Holidays Spending Still on Track for Family and Friends
Celebrating the holidays is one way shoppers plan to take their minds off the stress of coping with the pandemic.
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Candles & Gifts
Consumers Prioritize Spending on Family, Friends Ahead of Holiday Season
WASHINGTON – Purchasing gifts for friends and loved ones is a way for consumers to shift focus from the uncertainty and
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Lowe’s Goes “Home” For The Holidays
At the holidays, selecting the perfect gift for each loved one can be a time-honored tradition full of frustration, dashed
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Retail sales growth speeds up as September marks fourth month of gains
WASHINGTON – A strong rebound in apparel led a continuing V-shaped recovery from the pandemic as retail sales accelerated their
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NRF Foundation Introduces COVID-19 Trainings to Aid Retail Employees
WASHINGTON — The NRF Foundation today launched two new credentials in its RISE Up program in response to the coronavirus
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The Strength of Digital in a COVID-19 World
The brick-and-mortar storefront retail world has been challenged for years now by the digital commerce space. At first the Internet
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20 Things That Annoy People at Work
Working alongside other people in business requires you to adjust to different personalities, broken equipment, and everyday old bad habits.
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Eight Simple Visual Merchandising Tips for the Holidays
This holiday season will mark the end of a very tough year. People want to rebound emotionally by finding comfort
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Imports set new record as retailers stock up early for holidays
WASHINGTON – Imports reached an all-time high this summer as retail sales bounced back from the pandemic and merchants replenished
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Plan Early for Small Business Saturday
Get ready for Small Business Saturday! Local businesses have been hit hard, but they are fighting to make a comeback.
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