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How Tariffs Will Impact Clothing and Toy Prices in 2025

U.S. toy makers warned customers of fewer toys and higher prices this year.

Kiplinger · Nov 21, 2024

Retailers are already preparing for Trump’s tariffs that threaten to upend the economy

‘The adoption of across-the-board tariffs on consumer goods and other non-strategic imports amounts to a tax on American families,’ the CEO of the National Retail Federation warned

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024

Trump's Tariff Plan Could Cost American Consumers up to $78 Billion in Annual Spending, Study Reveals

A report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) says the proposed tariffs would mainly impact consumer product categories

Latin Times · Nov 5, 2024

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Many retailers offer 'returnless refunds.' Just don't expect them to talk much about it

It’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest U.S. retailers: sometimes they give customers full refunds and let them keep unwanted items too

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024

Why is Halloween spending growing when Americans are supposedly cutting back?

Halloween was once a time of both tricks and treats. Lately, Halloween has become one big treat for businesses, with consumers spending an estimated US$11.6 billion on this one-night holiday. That’s roughly the same amount of money as Americans spend on children’s books each year.

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2024

50 Cheap And Creepy DIY Halloween Decor Ideas That Look Unbelievably Cool

We're well into spooky season, pandas. And if you're looking for some crafts to turn your humble abode into a haunted house, we've got plenty of inspiration right here! The post 50 Cheap And Creepy DIY Halloween Decor Ideas That Look Unbelievably Cool first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Oct 25, 2024

Holiday Spending Expected To Increase This Year Despite Consumers Acting 'More Cautiously'

The National Retail Federation forecast that total sales in November and December would grow between 2.5% and 3.5%, compared to the same period in 2023.

International Business Times · Oct 15, 2024

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Retailers Face Scary Halloween As Customers Cut Back On Spending

The National Retail Federation forecasts a 5% drop in sales to $11.6 billion, with costumes and greeting cards taking the hardest hits.

International Business Times · Oct 13, 2024

The False Narrative Driving California’s Popular Anti-Crime Ballot Initiative

Prop. 36 creates stiffer penalties for some theft and drug crimes and has overwhelming support, but big retailers do not cite theft as a leading threat, and property crime is the lowest in 50 years.

Capital & Main · Oct 11, 2024

Disney Working With Affinity Solutions To Gain Insights Into Retail Behavior

Arrangement will generate real-time outcome data

Broadcasting & Cable · Jun 18, 2024

US Retail Sales Forecast To Increase 2.5-3.5% In 2024

National Retail Federation projects moderate retail sales growth for 2024, driven by consumer resilience and economic factors.

Are you ‘loud budgeting’ or ‘doom spending’? Finance according to gen Z

US schools fall short on financial literacy. So a generation saddled with money woes has developed language of its own

The Guardian - US · Jan 31, 2024

The End of Free Returns

The end of free merchandise returns is at hand, as total retail returns amounted to $743 billion in 2023, according to a new report by the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail.

Kiplinger · Dec 28, 2023

Holiday spending is up. Shoppers are confident, but not giddy

Consumer spending from Nov. 1 through Christmas Eve rose 3.1% year over year, new data show, a figure in line with the decade leading up to the pandemic and another positive sign for the economy.

WEKU · Dec 27, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 26, 2023

The secret life of gift cards: Here’s what happens to the billions that go unspent each year

Americans are expected to spend nearly $30 billion on gift cards this holiday, according to the National Retail Federation. But many gift cards wind up forgotten or unused.

Gift Card Guide: Maximizing Value, Avoiding Expiration, and Claiming Unclaimed Funds

Discover the untapped potential of gift cards! From expiration dates to resale options, this creative guide sheds light on their hidden secrets.

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2023

The secret life of gift cards: Here's what happens to the billions that go unspent each year

Americans are expected to spend nearly $30 billion on gift cards this holiday, according to the National Retail Federation

Zenger · Dec 7, 2023

Which States Are Most And Least Impacted By Retail Crime?

A survey reveals that the vast majority of small business retailers nationwide have experienced theft at their stores.

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The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Retail group pulls back on claim organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of inventory loss

The National Retail Federation has revised a report released in April that pulls back the claim that organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of overall industry shrink, which measures overall loss in inventory, including theft

The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2023

US retail group retracts claim that half of $94.5bn inventory loss was from theft

National Retail Federation says data was flawed and based on congressional testimony from president of an advocacy group

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023

Thanksgiving Weekend Shopping Rises To Record And Beats Expectations

Online shopping attracted more consumers than physical stores, the National Retail Federation said.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023

Still looking for deals on holiday gifts? Retailers are offering discounts on Cyber Monday

Consumers are scouring the internet for online deals as they begin to cap off the five-day post-Thanksgiving shopping bonanza with Cyber Monday

WEKU · Nov 22, 2023

Roll your eyes, but Black Friday's still got it. So here's what to look for

Americans say Black Friday is overhyped, but nearly 1 in 5 still plan to do most of their shopping then. This holiday season is expected to break shopping records.

WEKU · Nov 22, 2023

Email fraud poses challenges for consumers and companies during the holiday season

Keep an eye out for cyber scams during the holiday shopping season. New research suggests companies could be doing more to protect consumers from being tricked.

Fortune · Nov 1, 2023

The crime epidemic in places like San Francisco causing stores to flee could actually just be bad management, investment bank suggests

While crime has risen slightly, the numbers don’t match up, William James said in a research note, citing “potentially ulterior, more opportunistic motives.”

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