NRF: Holiday spend to reach record levels even as growth slows to pre-COVID levelsHoliday shoppers will spend more this year amid solid wage and job growth but will be looking for deals and discounts to stretch their budgets. Retailers oppose new joint employer rule; call it ‘harmful’ to retail employersThe nation’s major retail and resturant groups are calling out the National Labor Relations Board’s expansion of the joint employer rule. 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. NRF: Increased tariffs on Chinese goods would hurt consumers An increase of U.S. tariffs on Chinese made goods could have a major impact on American consumers’ spending power, according to a new report. NRF to host ‘Fight Retail Crime Day’ event in D.C. The National Retail Federation is bringing retailers to Washington, D.C., to advocate for passage of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act. Halloween spending to hit new record high; most popular costumes are … Consumers aren’t letting any economic concerns get in the way of celebrating Halloween this year. 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. Rising import cargo volume bodes well for holiday season Judging by import cargo volume, retailers are feeling positive about the holiday selling season. First Previous 18 19 20 21 22 Next Last
