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The National Retail Federation is the world’s largest retail trade association.

Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail thrive.

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NRF praises passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act

NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay attended the White House bill signing ceremony with President Biden for the Ocean Shipping Reform Act on June 16.

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NRF News

Secretary Yellen meets with NRF Board of Directors

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with the Board of the Directors of the National Retail Federation on June 14 to discuss the state of the American economy, including the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to get inflation under control without sacrificing the strong economic and job gains that have been made.

John Furner, Janet Yellen and Matthew Shay

Inflation Pressure

National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay explains why there is more work to be done to ease pressure on American businesses, workers and consumers.

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NRF is asking the Biden administration to take immediate steps to lower inflation by eliminating tariffs on everyday products. Tariffs have cost U.S. importers $136.5 billion since 2018 and cost the average American household more than $1,200 a year.

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Inflation in the retail industry

As we continue to face the highest rate of inflation in decades, consumers and businesses are feeling the pain of higher prices on everything from everyday goods and services to rent, groceries and gas. NRF surveyed shoppers in May 2022 to understand how their behaviors and attitudes are changing in the face of higher prices.

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What retailers need to know about inflation

As the U.S. experiences record levels of inflation, the prices of goods and services continue to climb. Consumers and retailers are feeling the pinch and wondering what’s next.

Tell Congress: Reform the broken and unfair U.S. credit card market

Swipe fees for processing credit card transactions cost more than $700 a year for the average family. Reforming the credit card market would foster competition and significantly help Main Street businesses and their customers during these challenging economic times.

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Small Business

Meet the 2022 America’s Retail Champions finalists

Small businesses that exemplify the importance of advocacy.

Cybersecurity

Protecting the systems at Albertsons

Jack Hamm and Chad Walker of Albertsons speak at NRF PROTECT 2022

NRF PROTECT: Observation, patience are key to maintaining supply chain cybersecurity.

Loss Prevention

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NRF PROTECT: Diving into research on perpetrators and what can be done.

Loss Prevention

How to craft a resilient response

NRF PROTECT: Former Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras on verbal conflict resolution.

Consumer Trends

How consumers are rethinking their Independence Day BBQs

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A look at the role of climate change in Americans’ eating habits.

Retail Gets Real Podcast

How Neiman Marcus Group cultivates a belonging culture

Retail Gets Real episode 273: Chief People and Belonging Officer on creating a more equitable and successful business.

Sustainability

How PacSun engages young consumers in the physical and virtual worlds

Technology drives business agility and sustainability efforts for brands.

Economy

Inflation continues to bite U.S. consumers

Even higher-income households are feeling the pinch from higher prices.

Retail Gets Real Podcast

Sustainability is getting better and better for business

Retail Gets Real episode 272: How retailers are refining sustainability initiatives to meet evolving consumer demand.

Loss Prevention

How retailers are staying ahead of the increase in fraud

Information, collaboration and technology are key

Sustainability

Fashionable sustainability is all about sustainable supply chains

Collaboration is key to meeting sustainable development goals.

Retail Gets Real Podcast

Olaplex stays focused on the consumer

Retail Gets Real episode 271: CEO JuE Wong on growing a hair care brand for the future.

Upcoming NRF summer events

NRF Supply Chain 360

NRF Supply Chain 360 takes a holistic look at the modes and methods needed to build the future, faster.

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NRF PROTECT 2022

NRF PROTECT is where seasoned and fresh faces meet to discover insights and tools to tackle any security threat.

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NRF Nexus 2022

Retail leaders get a front-row seat to the latest innovations in marketing, technology and digital.

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NRF Retail Advocates Summit 2022

NRF’s Retail Advocates Summit — the retail industry’s premier advocacy event — is back.

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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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