Economy

Trade

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Port Tracker

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Supply Chain

NRF works with supply chain professionals to develop resources and policies that improve the retail industry. 

 
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Port Tracker
Retail imports expected to hit repeated monthly records after record year in 2020
Following a record year, imports are expected to set new monthly records from now into the summer.
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Shipping
Trade
Retail Trade Issues: February 2021
Global retail trade updates from SoCal to Japan.
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Economy
Beyond COVID-19: Six policy priorities for NRF in 2021
NRF SVP of Government Relations discusses the crucial policies for retail in 2021.
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