NRF: Retail sales in May rose 4.8% on last year thanks to “improved consumer confidence and spending.”
Retailers remain cautious on merchandise imports
June 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Import cargo volume at major retail container ports is expected to rise 1.1% percent in June, reflecting modest growth as retailers head toward the back-to-school and holiday seasons.
NRF calls organized crime an extreme concern for retail
June 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Nearly all US retailers have been victims of organized crime in the past year, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation.
Retail import cargo volume to slow over summer
May 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Import cargo volume at major US retail container ports are expected to rise 3.3% in May, but growth could trickle to a standstill by the end of the summer.
January retail sales edge up in “fragile” economy
February 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Retail sales edged up slightly in January, indicating a “stable yet fragile” economy, according to the NRF.
NRF welcomes US jobs push from President Obama
February 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
NRF has welcomed President Obama’s jobs push in his State of the Union Address.
NRF urges California ports to stay open
February 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
NRF urged labor and management to keep LA and Long Beach ports open following the rejection of a labor contract.
Somber retail growth forecast from NRF
January 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
NRF: US retail sales are poised to grow by only 3.4% in 2013, thanks to fragile consumer confidence and economic uncertainty.
