Clothing among most frequent returns and it’s costing retailers a fortune
Citing data from the National Retail Federation (NRF), a report by Bank of America Institute senior economist David Michael Tinsley,…
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US July clothing sales surge as consumers seek deals before tariffs
According to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, US clothing and accessories stores experienced a 1.75% rise month over month after seasonal…
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Tariff pressures to drive 2025 US import cargo levels down by 5.6%
New US tariffs were activated on 7 August following months of negotiations and postponements. NRF supply chain and customs policy…
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US apparel, retail groups unite on textile responsibility in California
The collaboration between the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), the California Retailers Association and the National Retail Federation (NRF)…
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Tariffs and inflation fears drive early back-to-school shopping in US
According to data from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, 67% shoppers had started buying supplies…
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US clothing sales dip in June 2025 amid tariff concerns
According to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, US clothing and accessory stores sales decreased by 0.22% in June after seasonal adjustments.…
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US retail strained by tariff tensions, policy shifts fuelling economic anxiety
As the year progresses, forecasting the effects of new tariffs and government measures on the US economy remains a challenge,…
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NRF challenges incoming New York algorithmic pricing law
The ‘New York Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act’ is part of the state's budget bill signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on…
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US retail, cotton sectors back amendment to One Big Beautiful Bill
The National Cotton Council (NCC) has expressed strong support for the recent Senate passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill…
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US May retail sales show resilience amid tariff uncertainty
The National Retail Federation says new data from the US Census Bureau shows growth in core retail sales in May…
