Tag: tariffs
NRF Chief Economist Says ‘Anxiety and Confusion’ From Tariffs and Other Policies Are Causing...
NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz highlights ongoing economic uncertainty driven by tariffs and policy changes, despite solid fundamentals and steady consumer activity.
Census Retail Sales Data Shows Consumers ‘Seeing their Way Through’ Tariffs but Impact Could...
Core retail sales continued to grow modestly in May despite a decline in overall retail sales and ongoing tariff-related economic uncertainty, supported by wage gains and consumer resilience.
Import Cargo Levels Expected to See Surge During Pause in Tariff Increases
US retailers are rapidly increasing imports through summer 2025 to take advantage of a 90-day tariff pause on Chinese goods, aiming to stock up before back-to-school and holiday seasons amid ongoing trade uncertainty.
Hanwha Vision Holds Pricing Steady Amid Tariff Volatility
The company said it will absorb any additional costs created by tariffs on components integral for manufacturing surveillance cameras and devices, adding that supporting dealers and end users is the highest priority, especially in the face of uncertain economic and market conditions.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows April Sales Growth as Consumers Stocked Up Ahead of Tariffs
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.
From Trade Wars to Price Wars: The Consumer Fallout in Retail
Tariffs on China are disrupting retail supply chains and driving up consumer costs, prompting cutbacks and increased use of buy now, pay later loans.
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.
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.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows February Sales Were Down Amid Tariff Concerns
Retail spending declined on a monthly basis in February amid concern over tariffs, but continued to grow year over year as the economy remained strong.
US Retailers Face Positives and Negatives with a Large Dose of Uncertainty from Trump...
"A second Trump administration will not collapse retail, nor will it propel it to dizzy heights," says Global Data Managing Director of Retail Neil Saunders.