Tag: national retail federation

Adjusted for inflation, GDP is expected to grow about 2.3 percent year over year—slower than last year’s 2.5 percent but still strong enough to sustain job growth that drives consumer spending. Consumer spending is expected to be up about 2 percent, which compares with 2.3 percent last year.

The retail industry supported 55 million full-time and part-time jobs in 2022, accounting for 26 percent of total US employment, according to a new report released by the National Retail Federation.

Over the last few months, the NRF became the focus of various flawed narratives alleging the retail industry distorts retail theft data to drive public policy goals. In this article, David Johnston sets the record straight.

This article by Tony D'Onofrio summarizes the NRF's 2024 Big Show, highlighting both the ‘hits’ and "misses" from the annual event.

The National Retail Federation today announced that DICK's Sporting Goods Executive Chairman Ed Stack will receive The 2024 Visionary award.

Back-to-school spending is expected to reach an unparalleled $41.5 billion, up from $36.9 billion last year and the previous high of $37.1 billion in 2021. Back-to-college spending is expected to hit $94 billion, about $20 billion more than last year’s record.

Winners of the 2023 NRF PROTECT Awards were recognized yesterday, June 6, on day two of the annual conference in Grapevine, Texas.

The NRF PROTECT Conference officially kicked off at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas yesterday, June 5, and will continue through Wednesday, June 7.

Help quiet the naysayers by completing the National Retail Security Survey before the new June 16 deadline.

Retailers constantly face risks and challenges. This summer, NRF is convening over 250 retail brands with experts in LP to collaborate on solutions to critical issues.