Following A Strong 2024, Concerns Over The U.S. Economy RisingIn a new report, the National Retail Federation's chief economist said there are concerns about downside risks in the U.S. economy NRF Forecasting Big Crowds For Super SaturdayMore than 157 million Americans are expected to shop for gifts on the final Saturday of the holiday shopping season, up from 141.9 million in 2024. Shoppers Out In Force Over Thanksgiving Weekend A new National Retail Federation report estimates 197 million consumers shopped over the Thanksgiving weekend, with traffic at stores outpacing e-commerce. Labor Issues, Tariffs Could Boost Near-Term Traffic At U.S. Ports The National Retail Federation says retailer concerns over major issues could see volume of imports increase in the coming months. NRF Reiterates Holiday Forecast, Despite Recent Economic Indicators The federation is sticking with its initial outlook for the holiday season, which calls for consumer spending to increase between 2.5% and 3.5%. NRF Forecasts Holiday Sales Growth The National Retail Federation's annual report expects holiday sales to grow between 2.5% and 3.5%. Year-Over-Year Retail Sales Up In September Online sales along with a boost in revenue for clothing and accessories kept sales in the black during the year's ninth month. Import Volume Remains Strong Despite Recent Strike The National Retail Federation's monthly Global Tracker Report forecasts October port traffic to remain strong despite the recent work stoppage. Retail Sales Grow In August Figures from the National Retail Federation's CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor show gains in the year's eighth month as job growth and inflation both ease. Retail Sales Rise In July Figures from the Census Bureau and the National Retail Federation show consumers continue to spend into the year's second half. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
