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Special Program

Perspectives on the U.S. economy and consumer (registered press and analysts only)

Open to registered press and analysts only. Lunch provided first-come, first-served.

2026 presents a challenge in terms of understanding economic growth given uncertainty around tariffs, inflation, employment interest rates. NRF’s chief economist Mark Mathews, CBE, will lead a panel of professionals to discuss key economic indicators, recent trends and the 2026 outlook.

Mark Mathews
Mark Mathews

Chief Economist; Executive Director, Research

National Retail Federation