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Economy is in ‘Critical Moment,’ According to NRF

National Retail Federation Chief Economist says Fed has time to wait on interest rates.

Press Releases July 9, 2024
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Consumers Remain ‘Willing to Spend’ Even as Growth Slows

Core retail sales were up 3.8% unadjusted year-over-year for the first four months of the year, according to…

Press Releases June 4, 2024
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CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Retail Sales Grew in March

The growth happened amid wage gains and easing inflation for goods.

Press Releases April 12, 2024
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NRF Says Economy Remains ‘Sturdy’ Despite Forecast for Slower Growth

NRF Chief Economist says the economy should continue to do well the remainder of this year.

Press Releases April 4, 2024
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NRF Economist Says Labor Market and Interest Rates Will Play Major Roles in 2024

NRF’s Monthly Economic Review, said the economy “has been more resilient than expected” and shows “no sign of…

Press Releases February 2, 2024
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CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Numbers Show Retailers Had Strong Holiday Season

Total retail sales for all of 2023 were up 5.32% over 2022 and core retail sales were up…

Press Releases January 10, 2024
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NRF Report: $743 Billion in Merchandise Returned in 2023

The total return rate for 2023 was 14.5%, according to a report from NRF and Appriss Retail.

Press Releases January 2, 2024
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NRF Economist Says 2023 Economy Has Seen ‘Vigorous Growth’

The economy has proven to be healthy even as it continues to slow, according to NRF's Monthly Economic…

Press Releases December 8, 2023
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Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Sees Record Number of Shoppers

The figures surpassed NRF’s initial expectations by more than 18 million.

Press Releases November 29, 2023
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