What Cyber Week 2025 Revealed — and How Merchants Should Prepare for 2026
Cyber Week 2025 didn’t feel frantic — it felt unusually focused. Shoppers arrived confident, prepared and clear about…
Executive Viewpoints December 9
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Cyber Week Recap: Online Sales Climb 5%, In-Store Shopper Visits Increase 3%
While Black Friday was once known as the day for in-person shopping (complete with lining up at 4…
Features December 2
Despite Economic Pressures, NRF Forecasts First Trillion-Dollar Holiday Season
The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts that spending from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 will increase by 3.7%…
News November 6
Walmart Sustainability Head, Pacsun CEO Among NRF Honorees ‘Shaping Retail’s Future’
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has named the five new members of The List of People Shaping Retail’s…
News October 21
Despite Economic Concerns, NRF Predicts Only Slight Dip in Holiday Spending
Per-consumer spending for the holiday season will average $890.49, down 1.3% from the 2024 record high of $901.99.…
News October 16
NRF Forecasts Nearly $850 Billion in Returns in 2025, Slight Decrease from 2024
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is forecasting a 15.8% return rate in 2025, totaling $849.9 billion, according to…
News October 15
Inventory Management: Today’s Most Critical Discipline in the Retail Industry
This spring, American Eagle Outfitters announced a $75 million inventory write-down and withdrew its fiscal guidance for 2025,…
Executive Viewpoints October 8
NRF Honors Abercrombie CEO Fran Horowitz with 2026 Visionary Award
Fran Horowitz, who has served as CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch since 2017, will receive the 2026 The…
News September 15
NRF Forecasts Import Declines Through Early 2026, Blames Tariff Uncertainty
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and consulting firm Hackett Associates are predicting a 3.4% decline in cargo volumes…
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