Monthly Economic Review 2021 Could See Record Retail Sales Growth but Economy Still Hinges on Coronavirus Economic indicators point toward record retail sales in 2021, but COVID-19 remains a key challenge. Learn more
Economy NRF Forecasts Retail Sales to Exceed $4.33T in 2021 as Vaccine Rollout Expands NRF forecasts that retail sales will grow between 6.5 percent and 8.2 percent to more than $4.3 trillion in 2021 Learn more
Retail Sales January retail sales show strong increase boosted by stimulus funds and momentum from record holidays Retail sales grew sharply in January with government stimulus and momentum from the holiday season. Learn more
Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day Spending to Total $21.8 Billion Just over half of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. Learn more
Monthly Economic Review NRF chief economist says latest stimulus will help continue recovery from pandemic Economic challenges from the pandemic will continue in 2021, but the recently signed stimulus bill will help. Learn more