National Retail Federation

Nexus

NRF Nexus 2023

How are retail executives applying AI? Hear from retailers like Ashley Global Retail, Stitch Fix and others at this exclusive event for senior-level retail innovators, July 10-12.

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NRF PROTECT 2023

The conference and expo took place in Texas from June 5-8. Check out the official recap video from the event.

 
Loss prevention
 
Fighting organized retail crime

Organized retail crime is a growing threat for retailers

Organized retail crime (ORC) is the large-scale theft of retail merchandise with the intent to resell the items for financial gain. Learn more about how ORC differs from shoplifting, the impact it’s having on retailers across the nation and how NRF is working with lawmakers to combat the issue.

 
NRF on CNBC

NRF President and CEO, Matthew Shay, joined CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to address retail theft, how it is affecting retailers and how to combat the issue.

 
NRF on CNBC
 
Backpack
 
2023 Back-to-School Consumer Trends

Join NRF’s webinar with Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz and Vice President of Industry and Consumer Insights Katherine Cullen as they discuss NRF’s latest data on consumers' shopping and spending plans for the upcoming back-to-school season.

Consumer shopping
 
A snapshot of consumer shopping habits in 2023

To understand the continuing demand for convenience through options like buy online, pick up in store as well as the consumer response to the current economic environment, the National Retail Federation and Foursquare took a closer look at what consumers are saying and actually doing.

 
Independence Day spending 2023

Eighty-seven percent of consumers plan to celebrate the Fourth of July in 2023 and spend an average of $93.34 on food items. Learn more about how consumers plan to spend for the Fourth of July holiday this year. 

Individuals celebrating the Fourth of July.
Woman restoring garments for a resale program.
 

Latest from NRF

How Domino’s delivers on innovation
 
Domino's pizza store front.
Retail Gets Real episode 312: Domino’s Christopher Thomas-Moore on taking risks to improve the customer experience.
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NRF Says Retail Sales Increased Again in May
 
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Retail sales rose again in May as consumers continued to spend despite economic challenges, NRF said.
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NRF Applauds Resolution to West Coast Port Negotiations
 
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NRF Applauds Resolution to West Coast Port Negotiations
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Four New Members Join NRF Foundation Board
 
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Two new members were named to the NRF Foundation Board of Directors.
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What can AI do for retailers and customers?
 
Woman shopping while using her phone.
Retail Gets Real episode 311: Verneek co-founder Nasrin Mostafazadeh on using AI for a better shopping experience.
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A snapshot of consumer shopping habits in 2023
 
Shopping
Learn more about the continuing demand for consumer convenience through options like buy online and more.
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NRF Economist Says Conditions Look Like Soft Landing
 
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Economic indicators are conflicting but the nation doesn't appear to be in a recession.
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Monthly Economic Review: June 2023
 
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Measuring the economy yields a collision of data.
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Consumers to Spend Record Amount for Father’s Day
 
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Consumers will collectively spend a record-high $22.9 billion to celebrate Father’s Day this year, according to NRF.
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How ThirdLove revolutionized the bra market
 
ThirdLove
Retail Gets Real episode 310: Co-founder and CEO Heidi Zak on creating an inclusive brand.
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Tailored Brands focuses on tech to attract a new generation of buyers
 
Men's Wearhouse store.
Chief Technology Officer Scott Vifquain on initiatives like digital wedding planners, AR mirrors and more.
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Retailers are sounding the alarm on organized retail crime
 
Organized retail crime
ORC impacts the economy, jobs and accessibility to goods.
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NRF Foundation credential

The NRF Foundation’s RISE Up Warehouse, Inventory and Logistics course prepares employees for roles in warehouse and fulfillment in the supply chain.

NRF Foundation credential
 

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