Kentucky Retail Federation

03/12/2026

Recent winter doldrums may also play a part this year. “Consumers are ‘weather-weary’ from a cold, snowy and icy winter.”

Weather trends, social gatherings and classic traditions are driving consumer purchases heading into the holiday

03/10/2026

Retail sales grew again in February, with moderate gains month over month and strong increases year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by NRF.

Retail sales grew again in February, with moderate gains month over month and strong increases year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions.

03/05/2026

The U.S. recorded e-commerce revenue of $1.38 trillion in 2025, making it the second-largest e-commerce market in the world. Global e-commerce sales totaled $6.8 trillion in 2025, with MobilLoud projecting that figure to increase roughly 12% to $6.88 trillion during 2026. China reported the highest e-commerce revenue of any country in 2025 with $3.45 trillion.

The U.S. recorded e-commerce revenue of $1.38 trillion in 2025, making it the second-largest e-commerce market in the world.

03/04/2026

Consumer confidence edged higher in February as Americans felt a bit more optimistic. But it remains below the peak reached in November 2024.

Consumer confidence edged higher in February as Americans felt a bit more optimistic. But it remains below the peak reached in November 2024.

02/26/2026

Louisville gas stations will soon no longer be required to sell a special, more expensive type of fuel meant to improve air quality, Mayor Craig Greenberg announced Feb. 26.

Louisville drivers could save up to $137 million annually as the U.S. EPA lifts a reformulated gas requirement, Mayor Craig Greenberg said.

02/24/2026

Kentucky among states least likely to have porch packages stolen

"Porch pirates" are everywhere, but are most active in one particular U.S. state.

02/18/2026

Retail sales saw a moderate monthly increase and strong year-over-year gains in January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by NRF.

Retail sales saw a moderate monthly increase and strong year-over-year gains in January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions.

02/12/2026

KRF breaks down the Valentine's Day sales forecast

Kentucky retailers are preparing for one of the strongest Valentine’s Day shopping seasons on record, as national spending is projected to reach $29.1 billion, according to new data from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

02/11/2026

MPC welcomed a ruling by a federal judge in favor of Illinois’ ban on swipe fees on sales tax and tips.

MPC welcomed a ruling by a federal judge in favor of Illinois’ ban on swipe fees on sales tax and tips.

02/05/2026

Consumers expected to spend record amount on Valentine's Day.

spending expected to reach new records. https://bit.ly/4k3rAKk

01/27/2026

Consumer sentiment rises in January but high prices remain big concern

The mood of Americans improved in January, but remains depressed from a year ago.

01/20/2026

MPC welcomed remarks made by Senator Dick Durbin on the Senate floor as he called for passage of the Credit Card Competition Act two days after the measure was endorsed by President Donald Trump.