Retail sales in July keep upward momentum despite economic fluctuations
The data, released by National Retail Federation (NRF), reported that July’s total retail sales, excluding automobile dealerships and gasoline stations,…
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US import cargo to slow past August as peak season winds down
The data, released in a report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, indicates that major US ports…
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How Gen Z’s shopping habits are reshaping apparel retail
A panel at NRF’s State of Retail and the Consumer annual event considered how Generation Z is reshaping retail with…
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US clothing sales inch up in March despite sinking consumer sentiment
During the month, almost all retail sectors recorded year-on-year increases, with clothing stores, sporting goods stores and health and personal…
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Iran conflict has limited impact on US ports but rising fuel costs could weigh
As per the report, container traffic volume has remained largely unaffected by the Middle East developments because the US imports…
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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…
