National Retail Federation

Mother’s Day Spending Expected to Dip Following 2023 Record
Mother’s Day Spending Expected to Dip Following 2023 Record
April 25, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

American consumers are projected to spend $33.5 billion on their moms next month. That’s according to new data from the National Retail Federation (NRF), which...

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NRF Expects ‘Moderate but Steady’ Retail Sales Growth in 2024
NRF Expects ‘Moderate but Steady’ Retail Sales Growth in 2024
March 20, 2024  |  Retail

The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects retail sales to grow between 2.5% and 3.5% in 2024. That forecast is in line with the 2023 annual sales growth...

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Retailers Battle $101 Billion Returns Fraud Plague
Retailers Battle $101 Billion Returns Fraud Plague
March 14, 2024  |  Fraud Attack

How common has refund fraud — or returns fraud — become? So much so that fraudster groups have begun advertising their services on platforms like...

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Valentine’s Spending Expected to Hit Record $14.2 Billion
Valentine’s Spending Expected to Hit Record $14.2 Billion
January 29, 2024  |  Retail

Americans are projected to spend $14.2 billion this Valentine’s Day amid heightened consumer confidence. That record amount comes from a survey released Monday (Jan. 29) by the National...

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Debate Over Debit Interchange Caps Set to Heat Up as Commentary Deadline Is Pushed Out
Debate Over Debit Interchange Caps Set to Heat Up as Commentary Deadline Is Pushed Out
January 24, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The debate over debit card interchange fees — and the cap on those fees — looks set to rage for at least a few more...

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Retail Solutions That Led to Decreased Returns in 2023 
Retail Solutions That Led to Decreased Returns in 2023 
January 23, 2024  |  Retail

As brands and retailers continue to find new ways to prevent returns, one begs to ask: Are they working?  As per an National Retail Federation...

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Like Physical Stores, Retailers Are Pinning Hopes on Retail Media  
Like Physical Stores, Retailers Are Pinning Hopes on Retail Media  
January 16, 2024  |  Retail

Just like the resurgence of physical retail — retail media ads are now novel once again, especially in-store.   Or maybe they’re keeping their novelty as they’ve...

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NRF Preview: Retailers Hope Last Year’s Pivots Turn Into 2024 Sales
NRF Preview: Retailers Hope Last Year’s Pivots Turn Into 2024 Sales
January 15, 2024  |  Retail

Last year, the National Retail Federation’s annual show put the spotlight on the return of physical retail and AI. This year, it’s all about checking...

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Retail Federation Says Consumers Kept Spending in December
Retail Federation Says Consumers Kept Spending in December
January 10, 2024  |  Retail

American retailers had a happy holiday, according to new National Retail Federation (NRF) data. Retail sales — excluding automobiles and gasoline — rose 0.44% seasonally adjusted month over...

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