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Retail employment in January was down by 15,100 jobs from a year earlier but increased 14,800 jobs adjusted from December, according to NRF. The retail numbers, which exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants, came as the nation added 304,000 jobs overall compared with December.

Americans are expected to spend a record amount on Valentine’s Day this year despite a years-long decrease in the percentage of people celebrating the holiday.

Americans will spend an average $81.30 for a total of $14.8 billion as they watch the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl, according to NRF’s annual survey.

NRF says bill to give the executive branch unilateral authority to raise U.S. tariffs on any foreign country "would make matters even worse."

Consumers increasingly expect free delivery of items they buy online and are also embracing new options like picking up their online purchases at a local store, according to the latest issue of NRF's quarterly Consumer View report.

The National Retail Federation today announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors. The NRF board welcomed the new members at its annual winter board meeting during NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show, and they will serve a two-year term until January 2021.

The fifth annual NRF Foundation Gala featured an inspiring awards program and formal dinner that included both silent and live auctions. The star-studded event raised more than $3.2 million to support the Foundation’s programs, including educational initiatives, student scholarships and RISE Up, a powerful, industry-backed credentialing program.

The NRF Foundation announced that Macy’s Inc. Chairman and CEO Jeff Gennette has been elected chairman of the NRF Foundation Board of Directors, succeeding Karen Katz, former president and CEO of the Neiman Marcus Group. In addition, one new member has been elected to the board.

More than 40 of the best and brightest female leaders from retail, technology and business will speak at The Girls’ Lounge at NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show. More than 37,000 retailers from nearly 100 countries will gather in New York beginning this weekend to network, learn and expereince the latest trends, innovations and strategies transforming the retail industry.

Imports have slowed down after a months-long rush to beat increased tariffs on goods from China, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report from NRF and Hackett Associates.