Cold Weather, Slow Housing Market Lead to Lackluster February, According to NRF

WASHINGTON DC, Mar 13, 2007 / --- According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail industry sales for February (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose 2.7 percent unadjusted over last year and declined 0.5 percent seasonally adjusted from January. [more]

Consumers Expected To Shell Out $3.8 Billion For St. Patrick’s Day

WASHINGTON, DC, Mar 6, 2007/ --- According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) 2007 St. Patrick’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, consumers will spend an estimated $3.76 billion on St. Patrick’s Day. The average consumer is expected to dish out $34.89 celebrating the holiday compared to last year’s $27.94. [more]

Gift Card Spending Helps Raise January Sales 5.3% Over 2006

WASHINGTON, DC, Feb 14, 2007/ --- Consumers put their gift cards to good use in January, snapping up discounted winter apparel and new spring merchandise at clothing stores, department stores, and personal care stores. [more]

Wal-Mart Holiday Ad Voted 'Best of the Best' at RACie Awards Gala

CHICAGO, Feb 12, 2007 / --- Wal-Mart won top honors at last night’s RACie Awards gala for a 2006 holiday television advertisement. The RACie Awards, distributed by the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association (RAMA) are given each year to honor the very best campaigns in the retail industry. [more]

Men Digging Deeper to Show Their Love this Valentine’s Day, According to NRF

WASHINGTON DC, Jan 30, 2007 / --- While love may not cost a thing, consumers will be opening their wallets to show their sweeties how much they care this Valentine’s Day. [more]