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NRF Economist Says 2023 Holiday Sales Will Be Unique

NRF expects record spending during the holiday season and forecast retail sales to increase between 3% and 4%…

Press Releases November 8, 2023
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2023 Holiday to Reach Record Spending Levels 

National Retail Federation Chief Economist says “consumers remain in the driver’s seat, and are resilient.”

Press Releases November 3, 2023
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Retail Sales Grew in September, Core Year-Over-Year Gains Are Slowing

NRF Chief Economist says the consumer is still healthy, and households are forging ahead with plenty of buying…

Press Releases October 17, 2023
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NRF Economist Says U.S. Economy Still Shows Resilience

The U.S. economy is continuing to grow despite ‘one thing’ or ‘another,’ according to NRF.

Press Releases October 6, 2023
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Retail Sales Grew Again in August Despite Slowing Economy

Parents shopped for school supplies and other goods even as inflation continued and interest rates remained high, the…

Press Releases September 14, 2023
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Retail Sales Rose Sharply in July

Prime Day, back-to-school sales and rising wages drove consumers to shop more. 

Press Releases August 15, 2023
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NRF Economist Says Growth in Consumer Spending is Slowing

“Consumers are still spending but are under financial pressure and have been adjusting how much they buy while…

Press Releases August 10, 2023
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NRF Economist Says U.S. Economy is ‘Rolling Forward’

The conditions are ‘still moving in the right direction’ even with slower growth expected.

Press Releases July 7, 2023
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NRF Says Retail Sales Rose in April as Consumers ‘Remained Engaged’

The U.S. Census Bureau says overall retail sales in April were up 0.4% from March and up 1.6%…

Press Releases May 16, 2023
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Strategy & Planning Series
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