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NRF Brings Retail Leaders to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Anti-Organized Retail Crime Legislation
NRF is bringing retail leaders to Capitol Hill to advocate for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 and urge congressional action.
NRF Chief Economist Says Economy Still Growing Despite Tariffs But ‘A Lot of People...
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.
Mother’s Day Spending Expected to Reach $34.1 Billion
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.
From Isolated Events to Actionable Insights: Unleashing the Full Power of Purchek® Technology
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.
Census Data Shows Retail Sales Grew in March But Consumers Are ‘Not Feeling Great’...
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.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows March Sales Grew Moderately Amid Tariff Concerns
Retail sales grew modestly in March after two months of declines, driven partly by consumers stocking up ahead of rising tariffs.
NRF Supports Bill to Thwart Retail Crime
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.
Import Cargo Levels to Drop Sharply Amid New Tariffs and Uncertainty
Due to new sweeping tariffs, US import cargo at major ports is expected to drop sharply starting next month, with imports predicted to fall by at least 20 percent in the second half of 2025.
NRF Forecasts 2025 Retail Sales Will Hit $5.42 Trillion
The National Retail Federation is forecasting that retail sales during 2025 will grow between 2.7% and 3.7% over 2024 to between $5.42 trillion and $5.48 trillion.
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.