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...
by Mike Duff | Apr 29, 2025 | Retail Articles
A survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics revealed consumer spending on Mother’s Day should reach $34.1 billion this year, up from $33.5 billion in 2024 and short of the $35.7 billion record set in 2023. Consistent with previous...
by Mike Duff | Apr 21, 2025 | Retail Articles
Walmart again leads the 2025 National Retail Federation Top 50 Global Retailer ranking, based on results from 2024 when e-commerce gains slowed and consumers shifted a bit toward in-store shopping. As market uncertainties stabilized in 2024, retailers in most...
