Import Traffic Remains at Record High LevelsFigures from the National Retail Federation through May reveal continued strong movement of goods through major U.S. ports. NRF: Recession Near-Term Unlikely As Economic Growth SlowsAs consumers watch spending in the face of rising prices, key indicators including job growth and retail sales remain solid. Traffic At U.S. Ports Remains Robust The level of goods coming from overseas expected to remain high throughout the summer. Father's Day Gift Spending Expected to Reach $20 Billion The National Retail Federation's annual consumer survey shows spending will remain flat when compared with 2021. April Retail Sales Rise Overcoming Inflationary Challenges The increase in prices across all categories has done little to slow spending, new figures from the federal government show. NRF Remains Bullish On Consumer Spending Despite inflation and rising interest rates, the National Retail Federation's leading economist said Americans will keep on shopping. GS1 US publishes Test Kit to help retailers transition barcodes The Barcode Capabilities Test Kit aims to help retailers evaluate their readiness to transition to data-rich 2D barcodes on product packaging, including private label items. PLMA cancels January trade show COVID-19 restrictions have led to the cancellation of the upcoming PLMA Private Label Trade Show in Chicago. NRF forecasts fastest retail sales growth since 1984 Organization said accelerated consumer spending could put retail sales for 2021 passed $4 trillion. U.S. retail sales climb in March National Retail Federation said sales jumped 7.4% last month, following steady monthly dips in sales the previous months. First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last
