Import cargo volume winding down as holidays approachWith most imported holiday season merchandise already here, inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to slow during the remainder of 2023. Overall story for holiday season 'looks very good,' says NRF economist Every retail holiday season since the pandemic has been unique, and that will be the case again this year. NRF: Holiday spend to reach record levels even as growth slows to pre-COVID levels Holiday shoppers will spend more this year amid solid wage and job growth but will be looking for deals and discounts to stretch their budgets. Wage, hour laws on the rise in California Wage and hour laws are in flux in the state that offers serves as a bellwether for the rest of the nation: California. NRF calls on Federal Reserve to lower swipe fee cap The National Retail Federation (NRF) has called on the Federal Reserve to approve lowering its cap on debit card swipe fees. NRF: Retail sales keep rising in September, but ... Continuing economic pressures did not prevent retail sales from rising month-over-month in September, but year-over-year gains are beginning to slow. NRF: Retail shrink inches up 1.6%; ORC-related violence increases With retail crime continuing to escalate throughout the country, more retailers are enforcing a “hands off” approach in the apprehension of shoplifters. Rising import cargo volume bodes well for holiday season Judging by import cargo volume, retailers are feeling positive about the holiday selling season. NRF: Economy growing but losing momentum The economy is still expanding, but not as fast as it was earlier this year. Retailers can expect ‘smooth’ sailing on shipping front Retailers can expect a smooth shipping season ahead of their busiest season. First Previous 6 7 8 9 10 Next Last
