NRF: Import Levels Slow After Several Strong Months Of Growth
Following months of record growth, the level of imports at the nation’s ports have slowed, according to a report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
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NRF: October Imports Hit New Record
The number of containers coming into the U.S. reached 2 million in October, the first time that level has been breached, according to the monthly Global Tracker Report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
U.S., China Agree To Delay Tariffs Increase
The Trump Administration has delayed the scheduled 25% tariff on $200 billion worth of goods manufactured in China that was set to begin January 1.
Survey: Consumers Expect Tariffs To Increase Small Appliance Prices
While the issue of tariffs has been much discussed throughout 2018, retailers and housewares product suppliers have expressed concern about their potential impact on consumer buying habits.
NRF: Imports Stay Strong As Retailers Look To Offset Tariffs
Import levels at the nation’s ports have slowed ahead of the holidays, but remain higher than normal, according to the Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
NRF: Retail Imports Remain Strong Despite Tariffs
Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to remain at near-record levels in October despite a new round of tariffs that took effect in September, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Report: Walmart, Target Speak Out Against Tariffs
In its effort to fight the recent $200 billion in tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, Walmart raised concerns with the U.S. Trade Representative about the potential economic impact tariffs could have on retailers, suppliers and consumers.
Trump Administration Imposes $200B In Tariffs
The Trump administration has imposed tariffs on $200 billion worth of product imported from China, which includes a host of consumer products such as housewares, consumer electronics, tools and food.
NRF: August Retail Sales Gained As Consumers Stay Positive
Despite some macro economic concerns among consumers and inclement weather in the U.S., retail sales gained in August, according to the National Retail Federation.
NRF: Import Traffic Remains Strong As Retailers Watch Tariffs
As retail sales remain strong, traffic at the nation’s container ports continues to grow as well, according to the Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
NRF: Tariffs Would Hurt Workers, Consumers
In testimony before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the National Retail Federation spoke out against the Trump administration’s proposed $200 billion in tariffs on a host of items including housewares and various home products.
July Retail Sales Show Strong Growth
July retail sales were up 4.9% year-over-year and 0.4% seasonally adjusted from June with sales at furniture and home furnishing stores and electronics and appliances stores remaining strong.
IHA Raises Concerns About Higher Tariff Rate
The International Housewares Association, which previously had come out against proposed tariffs on a host of housewares products, is raising new concerns over an increase in the proposed rate hike from 10% to 25%.
NRF: Imports Rise Ahead Of Tariffs
With concerns rising over proposed new tariffs on products from China, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports have set two new records this summer and are expected to set another in August, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Newell Q2 Sales Fall As Concerns About Tariffs Grow
Second quarter sales at Newell Brands were down as company officials pinned the decrease on the closing of Toys ‘R Us and inventory destocking in the office superstore segment.
RH Responds To Tariff Proposals
Responding to the latest round of tariff proposals, Restoration Hardware (RH) recently provided what it called clarification in response to inaccurate reports regarding the percentage of the company’s product sourced from China.
IHA Comes Out Against New Round Of Proposed Tariffs
The International Housewares Association is speaking out against the latest round of tariffs being proposed by the Trump Administration, with the IHA’s chairman labeling the new tariffs now being discussed as potentially “disruptive.”
NRF: Import Traffic Remains Strong As Tariffs Loom
Traffic at the nation’s largest ports remains high with new monthly records predicted for the summer, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
The American-Made Balancing Act
HomeWorld’s annual Made in the U.S.A. edition (July 9, 2018) marks the 10th year we’ve dedicated an entire issue to an American housewares manufacturing renaissance.
NRF Speaks Out Against Tariffs On Chinese Goods
The National Retail Federation has come out against the Trump administration’s move to issue tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese imports.