Washington—The National Retail Federation (NRF) today welcomed the introduction of the Marketplace Fairness Act, saying that the … [Read more...]
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January Comp Sales Rise, Easily Beating Forecasts
New York—Whether it was the U.S. Congress finally averting the so-called fiscal cliff in early January, a spate of Arctic cold … [Read more...]
February 7, 2013 -
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 -
NRF Applauds “Fiscal Cliff” Legislation
Washington—As Americans breathe a collective sigh of relief as the legislation passed Tuesday to avert the so-called "fiscal … [Read more...]
January 2, 2013 -
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 to Congress: Close the Sales Tax Loophole
Washington—At a time when gridlock seems to be the only thing both sides of the aisle can agree upon in Congress, The National … [Read more...]
August 2, 2012 -
Enforcement of New Fur Label Law to Begin Sunday
Washington—Although the new Truth in Fur Labeling Act—which includes most accessories—has been the law of the land since … [Read more...]
March 16, 2012 -
Cyber Monday: A Tax-Free Sales Boon for E-Tailers?
Arlington, VA—Even with an estimated one in four adults shopping Black Friday sales today, a larger percent of shoppers say they … [Read more...]
November 25, 2011 -
Super Committee Failure to Darken Black Friday Sales?
New York—With retailers poised for what promises to be one of the most competitive Black Friday weekends ever, could news of an … [Read more...]
November 21, 2011 -
Bipartisan Congressional Group Urges Changes in Apparel Rules in TPP Talks
Washington–As the latest round of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Talks continue in Lima, Peru this week, 30 members of the … [Read more...]
October 26, 2011 -
ShoeStats 2011: Footwear Sales Rebound
Arlington,VA—U.S. footwear business is indeed taking a step in the right direction. In its annual ShoeStats released this … [Read more...]
October 20, 2011 -
NRF: Swipe Fee Cut Will Save Retailers and Consumers Billions
Washington--Retailers and their shoppers will save billions of dollars when new Federal Reserve regulations cutting debit card … [Read more...]
September 30, 2011 -
