Tag: sales
Census Data Shows Retail Sales Grew in March Amid Early Easter, Bigger Tax Refunds,...
The Census Bureau said overall retail sales in March were up 0.7% seasonally adjusted from February and up 4% unadjusted year over year. That compared with increases of 0.9% month over month and 2.1% year over year in February.
NRF Says Economy Remains Sturdy Despite Forecast for Slower Growth
Adjusted for inflation, GDP is expected to grow about 2.3 percent year over year—slower than last year’s 2.5 percent but still strong enough to sustain job growth that drives consumer spending. Consumer spending is expected to be up about 2 percent, which compares with 2.3 percent last year.
10 Common Characteristics of High-Shrink Stores
This article focuses on fundamental influences that can be managed regarding shrink, and common characteristics of a high shrink store.
NRF Says 2023 Holiday Sales Will Have ‘Whole New Set of Dynamics’
Every retail holiday season since the pandemic has been unique, and that will be the case again this year, according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
NRF Says Retail Sales Moderated in March
Retail sales slowed in March, but spending was still higher than the same time last year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).
NRF Says Core Retail Sales Grew in February Amid Strong Labor Market
Overall retail sales dipped slightly in February, but core spending rose, the National Retail Federation said today.
2022 Holiday Sales Grew 5.3% to $936.3B
Retail sales during 2022’s November-December holiday season grew 5.3 percent over 2021 to $936.3 billion, falling short of the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) forecast amid continuing inflation and high interest rates.
Retail Sales Growing as Holiday Season Begins
Retail sales grew again in October as consumers set aside concerns about inflation and many got a jump start on the holiday season.
NRF Predicts Healthy Holiday Sales
The National Retail Federation forecasts that holiday retail sales during November and December will grow between 6 and 8 percent over 2021 to between $942.6 billion and $960.4 billion.
Year-Over-Year Retail Sales Growth Continues
Retail sales remained strong on a monthly basis and saw another year-over-year gain in September despite an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve and continuing inflation.