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02/05/2013 - 21:09
2013: the year retail rebounds?

Absent a major upheaval caused by the inability of our politicians in Washington to reach reasonable compromises on debt reduction and the debt ceiling, 2013 could finally be the year when the economy starts to pick up a more significant amount of momentum.

02/05/2013 - 17:15
Credit card group takes swipe at NRF

The National Retail Federation has been outspoken in its criticism of credit card fees and now a group called the Electronic Payments Coalition that represents credit unions,banks and payment card networks is firing back, claiming that the retail lobby is making false statements regarding checkout fees.

02/05/2013 - 14:15
RILA seeks tax fairness in 2013

The passage of comprehensive tax reform and a more level playing field between online retailers and Main Street retailers for sales tax collection top the Retail Industry Leaders Association’s public policy priorities for 2013.

02/04/2013 - 12:02
Duncan takes over as Supervalu chief

Supervalu has named Sam Duncan president and CEO.

02/01/2013 - 17:19
NRF calls on Obama to take action on jobs

The National Retail Federation took aim at President Obama and Congress for not doing enough to improve the jobs situation and boost the economy.

02/01/2013 - 16:26
Coalition battles budget threats to commissary services

U.S. commissaries could face severe cuts if Congress fails reach a budget, leaving many military families without the benefits they rely on to make ends meet, according to the Coalition to Save Our Military Shopping Benefits.

02/01/2013 - 13:05
Walgreens promotes Magnacca to EVP

Walgreens on Friday promoted Joseph Magnacca to EVP from SVP, effective immediately.

02/01/2013 - 11:40
Harris Teeter Q1 sales up, grows market share

Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic supermarket chain, Harris Teeter, reported that sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 increased by 3.7% to $1.16 billion from $1.12 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2012. The increase in sales was driven by an increase in comparable-store sales of 2.53% and sales from new stores, partially offset by store closings.

01/31/2013 - 18:25
Rite Aid comps up on strong flu season

Rite Aid reported a slight increase in same-store sales for the month of January, thanks in part to strong sales of flu products.

01/31/2013 - 13:40
NRF goes after surcharge fear mongering

The National Retail Federation is hoping to dispel fears that merchants are expected to surcharge customers for using a credit card as theoretically allowed under a controversial proposed lawsuit settlement with Visa and MasterCard being debated in the courts.

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