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Top five finalists announced for NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship

The NRF Foundation has named the five finalists for its annual Next Generation Scholarship, an initiative that recognizes outstanding undergraduate students pursuing careers in retail. Since its launch in 2014, the program has awarded more than 800,000 US dollars to support future retail leaders. This year’s finalists are Shayma Banks (Columbia...

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Seasonal clothing sales rise in September despite wider slow down

Retail sales for September dropped marginally on a seasonal basis as consumers halted purchases following the back-to-school period. According to figures issued by the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, retail sales in the US declined 0.66 percent seasonally adjusted month-over-month, however rose 5.42 percent unadjusted year-over-year. Core retail sales,...

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US consumer spend for Halloween predict to reach record 13.1 billion USD

Consumers across the nation are expected to go all out this Halloween, as the National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts spending for the spookiest holiday to reach a record-breaking 13.1 billion US dollars. Based on the annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, this is close to one billion dollars more than the previous...

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How Tamaris uses AI for Predictive Pricing: a conversation with 7Learnings at NRF Retail Big Show

Paris - At the NRF Retail Big Show, FashionUnited spoke with Eiko van Hettinga, Co-Founder of Berlin-based tech company 7Learnings, which provides AI-powered predictive pricing software for retailers. He explained why pricing is one of the biggest levers for profitability, how predictive pricing works in practice, and how brands like Tamaris are...

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US: Summer sales boost spending as consumers brace for tariff impact on prices

Consumer spending was up in July as summer sales helped drive forward activity following a more lacklustre June. According to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, total retail sales in the US, excluding automobiles and gasoline, rose 1.45 percent seasonally adjusted month-over-month. Unadjusted year-over-year sales increased 5.89 percent, compared to a...

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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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NRF calls to block New York’s ‘algorithmic’ pricing law

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is calling for a New York law that would require retailers to disclose the use of “algorithmic” pricing to be blocked. The retail organisation has asked the federal court to halt the implementation of the law, which it claims would “unfairly malign a system that helps merchants give customers lower prices and...

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NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show to make European debut in Paris this September

Details of the first European edition of NRF: Retail’s Big Show Europe, taking place in Paris from September 16 to 18, were presented this morning in Milan. The event, which has always been held in New York, aims to unite the established missions of Paris Retail Week (Comexposium Group) and the renowned National Retail Federation (NRF). Arnaud...

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US: Retail sales hesitantly grow in May as tariff uncertainty lingers

New figures released by the National Retail Federation (NRF), have shown that despite retail sales continuing on an upward trend throughout May, a sense of uncertainty is lingering in the wake of tariff adjustments. In the US, total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, rose marginally by 0.49 percent month-over-month and 4.44...

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Father’s Day spending to reach record $24 billion

Father’s Day spending is set to reach a record-breaking 24 billion dollars this year, according to data from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This number is up from 22.4 billion dollars last year and is more than the former record of 22.9 billion dollars in 2023. “Americans are embracing meaningful traditions and...

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AAFA, FDRA and NRF welcome US-China tariff pause, call for long-term deal

US apparel and footwear trade associations have welcomed the US and China’s 90-day pause on heightened tariffs. Yet, while the temporary agreement has somewhat calmed the waters of the two regions’ trade war, organisations are still calling for a long-term deal that will mitigate rising costs and prices. This was reflected in a statement from...

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US retail sales grow in April ahead of expected tariff price increases

Retail sales increased across the United States in April, as consumers stocked up on goods to avoid the impending higher prices set to come with tariffs, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, published by the National Retail Federation. “Spending rose again in April, driven largely by consumers continuing to pull purchases forward to stay...