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Execs from Ann Inc., Modell’s, Saks, Macy’s and STORY talk New York City retail
It’s hard to think of New York City and not think of shopping. In fact, many of NRF’s members have flagship stores in the Big Apple. In anticipation of Retail’s BIG Show 2013, we asked several of our...
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Go global, or go home
With more than 5,600 international attendees at this year’s BIG Show and representatives from some of the world’s top brands, it’s not surprising that global expansion is a hot topic. As retailers...
View ArticleA look back: NRF’s 2012 holiday season by the numbers
The books are closed for 2012, and from what we know so far, the year ended on a positive note. Consumers and retailers alike were ready and excited for the season, and it didn’t disappoint – with...
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Ohio Council of Retail Merchants President awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
During a members-only luncheon on Tuesday at Retail’s BIG Show, the National Retail Federation took time to honor John C. Mahaney Jr., president and CEO of the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants, for...
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And the award goes to…Amazon, Crocs and lululemon honored at Retail’s BIG Show
Although NRF’s Annual Retail Industry Awards have existed for years, the three brands honored at Monday’s awards luncheon are quite young. As a result, each recipient is a living example of the...
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Walmart U.S. CEO shares how the company will help drive American renewal
“The beauty of the private sector is that we don’t have to win an election, convince Congress, or pass a bill to do what we think is right. We can simply move forward…doing what we know how to...
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The big numbers behind Retail’s BIG Show 2013
Two weeks ago in New York, more than 27,600 retail professionals from around the world gathered to find solutions, network with their peers and move the retail industry forward, making this year’s show...
View ArticleNRF SVP Cantrell reveals her top commercials from Super Bowl XLVII
As our survey showed before the big game, over three quarters of Americans look to ads during the Super Bowl as entertainment. And whether they’re heartfelt or comical, the buzz of which brand’s...
View ArticleWhat’s the price of love this Valentine’s Day?
It’s that time of the year again and Cupid has his bow and arrow ready to hit a few folks with a case of the love bug. Bundled up with hats and scarves to weather February’s frigid air and massive...
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In their own words: Highlights from Retail’s BIG Show Student Program 2013
Retail’s BIG Show can be a whirlwind experience for the brand new attendee, but even a seasoned BIG Show attendee like myself is blown away by what I see, learn and hear every year. Now put yourself in...
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Career advice from CEOs at HSN, Tractor Supply, BJ’s and Rent the Runway
If you could ask a retail CEO one question about your career, what would it be? That’s the framework for which our team approached the CEO panel at our inaugural student program at Retail’s BIG Show...
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Retail sales report: One month does not a full recovery make
In an interview yesterday on Bloomberg Television, NRF CEO Matthew Shay talked about the recent release of February retail sales numbers and what they mean for retailers, consumers and the economy as a...
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Has a cold March put a chill on spring shopping?
What a difference a year makes. After one of the warmest winters on record last year, January-like temperatures have snuck late into March. And while nearly half of Americans intend to purchase clothes...
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NRF executives hit the airwaves as Senate votes on Marketplace Fairness Act
In the final hours before the Senate’s historic Monday night vote to approve sales tax fairness legislation, NRF executives took to the airwaves to argue that “a sale is a sale” when it comes to...
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An anniversary not worth celebrating
Today marks one year since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act was constitutionally viable. But the debate hasn’t let up since then. Days after NRF Vice President and Employee...
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Organized retail crime gets federal recognition
As cases grow more severe, organized retail crime is gaining attention and notoriety across the country. With more high-profile cases being covered in the media, the increasing frequency of arrests,...
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Retail’s new political reality
As any successful entrepreneur knows, the biggest opportunities can often be found in the aftermath of the biggest failures. There’s no question that this month’s government shutdown saga has been a...
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Charting the value of ARTS
Twenty years is a lifetime in the world of retail technology. In 1993, the Association of Retail Technology Standards started with a concept: to simplify change at the point of sale (POS). Even the...
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NRF CEO Shay: We’re seeing “recording breaking” numbers
Dozens of retailers responded to consumer demand by opening stores earlier than ever on Thanksgiving night, including Macy’s, Toys “R” Us, Walmart and Best Buy, to name a few. When asked about the fact...
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Video: The jingle of retail
From product development to creative marketing to delivery, millions of retail workers across the supply chain helped create, market, sell and deliver those perfect holiday gifts for shoppers around...
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