The National Retail Federation is expecting stronger than average sales growth this year, but said it is too early to know ...

The National Retail Federation forecasts U.S. retail sales will grow 4.4% annually in 2026 to $5.6T, supported by a new economic model that incorporates a wider range of real-time and government data ...

Today, the purchase is often secondary to the experience. Consumers participate in a narrative, share moments with others and ...

The findings point to increasing risks for frontline staff and rising costs for retailers, who continue to invest heavily in ...

In 2026, retail media will no longer be a siloed ad channel — it will become the operating system of retail, where media, ...

Retail isn’t dying—it’s shifting. More than 900 stores are set to open in 2026, even as weaker locations close. Discount ...

U.S. retail sales declined by 0.2% M/M to $733.5B in January, against the 0.4% fall expected, and 0.0% growth seen in ...

Headline sales slipped 0.2%, a step down from December's flat reading but better than the projected 0.3% decline.

US retail sales showed surprising strength during the back-to-school season – a sign that Trump’s tariffs haven’t yet cowed shoppers as the Federal Reserve weighs a decision on cutting rates.

Retail layoffs have soared in 2025, driven by new economic difficulties for the sector, its long term battles with reduced foot traffic, and the growing dominance of e-commerce, according to analysis ...

A nationwide coordinated crackdown on retail crime — what authorities are calling the first of its kind — led to hundreds of arrests in 28 states last week. The blitz involved more than 100 ...