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Imports rising as West Coast

Imports rising as West Coast ports recover

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to rise 8 percent this month…

News April 8, 2015
Retail holiday sales increase

Retail holiday sales increase 4 percent

Confident consumers stocked up on holiday gifts and other merchandise over the 2014 holiday season, helping boost overall…

News January 13, 2015
NRF revises annual economic

NRF revises annual economic forecast, expects stronger second half of year

The National Retail Federation today lowered its retail sales forecast for 2014 because of slow growth recorded during…

News July 23, 2014
Retail sales unchanged in

Retail sales unchanged in April as consumers tempered spending

Despite nicer spring weather, consumers tempered their spending in the month of April.

News May 13, 2014
Retail sales spring up in

Retail sales spring up in March as winter weather ebbs

Press release: WASHINGTON, April 14, 2014 – Warmer spring weather spurred continued consumer spending and activity this March.…

News April 14, 2014
Retail employment grows in

Retail employment grows in March

Press release: WASHINGTON, April 4, 2014 – The National Retail Federation today issued the following statements from NRF…

News April 4, 2014
Retail sales rebound in

Retail sales rebound in February, up 0.2 percent

Press release: WASHINGTON, March 13, 2014 – American consumers powered through the winter weather lifting retail sales in…

News March 13, 2014
NRF forecasts 4.1% increase in

NRF forecasts 4.1% increase in retail sales for 2014

Press release: Washington, February 6, 2014 – The National Retail Federation released its 2014 economic forecast today, projecting…

News February 6, 2014
NRF: November retail sales

NRF: November retail sales rise 3.9%

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News December 12, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series