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Just over half (52 percent) of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, spending a total of $21.8 billion, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

NRF, AAFA, FDRA, RILA and USFIA are working together to address the situation.

NRF has hired hired Scot Case as vice president for corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability.

The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay in response to President Biden’s first executive order that calls on Americans to wear masks for 100 days and requires their use on federal property in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19.

NRF is one of more than 180 organizations that called on Congress and President-elect Joe Biden to reform the nation’s immigration system. Among other steps, the groups said participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program should be allowed to remain in the country.

The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay regarding changes to the planned in-person NRF 2021: Retail’s Big Show – Chapter 2.

Applications open; selected businesses will gain access to QVC, HSN, and Zulily platforms and expertise reaching millions of customers with engaging video-based content and experiences.

Retail sales during 2020’s November-December holiday season grew an unexpectedly high 8.3 percent over the same period in 2019 to $789.4 billion, exceeding NRF's forecast despite the economic challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. The numbers include online sales, which were up 23.9 percent at $209 billion.

The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay in response to the release of President-elect Biden’s plan to combat the coronavirus and stimulate the nation’s economic recovery. 

NRF, AAFA, FDRA, RILA and USFIA are working together to address the situation.