by Mike Duff | Aug 21, 2026 | Retail Articles
Inflation and economic uncertainty have been the main retail challenges over the past couple of years, causing many consumers to rethink their seasonal shopping approach as back-to-school gives way to the holidays. For a substantial proportion of consumers, the key...
by Mike Duff | Aug 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
Retail sales increased in July for the 10th consecutive month, with both total and core sales advancing month over month and year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. Total retail sales, excluding automobile...
by Mike Duff | Aug 10, 2026 | Retail Articles
Retailers accelerated imports ahead of July tariff changes, creating an early peak shipping season that is expected to ease to lower volumes through the fall, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett...
by Mike Duff | Aug 7, 2026 | Retail Articles
China-based retailer Miniso claimed the top spot on this year’s 2026 Hot 25 Retailers List released by The National Retail Federation, a roster based on retail sales gains in the United States between 2024 and 2025. Compiled by business services provider Kantar,...
by Mike Duff | Jul 15, 2026 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Some 62% of consumers already had started shopping by early July for an academic year that looks to set spending records, according to the annual back-to-school survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Although the...
