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NRF: COVID-19 boosts retail crime; organized crime threat grows
Retailers attribute increases in criminal activity to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey from the NRF.
Economic expansion putting pressure on logistics supply chain
Cargo imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports should hit another record in August as retailers shift from the back-to-school season to the peak shipping season for holiday merchandise.

Back-to-school spending will hit all-time high

The National Retail Federation expects consumers to spend record amounts for both school and college supplies as students prepare to return to in-person classrooms.
Retail sales solid in June

Retail sales edged up in most categories in June and were up across the board on a yearly basis.
NRF to Biden: Please fix the supply chain

The National Retail Federation is formally asking the Biden administration to address U.S. port congestion challenges.
27% of U.S. shopping centers are found in California, Texas, and Florida

There are 115,049 shopping centers in the United States and 27% of them can be found in its three most populous states: California, Texas, and Florida.
NRF: Consumers want omnichannel convenience, social responsibility

Retailers must adapt to a new breed of “citizen shoppers” who desire the flexibility of omnichannel shopping, but also expect retailers to stand for something.
Retail sales to exceed $4.44 trillion in 2021, as NRF revises annual forecast upward

The National Retail Federation has revised one of its most closely watched forecasts upward as consumer spending accelerates.
Retail cargo imports set record

Imports at retail container ports hit a new record this spring and volume during the first half of 2021 even amid ongoing disruption.
NRF: Economy could see fastest growth since 1980s; 2020 sales put at $4.02 trillion

The U.S. economy is poised for a big comeback.
Mother’s Day spending to hit record high; here’s what’s driving it

Americans — particularly those ages 25 to 34 — are upping their spending for Mother’s Day by a significant amount.
Macy’s veteran joins NRF executive management team

The National Retail Federation appointed Martine Reardon as chief marketing officer and executive VP of content and membership.

NRF: COVID-19 boosts retail crime; organized crime threat grows

Economic expansion putting pressure on logistics supply chain

Back-to-school spending will hit all-time high

Retail sales solid in June

NRF to Biden: Please fix the supply chain

27% of U.S. shopping centers are found in California, Texas, and Florida

NRF: Consumers want omnichannel convenience, social responsibility

Retail sales to exceed $4.44 trillion in 2021, as NRF revises annual forecast upward

Retail cargo imports set record

NRF: Economy could see fastest growth since 1980s; 2020 sales put at $4.02 trillion

Mother’s Day spending to hit record high; here’s what’s driving it

Macy’s veteran joins NRF executive management team