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 Jacob Musselman | Jun 6, 2025 | Industry News
The total home improvement market is projected to grow 3.4% in 2025, a reduction from the 5% growth projected in the Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) March outlook. HIRI announced findings from its latest U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products...
by Lindsey Thompson | May 21, 2025 | Operational Insights
Headline after headline warns of the impending impact of global economic shifts, tariffs and other supply chain challenges on retailers. To better understand the realities of what’s happening in the hardlines supply chain and how retailers can best prepare for any...
by Annie Dameworth | Apr 14, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor recently reported increased retail sales in March following two months of declines. Although sales grew, the gains were moderate due to concerns of rising tariffs. The U.S. Census Bureau’s...
