Shoplifting incidents, losses rise dramaticallyA new survey indicates that shoplifting is significantly growing as a problem for retailers. Retail sales rose more than expected in November, fueled by auto, onlineThe holiday selling season got off to a good start in November despite the fact that two busy shopping days fell in December due a late Thanksgiving this year. Super Saturday expected to attract 157.2 million shoppers Shoppers who have been putting off finishing (or starting) their holiday shopping are expected to be out in force on “Super Saturday” this year. Three retail tech trends to watch at NRF 2025: Retail's Big Show NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show will provide insight into the direction three major trends in retail technology are heading. Sales grew in November; retailers on track for ‘successful’ holiday season Moderate retail sales growth continued in November even as two of the holiday season’s busiest shopping days bumped over into December and weren’t included in the month’s totals. Retailers advised to bring cargo in early as potential port strike, tariffs loom The new year may bring another strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast container ports. Conditions shaping up for successful holiday season, says NRF chief economist Strong results during the third quarter and continued growth in key economic data since then have set the stage for a solid holiday season. NRF: 2024 retail returns to total $890 billion Returns continue to pose a significant — and costly — problem for the retail industry. NRF: In-store holiday weekend traffic up over last year Shoppers came out in force during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend — particularly in physical stores. NRF: Top holiday gifts, toys are... Clothing and gift cards the list of top gifts expected to be given this season, according to a new forecast from the National Retail Federation. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
