New York–While they may not have hit the heights that the National Retail Federation (NRF) originally wanted, 2012 holiday sales … [Read more...]
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Retail Industry Adopts Principles for Tax Reform
New York–Citing partisan battles that have instilled fear and hurt consumer confidence, the nation’s retailers are joining the … [Read more...]
January 15, 2013 -
“Container Cliff” Averted–at Least for Now
Washington–Retailers and manufacturers have one less cliff to worry about the country falling off--at least for now. While … [Read more...]
December 31, 2012 -
NRF Recognizes Amazon, Crocs, Kohl’s, Lululemon as Innovators, Leaders at Retail
Washington—Retailers who think outside the box when it comes to innovative practices are being recognized for their achievements … [Read more...]
December 20, 2012 -
Now An East Coast Port Strike Is Looming?
Washington—As if worries about a fiscal cliff aren't enough: should dockworkers and shipping companies fail to come to terms by … [Read more...]
December 10, 2012 -
NRF to Obama: Intervene in Port Strike
Washington—With retailers facing the prospects of merchandise being held up due to the port strikes in Los Angeles and Long … [Read more...]
December 4, 2012 -
The Word on Grey Thursday? Consumers Responded Big Time
Washington—Many major retailers upped the ante this Thanksgiving weekend by offering online specials earlier and expanding Black … [Read more...]
November 26, 2012 -
NRF: Fix Fiscal Cliff Before Black Friday
Washington—The National Retail Federation (NRF) today joined a growing chorus of business leaders across many industries to call … [Read more...]
November 15, 2012 -
NRF: Holiday Shoppers Plan Conservatively, But Self-Gifting to Grow
Washington–American consumers, now veterans of stretching their dollars by bargain hunting, once are planning to play it … [Read more...]
October 18, 2012 -
Get-Out-The-Vote Initiative Aimed at Retailers
Washington–With the vice presidential debate tonight on the heels of last week’s presidential debate and the myriads of polls … [Read more...]
October 11, 2012 -
NRF: “Most Optimistic” Holiday Forecast Since Recession
Washington—While President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney duke it during their debate tonight over which one can … [Read more...]
October 3, 2012 -
NRF: Solid Back-to-School Sales Give Modest Boost to August Retail Sales
Washington--According to the National Retail Federation’s calculations, August retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations … [Read more...]
September 20, 2012 -
