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NRF Says July Retail Sales Were a Mixed Bag

August 13, 2013 | Erin Lynch

The back-to-school season might have helped boost retail sales, according to the National Retail Federation, as clothing, sporting goods, and books saw an increase in July.

3 Tips to Help Boost Back-to-School Sales

July 31, 2013 | Erin Lynch

Even though a majority of merchants already have their back-to-school game plan in place, it’s still not too late to make the most out of the $72.5 billion shopping season.

back-to-school, back-to-school shopping, e-retail, ecommerce

NRF Survey Sees Decrease in Back-to-School Spending This Year

July 30, 2013 | Daniela Forte

It’s that time of year again, back-to-school, and according to the National Retail Federation families with school-age children will spend less this year.

NRF Asks Judge to Reject Swipe Fee Settlement

May 29, 2013 | Erin Lynch

The National Retail Federation, along with 20 other retailers, have asked a federal judge to reject a proposed settlement over credit card swipe fees alleging it is an “evil” price fixing practice conducted by Visa and MasterCard.

Senate Approves Internet Sales Tax

May 7, 2013 | Erin Lynch

The Senate has approved the long-anticipated internet sales tax proposal, which would require shoppers to pay sales tax for most of their online purchases, and it has earned mix reviews from retailers across the country.

Consumers Stretch Their Budgets This Mother’s Day

May 6, 2013 | Daniela Forte

Consumers are expected to spend an average of $168.94 on mom, this Mother’s Day. This is an 11% increase from last year’s $152.42 and total spending is expected to reach $20.7 billion, according to the National Retail Federation’s Mother’s Day spending survey conducted by BIGinsight, in a press release.

eBay and NRF Debate Internet Sales Tax

May 1, 2013 | Tim Parry

PBS News Hour’s Gwen Ifill looks at proposed Internet sales tax legislation and moderates a debate with Brian Bieron of eBay and the National Retail Federation’s Rachelle Bernstein.

Most Online Holiday Promos Will Start by Halloween

October 25, 2012 | Jim Tierney

Nearly 62% of online merchants will start their holiday promotions by Halloween, up from nearly 53% last year, according to Shop.org’s eHoliday survey conducted by BIGinsight. Many of those promotions will center on free shipping and online offers. This article also looks at holiday surveys conducted by Bronto and Litle & Co.

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