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In this episode of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast, David Johnston, VP of AP and retail operations at the NRF, tells Stefanie Hoover about his May 14th trip to The Hill. A select group of retail LP executives partnered with the NRF to visit members of Congress and the Senate who can help get CORCA across the finish line.

Despite concerns over tariffs, US retail sales in April showed continued consumer resilience, with modest monthly growth and strong year-over-year gains, supported by positive trends in jobs, wages, and energy prices.

Retail sales grew in April as many consumers moved up buying to avoid higher prices expected to come with tariffs, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation.

NRF is bringing retail leaders to Capitol Hill to advocate for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 and urge congressional action.

Despite continued job growth and consumer spending, rising trade tensions and erratic tariff policies have fueled widespread economic uncertainty and heightened recession fears, though a downturn has not yet materialized.

Consumer spending on Mother’s Day is projected to reach $34.1 billion in 2025, with 84% of U.S. adults celebrating and prioritizing thoughtful gifts and experiences despite economic uncertainty.

Gatekeeper Systems’ Purchek® and FaceFirst technologies transform retail theft prevention from reactive deterrence to proactive, intelligence-driven protection—stopping theft at the door while arming retailers with real-time insights to safeguard profits, people, and operations.

Retail sales rose solidly in March despite consumer worries over rising tariffs, with strong income growth, low energy costs, and larger tax refunds supporting spending, though ongoing trade policy uncertainty continues to dampen consumer confidence.

Retail sales grew modestly in March after two months of declines, driven partly by consumers stocking up ahead of rising tariffs.

National Retail Federation Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French released a statement following the introduction of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025.