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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.

NRF Announces Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison as The Visionary 2023

The NRF today announced that Lowe's Chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison will receive The Visionary award. Ellison will be recognized during the eighth annual NRF Foundation Honors on Jan. 15 in New York City.

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NRF on CNBC

NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay appeared on CNBC’s ‘Closing Bell’ to discuss the record number of shoppers over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. He also spoke about the retail impact of a potential rail strike.

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NRF on the TODAY show

NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay appeared on the TODAY show to discuss inflation and what to expect in the stores during the holiday shopping season.

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Thank you, retail crime fighters

The retail industry celebrates members of Congress who have shown exceptional leadership and commitment to fighting retail crime by sponsoring bipartisan bills to help curb this dangerous trend and deter retail criminals.

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Research & Insights

Holiday Headquarters

Dive into what to expect this holiday season, from our holiday retail sales forecast to our latest consumer surveys.

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NRF Innovation Lab

See the future at Retail's Big Show and explore our Innovation Lab.

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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.

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Retail Gets Real Podcast

How weather affects shopping and retail

Retail Gets Real Episode 292: Planalytics’ Evan Gold on how retailers can prepare for extreme weather events.

On the Hill

Retail advocates key to 2022 policy wins

Reflecting on a year of advocacy around supply chain, postal reform, credit cards and organized retail crime.

Supply Chain

It’s time to avert the next supply chain disruption

West Coast port labor negotiations remain unresolved.

Small Business

Discovering the next big thing in retail

NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show Consumer Product Showcase will feature diverse and inclusive small businesses.

Retail Gets Real Podcast

Holiday grocery shopping trends for 2022

Retail Gets Real Episode 291: Barbara Connors of 84.51⁰ on what’s impacting this year’s celebrations.

Sustainability

How to talk about sustainability with anyone

Best practices for effective conversations.

Retail Gets Real Podcast

How David’s Bridal is using TikTok to rewrite the rules of formal fashion

Retail Gets Real Episode 290: David Bridal’s Chief Marketing and IT Officer on leveraging social media.

Retail Technology

The latest tech for boosting consumer loyalty

NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show Innovation Lab companies are helping retailers meet evolving expectations.

On the Hill

Retailers Commend Congressional Leaders for Action to Prevent Rail Strike

The resolution was approved yesterday in the House.

On the Hill

Retailers Encouraged by House Approval of Tentative Agreement Averting Rail Strike

NRF Statement on U.S. House’s vote to approve H.J. Res. 100.

Sustainability

Retail experts to delve into sustainability at NRF 2023

Insights and lessons learned on building sustainability into the business.

On the Hill

NRF Calls on Congress to Avert a Catastrophic Rail Strike

NRF issues statement following White House's call for intervention to avoid a rail strike.

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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