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NRF report: holiday sales grow 4.1 percent, driven by consumer spending surge

Data released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and CNBC Retail Monitor indicates that the 2025 holiday season achieved record spending levels, aligning with the upper end of industry forecasts. Total holiday sales from November 1 through December 31 grew 4.1 percent, meeting the NRF projection of a 3.7 percent to 4.2 percent increase to...

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US retail sales impacted by ‘prolonged uncertainty’, yet yearly figures rise

New figures from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and CNBC have shown a drop in monthly sales in the US, the first decline since February. While spending was said to be down in all sectors throughout June when compared to the month prior, in contrast, figures rose year-over-year. According to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, total retail sales,...

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Video: Under Armour's demise during the athleisure boom

In this video, CNBC looks at the sports apparel brand, Under Armour, and its demise during the athleisure boom. The company’s sales growth has slowed in North America and its stocks have fallen. Can Under Armour rebuild its sales? Watch the video below. Source: CNBC via YouTube

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Video: Why Levi's Dominates Denim

Levi Strauss & Co. is considering an IPO in 2019. Levi's patented jeans in 1873 and remains the biggest denim retailer in the U.S. 150 years later. Though it often missed major fashion trends in previous decades, the 2010s have brought Levi's back to popularity. Watch this video to find out how. Source: Youtube, CNBC