July 18, 2023 – NRF – Retail sales continued to rise in June 2023 even as employment grew more slowly, …
NEWS AND UPDATES
Back-to-School Shopping Expected to Reach Record Levels in 2023
July 13, 2023 – NRF – Consumers are expected to spend record amounts for both back-to-school and back-to-college shopping this …
National Retail Federation Economist Says Conditions Look Like Soft Landing, Not Recession in 2023
June 6, 2023 – NRF – Economic indicators are giving conflicting signs but the nation does not appear to be …
Sustainability is Trending Upward and Delivering Growth Across Retail, Reports Circana; Consumers are demonstrating their willingness to spend more for sustainable products in 2023
June 20, 2023 – Circana – Spending on sustainability is trending upward across several areas of discretionary general merchandise and …
NRF Says Retail Sales Increased Again in May 2023
June 15, 2023 – NRF – Retail sales rose again in May 2023 as consumers continued to spend despite economic …
NRF Says Retail Sales Rose in April 2023 as Consumers ‘Remained Engaged’
May 16, 2023 – NRF – Retail sales bounced back in April, showing both month-over-month and year-over-year growth, the National …
Consumers to Spend Record $35.7 Billion for Mother’s Day 2023
April 27, 2023 – NRF – Consumers plan to spend a total of $35.7 billion on Mother’s Day this year, …
Sweetpea Kids Showroom Showcases Fall 2023 Me and Henry Wholesale Boyswear Collection
April 19, 2023 – James Girone – Simple shapes and a palette that ranges from soft neutrals to bold hues, …
NRF Says Retail Sales ‘Moderated’ in March But Still Sees ‘Positive Growth’ for 2023
April 14, 2023 – NRF – Retail sales slowed in March, but spending was still higher than the same time …
Households Prioritize Their Kids Footwear Needs by Spending Less on Adult Footwear, Circana Reports; Kids under 18 years old was the fastest-growing US footwear segment
April 12, 2023 – Circana – U.S. households with kids are pulling back on footwear spending more so than those …
