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How IKEA and Grove Collaborative Help Consumers Act on Their Sustainable Intentions

Over the last few years, sustainability has become increasingly important to consumers. But as is often the case,…

Features January 20
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NRF Holiday Sales 2021 Forecast

NRF: Holiday Season on Track to Beat Original Forecast; Growth Could Reach 11.5% over 2020

Despite supply chain disruptions, inflation and the new COVID-19 Omicron variant, the National Retail Federation is now saying…

News December 7
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Halloween Spending 2021 NRF

Don’t be Scared: Halloween Spending to Reach Record Highs

Consumer spending on Halloween-related items is expected to reach an all-time high of $10.14 billion this year, according…

News September 23
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Convenience Increasingly Trumping Cost on Online Shoppers’ Priority List

Offering items at a lower price than competitors was once an almost guaranteed method of increasing online conversion…

Features April 16
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Former Macy’s CMO Martine Reardon Joins NRF Executive Team

Macy’s veteran Martine Reardon has taken on a new role at the National Retail Federation as CMO and…

News April 14
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Back-To-School Spending Poised To Top $100 Billion Even Amid Disruption

The excitement that typically surrounds the back-to-school season is being replaced by stress and uncertainty. Lack of clarity…

Features July 30
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NRF Forecasts 2019 Retail Sales Growth Of 3.8% To 4.4%

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has forecast that 2019 retail sales will increase 3.8% to 4.4% to reach…

News February 6
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NRF Asks Congress To Intervene In ‘Reckless Escalation’ Of Tariff Threat

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has called on Congress to counter President Trump’s threat to place atariff on…

News June 19
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86% Of Americans To Celebrate Mother’s Day; Spending To Reach $23.1 Billion

Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $23.1 billion this year, according to a survey from the National…

News April 26
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