NRF Consumer Research

NRF conducts consumer research throughout the year, staying on the pulse of the industry and behaviors of consumers as a whole. In addition, NRF gathers member-submitted research from within our network to provide a closer look at the future of retail as well as industry-wide research.

NRF State of Retail & the Consumer

Free virtual event

NRF’s annual State of Retail & the Consumer explores the health of American consumers and the retail industry.

NRF State of Retail & the Consumer

Holiday and seasonal trends

Since 2003, NRF has partnered with Prosper Insights & Analytics to gauge consumers’ spending intentions and celebration plans for American holidays — from Valentine’s Day to Christmas — and milestone events like Graduation and Back to School.

People holding sparklers and champange.

A snapshot of consumer shopping habits 2023

To understand the continuing demand for convenience through options like buy online, pick up in store as well as the consumer response to the current economic environment, the National Retail Federation and Foursquare took a closer look not only at what consumers are saying but also what they actually do.

A cart being pushed down an aisle.