Spring spending stayed strong—even as economic pressures intensified. #Retailsales rose for a 7th straight month, driven by higher-income shoppers and tax refunds. But with #inflation rising and refunds fading, clouds may be ahead. Read more: https://t.co/ZLq5leLowO
Today, I spoke on the House floor in support of my bill, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act. Organized retail crime puts workers, businesses, and everyday consumers in danger, and Congress must take action to stop it.
Our local and state law enforcement are doing incredible work, but they can’t tackle organized retail crime alone.
It’s time for Republicans and Democrats to come together and pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act to support our local businesses, equip our law enforcement with the resources they need, and keep our retail workers safe.
NRF projects 2026 #retailsales to grow 4.4% year over year to $5.6 trillion. Even with #inflation and global uncertainty, households — especially higher‑income ones — are expected to keep driving growth throughout the year. https://t.co/jDzYP4fjz1 #StateofRetail
#Retailsales in 2026 are expected to grow by 4.4% year over year. This signals a stronger-than-normal year compared with the 10‑year, pre‑pandemic average of 3.6%. #StateofRetail#Retailforecast
#Consumers want VALUE — not just low prices, but convenience, quality and flexibility. Pickup, delivery, digital browsing and more are expected and #retail must deliver all of it says Bob Eddy, Chairman and CEO of BJ’s Wholesale Club. #StateofRetail#Shoppers#consumersentiment
“Technology is reshaping logistics. AI, digital twins, geospatial mapping and #robotics are all part of modern port operations,” said Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, during NRF’s State of Retail & the Consumer. #StateofRetail#RetailLeadership
🍀 #StPatricksDay spending is reaching new heights in 2026!
60% of consumers plan to celebrate, with spending hitting a record average of $47.45 per person. https://t.co/BG34BG1xCY
"The Slow Climb: How Tariffs Gradually Raised Retail Prices in 2025" via @federalreserve https://t.co/HJiDIY3j8v
"consumers are in fact paying higher retail prices because of tariffs" 😮
How is the current situation in the Middle East affecting trade? At TPM26 in Long Beach, #POLB CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba spoke to Jonathan Gold, Vice President of Supply Chain and Customs Policy at the National Retail Federation. @JonGoldDC Full video: https://t.co/SSiNy6vjIl
BREAKING: Moments ago, the Federal Circuit issued the mandate in VOS Selections v. Trump, sending the case back to the Court of International Trade—exactly where the Supreme Court said it belongs. The refund process can now begin.
For months, the government argued for delay. Today, the courts made clear: enough.
American businesses that paid illegal tariffs are one step closer to getting their money back. @neal_katyal
BREAKING: Following our Supreme Court victory in V.O.S. Selections v. Trump, LJC and co-counsel @Neal_Katyal have filed coordinated motions in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the CIT to enforce the ruling and initiate tariff refunds.