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Monthly Cargo Imports Hit Record as Retailers Rush Through Tariff Window
Imports at major U.S. container ports set a record in October, as companies rushed to bring merchandise in…
Losses From Organized Retail Crime Reach New High
Retail crime is on the rise and losses are skyrocketing.
Retailers Set for Happy Holidays Amid Improved Sector Environment
The stock market might be on a roller-coaster ride and U.S. economic indicators somewhat uneven, but the…
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NRF Study Finds Most Americans Seek Bargains, Regardless of Age or Income
A new National Retail Federation report found 89 percent of consumers shop at various types of discount…
Showpo, the Aussie Online Fashion Store, Continues Its U.S. Push
Showpo started out outfitting "the party girl," but has since grown to include workwear, activewear, swim…
Happy Days: NRF Predicts Holiday Sales Gains of at Least 4.3 Percent
The healthy economy, high consumer confidence and retailers getting better at their own game should yield…
NRF to Honor Levi Strauss President and CEO Chip Bergh for Restoring the Iconic Brand
The National Retail Federation (NRF) announced Tuesday that it will honor LS& Co. President and CEO Chip…
NRF Punches Up Outlook for 2018 Retail Gains
While bullish on the sales outlook, the trade organization believes tariffs could have a chilling effect on…
Hiring Challenges Could Impact Holiday Sales Gains
Retailers are stepping up efforts due to the tight labor market.
NRF Foundation Boosts Training Initiative to Fill Retail Jobs
America's labor pool isn't big enough or skilled enough to fill the vast number of unfilled retail jobs.
NRF Projects Robust B-t-s Spending but Slightly Under Last Year
This year the outlook for retail has shifted from gloomy to bright.
Swiped: Supreme Court Sides With Amex
National Retail Federation bemoans "missed opportunity" to lower credit-card fees in high-court ruling.
WWD Viewpoint: Eddie Lampert and the Saga of Sears
Sears Holdings Corp. is having a tough time. But its ceo and chairman, Eddie Lampert, is not.
East Coast Ports Contract Agreement Puts Importers at Ease Ahead of Holiday Shipping
The International Longshoremen's Association and port management reached a tentative agreement on a new…
Father’s Day Spending Expected to Hit $15.3 Billion This Year
This figure is down marginally from the $15.5 billion spent last year.