by Annie Dameworth | Jul 8, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
The impact of new tariffs and other governmental policies on the U.S. economy are still unpredictable halfway through 2025, according to National Retail Federation (NRF) chief economist Jack Kleinhenz. “This year began with high expectations for the strength of the...
by Annie Dameworth | Jun 23, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau showed retail sales growth in May despite a downturn in overall sales amid fluctuating tariffs on imported merchandise, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). May retail sales in the building and garden...
by Annie Dameworth | Jun 13, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
Retail sales in May continued to grow despite a slowdown on stocking up ahead of tariffs, according to the CNBC/National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Retail Monitor. “The data for May indicates that the pull-forward in consumer demand ahead of tariffs is likely...
by Annie Dameworth | Jun 9, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
Import cargo at major U.S. container ports is expected to see a surge throughout the summer as retailers take advantage of a 90-day reduction in tariffs that were recently imposed on China, according to the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates Global Port...
by Jacob Musselman | May 29, 2025 | Industry News
Father’s Day is around the corner, and spending is expected to reach a record $24 billion this year, according to the annual Father’s Day survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The new high exceeds...
