Retail Sales NRF Says Core Retail Sales Grew in February Amid Strong Labor Market Overall retail sales dipped slightly in February, but core spending rose, NRF said. Learn more
Retail Sales NRF Says Retail Sales Picked Up in January as Job and Wage Growth and Easing Inflation Encouraged Spending Retail sales bounced back strongly in January as inflation eased and income grew, NRF said. Learn more
Monthly Economic Review NRF Economist Says U.S. Recession Unlikely and Expects Slight Growth in 2023 A recession is unlikely and the economy should see slight growth in 2023, NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says. Learn more
Retail Sales NRF Says 2022 Holiday Sales Grew 5.3% to $936.3 Billion 2022 holiday sales grew 5.3% over 2021 to $936.3 billion, falling short of NRF's forecast, but annual sales grew 7%. Learn more
Retail Sales First Half of Holiday Season Shows Strong Year-Over-Year Results Despite Monthly Drop November dipped from early holiday shopping in October but still saw year-over-year growth. Learn more