Why Are Imports Slowing This Holiday Season? Get the Latest Figures from the NRF
[ad_1] Photo of a container ship pulling up to a port. Imports at the nation’s major container ports are set to continue slowing from records set earlier in the year according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, though retailers should expect a busy […]
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Jingle bells, lots of sales: NRF predicts more retail growth in holiday season
[ad_1] The holiday shopping season runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 according to the National Retail Federation. WASHINGTON — While it probably won’t rise at the record rate of last year, the National Retail Federation says big things are in store for retailers this holiday season. The NRF forecast that holiday retail sales during […]
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Savor Cozy Season with These Living Room Tips
[ad_1] When the leaves shift from green to orange and you begin to pack away swimsuits in favor of chunky sweaters, it’s time to give your living room a little refresh, too. While your porch or stoop begs for pumpkins and rustic wreaths, interiors call for rich textures, saturated tones, and spicy scents that bring […]
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Home stores miss out on impressive holiday season sales growth
[ad_1] Washington – Retail sales during 2022’s November-December holiday period grew year-over-year for nearly every retail channel – except two. The National Retail Federation (NRF) has just reported that retail sales for the 2-month period climbed 5.3% over 2021 to $936.3 billion. While growth fell short of NRF’s holiday forecast of 6% to 8%, excluding […]
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Fears of holiday season strike rise after 4th rail union rejects deal
[ad_1] A fourth rail union has voted down the deal brought by the Biden administration, raising concerns of a strike in the middle of the holiday shopping season. SMART Transportation Division, the largest freight rail union representing 28,000 conductors and trainmen, rejected the deal Monday, according to an article from NPR. But it wasn’t a […]
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