March Retail Sales Grow As Consumers Look To Get Ahead Of TariffsYear-over-year sales were up 4.6% as shoppers stocked up on various items including appliances and clothing Consumers Expected To Increase Easter-Related SpendingA new survey from the National Retail Federation shows shoppers will be out in force for the April holiday Imports Expected To Drop As Tariffs Take Effect The National Retail Federation forecasts a 20% drop in products coming into the U.S. from overseas New Tariffs Will Hurt Consumers, Retail Trade Groups Say Top officials with the NRF and FMI also express concerns about the impact the import tax will have on small businesses NRF Sees 2025 Retail Growth In-Line With Pre-Pandemic Averages The annual forecast calls for an increase of between 2.7% and 3.7% Tariff Concerns Continue Driving Import Growth The National Retail Federation's monthly Port Tracker forecasts a busy spring at U.S. ports. Retail Sales Slow In February Despite the decline in month-over-month sales, retail spending was up in the year's second month when compared to 2024. Following A Strong 2024, Concerns Over The U.S. Economy Rising In a new report, the National Retail Federation's chief economist said there are concerns about downside risks in the U.S. economy Retail Sales Slow To Start 2025 Continued consumer concerns over prices were seen as a main reason for the slowdown in January. Tariff Concerns Keeping U.S. Ports Busy Experts expect import levels to stay strong in the coming months as retailers work to stay ahead of the extra costs they would pay if additional tariffs are put in place. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
