Retail Sales Grew in April as Consumers Took Higher Prices in Stride
Consumers accustomed to inflation continued to spend in April as retail sales overcame higher prices to show both monthly and year-over-year increases.
Auror Expands into the United Kingdom
Auror today announced it will be launching its crime prevention platform into the UK market following its appearance at Retail Risk London.
American and European Retail Brands Bounce Back Better as Values Increase
American and European retail brands are leading the global retail sector in bouncing back better from the pandemic, with Amazon and Walmart leading the way.
Mother’s Day Spending to Reach Record High
Mother’s Day spending is expected to total $31.7 billion this year, up $3.6 billion from 2021’s record spending.
RILA’s Annual Asset Protection Conference Begins
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)’s Retail Asset Protection Conference officially started yesterday at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Fla.
Illinois Attorney General and Top Retail Execs Headlining RILA AP Conference
The conference will offer attendees networking, benchmarking, and education around key topics in retail asset protection, including organized retail crime, workplace safety, supply chain security, and more.
NRF Foundation Board Names 4 New Members
Four executives were named members of the National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation Board of Directors during its meeting on April 13.
New Survey Shows the Importance of Sustainability to Consumers
A new study from Sensormatic Solutions shows just how important the sustainability of companies is to consumers in the US.
February Retail Sales Rose Strongly Year-Over-Year
Retail sales showed a strong year-over-year gain in February, but the monthly pace slowed compared with January as inflation drove up prices and lingering effects of the COVID-19 omicron variant affected the supply chain.
Annual Retail Sales Predicted to Grow 6-8 Percent
The National Retail Federation issued its annual forecast, anticipating that retail sales will grow between 6 percent and 8 percent to more than $4.86 trillion in 2022.