Economic uncertainty influences US holiday shopping plans, NRF says
The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual consumer survey, which canvassed 8,094 US adults in October, revealed that affordability is leading…
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US port imports set to dip in November after busy peak season
August was the busiest month so far in 2026, as US ports tracked by Global Port Tracker handled 2.3 million…
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Retailer caution keeps import cargo volume under 2025 projections
This comes as retailers remain “cautious” about building up inventories amid ongoing economic uncertainty. “Containerised imports in the first quarter…
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US import cargo volume expected to fall in first half of 2026, NRF warns
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates’ Global Port Tracker report shows that US ports handled cargo equivalent to…
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Tariffs push US import volumes to two-year low
With most holiday merchandise already on shelves, US retailers have slowed shipments after frontloading orders earlier in the year to…
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US import cargo levels to decline for rest of 2025 on rising tariffs
The steady decline in import cargo volume for the remainder of 2025 follows a near-record peak for the summer months,…
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Trump tariffs could slash $78bn from Americans’ annual spending – NRF
NRF’s study, 'Estimated Impacts of Proposed Tariffs on Imports: Apparel, Toys, Furniture, Household Appliances, Footwear and Travel Goods' outlines the…
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In data: US September retail sales increase as employment grows, inflation falls
Kleinhenz noted that despite some signs of tightening in consumer spending, September’s numbers reveal that consumers are willing to spend…
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NRF forecasts ‘steady’ holiday sales growth on strong consumer confidence
According to NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay, the US economy remains fundamentally healthy and continues to maintain its momentum…
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October import volumes hold steady despite port strike disruption
The port strike by members of the International Longshoremen’s Association, which began on 1 October after contract negotiations stalled, ended…
