Coronavirus

Monthly Economic Review

NRF Chief Economist Says Omicron Could Contribute to Uncertainty and Inflation But is Unlikely to Bring Shutdowns

Omicron will bring uncertainty to the economy in 2022 but is unlikely to cause widespread shutdowns or slowdowns.

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Monthly Economic Review

Monthly Economic Review: January 2022

The economy is currently managing through another COVID-19 winter, exacerbated by the rapid transmission of omicron.

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NRF Responds to Stay Lifted for OSHA Employer Vaccine Mandate

NRF Responds to Stay Lifted for OSHA Employer Vaccine Mandate

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Global Port Tracker

2021 Retail Imports to Show Record Growth Despite Pandemic

Imports are expected to end 2021 with both the largest volume and fastest growth on record despite COVID-19.

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Holiday online shopping

Monthly Economic Review

NRF Economist Says Holiday Shopping Could Beat Forecast Despite Inflation and COVID-19

Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says holiday spending appears to be on track to exceed NRF’s forecast.

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