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Census Retail Sales Data Shows Consumers Are ‘Apprehensive’ Despite ‘Healthy’ Economic Fundamentals
According to the NRF, retail sales in February showed modest growth, with a 0.2% month-over-month increase and a 3.1% year-over-year rise.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows February Sales Were Down Amid Tariff Concerns
Retail spending declined on a monthly basis in February amid concern over tariffs, but continued to grow year over year as the economy remained strong.
NRF Chief Economist Says Data ‘Remains Strong’ But Public Policy Uncertainties ‘Blur the Economic...
Strong economic performance seen in 2024 is expected to carry over and influence growth this year, but there is a wide range of uncertainty as the White House and Congress make decisions that will impact the economy.
Census Data Shows Slower Retail Sales in January, but the Economy Is Still Expanding
The Census Bureau said overall retail sales in January were down 0.9% seasonally adjusted month over month but up 4.2% unadjusted year over year.
January Retail Monitor Shows Sales Dropped from Busy December, but Saw Strong Gains Year-Over-Year
Shoppers spent less in January than they did during the busy holiday month before but retail sales had strong year-over-year gains nonetheless.
Valentine’s Day Spending Projected to Reach Record $27.5B
The amount is up from last year’s $25.8 billion and slightly above the previous record of $27.4 billion set in 2020.
NRF Says Holiday Season Was a Notable Success as ‘Consumers Came Out to Spend’
Data released by the US Census Bureau shows that core retail sales during the 2024 holiday season grew an unexpectedly high 4% over 2023 to a record $994.1 billion, coming in ahead of the National Retail Federation’s forecast.
5 Takeaways from the 2025 NRF Big Show
Tony D'Onofrio shares his tip five takeaways from the National Retail Federation's 2025 Big Show in New York City.
New Study Shows Shoplifting Is Up 93% Since Before the COVID-19 Pandemic
Retailers reported a 93 percent increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 versus 2019 and a 90 percent increase in dollars lost due to shoplifting over the same time period, according to a new study released by the NRF.
NRF Chief Economist Says Conditions Are Shaping Up for a Successful Holiday Retail Season
Strong results during the third quarter and continued growth in key economic data since then have set the stage for a solid holiday season, according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.