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Retail Federation: Imports Will Surge During Tariff Pause
Retail Federation: Imports Will Surge During Tariff Pause
June 09, 2025  |  Retail

The National Retail Federation is projecting a summertime surge in U.S. import cargo. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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US Consumers Spend ‘Robustly’ After Almost $1 Trillion Holiday
US Consumers Spend ‘Robustly’ After Almost $1 Trillion Holiday
January 19, 2025  |  Retail

After a nearly $1 trillion holiday season, U.S. consumer spending shows no sign of slowing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Retailers Expect Higher-Than-Usual Return Rate as eCommerce Expands
Retailers Expect Higher-Than-Usual Return Rate as eCommerce Expands
December 24, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers finish up their holiday shopping for this year, retailers reportedly expect to see a lot of returns in January. Get the Full Story...

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Will Instant Refunds Change Retail?
Will Instant Refunds Change Retail?
December 04, 2024  |  Retail

December’s dawn brings with it a flurry of retail spending. Gift giving is top of mind, to be sure, but consumers are also treating themselves...

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Fewer Americans Shopped Black Friday Despite Record Spending
Fewer Americans Shopped Black Friday Despite Record Spending
December 04, 2024  |  Retail

America’s biggest retailers kicked off the holiday shopping season with record spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Report: Trump Tariffs Could Cost Consumers $78 Billion Per Year
Report: Trump Tariffs Could Cost Consumers $78 Billion Per Year
November 24, 2024  |  Economy

Recent research shows that President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff proposals could cost American consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Halloween Has Retailers Scared as Consumers Trade Down
Halloween Has Retailers Scared as Consumers Trade Down
October 13, 2024  |  Retail

For American retailers, Halloween 2024 could end up being more trick than treat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Supreme Court Sides With Retailers in Debit Card Swipe Fee Case
Supreme Court Sides With Retailers in Debit Card Swipe Fee Case
July 01, 2024  |  Legal

The Supreme Court handed a victory to retailers battling debit card “swipe fees.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Target to Lower Threshold for Apprehending, Prosecuting Shoplifters
Target to Lower Threshold for Apprehending, Prosecuting Shoplifters
June 28, 2024  |  Retail

Target will reportedly lower the threshold at which store staff can attempt to stop nonviolent theft. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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