Aptos ONE acceleration: AI insights, clienteling, store fulfillment and more coming to the platform in 2025
Software firm commits to its largest R&D spend in company history to fund new capabilities, faster release cycles and unified data model.
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NRF: Import cargo to remain elevated in January
“The new contract brings certainty and avoids disruptions, and we hope to see it ratified as soon as possible,” said NRF Vice President Jonathan Gold.
NRF applauds tentative labor agreement for East Coast, Gulf Coast ports
“We are pleased to see the ILA and USMX come to a final agreement on a new contract, as U.S. ports on the East and Gulf Coasts play a critical role in the retail supply chain."
NRF chief economist Kleinhenz notes 2024 ‘ended on a high note’
"The outlook looks promising for 2025.”
NRF: 157 million consumers expected to shop on Super Saturday
"Over half of consumers expect to complete their shopping in the week leading up to the Christmas holiday.”
Sales up in November even as two Thanksgiving weekend days fell in December
Total retail sales were up 0.15% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 2.35% unadjusted year over year in November, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor.
NRF: Record number of shoppers expected over Thanksgiving weekend
This marks a slight increase from the previous high of 182 million shoppers recorded in 2023, and a significant rise of 18.1 million shoppers compared to five years ago.
NBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows strong retail sales gains in October
“Healthy spending resumed in October as consumers continued to benefit from this year’s job gains and higher wages,” NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay said.
Retailers brace for supply chain disruptions amid potential port strikes and tariff hikes
“Neither of these developments is good for retailers, their customers, or the broader economy.”
All things looking jolly and bright for 2024 holiday season
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is projecting a sales growth of 2.5% to 3.5%, estimating total holiday sales between $979.5 billion and $989 billion.
NRF study: Trump tariff proposals could cut Americans' annual spending power by $78 billion
"A tariff is a tax paid by the U.S. importer, not a foreign country. This tax ultimately comes out of consumers’ pockets through higher prices.”
Industry unites for Third Annual ‘Fight Retail Crime Day’
In advance of Fight Retail Crime Day, NRF has organized nearly a dozen store tours with retailers in California, Arizona, Louisiana, Virginia, Illinois and West Virginia providing policymakers with firsthand insight on the impact of ORC, theft and violence in local communities.
NRF expects steady sales growth for the 2024 Holiday season
"The economy remains fundamentally healthy and continues to maintain its momentum heading into the final months of the year," said NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay.