NRF Economist Says First Quarter Showed Challenges of Bringing Inflation Under Control
The economic challenges brought on by COVID-19 are not over yet.
Press Releases May 10, 2023
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NRF Says Consumers Still Spending
Growth is not as high as last year, but households continue to spend each month, NRF Chief Economist…
Press Releases October 3, 2022
NRF Says Growth Has Slowed But It’s Unclear If the Nation is in a Recession
NRF Chief Economist says consumer stamina will be the big question going forward.
Press Releases September 1, 2022
June Retail Sales Increased Despite Rising Inflation
The U.S. Census Bureau said overall retail sales in June were up 1 percent seasonally adjusted from May and…
Press Releases July 15, 2022
NRF Says Economy is Slowing But Recession is Unlikely in Near Term
NRF’s Monthly Economic Review says economic data is “softer than a few months ago” but “still signals further solid…
Press Releases June 30, 2022
May Retail Sales Slow Amid Ongoing Inflation
The U.S. Census Bureau said overall retail sales in May were down 0.3 percent seasonally adjusted from April.
Press Releases June 15, 2022
NRF Says Economy ‘Being Rebalanced’ but ‘Extreme Cooling Off’ Seems Unlikely
NRF Chief Economist says data suggests that we remain in an ongoing expansion.
Press Releases June 1, 2022
April Retail Sales Grew With Consumers ‘Taking Higher Prices in Stride’
The U.S. Census Bureau said overall retail sales in April were up 0.9 percent seasonally adjusted from March and…
Press Releases May 17, 2022
NRF Chief Economist Says Economy Has ‘Strong Momentum’
The momentum is strong despite challenges from inflation and war in Ukraine.
Press Releases April 1, 2022
