NRF, RILA voice concerns about Visa, Mastercard $30B swipe-fees settlement Visa and Mastercard reached an estimated $30 billion settlement with U.S. merchants regarding credit and debit card fees, but not everyone is happy about it. NRF: Retail sales to reach at least $5.23 trillion in 2024U.S. retail sales are expected to rise at a steady but slower pace in 2024 compared to last year. Retail industry continues as nation’s largest private-sector employer The retail industry supports more than one-in-four U.S. jobs. Easter spending on track to reach $22.4 billion Shoppers are once again ramping up their Easter spending, with discount stores and department stores getting the most traffic. NRF: E-commerce spurs sales growth in February So far, 2024 is off to a good start for retailers. St. Patrick’s Day spending to hit record $7.2B Two new surveys suggest retailers will be seeing green this St. Patrick’s Day. Import cargo volume returning to normal amid efforts to minimize impact of attacks The supply chain is adjusting to ongoing Houthi rebel attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Inflation, interest rates remain key to economy, says NRF economist Inflation and the Federal Reserve’s efforts to bring it under control will continue to play a major role in the economy this year. Retail sales cooled in January after strong December U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in January amid cold weather and after robust holiday shopping in December. NRF: January retail sales are ‘great’ start to new year Consumers kept shopping in January. First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last
