National Retail Federation news and trends

Retail Group Sues New York Over Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure
Retail // August 05, 2025

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is challenging a New York legislative bill that targets the practice of algorithmic, personalized pricing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail Federation: Imports Will Surge During Tariff Pause
Retail // June 09, 2025

The National Retail Federation is projecting a summertime surge in U.S. import cargo. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

US Consumers Spend ‘Robustly’ After Almost $1 Trillion Holiday
Retail // January 19, 2025

After a nearly $1 trillion holiday season, U.S. consumer spending shows no sign of slowing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Retailers Expect Higher-Than-Usual Return Rate as eCommerce Expands
Retail // December 24, 2024

As consumers finish up their holiday shopping for this year, retailers reportedly expect to see a lot of returns in January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Interviews & Exclusives
Will Instant Refunds Change Retail?

December 04, 2024
December’s dawn brings with it a flurry of retail spending. Gift giving is top of mind, to be sure, but consumers are also treating themselves along the way as promotions and discounts are the hallmark of events like Cyber Monday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

Debit Fee Cap Proposal Comment Period Floods Fed Website

May 23, 2024
The Federal Reserve’s proposal to lower debit interchange fee caps has drawn a flurry of responses — roughly 2,500 responses, in fact — from trade organizations representing merchants and financial...

Debate Over Debit Interchange Caps Set to Heat Up as Commentary Deadline Is Pushed Out

January 24, 2024
The debate over debit card interchange fees — and the cap on those fees — looks set to rage for at least a few more months. Get the Full Story...

NRF Preview: Retailers Hope Last Year’s Pivots Turn Into 2024 Sales

January 15, 2024
Last year, the National Retail Federation’s annual show put the spotlight on the return of physical retail and AI. This year, it’s all about checking out how these innovations are...

Quick Reads
Black Friday Retains Lead Over Cyber Monday Amid Record-High Weekend Sales

December 02, 2025
A record number of consumers shopped during the five days from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, with Black Friday remaining the most popular day, according to the National Retail Federation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Retail Group Sues New York Over Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure

August 05, 2025
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is challenging a New York legislative bill that targets the practice of algorithmic, personalized pricing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail Federation: Imports Will Surge During Tariff Pause

June 09, 2025
The National Retail Federation is projecting a summertime surge in U.S. import cargo. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

US Consumers Spend ‘Robustly’ After Almost $1 Trillion Holiday

January 19, 2025
After a nearly $1 trillion holiday season, U.S. consumer spending shows no sign of slowing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...