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Learn more about the current state of retail and the role it plays in supporting the U.S. economy, including retail sales, monthly economic reports and more data from the National Retail Federation.
State of Retail and the Consumer
NRF’s annual State of Retail and the Consumer event explores the health of the American consumer and key behavior trends. Hear from industry experts including NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay, NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz, Ph.D., retail CEOs from major brands and market researchers.
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Inflation's bottom line: What retailers need to know
Join NRF on May 24 to discuss inflation.
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Swipe fees drive up inflation and ‘consumers ultimately pay the price’
Credit card companies refuse to halt anti-competitive behavior.
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Consumers 'Taking Higher Prices in Stride'
Consumers accustomed to inflation continued to spend in April as retail sales overcame higher prices.
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