National Retail Federation (NRF)

For more than 100 years, the National Retail Federation has been the voice of the retail industry. We are dedicated to advocating for the individuals, policies, and concepts that support the growth of retail. Retail is the largest private employer in the country, contributing a remarkable $3.9 trillion to the yearly GDP. No other sector matches this contribution. The direction of the retail industry often sets the pace for the entire nation, and we are devoted to pushing retail to new heights.

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NRF | How San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan combats organized retail crime

1 month ago | nrf.com

Retail Gets Real episode 382: An inside look at why sophisticated retail crime calls for an organized response
NRF | Uncertainty around tariffs tempers celebrations for National Small Business Week

1 month ago | nrf.com

Small businesses want to keep showing up and supporting their communities
NRF | 4 trends behind Easter 2025 spending

2 months ago | nrf.com

Total spending is expected to reach $23.6 billion
NRF | What to know about the consumer in 2025

Feb 12, 2025 | nrf.com

Exploration and discovery top the list, along with personalization and a seamless experience
NRF | Love, actually: 3 ways consumers are embracing Valentine’s Day this year

Feb 5, 2025 | nrf.com

A closer look at how consumers plan to spend a record $27.5 billion on the holiday
NRF Chief Economist Says ‘Conditions are Shaping Up for a Successful Holiday Retail Season’

Dec 5, 2024 | nrf.com | J. Craig Shearman

“Even though the traditional kick-off to the holiday season started with Black Friday, this holiday shopping season was already in full swing.”WASHINGTON – Strong results during the third quarter and continued growth in key economic data since then have set the stage for a solid holiday season, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today.
Retailers Tell Senate Credit Card ‘Swipe’ Fees are ‘Adding Inflationary Pressure to the U.S. Economy’

Nov 19, 2024 | nrf.com | J. Craig Shearman

“Arbitrarily high swipe fees are adding inflationary pressure to the U.S. economy and prevent retailers and other merchants from growing their businesses.”WASHINGTON – Growing credit card swipe fees are driving up costs for retailers and prices for consumers but could be reined in by passage of the Credit Card Competition Act, the National Retail Federation told the Senate Judiciary Committee today.
Census Data for October Shows ‘Healthy’ Retail Sales and ‘Early Step Forward’ Into the Holiday Season

Nov 15, 2024 | nrf.com | J. Craig Shearman

“October sales were a good early step forward into the holiday shopping season, which is now fully underway."WASHINGTON – Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that retail sales grew solidly over the past two months, demonstrating households’ capacity to spend and the strength of the economy, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Strong Retail Sales Gains in October After a Slow September

Nov 11, 2024 | nrf.com | J. Craig Shearman

"October sales have set the stage for a good start to the holiday shopping season.”WASHINGTON – Retail sales bounced back strongly in October as the economy remained in good shape and consumers moved past concerns about a port strike and other issues that slowed September’s sales, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation.
Import Cargo Could See Surge Ahead of Potential Port Strike and Trump Tariffs

Nov 8, 2024 | nrf.com | J. Craig Shearman

"Neither of these developments is good for retailers, their customers or the economy.”WASHINGTON – Import volumes at the nation’s major container ports could be higher than previously expected for the remainder of this year as retailers face another potential East Coast/Gulf Coast port strike and tariff increases planned by President-elect Donald Trump, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.