National Retail Federation News & Media
May retail sales reflect growth once again
June 16, 2026
Retail sales grew for the eighth consecutive month, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation.
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Father’s Day spend projected to hit record breaker
June 15, 2026
Father's Day spending is projected to hit $27.9 billion this year, according to an annual survey from the National Retail Federation which was conducted by…
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Fuel costs hitting import carriers may impact retailers, customers
April 9, 2026
While imports at U.S. container ports aren't being significantly impacted by the Iran conflict, an increase in fuel costs for ocean carriers could eventually…
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Retail sales expected to grow 4.4% this year
March 24, 2026
Retail sales this year will grow by 4.4%, hitting $5.6 trillion.
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February retail sales reveal moderate gains
March 20, 2026
Retail sales grew again in February and data revealed strong increases year over year, according to a report from the National Retail Federation and CNBC.
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Tariff court ruling brings uncertainty, big questions for retail industry
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
The Supreme Court's tariff decision draws applause and uncertainty regarding impact on the retail segment.
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Valentine’s Day spending projected to be record-setting
February 2, 2026
Consumer spend on Valentine's Day is projected to hit a record $29.1 billion, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation conducted by Prosper…
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Why retail, convenience store industries won't support Visa/Mastercard swipe fee settlement
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
With 85% of cards today tied to rewards programs, almost all would fall under the new ‘premium consumer’ category, leaving restaurants with virtually no choice…
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Retail holiday sales to exceed $1T for first time in 5 years
November 12, 2025
The holiday retail sales season, between November and December, will grow between 3.7% and 4.2% which could bring total spend to just over $1 trillion…
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Theft, violence on the rise in retail
November 7, 2025
Violence and theft are increasing in the retail industry with retailers reporting a 18% jump in the average number of shoplifting acts per year from 2023 to…
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Holiday shopper spending projected to hit 2nd highest in 23 years
October 23, 2025
Consumers are projected to spend $890.49 per person on average this holiday season, according to a National Retail Federation survey and the amount is the…
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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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