NRF Foundation names top three teams for 2026 University Challenge
“This year’s finalists have demonstrated exceptional creativity, collaboration and strategic thinking.”
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NRF predicts record number of Thanksgiving weekend shoppers
Katherine Cullen, NRF vice president of industry and consumer insights, said retailers are ready for the surge.
Retailers slash holiday hiring plans
The decline shows how retailers are managing labor costs amid tariffs, inflation, and automation investments.
NRF: Consumers ‘sentimentally weak but fundamentally strong’ heading into holiday season
Forecast say shoppers’ resilience, steady wages and low unemployment will drive more than $1 trillion in sales despite tariffs, inflation and political uncertainty
NRF Global Port Tracker: Import declines ahead
November and December are typically slower, but last year’s volumes rose due to port strike concerns, and early shipments this year to dodge tariffs shifted more cargo into earlier months.
NRF: Holiday sales to top $1 trillion for the first time
“American consumers may be cautious in sentiment, yet remain fundamentally strong and continue to drive U.S. economic activity.”
NRF unveils 2026 Class of Retail Voices in partnership with RETHINK Retail
Honorees to be recognized at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show in New York.
Business associations issue statement on government shutdown
“The longer the shutdown persists, the larger and more durable the economic damage becomes.”
Top five finalists named for NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship
The scholarship honors students from diverse academic backgrounds who have demonstrated leadership
Holiday spending near record high, NRF reports
Despite economic uncertainty, most shoppers say they’ll celebrate and spend, with many starting early to stretch budgets and find deals.
Court dismisses NRF challenge to algorithmic pricing disclosure
Lawsuit alleged violation of members' First Amendment rights.
Unhappy returns: Consumers expected to return almost $850 billion in merchandise in 2025
The returns rate is in line with 16.9% last year, when returns totaled $890 billion.
September retail sales slip, but growth remains strong
NRF’s Matthew Shay says shoppers are taking a breather after back-to-school spending, though overall retail growth remains “robust”.
NRF and Georgetown McDonough launch NRF Business of Retail Initiative
The initiative will establish the first National Retail Federation Chair in Retail Studies, the NRF Summit, and two NRF MBA Fellows, as well as research grants to shape the future of retail.
Retail groups urge Congress to prevent penny shortage
The Federal Reserve, which manages coin distribution, is already reporting shortages at numerous locations.
NRF Foundation names The Door as RISE Up partner of the year
“The Door has been an extraordinary partner with the NRF Foundation in expanding access to retail careers to young people in New York City.”