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Affordability Shapes Winter Holiday Shopping NRF Holiday Survey

Affordability Shapes Winter Holiday Shopping: NRF Holiday Survey

Key Takeaways More than half of holiday shoppers say the economy will affect spending plans, prompting many to…

News October 22
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Deloitte Holiday Spending Rise 4% Gen Z Millennials

Deloitte: Holiday Spending to Rise 4% as Gen Z and Millennials Drive Gains

Key takeaways Shoppers expect to spend an average of $1,654 this holiday season, up 4% from 2025, with…

News October 19
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Why ‘Free Returns’ Broke U.S.DTC and What to Do About It Before Q4

The story is repeating across U.S. retail. Sub-scale DTC brands closing. Established DTC names cutting staff. Category leaders…

Executive Viewpoints October 19
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Will 2026 Holiday Sales Reach $1 Trillion NRF Says Yes

Will 2026 Holiday Sales Reach $1 Trillion? NRF Says Yes

Key Takeaways NRF expects 2026 holiday sales to grow 4.2% to $1.013 trillion, with nearly half of that…

News October 15
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Dick’s Showcases Owned Brands with Rotating Resort Town Pop-Up

Dick’s Sporting Goods will shine a spotlight on its owned brands with a pop-up retail location in the…

News May 20
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Inventory Forecasting: Why CFOs are Paying Attention

Ecommerce retailers in 2026 are watching their profit margins erode in the face of multiple financial pressures. As…

Executive Viewpoints April 24
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The New Store Imperative: Build Associate Confidence, Reduce Operational Strain

Retail in 2026 is moving faster than most organizations can manage through effort alone. Customers expect clear answers,…

Executive Viewpoints April 16
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Walmart, Amazon Again Lead NRF Top 50 Retailers List

Despite the seismic changes that rocked retail in 2025 — from tariffs to the disruptions caused by AI…

News April 10
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Tilly's is one of many retailers that reported robust Q4 sales results.

The Unstoppable Shopper: Why U.S. Consumer Spending Is Expected to Defy the Odds in 2026

Retailers have posted healthy quarterly gains, and NRF released a robust 4.4% growth forecast for 2026. Discover how…

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