NRF Decries Shorter Hours for Truckers, Citing Increasing Retail Costs

Advocacy group says proposed change would mean more trucks on the road with commuters, adding to delays and higher costs.

Nation’s Retailers Get More Good News as February Sales Rise

Shoppers keep coming out in force, as retailers keep inventory stock at good levels while still offering promotions.

U.S. March Retail Container Traffic Seen Up 11 Percent

In another sign the economy is coming back, import cargo volume by shipping containers is expected to rise sharply this month.

Survey Shows Americans Plan To Spend Some, Save Some of Their Tax Refunds

With consumer confidence on the rise, the NRF says Americans getting money back plan to break out and spend some on themselves.

NRF Sees Retail Sales Jumping by 4 Percent in 2011

The industry trade group says it’s ‘cautiously optimistic’ about growth, citing low hiring and higher energy costs as negative factors.

Update: Consumers Shopping Again, But Maintaining Responsible Approaches to Spending

Research shows that while consumers are willing to buy, they’re being more thoughtful about what’s important.

NRF Looks Ahead to 2011 Retail Opportunities

Retail trade group sees big things in the year ahead. Does that also include an end to this ongoing recession?

Retail Sales Up for Fourth Straight Month

In a hopeful sign for shopkeepers everywhere, the NRF reports that retail sales rose again in October. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?

Retailers Must Reach Out

Retail managers need to change their corporate culture if they want to make the most of all their assets, whether digital or physical. That’s the conclusion of a new study conducted by Retail Systems Research, in partnership with the National Retail Federation. According to the study, “Creating a single brand identity across all channels,” remains [...]

The NRF Joins with Visa to Minimize Payment Card Data Stored By Merchants

Visa announced it will be joining with the National Retail Federation (NRF) in an effort to reduce the storage of sensitive information in merchant payment systems, calling for the elimination of account information whenever possible.

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