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March’s 8.7% Drop in US Retail Sales Marks Biggest Decline in Decades
Apparel's tumble is even more severe.
Business Groups Sent Letter to White House Calling for Swift Economic Stabilization Efforts
The 90 national and state retail organizations that signed onto the letter agree that the paramount issue…
NCTO Asks White House to Keep Factories Open Amid Outbreak
Pandemic-fighting directives have drastically limited activity in the U.S. But what exactly does "essential"…
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Consumer Trends Retailers Should Be Aware of Now
Reports continue to show evolving consumers with higher demands from retailers.
Retail Could Suffer If Coronavirus Envelops the U.S.
Retail sales could grow 3 to 4 percent this year provided the coronavirus doesn't reach pandemic proportions.
Backing Into Convenience
Research from NRF shows that consumers want quality and price most, but will back out of a purchase if it…
January Retail Sales Rise, But Department and Clothing Stores Falter
"The strength of consumer spending continues to be the anchor of the current economic expansion," NRF chief…
Coronavirus Outbreak Sends February Cargo Import Forecast Down
Cargo imports at U.S. container ports are forecast to drop sharply, with the coronavirus causing longer…
Valentine’s Day Drives Nearly $3 Billion in Spending on New Clothes
Love is in the air, and that should be good news for retailers selling clothes, shoes and accessories fit for…
Which Super Bowl Quarterback Is Moving More Merch?
Super Bowl LIV is nigh, and retailers have been stocking up on merch to outfit football fans nationwide.
These New Tags Keep Shoes Safe from Shoplifters
A new loss prevention tag is designed to prevent shoplifters from making off with fancy footwear.
Ellen Davis Leaves NRF for CBA
The 18-year NRF veteran was instrumental in promoting the career opportunities in the retail industry.
Shuffle Board: Shifts at Levi’s Americas, New Presidents at HBC and Timberland, Retirements at Target and Citi Trends
Roy Bagattini is leaving as Levi Strauss Americas president to be replaced by Marc Rosen, and Iain Nairn was…
Ganni Propels Its Omnichannel With NewStore
The Copenhagen-based contemporary company has put iPhones at the center of its growing retail strategy.
NRF ‘Big Show’ Spotlights Innovation, Technology and Putting Consumers First
A record-size crowd came to learn, network, get inspired and find pathways to better profits.