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.
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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.”
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.”