NRF State of Retail & the Consumer

Exploring the health of American consumers and the retail industry.

NRF 2025 retail sales forecast

NRF is forecasting that retail sales during 2025 will grow between 2.7% and 3.7% over 2024 to between $5.42 trillion and $5.48 trillion.

Watch NRF’s State of Retail & the Consumer 2025

Couldn’t make it to NRF’s State of Retail & the Consumer event on April 2, 2025? You can watch the full video here to see NRF’s 2025 retail sales forecast and gain important insights that will help you meet consumer needs in today’s competitive landscape.

Program Details

Session 1

Serving Customers in 2025

Retail leaders examine how retailers innovate to meet consumer needs, provide exceptional shopping experiences, and drive customer engagement and retention in today’s competitive landscape.

Matthew Shay

Matthew Shay

President and CEO

National Retail Federation

Bob Eddy

Bob Eddy

Chairman and CEO

BJ’s Wholesale Club

Session 2

Retail Leader Video Series

Retail CEOs and small business owners describe a recent campaign initiative or change implemented across their organization, and how it positions the company for success in 2025 and beyond. Check back for more updates on speakers for this session.

John Furner

John Furner

President and CEO

Walmart U.S.

Sarah Wells

Sarah Wells

Founder and CEO

Sarah Wells Bags

Adrienne Walker

Adrienne Walker

Owner

BlueHenry

Pete Nordstrom

Pete Nordstrom

President and Chief Brand Officer

Nordstrom Inc.

Joanne Crevoiserat

Joanne Crevoiserat

CEO

Tapestry, Inc.

Session 3

Consumer Trends Spotlight

Explore the latest consumer trends, including key generational shifts, loyalty and value drivers, and the emergence of the “body-builder consumer.”

Katherine Cullen

Katherine Cullen

Vice President, Industry and Consumer Insights

National Retail Federation

Kelly Pedersen

Kelly Pedersen

Partner, Global Retail Leader

PwC

Session 4

2025 Retail Sales Forecast

NRF announces the 2025 retail sales forecast.

Jack Kleinhenz

Jack Kleinhenz

Chief Economist, Ph.D., CBE

National Retail Federation

Session 5

2025 Consumer and Retail Spending Outlook

Chief economists discuss the outlook for the 2025 economy and its impact on consumer spending.

Jack Kleinhenz

Jack Kleinhenz

Chief Economist, Ph.D., CBE

National Retail Federation

Gregory Daco

Gregory Daco

Chief Economist

EY

Sarah Wolfe

Sarah Wolfe

Senior Economist and Strategist

Morgan Stanley

Previous event:

NRF State of Retail & the Consumer 2024

NRF’s fourth annual State of Retail & the Consumer on March 20, 2024 explored the health of American consumers and the retail industry with leaders including NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay, NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz, Ph.D., retail executives from major brands, prominent economists and consumer experts.

NRF Retail Innovation & Impact Conference

April 2-3, 2025 | Washington, D.C.

In conjunction with NRF’s annual State of Retail & the Consumer, NRF’s newest advocacy event brings together top retail professionals, advocates and lawmakers to discuss retail’s economic impact and advance pro-growth policies that benefit the industry.

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