National Retail Federation (NRF)

A new advertising campaign looks to educate Congress and other policymakers on the impact high swipe fees have on consumers, small businesses and the U.S. economy.

The main economic impact of the COVID-19 omicron variant is likely to be on inflation.

A Supreme Court showdown is likely to occur over the reinstatement of the vaccine mandate for large businesses.

Early signs point to a record holiday season for retailers.

Three of the nation’s largest goods carriers pledged to increase their efforts to address supply chain problems that are already causing some bare shelves across stores.

Strong consumer spending during the past year has been boosted by government stimulus programs, but that’s about to change, according to National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz.

Cargo imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports should hit another record in August as retailers shift from the back-to-school season to the peak shipping season for holiday merchandise.

The economy is growing quickly, but its future still depends on slowing the pandemic as consumers worry about new variants of the virus.