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Outdoor and surf brands and retailers react to tariffs

“There’s No Way This Can Last”: Surf and Outdoor Industry on New Tariffs

From price increases to cost-cutting, leaders at Vissla, Eagle Creek, La Jolla Group, and more grapple with how…

News April 4, 2025
Shipping containers and tariffs

Updated: Economic and Retail Experts Warn Tariffs Could Slow Sales Growth in 2025

Companies, trade groups, and economists react to the new Trump administration tariffs announced Wednesday, including how they could…

News April 3, 2025

Holiday Spending Still on Track for Steady Growth

The expectation from The National Retail Federation comes amid ‘mixed signals’ in recent jobs and GDP data.

Press Releases November 7, 2024

NRF Expects Steady Sales Growth for 2024 Holiday Season

A primary contributor of overall retail sales growth is expected from online shopping.

Press Releases October 16, 2024

October Import Cargo to Remain Strong Despite Three-Day Strike

Global Port Tracker report predicts that imports at the nation’s major container ports should continue at elevated levels…

Press Releases October 8, 2024

September Import Cargo to Remain Elevated Ahead of Possible Port Strike

September is forecast at 2.31 million TEU, up 14% year over year.

Press Releases September 10, 2024

Monthly Import Cargo Continues Peak Season Surge

The import numbers come as NRF is forecasting that 2024 retail sales will grow between 2.5% and 3.5%…

Press Releases August 9, 2024

Fed Could Lower Interest Rates This Year, According to NRF

Economy is still growing, but could be slowing enough for Fed to lower interest rates this year, says…

Press Releases August 2, 2024

Most of Back-to-Class Shoppers Have Begun Purchasing School Items

The data comes from the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

Press Releases July 12, 2024
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