national retail federation

      From small independent shops to large nationwide retailers, Flagstaff businesses are looking forward to customers’ increasing confidence in the economy and planned generosity with gifts. In fact, the National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates sales to be up this November and December, the traditional holiday sales period, by 2.3 percent across the United States. That is a marked improvement over the dismal 3.9 percent drop in sales in 2008 and the 0.4 percent gain in … [Read more...] about Local Businesses Optimistic About Holiday Shopping