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25 students named semi-finalists for NRF Foundation’s 2019 Next Generation scholarship
The Next Generation Scholarship program provides financial support to college students pursuing careers or majors relevant to retail.
Student Challenge, Scholarships, The Next Generation Scholarship, NRF Foundation, Careers, Social Responsibility
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September retail sales increased 3 percent over last year
Retail salesin September increased 0.4 percent over August on a seasonally adjusted basis and were up 3 percent year-over-year unadjusted, according to NRF. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants.
Retail sales, Economy
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NRF study says consumers shop at discount retailers regardless of age or income
58 percent reported shopping at dollar stores, 50 percent at off-price stores like Ross or T.J. Maxx and discount grocers like Aldi or Lidl, 44 percent at outlet stores and 36 percent at thrift stores.

Consumer View, Consumer Research, Customer Experience, Discount stores, Consumer Trends, Retail Trends
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Chain restaurants say E15 ethanol would harm consumers
Allowing gasoline with a 15 percent blend of ethanol to be sold year-round would be bad for both consumers and the environment, the National Council of Chain Restaurants said today ahead of an expected announcement by the White House.
National Council of Chain Restaurants, Ethanol, Renewable Fuel Standard, Public Policy
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With supply chains difficult to change, retail imports remain strong after latest round of tariffs
Imports at the nation's major retail container ports are expected to remain at near-record levels this month despite a new round of tariffs that took effect in September, according to NRF's monthly Global Port Tracker report.
Global Port Tracker, Cargo, Imports, Cargo Containers, Tariffs, International trade, Supply Chain, Public Policy
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NRF forecasts holiday sales will increase between 4.3 and 4.8 percent
The National Retail Federationannouncedtoday thatit expectsholiday retail sales inNovember and December – excluding automobiles, gasoline and restaurants – toincrease between 4.3 and 4.8 percent over 2017 for a total of $717.45 billion to $720.89 billion.
Holiday forecast, Holiday sales, Holiday season, Economy
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Retailers applaud U.S., Canada and Mexico officials for reaching trilateral agreement on NAFTA
The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay after the U.S., Canada and Mexico reached a deal updating the North American Free Trade Agreement.
NAFTA, International trade, Canada, Mexico, Public Policy
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Family owned Nebraska retailer says tariffs will cause ‘sticker shock’ for consumers, hurt small businesses
At an event in Washington today featuring small business owners, manufacturers and a farmer harmed by tariffs, the owner of a Nebraska electronics and appliance store represented the National Retail Federation and discussed how the growing trade war will hurt his business and customers.
Small Business, Tariffs, Public Policy
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NRF to recognize Levi Strauss & Co. President and CEO Chip Bergh as The Visionary 2019
The National Retail Federation announced that it will recognizeLevi Strauss & Co PresidentandCEO Chip Bergh as“The Visionary,” an award given once a year to anoutstanding retail industry leader,duringthe2018NRF FoundationGala on January 13in New York City.
The List, The Visionary, NRF Foundation, Levi Strauss & Co., Awards, Leadership, Social Responsibility
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Halloween spending to reach $9 Billion
Total spending for Halloween is expected to reach $9 billion in 2018, the second highest in the survey’s 14-year history. The figure is relatively the same as last year’s previous record of $9.1 billion.
Halloween, Consumer Trends, Top costumes, Pet costumes