The National Retail Federation released its annual holiday forecast, predicting retail sales in November and December will grow 4.2% over 2025.

Best Buy’s Corie Barry doesn’t want consumers to just think of the retailer as a place to buy their next technology purchase. Barry, who was named CEO of the consumer electronics retailer in June 2019 ...

“With affordability top of mind, holiday shoppers are taking a thoughtful approach to spending, balancing value with preserving traditions that make the holiday season special.” NRF Vice President of ...

“Whether shoppers are looking to spread out their purchases or seeking the best deals, retailers are ready to help consumers with all their shopping needs this holiday.” NRF Vice President of Industry ...

WASHINGTON – Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that core retail sales during the 2024 holiday season grew an unexpectedly high 4% over 2023 to a record $994.1 billion, coming in ...

NRF has been conducting its annual Mother’s Day survey since 2003 to see how Americans will celebrate “mom” on her special day each spring. Mother’s Day spending expected to hit record $38 billion ...

NRF has surveyed consumers about their plans and expectations for tax season every year for more than a decade. Take a deeper dive into the data and use the interactive charts to explore demographic ...

WASHINGTON – As incidents of retail crime continue to escalate throughout the country, retailers have seen a dramatic jump in financial losses associated with theft. When taken as a percentage of ...

Consumer spending on Valentine’s Day is expected to reach a record $29.1 billion. 2025: NRF Survey: Valentine’s Day Spending Reaches Record $27.5 Billion 2024: Valentine’s Day Spending on Significant ...

Since the earliest days of commerce, the cost of goods, labor, rent and transportation, and competitor pricing, have shaped how retailers set prices for their goods. As markets have become more ...

Paige Hahn is senior vice president of membership and development at the National Retail Federation. In this role, she is responsible for developing the membership strategy to best serve and grow ...