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Holiday Sales on the Rise — Online
Bullish projections for November and December anticipate strong e-commerce sales as consumer stay hunkered…
Here’s Why NRF Expects Holiday Sales to Increase
The NRF expects holiday sales to rise between 3.6 and 5.2 percent, as consumers look to make the best of a…
Retail Sales Bouncing Back, But Fashion Still on the Decline
Overall retail sales have been resilient in the face of the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns but fashion and…
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The National Retail Federation's chief economist noted an additional federal stimulus could help keep the…
Apparel and Accessories Led September’s 1.9% US Retail Sales Uptick
Consumers were resilient in their spending last month, sending U.S. retail sales up 1.9 percent, far higher…
Cargo Imports Set Record as Retailers Stockpile for Peak Season
U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 2.1 million TEU in August, up 9.7 percent from July and 8…
How Apparel Retail Preps for Holiday in a Pandemic
NPD's Marshal Cohen says the holidays will look very different this year but they "won't be a bust."
Trump Flip-Flops on Fiscal Stimulus Strategy, But Talks Go Nowhere
Trump puts relief talks on hold until after the election, but changes course in a series of tweets causing…
Why August’s Consumer Spending on Clothing, Footwear Slumped Again
August, said NRF chief economist Jack Kleinhenz, was "topsy-turvy."
NRF Demands Answers on California Mall Closures
The National Retail Federation wants answers from California on the state of the state's malls.
NRF Seeking Records on California’s Coronavirus Retail Closures
Despite an ongoing global pandemic, the retail trade group wants to know "the basis" for the state's…
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Here’s Why US Retail Sales Growth Has Cooled—and Could Get Worse
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Retailers Stocking Up for Holiday Spike Cargo Imports
U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 1.92 million TEU in July, down 2.3 percent year-over-year…