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| Valentine's Day, Consumer Trends
Americans are expected to spend a record amount on Valentine’s Day this year despite a years-long decrease in the percentage of people celebrating the holiday.
| Super Bowl
Americans will spend an average $81.30 for a total of $14.8 billion as they watch the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl, according to NRF’s annual survey.
| Trade
NRF says bill to give the executive branch unilateral authority to raise U.S. tariffs on any foreign country "would make matters even worse."
| Consumer View
Consumers increasingly expect free delivery of items they buy online and are also embracing new options like picking up their online purchases at a local store, according to the latest issue of NRF's quarterly Consumer View report.
| Leadership
The National Retail Federation today announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors. The NRF board welcomed the new members at its annual winter board meeting during NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show, and they will serve a two-year term until January 2021.
| Leadership
The fifth annual NRF Foundation Gala featured an inspiring awards program and formal dinner that included both silent and live auctions. The star-studded event raised more than $3.2 million to support the Foundation’s programs, including educational initiatives, student scholarships and RISE Up, a powerful, industry-backed credentialing program.
| Leadership
The NRF Foundation announced that Macy’s Inc. Chairman and CEO Jeff Gennette has been elected chairman of the NRF Foundation Board of Directors, succeeding Karen Katz, former president and CEO of the Neiman Marcus Group. In addition, one new member has been elected to the board.
| Career Development
More than 40 of the best and brightest female leaders from retail, technology and business will speak at The Girls’ Lounge at NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show. More than 37,000 retailers from nearly 100 countries will gather in New York beginning this weekend to network, learn and expereince the latest trends, innovations and strategies transforming the retail industry.
| Economy, Supply Chain, Trade, Port Tracker
Imports have slowed down after a months-long rush to beat increased tariffs on goods from China, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report from NRF and Hackett Associates.
| Economy, Holidays & Seasonal, Winter Holidays
Retail jobs grew 15,200 monthly and 37,600 year-over-year in December as labor demand remained strong and more individuals entered the workforce.-