Policy Issues

Inaugural NRF Rev Event to Spotlight the Future of Reverse Logistics

The annual Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo will become NRF Rev in 2026. NRF Rev will be hosted at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in New York City from Jan. 11 – 12.

Census Retail Sales Data Shows Consumers ‘Seeing their Way Through’ Tariffs But Impact Could Come Later

Census Bureau data showed continued growth in core retail sales — which exclude autos, gas and restaurants — in May despite a downturn in overall sales amid on-again, off-again tariffs on imported merchandise.

Small businesses fight to survive amidst tariff uncertainty

Rising costs threaten to disrupt operations and stifle innovation

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Continued Sales Growth But Less Stocking Up Ahead of Tariffs

Retail sales continued to grow in May even though consumers slowed down on stocking up ahead of tariffs, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by NRF.

Return fraud isn’t slowing down — retailers shouldn’t either

Insights on the evolution of return fraud and 3 ways retailers can combat it

Import Cargo Levels Expected to See Surge During Pause in Tariff Increases

Import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to see a surge through this summer as retailers take advantage of a 90-day reduction in tariffs that were recently imposed on China, according to the Global Port Tracker report from NRF and and Hackett Associates.