by Mike Duff | Jun 9, 2025 | Featured News, Retail Articles
The Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates indicates import cargo at major container ports in the United States is likely to experience a surge through this summer as retailers take advantage of the recently announced...
by Mike Duff | Jun 6, 2025 | Retail Articles
According to an annual survey conducted by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, 2025 Father’s Day spending should reach a record $24 billion, up from last year’s $22.4 billion and exceeding the previous record of $22.9 billion set in...
by Mike Duff | May 16, 2025 | Retail Articles
According to the United States Census Bureau, retail sales in April increased slightly from March. They were stronger year over year, even as consumers spent somewhat warily, given shifting tariffs and economic tides. Retail trade sales slipped 0.1% from March 2025...
by Mike Duff | May 12, 2025 | Retail Articles
The National Retail Federation, while projecting a slowdown at U.S ports, applauded the White House announcement that United States and China agreed to a steep tariff reduction for 90 days as negotiations for a permanent trade deal continue. In response to the...
by Mike Duff | May 9, 2025 | Retail Articles
Retail sales grew in April, but they did so as many consumers moved up purchases to dodge higher prices they expected to come with tariffs, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. Released by the National Retail Federation, Retail Monitor stated that total retail...