NRF Center for Retail & Consumer Insights
The National Retail Federation’s hub for data-driven insights into the modern retail industry and the consumers who drive it.
The NRF Center for Retail & Consumer Insights (CRCI) leverages best-in-class data from trusted partners to generate more comprehensive, granular and timely insights into the mindset and behavior of consumers and the retailers that serve them.
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CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor
The CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, provides a first look at how retail sales performed last month.
Consumer Pulse
Using data from Prosper Insights & Analytics, NRF tracks consumer confidence about the state of the economy and their own person final situations.
Back to School Spending Data
Majority of back-to-class shoppers have already begun purchasing school items according to latest NRF data.
Monthly Economic Review: August 2024
Each month, NRF reviews the state of the U.S. economy, including consumer sentiment, employment, housing, retail sales and other leading economic indicators.
Retail's Economic Impact
Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs — 55 million working Americans. Explore how retail impacts the U.S. economy and dive into retail stats for each state.
State of Retail
The retail industry has been undergoing an enormous transformation, especially during the pandemic as it accelerated digital offerings and adapted quickly to new customer needs. What is the future of retail in a post-pandemic world and beyond?
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Monthly Economic Review: August 2024
Economy more resilient than expected but on track for soft landing.
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The Retail Monitor Plus leverages Affinity Solutions’ comprehensive data from more than 140 million credit and debit cards that tracks nearly 9 billion transactions, representing over $500 billion dollars in annual spending. All information produced by Affinity Solutions is aggregated and grounded in consumer permission. It does not include any personal identifiable information of an individual consumer.
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To learn more about our methodology and special offerings, visit our inquiry page, NRF Retail Monitor Plus or email us at crci@nrf.com
To learn more about our methodology and special offerings, visit our inquiry page, NRF Retail Monitor Plus or email us at crci@nrf.com