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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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Consumer Survey Roundup: Retailers Must Demonstrate Safety Measures To Woo Shoppers Back To Stores

In the media, photos and videos show large groups of people emerging from COVID-19 shutdowns to participate in…

Features June 15
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Tractor Supply, LVMH CEOs Join NRF Board Of Directors

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has elected two new members to its board of directors, Hal Lawton, President…

News June 5
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As Protests Continue, Retail CEOs Express Empathy, Opposition To Racism

Over the past several days, executives from diverse retail companies issued statements and social media posts to employees…

News June 2
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