CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Retail Sales Grew in March
Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released earlier this week by the...
2024 Easter Spending Expected to Top $22 Billion
Consumer spending is expected to reach a total of $22.4 billion this Easter, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper...
Super Bowl Spending Impact on Las Vegas
As expected, the Super Bowl created quite a spike in consumer spending across Las Vegas. According to a new report from Fiserv, the week...
New Study Reveals AI’s Impact on Consumer Shopping
With the rapidly increasing use and adoption of AI in their day-to-day lives, U.S. shoppers now expect retailers to leverage this technology to improve...
NRF Economist Says 2023 Economy Has Seen ‘Vigorous Growth’
After a year of challenges, the economy has proven to be healthy even as it continues to slow, National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist...
New Monthly CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Offers In-Depth Look at Retail Sales
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and CNBC recently partnered together to launch a new monthly "CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor." Powered by Affinity Solutions, this retail...
NRF Economist Says U.S. Economy Still Shows Resilience
The U.S. economy is continuing to grow even as labor disputes across the country and uncertainty created by Congress add to the ongoing challenges...
Retail Outlook for the First Half of 2023
Ever since 2020, retail has been hit with a constant whirlwind of changing consumer trends, inflation-driven prices, and new technologies. Placer.ai released a white...
Retailers Association of Massachusetts Announces Annual Awards of Excellence
In the Bay State, the Retailers Association of Massachusetts (RAM) has announced the winners of its 23rd Annual RAM Awards of Excellence (RAMAEs). The...