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“Optimistically Risky” Retail Holiday Season Forecasts
The global retail industry will remain resilient for the foreseeable future. In 2023, it will cross over $30 trillion and by 2026, the projections are for 76% of shopping to be in physical stores.
NRF Foundation Announces 6 People Shaping Retail’s Future
In this article, see who the six honorees the NRF Foundation announced for The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2024 are!
Retail Crime Accounted for Over $112 Billion in Industry Losses in 2022
Shrink accounted for $112.1 billion in losses according to the 2023 National Retail Security Survey released today by NRF.
NRF Announces Dick’s Sporting Goods Executive Chairman Ed Stack as The Visionary 2024
The National Retail Federation today announced that DICK's Sporting Goods Executive Chairman Ed Stack will receive The 2024 Visionary award.
Retail Sales Grew Again in August Despite Slowing Economy
Retail sales rose in August as school shopping began, even as inflation continued and interest rates remained high, the NRF said.
Import Cargo Volume Could Hit 2 Million TEU Three Months in a Row
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to hit the 2 million TEU unit mark for the second month in a row in September and remain there during October.
NRF Economist Says Economy Is Expanding But Momentum Is Slowing
The economy is still growing, but not as fast as it was earlier this year, according to NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
NRF Acquires Reverse Logistics Association
NRF announced its acquisition of the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA), a global trade association for the returns and reverse industry.
NRF Says Growth in Consumer Spending Is Slowing
Spending is slowing as the economy settles down amid higher interest rates intended to reduce inflation, according to the NRF.
Retail Sales Rose Sharply in July Amid Major Brand Promotions
Retail sales reversed their downward trend in July as Prime Day and major promotions by other brands prompted increased shopping while wage increases gave consumers more money to spend.