U.S. import cargo to fall 5.6% in 2025 amid tariff pressures
The drop reflects mounting trade pressures and shifting supply chain strategies by U.S. retailers, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report.
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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."
NRF flags four priorities to keep U.S. economic growth on track
The NRF argues that progress in these areas will be critical to maintaining the nation’s economic momentum in the months ahead.
NRF warns new tariffs will push prices higher, threaten jobs
NRF Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French urged the administration to pursue “binding trade agreements that truly open markets by lowering tariffs, not raising them.”
The back-to-school shopping rush is already underway
The early start is up from 55% last year and is the highest since NRF started tracking early shopping in 2018.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reveals sales slowed in June as concerns about tariffs rise
“June’s numbers indicate that prolonged uncertainty surrounding the economy, tariffs and trade policy could be pushing consumers to adopt a ‘wait-and-see’ approach with their household budgets,” NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay said.
Import cargo levels expected to rebound in July but drop again after tariff delay ends
“The tariff situation remains highly fluid and retailers are working hard to stock up for the holiday season before the various tariffs that have been announced and paused actually take effect,” NRF vice president for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said.
‘Anxiety and confusion’ from tariffs and other policies are causing uncertainty says NRF's Kleinhenz
“Economic fundamentals appear solid at this juncture, but uncertainty is pervasive,” Kleinhenz said.
NRF files lawsuit to stop New York’s algorithmic pricing disclosure law
The Act mandates that retailers place a notice next to any price determined using customer information, stating: “This price was set by an algorithm using your personal data.”
NRF applauds Senate amendment to H.R.1
“This bill protects the conditions that allow retailers to grow, hire and deliver value to American families.”
NRF launches NRF Rev to spotlight the future of reverse logistics
Replacing the longstanding Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo, the inaugural NRF Rev will debut January 11–12, 2026, at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.
NRF: Retail growth steady, but tariffs cause concern
The findings align closely with last week’s CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions.
NRF predicts import surge before August tariff deadline
The 90-day pause has opened a critical window for retailers to move previously delayed cargo.
Industry groups praise House for passing budget bill
The multitrillion-dollar tax cut and spending bill now heads to the Senate.
NRF honors retail security leaders with 2025 NRF PROTECT Awards
On June 24, five experienced loss prevention professionals will receive recognition at the annual NRF PROTECT conference held in Grapevine, Texas.
NRF: Retailers back push to tie credit card fee reform to stablecoin bill
The Credit Card Competition Act has growing bipartisan support and would bring fairness to the nation’s broken credit card market.