National Retail Federation News & Media
Shoppers already in back-to-school purchase mode
August 12, 2025
Two-thirds of back-to-school shoppers begun purchasing items for the upcoming school year as of early July, according to the annual survey released today by…
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June retail sales slowed as consumer worries persist
July 22, 2025
Retail sales slowed in June as consumer worries about government policies, such as tariffs and the federal budget, continues.
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Tariffs causing anxiety, confusion, uncertainty
July 21, 2025
It is difficult to predict the impact of new tariffs and policies on the U.S. economy and anxiety and confusion have taken "center stage" in the economy…
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Census data reveals retail sales growth continuing despite tariff proposals
July 2, 2025
There was continued growth in core retail sales in May, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, despite a downturn in overall sales amid tariffs on imported…
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Census data reveals steady retail April sales despite tariff concerns
May 29, 2025
Shoppers were engaged and shopping in April despite concern over tariffs, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
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Consumers stocked up in April ahead of tariffs impact
May 20, 2025
Retail sales grew in April as consumers increased buying to avoid higher prices expected with tariffs, according to the CNB/NRF Retail Monitor.
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Mother’s Day spend projected to hit $34.1B
May 8, 2025
Mother's Day spending by consumers is expected to reach $34.1 billion, up from last year's $33.5 billion.
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Economy growing despite tariffs, yet consumers worried about recession
May 7, 2025
Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are driving increased worries about the economy, according to the National Retail Federation.
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Walmart once again No. 1 in global retailer ranking
April 30, 2025
Walmart once again leads the 2025 Top 50 Global Retailers list, a ranking from the National Retail Federation conducted by Kantar.
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Retail sales grew in March despite tariff concern
April 28, 2025
Retail sales grew in March, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, but consumers are worried about the impact of rising tariffs, according to the National…
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Retail sales to hit $5.4T despite economic uncertainty
April 9, 2025
Retail sales are predicted to grow between 2.7% and 3.7% over 2024, hitting between between $5.42 trillion and $5.48 trillion.
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Radar CEO offers insight on how geolocation tech is helping retailers
Radar CEO Nick Patrick shares insight on how retailers, including Dick's Sporting Goods, is using Radar's geofencing SDKs and maps APIs to power location-based…
Presented by Radar
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ATEC America VP talks cash management solutions for retailers
Ryan Loebs, vice president, strategic accounts at ATEC America, talks with Judy Mottl, editor of RetailCustomerExperience, on how ATEC America offers cash…
Presented by ATEC America
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ATEC America VP offers insight on cash management solutions
Ryan Loebs, vice president, strategic accounts, at ATEC America, shares insight on the company’s LC71R solution.
Presented by ATEC America
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Valentine’s Day projected to be record-setting spend event
February 6, 2025
Consumers will spend a record $27.5 billion on Valentine's Day this year, up from $25.8 billion in 2024 and over the previous record of $27.4 billion set in…
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Axis Communications talks fundamental elements of computer vision AI
James Stark, retail segment leader for the Americas, and Robert Brown, solutions engineer, at Axis Communications share insight what makes Axis Communications…
Presented by Axis Communications
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Star Micronics debuts new innovations for the retail space
John Maieli, channel partner executive at Star Micronics, shares insight on the company's latest innovations for the retail environment.
Presented by Star Micronics America
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Zebra Technologies debuts flexible kiosk system
Scott Eggers, lead product manager, Zebra Technologies, shares insight on the company's new kiosk system running on Zebra's Enterprise Android platform.
Presented by Zebra Technologies
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ELC shares insight on latest kiosk and camera display capabilities
Tiffany Tian, from ELC - Shenzhen Electron Technology Co. Ltd, shares insight on the company's newest kiosk display and camera capabilities.
Presented by Shenzhen Electron Technology Co., Ltd
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NICE VP talks AI's role in the sales conversion spectrum, eliminating friction points
Tom Yang, vice president, retail at NICE shares insight on the retail customer experience funnel, sales conversions and the role AI can play in eliminating…
Presented by NICE
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