NRF: Retail sales rise in October as consumer spending remains ‘solid’Retail sales bounced back in October with both monthly and year-over-year gains as consumers geared up for the holiday season. NRF: Store shelves well stocked for holidays, tariff price hikes ‘minimized’Retailers’ efforts to mitigate the impact of tariffs ahead of the holiday shopping appear to have paid off. NRF: Holiday sales expected to top $1 trillion for first time in 2025 U.S. holiday sales are expected to hit a new record amid higher prices and resilient consumers. NRF: Theft, violence on the rise; organized retail crime expands scope The retail industry continue to grapple with increasing levels of theft and violence as criminal enterprises become more brazen and dangerous. NRF: The 2026 list of people ‘shaping retail’s future’ includes... The CEO of Pacsun and five other retail leaders will be celebrated at the NRF Foundation Honors event in New York City on Jan. 11. These consumers are most likely to celebrate Halloween More than half of all consumers plan to celebrate Halloween, but two age groups have much higher intentions to observe the holiday. NRF Holiday Survey: Consumers to spend second-highest amount on record Consumers are planning to spend $890.49 per person on average this year on holiday gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items. NRF: Consumers expected to return nearly $850B in merchandise in 2025 Returns are a major challenge for retailers — and not just in terms of their financial toll. Retail sales slow in September ahead of holiday season Consumers hit the pause button on spending in September after a busy summer and back-to-school season. Monthly imports to drop; tariffs continue to rise with new round set for Oct. 14 As retailers brace for the next round of tariffs, a bright spot is that most holiday merchandise is already on hand. NRF: Halloween spending to hit record $13.1B; most popular costumes are… Concerns about price increases due to tariffs won’t stop consumers from celebrating Halloween this year. Abercrombie & Fitch CEO to receive NRF 'Visionary' honor The National Retail Federation has announced the next recipient of its annual The Visionary award. First Previous 4 5 6 7 8 Next Last