Strong clothing store sales contribute to US December retail growth surge
US retail sales saw a rise in December, with clothing and accessories stores experiencing a 4.07% increase from the previous…
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Returns abuse, fraud cost US retail sector $101bn in 2023
The report titled '2023 Consumer Returns in the Retail Industry,' explained total returns for the US retail industry amounted to…
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Panama Canal restrictions show impact of climate change on supply chains
The Panama Canal Authority (APC) introduced water-saving and conservation measures at the start of the 2023 dry season, reducing its…
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US consumer spend slow but steady amid inflation, high-interest rates
According to NRF, retail sales rose in August as parents shopped for school supplies and other goods even as inflation…
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US consumers shift from buying apparel, goods to services
Kleinhenz explains the US economy was more resilient in the first half of the year than many expected, however he…
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US economy rolls forward but caution issued for months ahead
“The first half of the year is over, and the economy is still moving in the right direction,” said the…
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Port labour disputes threaten US cargo imports in first-half
The Global Port Tracker report released today (8 June) by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates reveals that…
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NRF urges Biden intervention on West Coast port negotiations
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has issued a statement urging the Biden Administration to intervene in the ongoing labour negotiations…
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Top three tips to avoid greenwashing
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), consumers are increasingly interested in purchasing sustainable products and retailers are making efforts…
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US import cargo volumes growing but below pandemic peaks
Import cargo volume at the US’ major container ports is expected to begin climbing steadily through the summer but will…
