Consumer product showcase among new offerings at NRF’ Big ShowThe world’s largest retail event gets underway this weekend in New York City. NRF: Balance between inflation, interest rates key to avoiding recessionRising interest rates could set off a recession. Retailers are making these changes to their holiday return policies… A new survey provides insight into how retailers are handling holiday returns. NRF: Consumer returns will exceed $800 billion in 2022 Merchandise returns are showing trends that retailers should like. Super Saturday to draw 158 million shoppers A record number of shoppers are expected to turn out on Super Saturday, Dec. 17, which falls eight days before Christmas this year. Imports winding down; West Coast labor dispute ongoing The major U.S. container ports are headed into what is expected to be a major slowdown after another very busy and challenging year. NRF: GDP growth slows but consumer spending remains positive Consumer spending should remain strong even as its rapid pace continues to slow. Mastercard: September U.S. retail sales sizzle Retail sales grew by double digits, both online and offline, in September 2022, according to the latest Mastercard SpendingPulse data. NRF: Consumers still spending; a recession would likely be ‘mild’ Concerns about high inflation and the Federal Reserve interest rate hikes intended to bring it under control, haven’t stopped consumers from spending. Indicators disagree on whether U.S. in a recession First Previous 21 22 23 24 25 Next Last
