Core retail sales inch down 0.3% in OctoberConsumer spending took a break in October before the official start of the holiday shopping season. Import cargo volume winding down as holidays approachWith most imported holiday season merchandise already here, inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to slow during the remainder of 2023. Overall story for holiday season 'looks very good,' says NRF economist Every retail holiday season since the pandemic has been unique, and that will be the case again this year. Wage, hour laws on the rise in California Wage and hour laws are in flux in the state that offers serves as a bellwether for the rest of the nation: California. NRF calls on Federal Reserve to lower swipe fee cap The National Retail Federation (NRF) has called on the Federal Reserve to approve lowering its cap on debit card swipe fees. Retail group renews call for swipe fee legislation The Merchants Payment Coalition (MPC) is renewing calls for Congress to pass the Credit Card Competition act (CCCA) to address swipe fees amid record profits from big banks. Target closing nine stores in key cities amid theft, safety concerns Target Corp. is taking action in response to theft and organized retail crime which it said is threatening the safety of its employees and customers. NRF: Less than one-quarter of consumers trust credit card companies Consumers have a trust problem with credit card companies when it comes to certain issues. Retail sales notch small gain in August despite slowing economy Retail sales growth was sluggish in August as inflation continued and interest rates remained high. NRF acquires Reverse Logistics Association The National Retail Federation has acquired the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA), a global trade association for the returns and reverse industry. First Previous 4 5 6 7 8 Next Last
