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Retailers file a lawsuit seeking to lower its cap on “swipe” fees
Retailers filed a lawsuit seeking to have the Federal Reserve lower its 10-year-old cap on “swipe” fees banks charge to process debit card transac... READ MORE »
NRF expects retail import surge to continue
The unprecedented surge of imports at retail container ports that began last summer is expected to continue at least through the end of this summer as... READ MORE »
U.S. economy progresses and NRF expects retail sales growth
With more vaccines in arms, federal stimulus putting money into pockets and consumers shopping again, the U.S. economy has made dramatic progress sinc... READ MORE »
Economic indicators point towards record retail sales for 2021
A wide array of economic indicators point toward potentially record retail sales growth during 2021, but the coronavirus pandemic remains the biggest ... READ MORE »
January retail sales show strong increase
Retail sales grew sharply in January as government stimulus checks provided a boost and momentum from 2020’s record holiday season carried over into... READ MORE »
NRF 2021: Retail’s Big Show – Chapter 2 moves to a digital format
The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay regarding changes to the planned in-person NRF... READ MORE »
NRF report suggests 2020 retail imports may break records
Imports seen during 2020 appear to be headed toward a new record despite the coronavirus pandemic, and remain at high levels as 2021 begins, according... READ MORE »
Retailers prepare for holiday season
Imports likely saw their busiest “peak season” on record this summer and fall as retailers replenished inventories and stocked up for the holiday ... READ MORE »
NRF economist indicates strong retail growth numbers, consumer resiliency
Retail sales have largely recovered from the pandemic heading into the holiday season but the growing number of coronavirus cases remains a threat and... READ MORE »
Imports set new record as retailers stock up
Imports reached an all-time high this summer as retail sales bounced back from the pandemic and merchants replenished inventories and stocked up early... READ MORE »
