Coronavirus

Monthly Economic Review

NRF Chief Economist Says Economy Has ‘Strong Momentum’ Despite Challenges From Inflation and Ukraine

Issues have shifted from COVID-19 to inflation and the war in Ukraine, but the economy continues to face uncertainties.

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Monthly Economic Review

NRF Chief Economist Says Inflation Isn’t Hitting Everyone the Same, but Will Still Play a Key Role in Outlook

Inflation is at a 40-year high but isn’t hitting all consumers the same, NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says.

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January Retail Sales Overcome Omicron and Inflation to Show Strong Gains

Retail sales powered through COVID-19’s omicron variant and inflation to post strong increases in January.

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Global Port Tracker

Congested Retail Ports to See Welcome Break From Rapid Import Growth During First Half of 2022

Imports should grow modestly in the first half of 2022 but high volumes will keep up pressure on the supply chain.

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Shipping

Supply Chain Infrastructure

NRF Statement on Senate Introduction of Ocean Shipping Reform Act

NRF issued the following statement from SVP of Government Relations David French on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act.

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