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| Workforce, Economy, Talent Development, Career Development
NRF signs White House 'Pledge to America’s Workers'
The National Retail Federation signed a “Pledge to America’s Workers” during a workforce development event at the White House, committing to create enhanced career opportunities for 250,000 individuals over the next five years through the NRF Foundation’s RISE Up program and student programs.
RISE Up, Workforce development, White House, NRF Foundation, Matthew Shay, Public Policy
| Consumer Trends, Holidays & Seasonal, Back to School
Back-to-school and college spending to reach $82.8 billion
Families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average $684.79 each.Those with young people heading to college as well as college and graduate students purchasing for themselves plan to spend an average $942.17 each.
Consumer Spending, Back-To-School, Back-To-College, Consumer Trends
| Economy, Trade
Retailers applaud senate action on tariffs
The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay after the Senate approved a “motion to instruct” related to congressional approval of national-security designated tariffs.
Tariffs, Senate, Public Policy
| Economy, Trade
Retailers say new tariffs against China will ‘boomerang back to harm U.S. families and workers’
The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from Senior Vice President for Government Relations David French after the Office of the U.S. Trade Representativereleased a listof $200 billion of Chinese imports to be subject to new tariffs.
Public Policy, Tariffs, China, Public Policy
| Economy, Trade, Port Tracker, Supply Chain
Retail imports to set new record this month as consumers spend and tariffs take effect
Driven by increasing consumer demand and rising retail sales, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to set a new record this month even though new tariffs on goods from China just took effect, according to the Global Port Tracker from NRF and Hackett Associates.
Global Port Tracker, Port Tracker, Ports, Cargo Containers, Imports, Trade, International trade, Tariffs, Trade War, Supply Chain, Public Policy
| Economy, Trade
Consumers are ‘one step closer to feeling the full effects of a trade war’
The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay in regard to U.S. tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese goods set to take effect Friday.
Tariffs, China, Internaitional Trade, Public Policy
| Customer Experience, Data Security
Retailers say customer service will suffer under 'deeply flawed' California privacy law
NRF called a new California privacy law "deeply flawed" and said customer service could be severely hampered if the legislature fails to address retailers' concerns before the measure take effect in 2020.
Privacy, Data Breach, Data Security, Public Policy
| Top 100 Retailers, Top Retailers, Benchmarks & Tools, Retail Transformation
Amidst constant change, largest retailers stay ahead
Launching new strategies, augmenting the in-store experience and reengineering both logistics and digital commerce capabilities helped the largest U.S. retailers maintain their edge during the past year, according to the annual Top 100 Retailers list released today by the National Retail Federation’s STORES Magazine and Kantar Consulting.
Top 100 Retailers, STORES, Kantar Consulting, Retail Trends
| Workforce, Talent Development, Career Development, Careers & Leadership
NRF Foundation’s RISE Up program honored with ASAE’s top award for associations
The American Society of Association Executives has given their top annual award to the NRF Foundation’s RISE Up (Retail Industry Skills & Education) training and credentialing program.
RISE Up, Careers
| Economy, Workforce
Retailers disappointed in lack of progress on immigration reform
The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from Senior Vice President for Government Relations David French after a vote on “compromise” immigration legislation failed today in the House.
Immigration, Public Policy