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Retail imports surged in November ahead of December tariffs

Nonetheless, the trade war is one of the factors impacting forward-looking models.
December 11, 2019
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Volume at major container ports bumped up significantly in November, as retailers imported merchandise ahead of new tariffs set to take effect this month, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation, Washington, D.C., and Hackett Associates, Alexandria, Va.
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Study reveals Gen Z’s influence in purchasing decisions

According to the report, 87% of parents say their children influence at least some aspect of their purchases, either for household items or for themselves.
October 2, 2019
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Members of Generation Z influence a significant amount of household purchases and enjoy spending their own money, according to the latest issue of the Consumer View report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Washington, D.C.
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Report reveals prominence of LEED certification among major retailers

By leveraging LEED, retailers effectively communicate their values to consumers and employees, while also reducing energy costs and minimizing waste.
September 9, 2019
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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C., released a new report, “LEED in Motion: Retail,” showing the prevalence of LEED certification in retail spaces around the world.
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Study predicts retailers face near-term cost of $15.8B if U.S. exits NAFTA

This study was done in partnership with the National Retail Federation (NRF), Washington, D.C.; Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), Arlington County, Va.; and Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va.
May 8, 2018
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The near-term cost to retailers of exiting NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) is estimated at $15.8 billion, according to a study released by A.T. Kearney, Chicago.
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Survey shows industry merging physical, digital retail

This year’s data reveals that 43% of store-based retailers surveyed expect a net increase in the number of brick-and-mortar stores they operate by the end of 2018 compared with 2017.
March 16, 2018
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Traditional and online retailing are increasingly intertwined, as customers shop across touchpoints and use both platforms, according to the annual State of Retailing Online study released by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Washington, D.C., and Forrester, Cambridge, Mass.
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Study reveals retail imports experience 7% growth in 2017

Ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 1.74 million 20-foot equivalent units in November.
January 11, 2018
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Imports at some of the nation’s major retail container ports grew 7% during 2017, as retail sales continued to increase, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Washington, D.C., and Hackett Associates, Alexandria, Va.
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Imports to grow in first half of 2017 as economy improves

Ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 1.58 million 20-foot equivalent units in December 2016, the latest month for which after-the-fact numbers are available.
March 14, 2017
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Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to increase 4.6% during the first half of 2017 over the same period last year, as the nation’s economy improves and retail sales continue to grow.
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