by Annie Dameworth | Jul 16, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
Back-to-school shoppers have already begun purchasing items for the upcoming school year this month, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Two-thirds (67%) of shoppers began their shopping...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jul 18, 2022 | Industry News
The inflation rate topped 9.1% in June, the highest percentage since 1981, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index was up 1.3% in June on top of the 1.0% increase in May. The energy index was up 7.5%, contributing to nearly half of...
by Olivia Shroyer | Jul 20, 2021 | Industry News
According to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers plan to spend record amounts for school and college supplies as families and students look to return to in-person classrooms this fall. “The pandemic forced...
