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| Consumer Trends, Holidays & Seasonal, Easter, Economy, Retail Sales, Forecasts
Average Easter Spending Expected to be Highest on Record
Consumers plan to spend an average of $179.70 this Easter, the highest figure on record, according to results of the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. A total of 79 percent of Americans will celebrate the holiday and spend a collective $21.6 billion, down slightly from last year's pre-pandemic forecast of $21.7 billion.
Forecasts, Retail sales, Easter, Consumer Spending
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Joint Statement from AAFA, FDRA, NRF, RILA, USFIA in Support of Global Approach to Protect Citizens in Xinjiang
The American Apparel & Footwear Association, Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, National Retail Federation, Retail Industry Leaders Association, and The United States Fashion Industry Association applaud today’s announcement of  a global approach to end the campaign of oppression against Uyghurs and other ethnic Muslim minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang).
Labor, Labor Policy, Labor relations
| Workforce
Retailers Hail Long Overdue Solution for Dreamers
The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay in response to the House passage of the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021.
Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals, Immigration, DACA, Supreme Court
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Retailers Say Delay of Visa/Mastercard Swipe Fee Increase Should be Made Permanent
NRF welcomed Visa and Mastercard's delay of an estimated $1.2 billion increase in credit card swipe fees but said the delay should be made permanent.
Swipe Fees, Interchange, Interchange Fees
| Retail Sales, Economy
February Retail Sales Show Strong Year-Over-Year Growth as Vaccine and Stimulus Provide a Boost
Retail sales gained considerable year-over-year traction in February – despite a monthly slowdown from unusually high numbers in January – as increased COVID-19 vaccination, government stimulus and reduced restrictions on businesses continued to impact the pace of spending, according to NRF.
Retail sales, Economy, Coronavirus
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Retailers Express Concern About OSHA Emergency Regulation Regarding COVID-19
The National Retail Federation today expressed concern about a possible Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) emergency temporary standard regarding COVID-19. NRF urged OSHA to continue to issue industry-specific guidance concerning COVID-19. 
Coronavirus, Labor
| Data Security
Retailers Support DelBene Bill Providing Balanced Approach to Privacy Law
NRF welcomed a new privacy bill introduced in the House by Representative Suzan DelBene, saying it offers a balanced approach missing in earlier measures considered in Congress.
Privacy, Data Protection, Consumer Data
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Retailers Say House Bill to Expand Union Powers Would Harm Both Employers and Employees
NRF says legislation passed by the House expanding the power of labor unions would infringe on the rights of both businesses and workers and is calling on the Senate to vote against the measure.
Labor relations, PRO Act, Card Check, Ambush Elections, Joint Employer, AB5
| Port Tracker, Supply Chain, Trade, Retail Sales, Economy
Retail Imports Expected to Grow Dramatically During First Half of 2021
Imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports are expected to grow dramatically during the first half of 2021 as increased vaccination and continued in-store safety measures enable additional shopping options, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report from NRF and Hackett Associates.
Global Port Tracker, Retail sales, Imports, Import Cargo Volume, Supply Chain
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NRF Statement on Senate Passage of $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill
The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay in response to the Senate passage of President Biden's $1.9T coronavirus aid package.
Coronavirus, Economy