Retailers Support Effort to Repeal the Affordable Care Act
The National Retail Federation expressed strong support for legislation aimed at repealing the Affordable Care Act to legislators today.
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NRF Reports Increase in Holiday Season Retail Sales
The National Retail Federations reported a 0.6% increase in retail sales for the month of November, they say is aligned with their holiday forecast. See what else The NRF had to say about the holiday shopping season.
NRF Responds to Obama’s Proposed Minimum Wage Hike
The National Retail Federation issued a statement in response to President Barack Obama’s plan to increase the federal minimum wage to $10.10 per hour for workers on new government contracts.
NRF’s “Talking Shop” Event Not the Same Without “The Rev”
The Rev was much more than a bathroom attendant. The Rev was a legend, a 21 Club fixture, if you will.
Rick J. Caruso Opens National Retail Federation’s 2014 “Big Show”
Rick L. Caruso, founder and CEO of Caruso Affiliated opened the National Retail Federation’s “Big Show” 2014 with the opening keynote “Reimagining Main Street – How Brick and Mortar Retail Will Thrive in the 21st Century.”
NRF Projects Father’s Day Spending Increase
Father’s Day is just around the corner and consumers are planning to spend a little more on dad this year, according to a press release by the National Retail Federation. In a spending survey conducted by BIGInsight, the average person will spend $119.84 on Father’s Day gifts this year.
Non-store Retail Sales Increase 1.4% in April
Non-store retailers’ sales increased 1.4% seasonally-adjusted month-to-month and increased 19.0% unadjusted year-over-year. At the same time, retail sales rebounded in April and increased 0.6% and increased 3.9% unadjusted year-over-year., according to a press release by the National Retail Federation.
Mixed Reviews on Marketplace Fairness Act
Last week the Senate voted 74 to 20 in favor of proceeding with its debate on the Marketplace Fairness Act and merchants are weighing in on how it would impact their business.