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US Consumer Spending Robust Amid Trade War
US retail sales increased in July, as consumer confidence remained strong despite fears over the escalating trade war.
News Aug 22, 2019 Rapaport News
Tariffs
Tariffs on Chinese Jewelry to Begin September 1
Jewelry imported into the US from China will attract an extra levy of 10%, despite the Trump administration’s
News Aug 14, 2019 Rapaport News
Imports
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect the Trade
Long before the threat of tariffs on Chinese goods loomed large, brick-and-mortar retailers in the US were facing challenges.
News Aug 11, 2019 Lara Ewen
NRF
US Retail Sales Gain Strongly in June
US retail sales rose in June, amid improved consumer sentiment and a healthier economic outlook, according to the National
News Jul 22, 2019 Rapaport News
May US Retail Sales
Strong Job Market Boosts May Retail Results
US retail sales rebounded in May as the economic and financial outlook stabilized, according to the National Retail Federation
News Jun 16, 2019 Rapaport News
NRF
US Retail Market Rebounds in March
US retail sales showed their largest gain since September as the economic and financial outlook stabilized, according
News May 02, 2019 Rapaport News
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Jewelry Spending to Boost Mother’s Day Sales
US consumers are expected to spend 13% more on jewelry this Mother’s Day, according to the National Retail Federation
News Apr 29, 2019 Rapaport News
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US Retail Rebounds in January
US retail sales bounced back at the beginning of 2019 after surprisingly slow figures during the December holiday
News Mar 12, 2019 Rapaport News
NRF
Holiday Sales Growth Misses Expectations
US holiday sales increased 2.9% in 2018, but the growth was significantly lower than what the National
News Feb 17, 2019 Rapaport News
NRF
Jewelry to Top Valentine’s Day Purchasing
US consumers plan to spend more than $20 billion on gifts this Valentine’s Day, with jewelry topping the
News Feb 12, 2019 Rapaport News
NRF
NRF Predicts Retail Growth in 2019
US retail sales will grow 3.8% to 4.4% this year, despite economic concerns and trade tensions, according
News Feb 06, 2019 Rapaport News
NRF holiday gifts
Holiday Spending to Rise Despite Tariffs
US households are planning to spend 4% more this holiday season, as consumer confidence has improved in the current economic
News Oct 25, 2018 Rapaport News
NRF Retail
NRF Predicts Jump in Holiday Sales
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has forecast a strong rise in US holiday sales this year, amid a healthy
News Oct 08, 2018 Rapaport News
NRF 150
US Retail Sales Up in July, Says NRF
US retail sales increased in July, as consumers continued to spend despite fears over the escalating trade war. Total
News Aug 19, 2018 Rapaport News
Mothers day
Mother’s Day Jewelry Sales to Drop – NRF
US consumers are expected to spend 8% less on jewelry this Mother’s Day, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said
News Apr 29, 2018 Rapaport News
NRF Predicts $4.7B of Valentine's Day Jewelry Sale
NRF Predicts Strong Valentine’s Jewelry Sales
Consumers plan to spend $19.6 billion on gifts this Valentine’s Day, with jewelry topping the list at $4.7
News Feb 07, 2018 Rapaport News
Holiday shopping retail
Retail Enjoying Impressive Season
US retail sales have increased so far this holiday season, as an improving job market has spurred consumer confidence,
News Dec 17, 2017 Rapaport News
Cyber Monday
Mobile-Savvy Millennials Drive Cyber Monday Jump
Cyber Monday sales rose to record levels this year, with millennial consumers driving growth through transactions
News Nov 30, 2017 Rapaport News
Holiday retail shopping
NRF Predicts Holiday Growth
US holiday sales and consumers’ average spending will rise this season, amid strong sentiment about the
News Nov 01, 2017 Rapaport News
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NRF Predicts Cracking Good Easter
Easter retail sales will rise this year, as the holiday’s relatively late date means consumers will
News Apr 02, 2017 Rapaport News
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