NRF Forecasts Retail Sales In 2026 To Grow By 4.4% Over 2025

March 18 (Reuters) - National Retail Federation:

• NRF FORECASTS RETAIL SALES IN 2026 WILL GROW BY 4.4% OVER 2025 TO $5.6 TRILLION

• NRF: EXPECT CONSUMER RESILIENCE TO CONTINUE INTO 2026 - WEBSITE

• NRF: REMAIN OPTIMISTIC THAT UNDERLYING FUNDAMENTALS OF U.S. ECONOMY WILL SUPPORT CONTINUED STABILITY IN YEAR AHEAD

• NRF: LABOR MARKET CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO SOFTEN, MUTED NON‑FARM EMPLOYMENT GROWTH THROUGHOUT MUCH OF YEAR, UNEMPLOYMENT RATE TO REMAIN BELOW 4.5%