NRF: Halloween spending casts a $13.5 billion spell on consumers
About half of consumers (49%) said they plan to begin shopping for Halloween in September or earlier.
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National organized retail crime crackdown leads to more than 1,900 apprehensions and arrests
During the nine-day event, 84 law enforcement agencies from 32 states participated in the coordinated effort.
RILA urges court to reject Visa Mastercard swipe fee settlement
RILA states the proposed Visa and Mastercard settlement minimally reduces retailers’ card acceptance costs and limits future legal challenges.
September could be a peak month for port imports
Extended peak season reflects resilient consumer demand despite tariffs, inflation and higher fuel prices.
NRF takes founding role in coalition focused on AI trust
PACT AI is bringing businesses and technical experts together to build greater accountability around rapidly evolving AI systems.
Retail imports remain high before expected decline
NRF expects retailers to be well-stocked for the holidays after an early surge in imports shifted the traditional peak shipping season earlier.
NRF’s 2026 Hot 25 Retailers list ranks fastest-growing retailers
The Kantar-compiled list ranks the fastest-growing U.S. retailers based on domestic sales growth.
NRF defends data-driven pricing and loyalty programs
NRF said these tools can also support personalized discounts, targeted incentives and faster pricing updates.
Retail crime shifts from shoplifting to fraud, NRF finds
Shoplifting and merchandise theft declined in 2025, but retailers reported sharp increases in fraud, scams, and organized retail crime, according to NRF’s latest report.
Back-to-school shoppers start early, but focus on value as spending hits record levels
"Affordability is a concern for families and a top priority for retailers as we enter the back-to-school season."
Retail sales continue to climb in June
Health and personal care stores remained among the strongest retail performers as consumers continued spending during June.
Retailers accelerate imports ahead of expected tariffs
A new NRF report forecasts record container traffic in July as retailers frontload inventory due to trade uncertainty and potential higher import costs.
NRF releases 2026 Top 100 Retailers ranking
“Companies are doing quite well,” said David Marcotte, senior vice president of global insights and technology at Kantar.
NRF criticizes Visa and Mastercard settlement
NRF stated the proposed agreement doesn't address retailer concerns about limited competition in payments and doesn't sufficiently curb rising transaction costs.
June imports rise year over year, remain below 2025 levels through fall
"The ongoing trend is for lower imports as the conflict in Iran continues to cause higher inflation and economic uncertainty.”
Retail spending remains resilient amid inflation pressures, NRF reports
April sales climbed as steady employment, wage growth and tax refunds supported consumer spending.