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NRF, Amazon Call on CDC to Include Retail Workers Among Early Vaccination Recipients

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is advocating for retail workers to be included among the early recipient groups…

News December 16
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Commerce Department Report: Retail Sales Decline 1.1% in November

U.S. retail sales fell 1.1% month-over-month to $546.5 billion in November 2020, according to data from the Commerce…

News December 16
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NRF, Census Bureau Report Continued Retail Recovery In August

Retail sales continued their gradual improvement in August, rising 0.6% seasonally adjusted from July and 2.6% year-over-year, according…

News September 17
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How Retailers Can Control Costs Even As Return Rates Climb

Returns are a cost of doing business for any retailer. But despite representing $309 billion in lost sales…

Features September 3
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How Sustainability Will Sway The ‘Amazon Effect’

As global attention to environmental issues grows, brands and retailers that take a stance on sustainability across their…

Executive Viewpoints August 14
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Back-To-School Spending Poised To Top $100 Billion Even Amid Disruption

The excitement that typically surrounds the back-to-school season is being replaced by stress and uncertainty. Lack of clarity…

Features July 30
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June Retail Sales Climb 6.4% Over May, Jump 5% Over June 2019

Buoyed by store reopenings and unemployment benefits supplemented by the federal government, U.S. retail sales for June increased…

News July 16
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NRF Delays NYC Big Show Until June 2021, Adds January Virtual Event

Instead of battling icy winds as they wait for cabs outside the Javits Center, next year’s National Retail…

News July 9
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NRF Reports May Sales Rebound But Full Recovery Is Still Ahead

Retail sales saw impressive increases in May as retailers began the reopening process, but they still remain well…

News June 16
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