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Retail shrink totals $61.7 billion in 2019
Theft, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” totaled $61.7 billion in 2019, up from $50.6 billion the year before as industry security execu... READ MORE »
NRF shares that May retail sales improve dramatically over April
Retail sales rose dramatically in May as retailers and other businesses closed by the coronavirus pandemic began to reopen, but remained well below sp... READ MORE »
Pandemic’s impact on imports easing slightly
The impact of COVID-19 at major U.S. retail container ports appears to be easing slightly, with projected imports remaining below last year’s levels... READ MORE »
NRF chief economist notes uncertainty in predicting pandemic recovery
While the reopening of businesses shut down by the coronavirus pandemic is a significant step forward, it is too soon to say how quickly or smoothly t... READ MORE »
Retailers welcome House measure providing more time to use Paycheck Protection Program funds
The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed House action on legislation that would give employers more time and flexibility to use Paycheck Protecti... READ MORE »
NRF welcomes the introduction of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act
The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed the introduction of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act, which would establish a federal program to help bus... READ MORE »
Retailers welcome Senate plan to expand Paycheck Protection Program flexibility
The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed legislation agreed to by key members of the Senate that would give businesses more time to use Paycheck ... READ MORE »
Retail sales decline in April due to the pandemic closures
Retail sales dropped almost twice as much during April as they did in March as the nation’s economy saw its first full month when most businesses we... READ MORE »
NRF offers Operation Open Door for retailers
NRF now offers Operation Open Doors, a guide for retailers on reopening stores. Operation Open Doors - Path to Reopen Retail, led by NRF and Seyfar... READ MORE »
Retailers unveil Blueprint for Shopping Safe
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the National Retail Federation (NRF) released a Blueprint for Shopping Safe outlining a phased-in... READ MORE »
