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| Economic Review, Economy
NRF chief economist: Stopping the pandemic is first step to restoring sound economy
In the April issue of the NRF's Monthly Economic Review, Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says the coronavirus pandemic “has triggered shocks” – but that the underlying economy is sound.
Coronavirus
| Economy
Retailers commend U.S. House for swift approval of CARES Act
The CARES Act will provide critical financial relief for American workers, families and small businesses impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus, Economy
| Economy
Retailers welcome bipartisan CARES Act to help businesses 'get through this turbulent time'
NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said economic stimulus legislation intended to ease the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic will help businesses "get through this turbulent time."
Coronavirus, Economy
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Business groups send letter to White House calling for swift and flexible economic stabilization efforts
NRF was among 90 retail industry trade groups that sent a letter to the White House today.
Coronavirus
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Retailer leaders issue statement on responsible shopping during COVID-19 pandemic
Joint statement from NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay and RILA President Brian Dodge.
Coronavirus
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Retailers step up to support COVID-19 response
Statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay in response to the COVID-19 pandemic being declared a national emergency.
Coronavirus
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Bill Thorne to lead NRF Foundation
Bill Thorne, SVP of communications and public affairs, will become the new executive director of the NRF Foundation.
NRF Foundation
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Joint statement from NRF, AAFA, FDRA, RILA and USFIA on reports of forced labor in Xinjiang
NRF, AAFA, RILA and USFIA are working together to address the situation.
Labor, Labor Policy, Labor relations
| Port Tracker, Supply Chain, Trade, Forecasts
Coronavirus impact on imports expected to be larger and longer than previously expected
The coronavirus outbreak is expected to have a longer and larger impact on imports at major U.S. retail container ports than previously believed as factory shutdowns and travel restrictions in China continue to affect production, according to the Global Port Tracker report from NRF and Hackett Associates.
Glober Port Tracker, Imports, Coronavirus, International trade, Cargo
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NRF hires chief banking and financial services lobbyist
Leon Buck will join as Vice President of Government Relations, Banking and Financial Services.
Privacy, Payments