WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay:
“A wholly operational federal government is a critical component to the health of retailers, their employees and the customers they serve. The economic uncertainty caused by a government shutdown is both unnecessary and damaging, further eroding consumer confidence ahead of the pivotal holiday season so many businesses rely on.
“A shutdown is entirely avoidable, and its impact relies within the power of Congress to resolve. We respectfully ask that every effort be made to restore full government operations with Senate passage of a clean continuing resolution as quickly as possible.”
About NRF
The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs — 55 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com
