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The CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, provides a first look at how retail sales performed last month.
Using data from Prosper Insights & Analytics, NRF tracks consumer confidence about the state of the economy and their own person final situations.
No other external driver impacts companies as directly, frequently, continuously and meaningfully as changes in the weather. To learn more about Planalytics and weather-driven demand, visit our FAQs page.
Consumer spending on the winter holidays is expected to reach a record $902 per person on average across gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation’s consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics.
The U.S. economy ended 2024 on a high note and the outlook looks promising for 2025. Recent performance shows the economy is on solid footing and has been growing at a steady pace and above its historical average.
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.
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?