by Mike Duff | Jun 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
For 2026, the National Retail Federation is forecasting Father’s Day spending to reach a record $27.9 billion, up from $24 billion last year. According to the annual survey released by NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics, 77% of consumers plan to celebrate...
by Mike Duff | Jun 9, 2026 | Retail Articles
Import volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to rise year over year in June as retailers bring merchandise into the country ahead of potential tariff increases and higher shipping costs, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report from the National...
by Mike Duff | Jun 9, 2026 | Retail Articles
Total and core retail sales rose in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation, as consumers adjusted to economic conditions, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. Total retail sales in May, with automobile dealers...
by Mike Duff | May 13, 2026 | Retail Articles
Retail sales rose for the seventh consecutive month in April despite consumer concerns about rising gas prices and inflation, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, released by the National Retail Federation. The United States Department of Labor just reported that...
by Mike Duff | May 8, 2026 | Retail Articles
Import volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to remain below year-ago levels into early fall despite temporary gains in May and June, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. The news...
