National Retail Federation (NRF)

The summer shopping season got off to a solid start in June amid summer sales events by Amazon and other retailers.

Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to hit a new all-time record in July as retailers stock up ahead of a potential new round of tariffs and other trade uncertainties.

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, Father’s Day spending has increased across all categories, with the exception of shoppers ages 65 and older.

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.