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| Marketing, Connected Commerce
National Retail Federation, Ascential PLC form global partnership
The National Retail Federation and Ascential PLC, parent company of the World Retail Congress, today announced a global partnership to bring together their long-standing, convening power around the world.
Marketing
| Data Security
U.S. and EU retailers agree on common approach to new data regulations
The National Retail Federation and EuroCommerce today announced an agreement to work together in developing a common approach on implementing new EU data protection regulations.
Privacy, Data Security, EU, Public Policy
| Economy, Workforce
Retail jobs down slightly in September, pending revisions
Retail industry employment saw a modest decline in September, decreasing 4,600 jobs from revised August figures, the National Retail Federation said today. The number excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants.
Retail Jobs, Economy
| Economy
Retailers call budget resolution first step toward tax reform that would 'unleash economic growth'
NRF urged the House to approve the fiscal year 2018 budget resolution, a move that would allow Congress to begin work on the nation's first comprehensive tax reform in three decades.
Tax, Tax Reform, Public Policy
| Economy, Forecasts, Holiday Forecast
NRF forecasts holiday sales to increase between 3.6 and 4 percent
The National Retail Federation expectssales inNovember and December, excluding autos, gas and restaurant sales, toincrease between 3.6 and 4 percent
Economy, Retail Trends
| Startups & Transformation, Startups, Technology, Digital Retail
DynamicAction named retail’s digital startup of the year
DynamicAction, a data analysis company company based in Silicon Valley, was named Digital Commerce Startup of the Year at NRF’sl Shop.org conference in Los Angeles.
Retail Trends
| Consumer Trends, Millenials
NRF launches new quarterly report on consumer behavior
NRF launched Consumer View, a new quarterly report designed to gauge consumer behavior and shopping trends.
Consumer Behavior, Consumer Research, Consumer Trends, Retail Trends
| Economy
Retailers say tax reform proposal could provide major boost for the economy
NRF says the tax reform proposal released by the Trump administration and congressional leadership is "a very positive step forward."
Tax, Tax Reform, Public Policy, Economy
| Workforce, Talent Development, Career Development
NRF says Target announcement reflects 'investments retailers are making' to compete for talents and skill
NRF says Target's decision to increase its minimum hourly wage to $11 next month and $15 by the end of 2020 reflects the tightening labor market, competition for talent and the need to retain a skilled workforce.
Wages, Retail Careers, Economy, Public Policy, Store Operations, Human Resources
| Economy, Workforce
Retailers ask DOL to consider 'today's economy' if overtime rules are revised
NRF told the Labor Department that the Obama Administration set the threshold for exemption from overtime too high, and that any new level adopted by the Trump administration should be lower.
Overtime, Public Policy