NRF: May retail sales numbers show a “reasonably healthy consumer” Job gains and reduced inflation support expanding economy, as shoppers continue to spend. June 18, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Job gains and reduced inflation support expanding economy, as shoppers continue to spend.Read More
Summer monthly imports to hit highest level since 2022 NRF and Hackett say consumers are spending and retailers are stocking up. June 10, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments NRF and Hackett say consumers are spending and retailers are stocking up.Read More
Retail sales jumped in May after a slow April CNBC/NRF say consumers are driving “solid economic growth,” powered by job market and wage gains. June 10, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments CNBC/NRF say consumers are driving “solid economic growth,” powered by job market and wage gains.Read More
U.S. cargo imports in May could hit highest level since last October NRF and Hackett report says ports are increasing volumes despite disruptions at Panama Canal, Red Sea, and Baltimore. April 9, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments NRF and Hackett report says ports are increasing volumes despite disruptions at Panama Canal, Red Sea, and Baltimore.Read More
NRF: economy remains “sturdy” as its growth rate slows Retail sales are forecasted to grow throughout 2024, “although not spectacularly.” April 3, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Retail sales are forecasted to grow throughout 2024, “although not spectacularly.”Read More
U.S. retail sales expanded again in February after flat January Economy continues to expand in Q1 despite tight credit conditions and still-elevated inflation, NRF says March 14, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Economy continues to expand in Q1 despite tight credit conditions and still-elevated inflation, NRF saysRead More
Import levels have adjusted to Red Sea disruptions, numbers show Initial surge in shipping prices and delays is now subsiding, as carriers find new routes, NRF and Hackett say. March 8, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Initial surge in shipping prices and delays is now subsiding, as carriers find new routes, NRF and Hackett say.Read More
NRF: January retail sales dipped just slightly from peak December Report shows consumer spending rose “significantly” year over year, fueled by growing employment and wages February 12, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Report shows consumer spending rose “significantly” year over year, fueled by growing employment and wagesRead More
Inbound cargo at U.S. container ports rose in December despite Red Sea violence Global freight flows adjusting to volatility and uncertainty caused by Suez Canal chaos, NRF and Hacket say February 9, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Global freight flows adjusting to volatility and uncertainty caused by Suez Canal chaos, NRF and Hacket sayRead More
NRF panel “guardedly optimistic” for sunny economy in 2024 Recession risk continues to fade, despite “inconsistencies and uncertainties” of 2023, Kleinhenz says. January 15, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Recession risk continues to fade, despite “inconsistencies and uncertainties” of 2023, Kleinhenz says.Read More