Policy Issues NRF Issues Statement on Administration’s Vaccine Requirement for U.S. Employers NRF issued a statement from SVP for Government Relations David French on OSHA's new emergency temporary standard. Learn more
Monthly Economic Review NRF Economist: Consumers Are ‘Spending Because They Can’ Headed Into Holiday Season The pandemic will be a key factor in 2021 holiday sales but NRF is confident in its forecast for record growth. Learn more
Retail Sales September Retail Sales Grew as Delta Variant Favored Spending on Goods Over Services Retail sales increased in September as worries about COVID-19 pushed consumer spending to goods rather than services. Learn more
Global Port Tracker Retail Imports Remain High, But Could Be Higher Without Port Congestion Cargo imports should remain high this month but could see a dip from last year because of port congestion. Learn more
Monthly Economic Review NRF Economist: ‘Watch What Consumers Do, Not What They Say’ as Recovery Continues Despite falling consumer confidence amid the recent rise in COVID-19 infections, shoppers are continuing to spend. Learn more