Retailers are now backing up the chatter that 2026's peak shipping season is happening earlier than normal. Inbound cargo volume at U.S. ports is forecast to reach 2.25 million 20-foot equivalent ...

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Import volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to remain below last year’s levels into early fall amid a rocky macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape, according to the National Retail ...

March 24 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending on Easter is expected to rise to a record $24.9 billion in 2026, a 5.5% increase ‌from a year earlier, industry body National Retail Federation said on ...

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A talking robot, Labubu, and Gary Vaynerchuk walk into a convention center... No, it’s not the start of a joke, but a peek at the show floor during NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show. The trade show, which ...

Artificial intelligence, whether in its generative or agentic form, continued to be the predominant buzzword this year at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show in New York City. Leading providers of retail tech ...

NRF 2026 marked a clear turning point for retail. Not because of a single keynote or shiny demo, but because the industry collectively crossed a line: AI is no longer a side conversation about ...

CNBC's Courtney Reagan joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the latest results from the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get ...

The retail landscape is constantly shifting. To stay ahead, businesses need technology that doesn’t just react to change but anticipates it. At the 2026 NRF Big Show in New York City, industry leaders ...

In September 2025, Paris hosted the inaugural European showcase event from the National Retail Federation (NRF) that attracted 500 retail technology exhibitors along with 12,500 executives and ...

AMHERST, NY — From candy to costumes, Halloween spending is expected to reach record levels this year. According to the annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, Americans are ...