NRF: Retail growth steady, but tariffs cause concern
The findings align closely with last week’s CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions.
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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.
Census data shows retail sales were steady in April as tariff concerns continue to grow
The Census Bureau said overall retail sales in April were up 0.1% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 5.2% unadjusted year over year.
NRF: Consumer spending remains resilient as tariff worries persist
The economy remains resilient, supported by strong employment numbers, rising wages, and lower energy costs.
NRF says House tax proposal is a big win for retailers
“These provisions provide the certainty retailers need to modernize operations, grow their workforce and deliver unmatched value to American consumers.”
Retail imports to decline as Trump tariffs take hold
“We are starting to see the true impact of President Trump’s tariffs on the supply chain,” NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said.
NRF: Economy still growing despite tariffs but ‘a lot of people have recession on their minds’
“With so much uncertainty surrounding the economy in the past few months, I’m not sure anyone can predict the storm path of tariffs and their likely impact,” Kleinhenz said.
NRF says Mother’s Day spending could reach $34.1 billion
“Even in the face of economic uncertainty, consumers continue to celebrate the special women in their lives with gifts and outings.”
NRF reveals 2025 Top 50 Global Retailers
David Marcotte, Kantar’s Senior Vice President of Global Insights and Technology, noted that the 2024 retail landscape saw a return to stability after years of disruption.
NRF Retail Monitor: Sales rise in March as tariff tensions loom
“The pullback we’ve seen the past few months comes despite strong economic fundamentals. A major factor appears to be driven by the uncertainty caused by tariffs,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said.
NRF releases statement supporting federal legislation to combat retail crime
“We urge Congress to move quickly to approve this integral measure.”
NRF Global Port Tracker: Imports to drop by 20% as tariffs take hold
“At present, we expect to see imports begin to decline by May and that they will drop dramatically during the remainder of the year,” says Ben Hackett.
NRF: Easter spending to reach $23.6 billion this year
The figure represents a significant increase from last year’s $22.4 billion and comes close to the record-setting $24 billion spent in 2023.