National Retail Federation News & Media
Halloween spend to hit $13.5B
September 24, 2026
Halloween spending is projected to hit $13.5 billion, according to the National Retail Federation's annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights &…
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Households tapping AI, discounts, secondhand shops in back-to-school shopping
August 28, 2026
As students head back into the classroom across the U.S. families are using AI, discounts and second-hand shopping when it comes to back-to-school spending.
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Miniso, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker top fast growing retailer list
August 14, 2026
Chinese retailer Miniso claimed the top spot on the National Retail Federation's "2026 Hot 25 Retailers List" that ranks the fastest-growing retailers in the…
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American Eagle Outfitters CEO named visionary for 2027
August 11, 2026
Jay Schottenstein, CEO and executive board chairman at American Eagle Outfitters Inc. has been named "The Visionary 2027" recipient by the National Retail…
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Retail sales climb once again
July 23, 2026
Retail sales climbed for the ninth month in a row, according to a CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor report, as positive factors successfully battled again economy…
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Back-to-school shopping on record-hitting track despite consumers seeking best deals
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Big spending expected in the back-to-school retail shopping season but consumers are feeling pressure.
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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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