Retail is evolving at an incredible pace, but at its core, it still comes down to people. Michelle Wlazlo, brand CEO of JCPenney, joins Retail Gets Real to share her grounded and optimistic ...

Retailer bottom line: The National Retail Federation expects holiday sales to grow 4.2% in 2026 as consumers continue to prioritize the season. While most consumer segments have shown strong spending ...

I never set out to make deodorant, sell it or become an inventor. I was just a dad trying to find something that worked for our teenage triplet sons without baking soda. My wife Paige suggested using ...

WASHINGTON – Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that core retail sales during the 2024 holiday season grew an unexpectedly high 4% over 2023 to a record $994.1 billion, coming in ...

Fiona Tan will be celebrated at the NRF Foundation Honors as one of the dynamic leaders on The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2027. Technology is transforming how consumers shop, but the most ...

Best Buy’s Corie Barry doesn’t want consumers to just think of the retailer as a place to buy their next technology purchase. Barry, who was named CEO of the consumer electronics retailer in June 2019 ...

“Whether shoppers are looking to spread out their purchases or seeking the best deals, retailers are ready to help consumers with all their shopping needs this holiday.” NRF Vice President of Industry ...

Consumer spending on Valentine’s Day is expected to reach a record $29.1 billion. 2025: NRF Survey: Valentine’s Day Spending Reaches Record $27.5 Billion 2024: Valentine’s Day Spending on Significant ...

NRF has been conducting its annual Mother’s Day survey since 2003 to see how Americans will celebrate “mom” on her special day each spring. Mother’s Day spending expected to hit record $38 billion ...

WASHINGTON – Father’s Day spending is expected to reach $22.4 billion this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This ...

WASHINGTON – As incidents of retail crime continue to escalate throughout the country, retailers have seen a dramatic jump in financial losses associated with theft. When taken as a percentage of ...

Paige Hahn is senior vice president of membership and development at the National Retail Federation. In this role, she is responsible for developing the membership strategy to best serve and grow ...