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 | Feb 13, 2026 | Retail Articles
Retail sales experienced a slight monthly increase in January but much stronger year-over-year gains, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor report released by the National Retail Federation. Total retail sales, excluding those from automobile dealers and gasoline...
by Mike Duff | Jan 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
December retail sales saw 4.1% year-over-year growth, an increase consistent with predictions for a record 2025 holiday season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. The result moves total 2025 holiday season sales in line with the National Retail Federation...
by Mike Duff | Dec 12, 2025 | Retail Articles
Core retail sales slipped slightly month-to-month in November as Cyber Monday slid into December this year, but sales advanced year-over-year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. Total retail sales, excluding...
