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.
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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.”
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin to keynote NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show
The session will examine Fanatics’ shift from an online fan gear shop to a global digital sports platform.
NRF forecasts record Halloween spending
Almost half of consumers started shopping in September or earlier, with discount stores experiencing the largest increase in foot traffic.
NRF honors Abercrombie & Fitch Co. CEO Fran Horowitz as The Visionary 2026
Horowitz will participate in a fireside chat on January 12 at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show.
August CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Data reveals sales up despite inflation
August sales were up in all but one out of nine categories on a yearly basis.
Import outlook turns negative for holiday season
“The trade outlook for the final months of the year is not optimistic.”
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows robust consumer spending in July
“We may be seeing growing inflationary impacts from tariffs since recent data shows price increases in commodity goods.”
U.S. import cargo forecast to fall 5.6% in 2025 as tariffs take effect
“While this forecast is still preliminary, it shows the impact the tariffs and the administration’s trade policy are having on the supply chain.”
NRF applauds court ruling overturning debit card swipe fee cap as too high
"If the Durbin Amendment is to mean anything, it’s that there are specific costs that banks can recover from merchants, and costs that they categorically cannot recover from merchants."
JD Sports tops NRF’s 2025 Hot 25 Retailers List as acquisitions drive growth
“The 2025 Hot 25 list represents a range of retailers that have experienced impressive growth over the span of a year.”