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Retail on Main Street SmartBrief
A subscription-only weekly digital news publication bringing retail entrepreneurs important insights and news stories to help them run their businesses, including connecting with customers, managing money, monitoring industry trends and spurring growth.
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Small Business Retail Council
The SBRC represents and is responsive to the needs and interests of local shops and provides NRF’s small business members a forum to discuss the most pressing public policy priorities.
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NRF Honors Distinguished Association Leader
NRF presented the 2024 J. Thomas Weyant Award to Cailey Locklair, Maryland Retailers Alliance president.
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NRF Honors Champions and Heroes of Main Street
The National Retail Federation announced the recipients of the 2024 “Champion of Main Street” and “Hero of Main Street”
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Highlighting the industry’s power at The Retail Experience
NRF’s Retail Advocates Summit connects policymakers with leading retailers, Main Street merchants and tech innovators.
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