The trade organization sees big retail gains based on declining COVID-19 cases and an effective rollout of vaccinations as 2021 progresses.
A study from the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail found that online sales doubled last year.
The annual retail convention goes online with an impressive, informative agenda though the crowds, camaraderie and coffee stops of a live gathering will be missed.
Adobe’s final tally for Cyber Monday online sales in the U.S. came in at $10.8 billion, which was at the low end of its forecasts, though still a record.
Bullish projections for November and December anticipate strong e-commerce sales as consumer stay hunkered down.
Despite an ongoing global pandemic, the retail trade group wants to know “the basis” for the state’s COVID-19-related restrictions.
An annual NRF survey found a 22 percent increase in shrink last year.
NRF’s annual convention and expo in New York City is the biggest retail industry gathering in the world.
Retailers need to take health precautions, issue PPE and operate stores much differently as they gradually reopen.
The 90 national and state retail organizations that signed onto the letter agree that the paramount issue facing the industry right now is liquidity.
Reports continue to show evolving consumers with higher demands from retailers.
Retail sales could grow 3 to 4 percent this year provided the coronavirus doesn’t reach pandemic proportions.
Research from NRF shows that consumers want quality and price most, but will back out of a purchase if it isn’t convenient.
The 18-year NRF veteran was instrumental in promoting the career opportunities in the retail industry.
The Copenhagen-based contemporary company has put iPhones at the center of its growing retail strategy.