming inflation without tipping the nation…

Consumers to Spend a Record $35.7 Billion on Mother’s Day, Says NRF Survey

That's up nearly $4 billion from last year's record high of $31.7 billion.

NRF Study Uncovers Latest Trends in ‘Dangerous’ Organized Retail Crime

Criminal groups are now more "brazen and violent" and are using new channels to resell stolen goods, NRF's…

Consumer Spending Holding Up but Fragile

Mastercard and the National Retail Federation weigh in on retail sales, inflation and consumer spending…

NRF Expects Sales to Grow Between 4 Percent and 6 Percent This Year

This is down from last year but above historic pre-pandemic levels.

Fashion Sounds Off on Biden’s Proposed Corporate Tax Hike

Trade groups and business leaders said higher taxes on fashion and retail wouldn't be good for the industry.

NRF: Expect ‘Modest Gains’ in Imports This Spring

February's cargo forecast predicts a 26.2 percent year over year decline to 1.56 million TEUs, according to…

Valentine’s Day Lingerie Is Still a Thing, According to the Experts

Popular gifts like lingerie are cheaper in February, says DealNews, as big retailers discount these items to…

US Cargo Imports Close in on Early Pandemic Volumes

Ports are forecast to handle 1.57 million TEUs in February, which would be the fewest since they handled 1.53…

NRF Economist Downplays Recession Possibility

Even if there's no official recession, consumers feel like they're living in one and struggle with rising…

Show the Love: Americans to Spend $25.9B on Valentine’s Day

Retailers should come out OK with their Valentine's Day campaigns and sales.

NRF Foundation Raises $3 Million

A big turnout at the gala event cast a positive light on the retail industry.