U.S. retailers announced twice as many store openings as closings in 2021
Bricks-and-mortar resilience in an omnichannel world.
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Economy
NRF Says 2021 Holiday Sales Grew 14.1 Percent to Record $886.7 Billion
Retail sales grew 14.1 percent to a record $886.7 billion, beating NRF's forecast despite inflation and the pandemic.
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Retail Import Growth Levels Out But Volume Remains High
Imports will return to normal growth in 2022 but volumes will remain high, according to NRF's Global Port Tracker.
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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: January 2022
The economy is currently managing through another COVID-19 winter, exacerbated by the rapid transmission of omicron.
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