Category: National Retail Federation

Black Friday Weekend Saw Subdued Mall Traffic: Report

December 4, 2022
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Fewer Americans headed to shopping malls during the Black Friday weekend compared to last year, new data suggests, as rampant inflation and economic uncertainty took a toll on retailers during the shopping holiday. Indoor malls, open-air lifestyle centers, and outlet malls all saw declines in foot traffic during the weekend of Nov. 25 to 27…

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National Retail Federation Forecasts 8 Percent Holiday Sales Growth

November 3, 2022
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The National Retail Federation is forecasting holiday retail spending to grow 6 to 8 percent this year reaching up to $960 billion as many shoppers dip into savings or use credit cards to buy gifts for loved ones. “Our expectation is that we will have positive real [inflation-adjusted growth] for the holiday season,” association spokeswoman…

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National Retailers to Examine Supply Chain Issues and Discuss Options at Ohio Conference

June 17, 2022
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National retailers and their support industries are set to discuss strategies and options to combat supply chain issues that have resulted in challenges beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 20 and June 21, the National Retailers Federation is hosting Supply Chain 360, a conference in Cleveland, Ohio. Jon Gold, vice president of sustainability for the…

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Florida Attorney General Cracking Down on Organized Retail Theft

December 7, 2021
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“You’re not going to do it here. You’ll spend Christmas—not with Santa Claus—but with Santa Judd at the county jail. That’s a guarantee,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd warned criminals at a Dec. 2 press conference with Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody. As states across the country see a rise in organized retail crime, Moody…

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