Center for Retail & Consumer Insights

NRF Center for Retail Insights

NRF Center for Retail & Consumer Insights

The National Retail Federation’s hub for data-driven insights into the modern retail industry and the consumers who drive it.

The NRF Center for Retail & Consumer Insights (CRCI) leverages best-in-class data from trusted partners to generate more comprehensive, granular and timely insights into the mindset and behavior of consumers and the retailers that serve them.

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CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor

The CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, provides a first look at how retail sales performed last month.

Consumer Pulse

Using data from Prosper Insights & Analytics, NRF tracks consumer confidence about the state of the economy and their own person final situations.

Back to School Spending Data

Majority of back-to-class shoppers have already begun purchasing school items according to latest NRF data.
Back to School

Monthly Economic Review: July 2024

Each month, NRF reviews the state of the U.S. economy, including consumer sentiment, employment, housing, retail sales and other leading economic indicators.
Monthly Economic Review

Retail's Economic Impact

Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs — 55 million working Americans. Explore how retail impacts the U.S. economy and dive into retail stats for each state.
Retail Economic Impact

State of Retail

The retail industry has been undergoing an enormous transformation, especially during the pandemic as it accelerated digital offerings and adapted quickly to new customer needs. What is the future of retail in a post-pandemic world and beyond?
State of Retail

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CRCI is committed to innovation and progress through our content and insights.
To learn more about the our methodology and special offerings, visit our inquiry page, NRF Retail Monitor Plus or email us at crci@nrf.com