National Retail Federation (NRF)

As retailers brace for the next round of tariffs, a bright spot is that most holiday merchandise is already on hand.

Concerns about price increases due to tariffs won’t stop consumers from celebrating Halloween this year.

The National Retail Federation has announced the next recipient of its annual The Visionary award.

Consumer spending grew in August as shoppers stocked up on school supplies and tried to beat rising tariffs that could be beginning to affect price.

Following a near-record peak this summer as retailers stocked up before tariff increases, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to steadily decline for the remainder of the year.

Retail spending bounced back in July as consumers took advantage of summer sales promotions and purchased goods before more tariffs take effect.

New tariffs are putting increased pressure on international trade — and beginning to drive up consumer prices.

A U.K.-based company ranks as the fastest-growing retailer in the U.S. following its acquisition of Alabama-based Hibbett in 2024.