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Global Port Tracker
Global Port Tracker, produced jointly with Hackett Associates, evaluates and monitors key port data including container import volume, vessel services, congestion, gate operations and new transportation-related projects.
This report is available to all NRF retail members.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor
powered by Affinity Solutions
The CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, is a new monthly measure of retail sales created in collaboration with CNBC and the National Retail Federation, and powered by Affinity Solutions. Visit NRF’s Center for Retail & Consumer Insights to learn more.
More economic resources
Census Retail Sales Data Shows Households Can Spend
U.S. Census Bureau data shows retail sales continued to grow in August, fueled by rising wages amid falling inflation.
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CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Retail Sales Grew Again in August as Inflation Eased
Retail sales increased again in August as consumer demand and easing inflation overcame slower job growth.
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Monthly Economic Review: September 2024
With economy on the cusp of a soft Landing, it’s time for a fed rate cut.
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