May 23, 2023 by MMR
loss prevention, National Retail Federation, NRF, NRF PROTECT
Leading Headlines, People, Retail News

WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation on Tuesday announced the recipients of its 2023 NRF PROTECT Awards, which the trade group calls the highest loss prevention and asset protection recognitions in the retail industry. Six veteran loss prevention professionals will be honored on June 6 during the annual NRF PROTECT conference in Grapevine, Texas. “The
April 17, 2023 by MMR
NRF, retail sales growth, The National Retail Federation
2023, Issue 04-17-2023, Issues
WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects retail sales growth to slow this year as the pandemic-fueled spending boom fades and inflation forces shoppers to tighten their belts. In its annual forecast, NRF foresees retail sales of between $5.13 trillion and $5.23 trillion on growth of between 4% and 6% from 2022 levels. “While
April 13, 2023 by MMR
Matthew Shay, National Retail Federation, National Retail Federation president and CEO Matthew Shay, NRF, ORC, organized retail crime
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Topics

WASHINGTON – Organized retail crime (ORC) is a big problem for the U.S. retail industry, and a new report by the National Retail Federation suggests it is getting worse. “Organized retail crime has been a major concern for the retail industry for decades, endangering store employees and customers, disrupting store operations and inflicting billions in
March 27, 2023 by Scot Meyer
NRF, retail february sales, Scot Meyer
2023, Issue 03-27-2023, Issues
Retail sales in February were down from January but up year over year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, suggesting that consumers are still spending, despite inflation that remains stubbornly high. The figures were released earlier this month against a backdrop of mixed messages on the economy’s health. The tech sector was announcing big layoffs
February 15, 2023 by MMR
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Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News

WASHINGTON – Retail sales bounced back strongly in January as inflation eased and income grew, the National Retail Federation said today. “Despite inflationary headwinds, January retail sales show the resiliency of consumers in how they manage their budgets and make decisions on how, when and where to spend their hard-earned dollars,” NRF President and CEO
January 30, 2023 by Scot Meyer
NRF, NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show, Scot Meyer
2023, Issue 01-30-2023, Issues
The exhibit floor at NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show was a cornucopia of technological innovation, packed with exhibitors showing off the latest robots, kiosks and mobile point-of-sale solutions, as well as scads of artificial intelligence applications designed to help retailers do everything from addressing theft within their stores to better forecasting their inventory needs. There
January 25, 2023 by MMR
National Retail Federation, NRF, Valentine’s Day
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News, Uncategorized

WASHINGTON – Consumers are expected to spend $25.9 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, up from $23.9 billion in 2022 and one of the highest spending years on record, according to the annual survey released Wednesday by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Valentine’s Day is a special occasion to shop for
January 16, 2023 by MMR
INFORM Consumers Act, NRF
2023, Issue 01-16-2023, Issues
WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation (NRF) has applauded the inclusion of the “Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces (INFORM) for Consumers Act” in year-end congressional omnibus legislation. “On behalf of the retail industry, we are extremely pleased negotiators included the INFORM Consumers Act in the omnibus package,” NRF senior vice president of
January 5, 2023 by MMR
Consumer Product Showcase, NRF, NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show
Leading Headlines, Retail News

WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation announced it will introduce a new Consumer Product Showcase at NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show. The program provides a forum for small businesses to feature their consumer-facing products for national merchandisers. The majority (84%) of products showcased will be from minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, disability-owned or LGBTQ+-owned companies. “Retailers are continuously looking to
January 3, 2023 by MMR
Inflation, NRF, recession
Leading Headlines, Money

WASHINGTON – It’s too soon to say whether the Federal Reserve’s efforts to reduce inflation will lead to a recession, but continuing interest rate hikes increase the chances, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said Tuesday. “This year starts with the possibility of easing inflation but also uncertainty,” Kleinhenz said, referring to the interest
December 20, 2022 by MMR
INFORM Act, National Retail Federation, NRF, ORC, organized retail crime
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Topics

WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation on Tuesday applauded the inclusion of the “Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces (INFORM) for Consumers Act” in year-end congressional omnibus legislation. “On behalf of the retail industry, we are extremely pleased negotiators included the INFORM Act in the omnibus package, and we look forward to passage
December 15, 2022 by MMR
National Retail Federation, November, NRF, retail sales
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Money, Retail News, Topics

WASHINGTON – November retail sales were down from October, when inflation worries prompted a surge of early holiday shopping. But retailers’ November sales still reflected solid year-over-year growth that marked a strong start to the holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. “Consumers continued to spend on household priorities and holiday gifts for loved