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The fourth annual NRF Foundation Gala raised more than $2.8 million to support the Foundation’s programs, including educational and inspirational initiatives, student scholarships and RISE Up, a powerful, industry-backed credentialing program.

NRF welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to take up a South Dakota case on whether online sellers can be required to collect sales tax the same as local stores but also urged Congress to address the issue through federal legislation.

NRF announced new programming and event updates for its flagship annual conference, NRF 2018: Retail’s Big Show.

Overall, the economy added 148,000 jobs in December, the Labor Department said. Average hourly earnings increased by 2.5 percent year-over-year, and the unemployment rate remained at 4.1 percent, unchanged from November.

NRF welcomed proposed regulations released by DOL that would help expand small retailers’ access to affordable health insurance through the use of association health plans.

NRF welcomed tax reform signed into law by President Trump, saying the measure will dramatically benefit businesses, workers and consumers.

Just over half of U.S. adults surveyed expect to finish their holiday shopping today, but others will still be buying gifts on Christmas Eve — and some will miss the deadline altogether.

NRF released a statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay following House and Senate passage of the tax reform bill.

NRF urged the House and Senate to approve a final version of tax reform legislation set for a vote, saying the measure will boost the nation’s economy and make the United States more competitive in the global economy.

NRF welcomed the National Labor Relations Board’s decision to reverse an extreme ruling in Specialty Healthcare that allowed union leaders to gerrymander workplaces through “micro-unions.”