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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Retailers welcome legislation setting ADA standards for websites
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today welcomed legislation that would establish standards clarifying what is required to make websites
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NRF Launches “New Holiday Traditions” Campaign
WASHINGTON, September 29, 2020 – By any measure, this holiday season will be unlike any other, and the National Retail
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NRF Foundation announces next generation scholarship finalists
WASHINGTON – Five undergraduate students are advancing to the final round of the 2021 NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship, a pinnacle achievement for students interested in
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Growing Emphasis on Convenience for Today’s Consumers
WASHINGTON–Today’s consumers increasingly prioritize convenience when it comes to purchases, and expect retailers to continue to offer innovative ways to
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NRF chief economist says coronavirus ‘continues as a shock’ for small businesses
WASHINGTON – Data indicating that small business owners are increasingly pessimistic about the coronavirus shows the need for continued economic
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The Bottom Line: Category Management
Operating a business in the age of coronavirus is a daily challenge. Although owners must change course and quickly adjust
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The Future of Retail is as simple as I.D.E.C.
By Rich Smith:No one would deny that the face of retail is changing due to the forces of e-commerce. What
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Retail imports to see lowest annual total in four years
WASHINGTON – Imports at major U.S. retail container ports during 2020 are expected to see their lowest total in four
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NRF chief economist says economic recovery is ‘being tested daily’
WASHINGTON – Despite broad indications that the economy has begun to recover as businesses reopen from the coronavirus pandemic, conflicting
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