National Retail Federation

NRF Forecasts 2019 Retail Sales Growth Of 3.8% To 4.4%

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has forecast that 2019 retail sales will increase 3.8% to 4.4% to reach more than $3.8 trillion….

NRF Asks Congress To Intervene In ‘Reckless Escalation’ Of Tariff Threat

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has called on Congress to counter President Trump’s threat to place atariff on an additional $200 billion…

86% Of Americans To Celebrate Mother’s Day; Spending To Reach $23.1 Billion

Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $23.1 billion this year, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and…

Former Express Marketing Exec Joins NRF

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has appointed Cristina Ceresoli, former VP of Marketing and Public Relations at Express, as its new SVP…

eBags Co-Founder Joins NRF Board Of Directors

The National Retail Federation (NRF) Board of Directors has elected its newest member, eBags Co-Founder and EVP Peter Cobb. Cobb will serve…

Former Macy’s CMO Martine Reardon Named NRF Advisor

Martine Reardon, former CMO for Macy’s, will serve as a Senior Advisor for Retail and Marketing Strategies for the National Retail Federation…

Lessons Learned From The Hanjin Shipping Bankruptcy

After four weeks of tension, uncertainty and fears over missed deadlines for holiday deliveries, bankrupt and embattled South Korean shipping giant Hanjin…

National Retail Federation Forecasts Holiday Sales To Increase 4.1%

The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects sales in November and December to increase 4.1% to $616.9 billion. The forecast is a full…

U.S. Imports Rise As Longshoreman Contract Remains Unresolved

Import volume at U.S. ports is expected to reach 1.47 million containers in September, a slight decrease from the 1.53 million high…

Deloitte Projects A Drop In Back-To-School Spending

Deloitte is predicting a sizeable drop in back-to-school spending, a sharp contrast from the National Retail Federation’s predictions that spending would increase…

National Retail Federation Appoints Two Execs To Government Relations Positions

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has appointed Paul G. Martino as Vice President and Senior Policy Counsel, and promoted Beth Provenzano to…

EPA Awards NRF For Sustainability Efforts

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the National Retail Federation (NRF) on Earth Day with a 2014 SmartWay Affiliate Challenge award,…

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