Store closing announcements up in 2023
Against a tougher consumer backdrop, 2023 was a challenging year for many retailers.
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Economy
January CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Numbers Show ‘Great Start to the New Year’
Retail sales showed a strong beginning for the year in January, nearly matching December’s busy holiday spending.
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With No Sign of Recession, NRF Economist Says Labor Market and Interest Rates Will Play Major Roles in 2024
What happens with the economy in 2024 could depend largely on the labor market and what the Fed does with interest.
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Monthly Economic Review: February 2024
2023 closed the year with surprisingly strong growth.
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NRF Says Census Data Shows 2023 Holiday Sales Grew 3.8% to Record $964.4 Billion
Census Bureau data shows core retail sales during the 2023 holiday season grew 3.8% to a record $964.4 billion.
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