Retail group asks Biden to end China tariffs to ease inflationThe National Retail Federation wants the Biden administration to eliminate the Trump-era tariffs on goods from China, which it said have cost the average American household more than $1,200 a year. ICSC: Physical retail’s transition to omnichannel sped up at the Las Vegas showOf the five “marketplace moves to watch,” two of them had to do with brick-and-mortar’s increasingly growing role in fulfillment of online orders. NRF: Economy is rebalancing, but ‘extreme cooling off’ unlikely One of the nation’s leading retail organizations remains confident about the economy. ICSC’s May show makes big return The retail real estate industry's former RECon show—now called ICSC Las Vegas—has drawn a sizeable and active attendance this year. Retailers import record amount of goods Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports set a new record this spring and are expected to see near-record volume this month. NRF: Economy will ‘continue bustling’ forward even amid risks Consumers are likely to keep on shopping as lower inflation eases uncertainty. Lawmakers say higher credit card swipe fees would add to inflation The National Retail Federation on Monday called on Visa and Mastercard to cancel credit card swipe fee increases that are scheduled to take effect this month. Overall retail sales inch up in March amid inflation; online takes hit Consumers kept spending in March despite record-level inflation, supply chain issues and geopolitical unrest. How much will COVID-19 impact consumer Easter plans? A new survey reveals the extent to which the lingering pandemic will affect how consumers celebrate – and shop for – the Easter holiday. Report: Ninth Starbucks store votes to unionize as Schultz returns The arrival of a familiar face as interim CEO is not dampening enthusiasm for unionization at corporate Starbucks stores. First Previous 10 11 12 13 14 Next Last
