National Retail Federation

VP Mike Pence Instills Confidence at Retail Advocates Summit
VP Mike Pence Instills Confidence at Retail Advocates Summit
July 19, 2017  |  Retail

More than.200 retail professionals from across the United States gathered at the Retail Advocates Summit in Washington, D.C., this week. Vice President Mike Pence spoke...

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Increase In College Enrollment Means Boost For Back-To-School Shopping Season
Increase In College Enrollment Means Boost For Back-To-School Shopping Season
July 17, 2017  |  Retail

A study has found that an increase in college enrollment will give a big boost to retailers’ second-biggest shopping season. Chain Store Age reports that...

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The Buyers: Senior Citizens, The Forgotten Consumer?
The Buyers: Senior Citizens, The Forgotten Consumer?
July 14, 2017  |  Retail

Shaping the future of retail is not a concept that shoots to the top of the list when the industry thinks of senior citizens. When...

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Snap, Crackle, Pop! Fourth Of July Retail Trends
Snap, Crackle, Pop! Fourth Of July Retail Trends
July 04, 2017  |  Retail

As the fireworks pop, the barbecue goes onto the grill and sweet tea is poured, the retail industry is heading into one of its largest...

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Consumer Confidence Is Up — Way Up — This Father’s Day
Consumer Confidence Is Up — Way Up — This Father’s Day
June 06, 2017  |  Retail

Dads are getting some extra love this Father’s Day, according to a study by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Total spending for the holiday is expected...

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National Retail Federation Urges Lawmakers Not To Repeal Debit Card Swipe Reform
National Retail Federation Urges Lawmakers Not To Repeal Debit Card Swipe Reform
May 03, 2017  |  Retail

As the House Financial Services Committee considers approval of the Financial Choice Act, the National Retail Federation (NRF) is urging lawmakers to reject efforts to repeal...

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Retailers Head To DC To Uphold Swipe Fee Reform
Retailers Head To DC To Uphold Swipe Fee Reform
April 27, 2017  |  Retail

As Congress moved to hold a hearing on legislation that would repeal the debit card swipe fee reform, retailers from across the U.S., along with...

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Mother’s Day To See $23.6 Billion Consumer Spend
Mother’s Day To See $23.6 Billion Consumer Spend
April 25, 2017  |  Retail

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and people are planning what to purchase to celebrate the women in their lives. But just how much...

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Easter By The Numbers — Even The Weird Ones
Easter By The Numbers — Even The Weird Ones
April 15, 2017  |  Retail

Easter attracts its share of unfavorable comparisons and jokes — it’s like Christmas without the gifts, it’s like Halloween without costumes — it’s a rare opportunity...

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