National Retail Federation (NRF)

There is finally widespread industry consensus that RFID provides value, and on how and why it does so.

The holiday season was a bigger success than many expected as consumers “came out to spend” amid lessening inflation and discounting.

Retail sales saw strong growth in December, partially fueled by a late Thanksgiving shopping weekend.

Economic growth withstood inflation, high interest rates and other challenges in 2024 and should continue to show strength in 2025.

The nation’s major container ports have seen a surge in imports that is expected to continue in part due to concerns over potential increases in tariffs.

The just-concluded holiday season revealed some trends in digital commerce that retailers should heed for the coming year.

A potential strike that would have shut down ports along the East and Gulf coasts and dealt a serious blow to the retail supply chain has been averted.

A new survey indicates that shoplifting is significantly growing as a problem for retailers.