National Retail Federation (NRF)

Consumers continued to show their resilience as retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation.

Import volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to see a skewed year-over-year bump in June in anticipation of more tariffs and rising fuel prices, but then remain below last year’s levels into the fall.

Retail sales rose slightly for the seventh consecutive month in April despite rising gas prices and stubborn inflation.

Import volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to remain below last year’s levels into early fall despite a skewed year-over-year bump in May and June.

Consumers aren’t holding back when it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day despite economic uncertainty.

Retail sales rose slightly in March despite inflation and high gasoline prices as many consumers received higher-than-usual tax refunds.

U.S.-based retail giants giants dominate the upper tier of an annual ranking of the leading international retailers based on their retail revenues in 2025.

Imports at major U.S. container ports remained below prior year levels in February 2026 as tariff headwinds continued affecting ocean freight activity.