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May 16, 2012
Hawaiin boutique owner wins top prize in NRF's 'This is Retail' contest

Tanna Dang, co-owner of the Eden in Love boutique in Honolulu, Hawaii was awarded the top $25,000 prize in the National Retail Federation’s inaugural “This is Retail” video contest.

May 8, 2012
Increases in retail container traffic expected through back-to-school season

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports will be flat in May compared with the same month last year, but is expected to see solid year-over-year increases through this summer and the back-to-school season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

May 2, 2012
NRF: Swipe fees haven't dropped enough

The National Retail Federation is responding to a report from the Federal Reserve, which revealed that debit card swipe fees collected by the nation's largest banks have significantly dropped since reform regulations took effect last fall.

April 27, 2012
NRF: FTC should move cautiously on mobile payments

The National Retail Federation on Thursday urged the Federal Trade Commission to move cautiously in establishing regulations for mobile payments, and said any rules that are adopted should parallel those for the underlying form of payment and not be specific to the technology.

April 24, 2012
NRF names communications leader

The National Retail Federation has named Bill Thorne SVP communications and public affairs.

March 23, 2012
NRF names VP communications

The National Retail Federation has appointed a new VP communications.

March 21, 2012
NRF names head of research division

The National Retail Federation has named Ellen Davis SVP and executive director of the NRF Foundation, the education and research arm of NRF.

March 14, 2012
Mild weather helps sustain retail growth in February

February retail sales rose 8.6% over last year, marking 20 consecutive months of sustained growth, The National Retail Federation reported Tuesday.

March 5, 2012
NRF: Don't broaden cybersecurity legislation

Two bills designed to protect "covered critical infrastructure" against cyber attacks by terrorists and others should remain focused on their key purpose and not be expanded to include data breach legislation or broad new privacy regimes, the National Retail Federation said.

February 22, 2012
NRF supports tax reform efforts

The National Retail Federation expressed its support for President Obama's proposal for business tax reform, and pledged to work with the White House and Congress to win passage of legislation that would significantly lower rates in order to help retailers and other businesses create jobs.

February 8, 2012
Show "retail means jobs," win cash

The National Retail Federation is calling on all retail employees or business owners to show the United States that "retail means jobs."

February 3, 2012
NRF BIG Show Wrap-Up Report

Seamless customer experience, empowered consumers, mobile commerce and social shopping were among the buzzwords at the National Retail Federation’s Annual Convention & Expo in New York City.

January 25, 2012
NRF welcomes Obama's emphasis on job creation

After President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, the National Retail Federation issued a response regarding his remarks on job creation.

January 23, 2012
Target CEO named chairman of RILA board

The Retail Industry Leaders Association has appointed new members to its board of directors, including a new board chairman.

January 19, 2012
NRF welcomes Obama's plans to boost U.S. tourism

The National Retail Federation said it welcomed President Obama’s plans to boost travel and tourism, saying efforts to process visa applications more quickly will help U.S. stores make more sales to foreign tourists and business travelers who want to come here to shop.

January 18, 2012
New executives named to NRF board

The National Retail Federation has announced the newest executives elected to serve on its board of directors.

January 16, 2012
NRF projects growth for retail industry

Retail industry sales are expected to rise, albeit not at the same pace as 2011, according to the National Retail Federation.

January 16, 2012
NRF: Retail sales in 2012 forecasted behind 2011

A report released Monday by the National Retail Federation said that retail industry sales growth for 2012 is forecasted at 3.4%, a pace slower than 2011’s 4.7% growth.

January 16, 2012
Retail’s Big Show to draw record attendance

National Retail Federation officials said Monday that a record crowd of 24,000 attendees is expected to converge on its 101st Annual Convention & Expo, which kicked off Sunday at the Jacob J. Javits Convention Center in New York City.

January 11, 2012
NRF urges Obama to call for initiatives to support retail

The National Retail Federation announced that it has issued an open letter to President Obama urging him to call for action on initiatives that support a strong retail sector when he delivers his State of the Union address later this month.

December 23, 2011
NRF concerned over longer breaks for truck drivers

The National Retail Federation said it was pleased with the decision by federal regulators to allow truck drivers to continue driving 11 hours a day, but expressed concern over a new requirement for longer weekly breaks. 

December 15, 2011
NRF boosts holiday forecast

The National Retail Federation is putting its faith in the holidays by upgrading its spending forecast for the season.

November 30, 2011
NRF calls for sales tax fairness for brick-and-mortar, online retailers

Internet retailers have an unfair advantage over Main Street merchants when it comes to sales tax, and legislation may be the solution to help level the playing field, according to the National Retail Federation.

November 23, 2011
Retailers sue Federal Reserve

A coalition of retail organizations, including the National Retail Federation, the Food Marketing Institute and the National Association of Convenience Stores, have filed a lawsuit charging that the Federal Reserve failed to comply with a new law requiring it to reduce fees bank charge retailers when shoppers use credit cards.

November 22, 2011
The Blackest Friday of all

The holiday season is about to get underway with what is expected to be the single greatest spending orgy in the history of commerce with more than $20 billion spent on Black Friday compared with $19.3 billion last year, according to MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse.

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