Tag: NRF

NRF and Hackett Associates Global Port Tracker report: Imports expected to increase 4.6 percent during the first half of 2017

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to increase 4.6 percent

University of Phoenix® and NRF continue to support the next generation of retail leaders with Dream BIG Scholarship Program

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2017-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the fifth consecutive year University of Phoenix® and the National Retail Federation

NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics: Valentine’s Day total spending expected to reach $18.2 billion, down from $19.7 billion last year

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — After a decade-long increase in Valentine’s Day spending is expected to finally see a

NRF applauds warning from New York Fed CEO that border adjustment tax would have “unintended consequences” for American consumers

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Retail News Editor

NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation applauded a warning from Federal Reserve Bank of

Kurt Salmon, part of Accenture Strategy, and NRF launch 2017 Store Tours app showcasing some of the most innovative retail stores in New York

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Retail News Editor

NRF 2017 Store Tours app provides NRF Retail’s BIG Show attendees with unique look at New York retail stores NEW

NRF support former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao as the new head of the Department of Transportation

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2017-Jan-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation supported confirmation of former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao as

NRF calls on U.S. Supreme Court to allow merchants to freely show customers the added costs that come with paying by credit card

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2017-Jan-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today called on the U.S. Supreme Court to allow merchants

NRF and Hackett Associates report: Imports at major retail container ports saw an unexpected increase during the holiday season

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2017-Jan-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports saw an unexpected increase during the

NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics survey: 156 million Americans consider taking advantage of Super Saturday sales

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Retail News Editor

Washington, 2016-Dec-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The biggest shopping day of the holiday season is approaching, with 66 percent of

NRF: 122 million Americans plan to shop online on Cyber Monday, up from 121 million who planned to participate last year

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Nov-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Early season online deals captured consumers’ attention this year, allowing many to shop

NRF welcomes judge’s ruling on preventing DOL’s changes to federal overtime rules from taking effect on Dec 1

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation welcomed a judge’s ruling today that will prevent the

NRF: We’re glad to see Visa has recognized that they have crossed the line

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation welcomed Visa’s announcement today (November 22, 2016) that it will

NRF and University of Phoenix announce Dream BIG Scholarship recipients for 2016

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation and University of Phoenix have named the fourth annual

NRF on FTC’s Patent Assertion Entity Activity study: Congress should use the momentum from the study to pass legislation to reform patent laws

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today (October 6, 2016) issued the following statement from

NRF announces first two keynote speakers for Retail’s Digital Summit 2017 hosted by Shop.org

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — On the heels of this year’s Retail’s Digital Summit hosted by Shop.org, the National

NRF expects 3.6% sales increase in November and December

Posted on October 6, 2016October 6, 2016 by Retail News Editor

NRF expects 3.6% sales increase in November and December WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation announced today it

NRF welcomes House vote on six-month delay of Labor Department’s changes to federal overtime rules

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation welcomed the announcement today (September 27, 2016) that the

NRF calls for continued resolution on Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy

Posted on September 23, 2016September 23, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation and the Hardwood Federation today) (September 20, 2016) led

NRF filed suit against Labor Department’s changes to the federal overtime rules

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation filed suit in U.S. District Court today (September 20, 2016)

NRF urges Congress to reject bill that would both undermine competition and repeal on debit card swipe fees

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today (September 13, 2016) asked Congress to reject legislation that

NRF: September Import cargo volume should be at near-peak levels despite Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports should be at near-peak

NRF issues statement in response to bankruptcy filing by Hanjin Shipping

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today (September 1, 2016) issued the following statement from Vice

NRF announces Shop.org conference speakers on September 26-28 in Dallas

Posted on August 31, 2016August 31, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Executives from Google, J.C. Penney, Sephora, Shinola and Houzz will headline the list

NRF welcomes release of online sales tax bill by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Robert Goodlatte

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today (August 25, 2016) welcomed the release of draft online

NRF: families only halfway done although back-to-school shopping started earlier this year

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Although back-to-school shopping started earlier this year, families are slowly tackling their supplies lists.

NRF: retail sales for 2016 are now expected to grow 3.4 percent over last year

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — With increases in consumer spending expected to remain solid during the remainder of the

RLC and NRF asks the full court to hold rehearing of NLRB decision to approve micro-unions within a single store

Posted on July 27, 2016July 27, 2016 by Retail News Editor

Arlington , VA, 2016-Jul-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Litigation Center and the National Retail Federation this week

NRF: Total spending for K-12 and college is expected to reach $75.8 billion from last year’s $68 billion

Posted on July 22, 2016July 22, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — With back-to-school spending on a “stock up” cycle rather than a “make do” cycle,

NRF applauded Representative Kurt Schrader’s legislation that would phase in Labor Department’s drastic new overtime regulations

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Retail News Editor

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation applauded legislation introduced today by Representative Kurt Schrader, D-Ore., that

Representative Peter Welch D-Vt. and Senator Tim Scott R-S.C. named NRF’s Legislators of the Year

Posted on May 26, 2016 by EPR Retail News Editors

WASHINGTON, 2016-May-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation announced today that Representative Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Senator Tim