Learn more about the current state of retail and the role it plays in supporting the U.S. economy, including retail sales, monthly economic reports and more data from the National Retail Federation.
More economic resources
Census Data Shows Retail Sales Bounced Back in February
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows retail sales expanded in February after a strong but flat January.
Read more
February CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Numbers Show Consumers Continued Spending in February
Retail sales continued to grow in February, building off solid gains from January.
Read more
What retailers want to hear in the 2024 State of the Union address
Crime, economics and immigration are high on the list of industry priorities.
Read more