by Mike Duff | Apr 14, 2026 | Retail Articles
Retail sales rose for the sixth straight month in March as higher tax refunds helped cushion household budgets against elevated gasoline prices, according to the National Retail Federation. The CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, released by the NRF, showed that in March, total...
by Mike Duff | Apr 9, 2026 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Tariffs continue to affect the international movement of goods landing in the United States, as ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 1.95 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units, one 20-foot container or its equivalent, in February, down 7.5% from January and...
by Mike Duff | Mar 25, 2026 | Retail Articles
Consumer spending for Easter is likely to reach a record total of $24.9 billion this year, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The forecast surpasses the previous record of $24 billion set in...
by Mike Duff | Mar 18, 2026 | Featured News, Home + Housewares
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is forecasting 2026 retail sales growth of 4.4% versus 2025 to $5.6 trillion. NRF’s forecast is based on its definition of core retail sales, which excludes auto dealers, gas stations and restaurants. The 2026 sales forecast...
by Mike Duff | Mar 17, 2026 | Retail Articles
Despite problematic weather conditions and macroeconomic developments, retail sales gained ground in February month over month and year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. Released by the National Retail Federation, the February report put total...
