Tag: NRF

From Free Returns to Fraught Refunds – Finding CX Balance in Post COVID Return Policies

When the pandemic forced British high-street stores to shutter globally, it led to an unprecedented surge in online retail. In the UK, for instance online retail penetration surged from 20% to over 35% during 2020–2021 alone, according to the ONS....

Love and spending are in the air: Valentine’s Day sales to hit record $27.5 billion

This Valentine’s Day, consumers are set to spend a record $27.5 billion, surpassing last year’s $25.8 billion and exceeding the previous all-time high of $27.4 billion set in 2020. According to the latest survey from the National Retail Federation (NRF)...

Retailers gear op with 500,000 hires for a strong holiday season

The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts a solid growth in U.S. holiday spending for 2024, with sales projected to rise between 2.5% and 3.5% compared to last year’s numbers. This year’s total holiday spending is expected to reach between $979.5...

Retailers prepare for early Halloween demand as spending hits $11.6 billion

Halloween shopping starts even earlier this year, with 47% of US consumers making purchases before October, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey.The survey shows a 37% increase in early shoppers compared to five years ago. Overall, Halloween...