by Mike Duff | Mar 13, 2026 | Retail Articles
Imports at major container ports in the United States are likely to remain below last year’s levels for the first half of 2026 amid ongoing tariff uncertainty, but it is too soon to gauge the impact of the conflict in Iran, according to the Global Port Tracker report...
by Mike Duff | Feb 13, 2026 | Retail Articles
Retail sales experienced a slight monthly increase in January but much stronger year-over-year gains, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor report released by the National Retail Federation. Total retail sales, excluding those from automobile dealers and gasoline...
by Mike Duff | Feb 9, 2026 | Retail Articles
Import volume at major container ports in the United States is likely to decline significantly year over year in the first half of 2026, as the impact of tariffs continues, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report. In the report issued by the National Retail...
by Mike Duff | Jan 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
December retail sales saw 4.1% year-over-year growth, an increase consistent with predictions for a record 2025 holiday season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. The result moves total 2025 holiday season sales in line with the National Retail Federation...
by Mike Duff | Jan 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
A new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, conducted in collaboration with the National Retail Federation, suggests generative AI is reshaping the first steps in consumer shopping journeys as hyper-personalized suggestions, curated presentations and...
