NRF conducts research throughout the year, staying on the pulse of the retail industry and consumer behavior as they evolve. In addition, NRF gathers member-submitted research from within our network to provide a closer look at the future of retail as well as research specific to the consumers themselves.
NRF produces consumer research throughout the course of the year, dissecting everything from what consumers are buying to how they are shopping for those items and more.
NRF's annual lists of the nation’s — and the world’s — largest and fastest-growing retailers. The largest and fastest-growing retailers in the U.S. and across the globe are listed in NRF's annual Top 100 Retailers, Hot 100 Retailers and Top 50 Global Retailers lists.
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.
Conducted by PwC, The Economic Contribution of the U.S. Retail Industry examines the direct, indirect and induced contribution of the retail industry to the U.S. economy.
Americans are engaging with the retail industry on a nearly daily basis. The retail industry powers the economy as the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting one in four U.S. jobs – 55 million working Americans.
Industry partners can submit industry white papers, research and reports for retail members to access and utilize. NRF welcomes members to submit research and white papers for consideration.
