Retail sales increase again in May as consumers continue to fuel economyRetail sales rose again in May as consumers continued to spend despite economic challenges. How many consumers will celebrate Father’s Day?New data reveals Father’s Day plans for U.S. consumers. Father’s Day poised for record spending Consumers are expected to go all for Father’s Day this year — but not as much as they did for Mother’s day. NRF: Most consumers think retail crime is up Retailers aren’t the only ones who are concerned about growing retail theft. As imports normalize, spotlight on ports’ labor negotiations Resolving labor negotiations at the West Coast ports is a top priority as import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports stats to rise. NRF: 2023 will be ‘bumpy, with interest rates the ‘wildcard’ Retailers should fasten their seatbelts for what lies ahead. NRF forecasts retail sales to rise from 4% to 6% in 2023 Retail growth is expected to moderate in the months ahead, but it will remain positive even as sales start to stabilize from pandemic-era highs. Core retail sales inch up in February but show some signs of cooling After an unexpectedly strong January, overall retail sales dipped slightly in February, but core spending rose amid a still-tight labor market. Core retail sales rise in January in every category Retail sales rebounded in January amid a pick-up in post-holiday spending. Valentine’s Day spending to be second highest on record at $25.9 billion Despite inflation, Americans are ready to show the love on Valentine’s Day — and that’s good news for retailers. NRF 2023: Three solutions worth watching Digital twin, supply chain sustainability, and machine learning solutions should all be on display at the NRF 2023 “Big Show.” NRF: Balance between inflation, interest rates key to avoiding recession Rising interest rates could set off a recession. First Previous 6 7 8 9 10 Next Last
