NRF forecasts 4.4% growth in annual retail sales in 2026
The NRF’s forecast of 4.4% annual growth, taking total retail sales in the US to $5.6trn, is based on a…
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US retailers report record Holiday sales
Based on Retail Monitor data, 2025 holiday sales from 1 November through 31 December, grew 4.1%. That compares with NRF’s…
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US ports expect first monthly import increase since July
Despite this anticipated rise, January’s figure is expected to remain 5.3% lower than the same month last year. The report forecasts February…
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US November retail spend flat as deal-hungry consumers hold out
Due to a late Thanksgiving, Cyber Monday landed in December, impacting November retail sales. NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay…
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Reduced demand for US retail imports to continue into 2026
“Stores are stocked up and ready for a record holiday season but there is still a great deal of uncertainty…
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Deal-hungry consumers drive record US Thanksgiving shopping period
The figure is up from 197m shoppers last year and surpasses the previous record of 200.4m set in 2023. The…
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US import volumes set for year-end dip as tariff uncertainty lingers
NRF said most holiday inventory is already in stores or warehouses, easing pressure on supply chains that were strained by…
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Textile Renewal Alliance unveils new website as California EPR law approaches
The law obligates textile producers and importers to manage the end-of-life of apparel and textile items by joining and funding…
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US holiday retail sales set to surpass $1tn as “cautious” outlook prevails
The US retail industry association expects sales in November and December 2025 to rise between 3.7% and 4.2% over last…
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Retail returns to hit $849.9bn in 2025
The figure marks 15.8% of annual sales made by retailers this year and is in line with 16.9% last year,…
