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2022 Halloween trends

Halloween participation returns to pre-pandemic levels this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics.

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2022 National Retail Security Survey

NRF’s Retail Security Survey is an annual survey of retail loss prevention professionals that covers national retail security issues such as inventory shrink, employee integrity and organized retail crime.

2022 Hot 25 Retailers

Forget talk of a recession, inflation and lagging consumer confidence. When it comes to retailers with the biggest growth in U.S. sales — NRF’s Hot 25 Retailers — the numbers are definitely pointed skyward.

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NRF on Bloomberg

NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay speaks on Bloomberg regarding U.S. retail sales and inflation.

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Retail Technology

Artificial intelligence, hiring and the law

Hire the AI software. Fire the regulations designed to limit it.

Retail Holiday and Seasonal Trends

6 things to know about the 2022 holiday shopping season

Two people with holiday packages in their arms

Consumer trends, retailers’ plans and more.

Retail Gets Real Podcast

Examining the state of retail heading into the holiday season

Retail Gets Real Episode 285: PwC’s Kelly Pedersen on the economy and where consumers are spending.

On the Hill

Celebrating congressional supporters of entrepreneurial businesses

NRF honors members of the Congressional Black Caucus with inaugural award.

Retail Gets Real Podcast

Grooming and wellness go hand in hand for this entrepreneur

Retail Gets Real Episode 284: Scotch Porter founder and CEO Calvin Quallis on connecting with the male consumer.

Vote Retail in 2022

5 ways to vote retail this November

Stay informed on candidates and issues and get involved on Election Day.

ESG Tool Kit

ESG Best Practices

These criteria help to better determine the future financial performance and reputation of companies.

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ESG Tool Kit

ESG Strategic Planning & Internal Governance

ESG governance relates to how a company is run and managed, including things like management structure.

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ESG Tool Kit

ESG Goal Setting

ESG goals help align both internal and external stakeholders on the topics and initiatives that are most important.

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ESG Tool Kit

ESG Board Engagement

Board engagement refers to the connection, enthusiasm and dedication of a board in regard to its members' duties.

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ESG Tool Kit

ESG Greenhouse Gas Accounting

Greenhouse gas accounting, also known as carbon accounting, is the process used to measure levels of carbon dioxide.

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ESG Tool Kit

ESG Reporting

ESG reporting involves the disclosure of information relating to an organization’s ESG performance.

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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 amid supply chain disruption.

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