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Retail sales in April increased 0.3 percent seasonally adjusted over March and 3.0 percent unadjusted year-over-year, according to calculations released today by the National Retail Federation. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants.

Imports at the nation's major retail container ports should see steady increases through the summer and into the fall, according to the Global Port Tracker report from NRF and Hackett Associates.

Retail industry employment increased by 2,500 jobs in April from March, the National Retail Federation said. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. The overall economy gained 211,000 jobs in April, the Labor Department said.

The National Retail Federation today applauded the House for passing the American Health Care Act, legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act.

The National Retail Federation today called on the House to repeal the Affordable Care Act, saying lawmakers should take advantage of a “real opportunity” rather than continue to debate details of the bill and risk failing to obtain sufficient votes a second time.

NRF called on the House Financial Services Committee to reject efforts to repeal debit card swipe fee reform as it considers approval of the Financial Choice Act.

NRF welcomed renewed efforts in Congress to require online sellers to collect sales tax the same as local stores, noting mounting pressure from states for Washington to act.

The National Retail Federation welcomed today’s confirmation of Alexander Acosta as secretary of labor and said his leadership would bring back balance to the agency.

The National Council of Chain Restaurants called on the Senate to confirm nominee Alexander Acosta as secretary of labor.

The National Retail Federation welcomed the proposal on comprehensive tax reform released by President Trump.