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...
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 20, 2026 | Featured News, Retail Articles
A United States Supreme Court ruling striking down tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not address questions about refunds, an issue that one dissenting justice said could be a “mess.”...
