NRF: Core Retail Sales Still Gaining

NRF: Core Retail Sales Still Gaining

Overall retail sales slipped slightly in February, but core spending excluding automobile dealers, gas stations and restaurants rose, according to the National Retail Federation. In its monthly retail report, the United States Census Bureau said overall February sales...
NRF: January Retail Sales Bounced Back

NRF: January Retail Sales Bounced Back

The National Retail Federation reported retail sales bounced back strongly in January as inflation eased and incomes grew. As gift card season proceeded, the United States Census Bureau stated that overall retail sales in January gained 3% from December and 6.4% year...
NRF: Holiday Sales Growth Short of Forecast

NRF: Holiday Sales Growth Short of Forecast

With consumers pressured by economic uncertainty, higher interest and inflation eroding their incomes, retail sales during 2022’s November-December holiday season grew 5.3% over the 2021 period to $936.3 billion but fell short of the National Retail Federation’s...