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LPM Regional Town Hall and IAI Northeast Chapter Meeting in NYC March 12
We have combined the LPM Regional Town Hall with the International Association of Interviewers (IAI) Northeast Chapter Meeting to bring a full slate of excellent speakers to the Axis Experience Center in New York City on March 12.
Import Cargo Continuing to Rise Despite Red Sea Disruptions
Inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to see year-over-year increases through the first half of the year despite attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
Addressing the Elephant in the Room on Organized Retail Crime
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.
With No Sign of Recession, NRF Economist Says Labor Market and Interest Rates Will...
After a better-than-expected performance in 2023, what happens with the economy in 2024 could depend largely on the labor market and what the Federal Reserve does with interest rates.
January CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Numbers Show a ‘Great Start to the New Year’
Retail sales showed a strong beginning for the year in January, nearly matching December’s busy holiday spending and rising significantly year over year.
4 Major Hits and 1 Miss from the NRF’s 2024 Big Show
This article by Tony D'Onofrio summarizes the NRF's 2024 Big Show, highlighting both the ‘hits’ and "misses" from the annual event.
Valentine’s Day Spending on Significant Others Predicted to Reach New Record
Valentine’s Day is returning to its romantic traditions, with total spending for the holiday expected to reach a record $14.2B this year.
2023 Holiday Sales Grew 3.8% to Record $964.4B
US Census Bureau data shows that core retail sales during the 2023 holiday season grew 3.8% over 2022 to a record $964.4 billion.
NRF Foundation Honors Raises Over $3M to Support Careers in Retail
The ninth annual NRF Foundation Honors event raised more than $3M to fund the NRF Foundation’s career development programs and resources.
NRF Economist Says 2023’s Consumer Spending Growth is ‘Not Necessarily Sustainable’ in 2024
Consumers spent more than expected amid high inflation and interest rates during 2023, though spending is now expected to slow in 2024.