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Qurate Retail Group is losing its longtime CEO. 

Retail sales grew for the sixth month in a row in October, but the pace of growth slowed ahead of the presidential election, rising COVID-19 cases and the lack of a second stimulus.

The National Retail Federation has asked New Mexico to release information related to new restrictions placed on retailers and eateries as the state experiences a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Retail spending continued to grow in September led by a strong rebound in apparel.

Imports reached an all-time high in August as sales began to recover from the pandemic and retailers replenished inventories and stocked up early for the holiday season.

The National Retail Federation (NRF) wants consumers to make their holiday purchases safely and early amidst the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

Consumer spending slowed in August as some federal relief measures, including the $600 weekly unemployment subsidy, ended in July. 

Retail sales rose for the third straight month after a record drop in April when many stores were closed due to the pandemic.

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) endorses a liability reform provision included in the latest proposed coronavirus stimulus package.