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Mobile app helps independent retailers level the playing field
Technology
July 17, 2018
 
Democratizing delivery: Lee Hnetinka
Business Operations
July 9, 2018
 
Fossil streamlines workforce management communication
Store Operations
July 3, 2018
 
College bookstore giant Follett enhances its online experience with AI
Technology
July 2, 2018
 
2018 Top 100 Retailers
Retail Trends
June 28, 2018
 
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Consumer Trends
TreeHouse store

TreeHouse’s bold plan to dominate a $200 billion industry

Episode 67: CEO Gary Kusin on why leading “do-it-for-me” home improvement may be the biggest retail concept he has seen in his lifetime.

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NRF Retail Advocates Summit 2018
Conference
September 5 - 6, 2018
 
Shop.org 2018
Las Vegas, NV
September 12 - 14, 2018
 
Retail Works Summit
Conference
October 21 - 23, 2018
 
NRF 2019: Retail's Big Show
Conference
January 13 - 15, 2019
 
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Consumer Trends
NRF Consumer View Spring 2018 Edition

Millennial parents shop differently than other parents

Episode 66: Parents from two generations ponder NRF’s research into consumer behavior.
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Store Operations
Army & Air Force Exchange Service

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service balances profitability with community

Episode 65 of Retail Gets Real: Director and CEO Tom Shull discusses innovation in the military’s...
PRESS RELEASES
 
June retail sales continue 'steady run' with 4.2 percent increase over 2017 despite threats from trade war
Economy
July 16, 2018
 
Back-to-School and College spending to reach $82.8 billion
Consumer Trends
July 12, 2018
 
Retail imports to set new record this month as consumers spend and tariffs take effect
Supply Chain
July 9, 2018
 
June retail jobs increase more than 50,000 over 2017 but trade war could become a 'turning point' in confidence
Economy
July 6, 2018
 
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Small Business
U.S. Capitol

How small business owners can change the future of retail

Retail Advocates Summit brings retailers of all sizes to Washington, D.C.
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Public Policy

5 products you’ll pay more for in a world without NAFTA

American consumers could face $5.3 billion in higher costs if the agreement is terminated.
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Macy's

Manager, Loyalty Strategy

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Consumer Trends
millennials parents

Consumer View Spring 2018

NRF takes a closer look at an emerging group of consumers, Millennial parents, and how they shop compared to other generations.

RETAIL GETS REAL
 
Millennial parents shop differently than other parents
Episode 66
July 9, 2018
 
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service balances profitability with community
Episode 65
July 2, 2018
 
Cybersecurity for business and life: A guide from a former White House CIO
Episode 64
June 25, 2018
 
Fitzroy rethinks discovery for toy shop owners
Episode 63
June 18, 2018
 
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Small Business
Cavender's Western Store Boots

Member Spotlight: Cavender's

The Cavender family’s values have guided its business for over 50 years.
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Economy
Economic chart

Monthly Economic Review: June 2018

Economic measures point to stronger near-term growth.
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3 ways to make that boring project the best one ever
Creative Process
May 21, 2018
 
4 ways retailers can use blockchain to their advantage
Blockchain
April 19, 2018
 
7 ways shopping will get better by 2020
Technology
January 30, 2018
 
How charity: water is changing the way we think about charitable giving
Social Responsibility
December 13, 2017
 
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Loss Prevention

National retail security survey 2018

The 2018 report showcases compelling findings on inventory loss and the financial impact to retailers.