NRF released holiday sales figures on January 12, 2018 with holiday sales rising to $691.9 billion in November and December, marking a 5.5 percent increase from the year before. The NRF had forecast holiday spending growth of 3.6 percent to 4 percent. They attributed this to growing wages, stronger employment and higher confidence, leading consumers… [Read More]
Research
How did local retailers fare during holiday season?
January 15, 2018 by Filed Under: Holiday, News Articles, Press Releases, Research, Retail Trends
2014 Survey Shows Huge Benefit From “Buy Local” Efforts
May 2, 2014 by Filed Under: Advocacy, Articles from Retail Angles, Public Policy, Research, Retail Trends
A national survey of independent business owners conducted by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance in partnership with the Advocates for Independent Business coalition has found that Local First initiatives are boosting customer traffic and improving the outlook on Main Street, but policymakers need to do more to create a level playing field and ensure that… [Read More]