Aug21
After an unusually strong winter driven by sales of warm weather attire and bright, trendy fashions, a rocky spring followed, making it anyone’s best guess for what retailers would see from shoppers entering the dog days of summer. Dog days might be an understatement this year, with one of the hottest July’s on record combined with [...]
Jun26
Every year it’s the same thing. Come mid-June, when discussions of back-to-school pop up in the news, in stores and even here at NRF, the conversation always goes something like this: ”Back-to-school? Kids JUST got out of school!” – to which I reply, “August will be here before you know it!” Sadly, yes, August will be here [...]
Jun20
It’s the day we celebrate our history; the day we honor those who fought for America’s independence so very long ago. It’s also the day millions of Americans fire up the grill, pack the car with beach gear and head downtown to the nearest fireworks display. Independence Day is right around the corner and consumers [...]
Jun13
Breeding hundreds of criminals each and every day, organized retail crime has never been so problematic for retail companies. In fact, NRF’s latest Organized Retail Crime survey found that 96 percent of retailers over the past year have been victims of this opportunistic crime. Retail loss prevention executives, knowing full well how sophisticated these criminal enterprises have become in [...]
May24
As graduates from across the country take that memorable walk to grab their diplomas, loved ones are planning to make their big day extra special this year. Families and relatives are opening their hearts and wallets a little bit more to help high school and college seniors prepare for the opportunities and challenges that lie [...]
May22
Pinterest hit 10 million monthly unique visitors faster than any other website in history, and in it’s fast rise to social media stardom, it appears the virtual pinboard website is also changing the face of the retail marketplace. At only two years young, many retailers are still honing their Pinterest strategies. When looking at the [...]
May10
We’re coming up on that special day to celebrate the women who carry the most important job title in the world. For millions, no one compares to mom. And this Mother’s Day, families across the U.S. will shower the women in their lives with a few extra special treats. NRF’s latest Mother’s Day consumer spending [...]
Apr06
Out of many, many great entries, 20 finalists have now been named in NRF’s “This is Retail” video contest. Almost as soon as the top 20 announcement was made, finalists took to their websites, blogs, Facebook and Twitter pages to announce their triumph. The outpouring of support and excitement surrounding this contest so far has been nothing [...]
Mar28
With one of the warmest winters on record now officially behind us, retailers have their minds and eyes set on spring. And with spring comes so many wonderful things: shorts and tank tops, bright home decor items, potted plants and garden materials, and of course, colorful trendy fashions and footwear. In fact, the spring-like weather we’ve witnessed across [...]