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NRF Says ‘State of the Economy is Sound’

NRF forecasts retail sales will grow between 3.8 and 4.4 percent.

Press Releases February 5, 2019
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Retail Imports Level Off After Rush to Beat Tariffs

The immediate pressure to stock up on merchandise has passed but retailers remain concerned.

Press Releases January 8, 2019
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Retail Jobs Grew 37,600 Year-Over-Year in December

Retailers hired 576,800 seasonal workers for holidays.

Press Releases January 4, 2019
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NRF Welcomes Delay of January 2019 Tariff Increase 

NRF sent a letter to the White House urging the administration to forgo the increase.

Press Releases December 2, 2018
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Thanksgiving Weekend Shopping Up Almost 40 Percent

The average shopper spent $313.29 on gifts and other holiday items over the five-day period.

Press Releases November 27, 2018
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Young Adults Most Likely to Spend More This Holiday Season

Fifty percent of consumers who own smartphones or tablets said they would use them to research their holiday…

Press Releases November 21, 2018
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Strong U.S. Job Growth Good Sign for Holiday Sales

Retail employment nearly unchanged from September.

Press Releases November 2, 2018
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Consumers Will Spend More During Holidays

Consumers will spend 4.1 percent more than last year during winter holidays, according to NRF survey.

Press Releases October 24, 2018
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September Retail Sales Increased 3 Percent Over Last Year

The September numbers come as retail continues a long-term pattern of increased sales.

Press Releases October 15, 2018
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