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...
by Mike Duff | Apr 16, 2025 | Featured News, Retail Articles
The United States Census Bureau reported March retail sales grew by 1.4% seasonally adjusted month over month and 4.6% unadjusted year over year as consumers braced for possible rising prices because of tariffs. The March numbers compared with increases of 0.2% month...
by Mike Duff | Apr 14, 2025 | Retail Articles
The CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor revealed retail sales grew in March after two straight months of decline, but gains remained modest as The CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reported retail sales grew in March after two straight months of decline, but gains remained modest as...
by Mike Duff | Apr 10, 2025 | Featured News, Retail Articles
With the threat of tariffs looming despite the White House decision this week to hold back many proposed tariffs for 90 days, import cargo at the major container ports in the United States will likely drop significantly beginning next month, according to the Global...
