NRF Top 50 Global Retailers 2025

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The National Retail Federation is the world’s largest retail trade association.

Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail succeed.

Highlights from NRF's State of Retail & the Consumer

Hear what important retail leaders had to share at NRF’s fifth annual State of Retail & the Consumer virtual event.

State of Retail and the Consumer virtual event.
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5 things to know about tariffs

As policymakers consider a number of trade proposals, learn about the impact tariffs will have on retailers, consumers and the U.S. economy.

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Tariffs threaten the American Dream

Small businesses, which make up 98% of retailers and support more than 13 million American jobs, are particularly vulnerable to tariffs.

March sales grew only moderately amid tariff concerns

The CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, shows retail sales grew in March after two straight months of declines, but gains remained moderate as consumers continued to be concerned by rising tariffs.

NRF PROTECT 2025

NRF PROTECT

June 23-25, 2025 | Grapevine, TX

Register by April 18 and save $200 to attend the retail industry’s most comprehensive, cross-functional event, dedicated to global enterprise risk and retail loss.

Highlights from Retail's Big Show

Retailer's from around the world came together in New York City for NRF 2025. View big moments and special highlights from the event.

NRF Retail Monitor Plus

The NRF Retail Monitor Plus is NRF’s latest offering from the Center for Retail & Consumer Insights, leveraging innovative and powerful new purchase data to help guide and inform our members through the ever-changing retail landscape. 

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5 things to know about tariffs

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These ‘taxes on imports’ could increase consumer prices and uncertainty in the supply chain

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Mar 3, 2025

NRF Urges U.S. Negotiations with Canada and Mexico, Not Tariffs

NRF responds to the Trump administration’s announcement that 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go into effect March 4.

NRF Chief Economist Says Data ‘Remains Strong’ But Public Policy Uncertainties ‘Blur the Economic Outlook’ for 2025

Monthly Economic Review

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Retail Gets Real Podcast

Tune in for unfiltered, insightful conversations with the industry’s most interesting people and hear NRF's latest episode on how Coach captivates consumers with visual storytelling.

NRF 2024 Year in Review

NRF empowered retailers in 2024 through innovative advocacy, expanded global events and unique ways of telling retail’s story.

NRF Foundation Honors Honorees

NRF Foundation Honors 2025

The 10th annual NRF Foundation Honors raised more than $2.7 million to fund the NRF Foundation’s career development programs and resources.

Retail supports more than 1 in 4 American jobs

Explore the new report, The Economic Contribution of the U.S. Retail Industry, compiled by PwC, to see a view of the retail industry by the numbers, including employment, number of retail establishments, labor income and impact on GDP across the country and in your state.

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How a retail job sets workers up for career success

From communication and problem solving to conflict resolution and time management, retail cultivates essential skills for every career path. New research from the National Retail Federation Foundation shows the average retail career move occurs every 14.5 months - and brings a 15.2% pay increase.

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