December 13, 2019 by smeyer
holiday sales, Jack Kleinhenz, National Retail Federation, November sales, NRF, NRF chief economist Jack Kleinhenz
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
WASHINGTON –Retail sales growth was modest in November, but the National Retail Federation still expects a strong holiday season for retailers. Retail sales in November increased 0.1% seasonally adjusted over October and were up 2.1% unadjusted year-over-year, according to the NRF, which noted that the numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. “November showed
December 3, 2019 by MMR
Matthew Shay, National Retail Federation, NRF, NRF president and chief executive officer Matthew Shay, Prosper Insights & Analytics, Thanksgiving weekend
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WASHINGTON — Americans shopped in record numbers over this year’s Thankgiving holiday weekend, the National Retail Federation said Tuesday. A survey conducted for the NRF by Prosper Insights & Analytics found that a record 189.6 million U.S. consumers shopped in stores and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year. That’s up 14% over
November 11, 2019 by MMR
holiday sales, NRF, Target, Walmart
Issue 11-11-2019, Issues
NEW YORK — With forecasts calling for strong holiday sales despite fewer shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, retailers are doing everything they can to convince consumers that their stores and websites are the ones to shop. Walmart kicked off the holiday deals at its stores earlier than ever this year, introducing special offers at
October 14, 2019 by MMR
holiday, National Retail Federation, NRF
2019, Issue 10-14-2019, Issues
WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects retail sales in the holiday months of November and December to increase between 3.8% and 4.2% from last year’s level. Holiday sales of between $727.9 billion and $730.7 billion would represent a slight improvement over the five-year average of a 3.7% increase, NRF said early this month.
September 16, 2019 by Sri Raghavan
data science, NRF, Sri Raghavan
2019, Issue 9-16-2019, Issues
U.S. retail sales are expected to rise between 3.8% and 4.4%, to more than $3.8 trillion in 2019 according to a February 2019 National Retail Federation report. These are big stakes numbers. With fast-moving market trends dictating consumption patterns, the need to anticipate customer preferences becomes the driving force for retailers. To be sure, not
June 24, 2019 by MMR
National Retail Federation, NRF, retail sales
2019, Issue 6-24-2019, Issues
WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales increased 0.5% in May (seasonally adjusted from April), and were up 3.2% unadjusted year over year, according to the National Retail Federation. May’s retail sales increases were broad based, with every category except food and beverage stores showing a gain from April, NRF said. The numbers exclude sales at automobile
May 30, 2019 by MMR
Father's Day, Matthew Shay, National Retail Federation, NRF, NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay, Prosper Insights & Analytics
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Topics
WASHINGTON – Americans are expected to spend a record $16 billion on Father’s Day gifts this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insight & Analytics. That’s up from last year’s $15.3 billion. “Fathers, husbands and sons can expect to feel the love this Father’s Day,” NRF president and CEO
May 14, 2019 by MMR
National Retail Federation, NRF, tariffs
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Topics
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation has warned that the Trump administration’s imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese goods puts the U.S. economy and American jobs at risk. “We support the administration’s efforts to deliver a meaningful trade agreement that levels the playing field for American businesses and workers,” NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay.
April 24, 2019 by MMR
Mother's Day, National Retail Federation, NRF
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
WASHINGTON – Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a record $25 billion this year, up from $23.1 billion in 2018, according to the annual survey released Wednesday by the National Retail Federation. A total 84% of U.S. adults are expected to celebrate their mothers and other women in their lives. “Mother’s Day spending has
April 18, 2019 by MMR
March, National Retail Federation, NRF, NRF chief economist Jack Kleinhenz, retail sales
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WASHINGTON — Retail sales in March were up 1% seasonally adjusted from February and up 0.8% unadjusted year-over-year, according to the National Retail Federation, which said today that the numbers represent good news about the strength of the economy. “March’s numbers are very encouraging and set the stage for improved expectations for the economy in
March 25, 2019 by Jeffrey Woldt
digital media, e-commerce, Jeffrey Woldt, National Retail Federation, NRF
2019, Issue 3-25-2019, Issues, Opinion
The transformation of the retail business continues apace, but the outright revolution promised by the adherents of e-commerce and digital media still appears to be a ways away. That’s one of the insights gleaned from new research conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Forrester. Based on responses from 69 retailers — a mix
March 11, 2019 by MMR
January retail sales, National Retail Federation, NRF, NRF chief economist Jack Kleinhenz
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WASHINGTON – Retail sales rebounded in January, the National Retail Federation said on Monday. Sales increased by 1.3% seasonally adjusted from December and by 3.6% unadjusted year-over-year. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. “Retail sales recovered in January after the unexpected drop in December, reinforcing a positive start to 2019,” NRF chief