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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
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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
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NRF Calls for Visa and Mastercard to Cancel Swipe Fee Increases

“American consumers are struggling under the worst inflation in four decades and these increases would only make the…

Press Releases April 18, 2022
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Near-Record Import Levels Expected at U.S. Ports as Congestion Continues

Consumers are still spending and the supply chain is still working to keep up, according to NRF.

Press Releases March 8, 2022
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NRF Issues a Statement on Senate Introduction of Ocean Shipping Reform Act

The bipartisan legislation would modernize the international maritime transportation system.  

Press Releases February 4, 2022
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NRF Says 2021 Holiday Sales Grew 14.1 Percent to Record $886.7 Billion

November-December holiday sales saw year-over-year gains across the board.

Press Releases January 14, 2022
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Retail Import Growth Levels Out But Volume Remains High

Imports saw year-over-year growth as high as 65 percent in some months during 2021.

Press Releases January 7, 2022
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NRF Economist Says Holiday Shopping Could Beat Forecast

The record spending could happen despite inflation and COVID-19.

Press Releases December 3, 2021
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Nearly 180 Million Shop Over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend  

The figure compares with 186.4 million shoppers in 2020 and is in line with the average of the…

Press Releases November 30, 2021
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