Retailers say credit insurance plan could increase liquidity during pandemic downturn
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation welcomed a report released this week calling for a federal backstop for trade credit
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Retail Imports Improving Slightly
WASHINGTON – Imports at major U.S. retail container ports are expected to remain significantly below last year’s levels into this
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The Home Depot Applauds Passage of Georgia Anti-Hate Crimes Bill
On Friday, June 26, Georgia’s first ever anti-hate crimes bill was signed into law. Georgia was one of only four
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NRF Chief Economist Says Pandemic Recession Could Already Be Easing
WASHINGTON, July 1, 2020 – The economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has officially been declared a recession,
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Retailers say US should follow UK example on anticompetitive credit card swipe fees
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today welcomed a ruling by the U.K. Supreme Court that the way Visa and
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Retailers applaud Supreme Court ruling supporting dreamers
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation welcomed today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Deferred Action for Childhood
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May retail sales improve dramatically over April
WASHINGTON – Retail sales rose dramatically in May as retailers and other businesses closed by the coronavirus pandemic began to
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3 Reasons Why Hiring Older Employees Is A Smart Decision
In the 2015 movie The Intern, Robert DeNiro starred as a 70-year-old widower who returns to the workforce as an
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Small Business Hiring Shows Second Month of Historic Decline
CLEVELAND–The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported its second-largest decline in small business hiring, with its May reading showing
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Orgill Utilizes Technology to Provide Customers with e-Volution in Fall Buying Event
MEMPHIS –Orgill has outlined how it will utilize state-of-the-art technology to offer its customers a truly unique online buying experience
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