National Retail Federation
Consumers plan to increase Valentine’s Day spending to nearly $26 billion
More than one-third of consumers plan to give flowers on the holiday.
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3 ways Mother’s Day gift shopping has evolved
The NRF reports that spending on flowers has grown by a third over the past 10 years.
She's worth it
Projected nationwide spending over Mother's Day weekend remained high but declined slightly from 2017, according to the National Retail Federation.
The future of retail: experiences, customization & engagement
13 takeaways from NRF 2018 Retail’s Big Show, hosted by the National Retail Federation.
Top 9 posts of January 2018
An invasive plant ban, Retail's Big Show and Boxwood blight were among the most-read topics of the month.
The future of retail: experiences, customization and engagement
12 takeaways from NRF 2018 Retail’s Big Show, hosted by the National Retail Federation.
NRF forecasts 3.7 to 4.2 percent increase in retail sales in 2017
The organization predicts increases to retail industry sales over 2016, as well as an average gain of approximately 160,000 jobs a month across the whole economy.
Some retailers choosing to close on Thanksgiving
National chains, including Home Depot and Lowe's, are planning to remain closed for the holiday.
National Retail Federation lobbies Congress over debit card reform
The retailer advocacy group opposes the repeal of a Federal Reserve cap on debit transaction fees.
