by Lindsey Thompson | Aug 1, 2022 | Industry News
Bringing together retail industry players from around the country, the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Retail Advocates Summit gave retailers an opportunity to directly connect with policymakers. A highlight of this year’s Summit was The Retail Experience,...
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 Lindsey Thompson | Jul 12, 2022 | Industry News
Each year at its annual Retail Advocates Summit, the National Retail Federation (NRF) honors the work of small business owners who are going above and beyond to advocate for the independent retail industry. The America’s Retail Champions program features 34 small...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 13, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers last week, which showed an increase of 1% in May, after rising 0.3% in April, and an inflation rate of 8.6%, the highest the U.S. has seen since 1981. The energy index rose...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jun 9, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
According to the most recent Global Port Tracker report, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, major retail container ports are expected to see near-record volume during June, hindering retailers’ attempts to meet still-high...
