May 3, 2022 – NRF – The economy’s fast-paced growth could slow somewhat as the Federal Reserve tries to bring …
NEWS AND UPDATES
Retailers Say Small Businesses Are Hardest Hit by Rising Credit Card Swipe Fees
May 4, 2022 – NRF – The National Retail Federation and a group of small retailers told Congress today small …
What’s Rocking Retail Sales? The end of stimulus, higher prices, and other factors are beginning to affect retail sales, even as employment and savings rates remain high
April 2022 – NPD Group – Throughout the course of the pandemic, spending by consumers in all income levels has …
March Retail Sales Grew Despite Higher Inflation
April 14, 2022 – NRF – Retail sales grew in March even as inflation edged higher, the National Retail Federation …
NRF Forecasts Annual Retail Sales to Grow Between 6 Percent and 8 Percent
March 15, 2022 – NRF – The National Retail Federation today issued its annual forecast, anticipating that retail sales will grow between 6 percent and 8 percent …
More Consumers Hunting for Bargains this Easter
March 28, 2022 – NRF – Consumers plan to spend an average $169.79 this year on Easter-related items, according to …
Retail Spending Continues as Spending on Activities Rises, Reports NPD
March 28, 2022 – NPD Group – U.S. consumers have started to spend on in-person experiences again, but the pull-back …
February Retail Sales Rose Strongly Year-Over-Year While Monthly Pace Slowed Amid Inflation
March 16, 2022 – NRF – Retail sales showed a strong year-over-year gain in February, but the monthly pace slowed …
The NPD Group: U.S. Juvenile Products Industry Grows 13% in 2021
March 7, 2022 – NPD Group – The U.S. Juvenile Products industry grew by 13% in 2021, according to The NPD …
January Retail Sales Overcome Omicron and Inflation to Show Strong Gains
February 16, 2022 – NRF – Retail sales powered through COVID-19’s omicron variant, inflation and other challenges to post strong …