RETAIL SALES DOWN SLIGHTLY IN AUGUST FROM JULY
RETAIL JOBS DECREASE SLIGHTLY IN JULY
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FATHER’S DAY SPENDING TO REACH RECORD-HIGH THIS YEAR
With 77 percent of consumers surveyed celebrating, total spending for Father’s Day this year is expected to reach $15.5 billion.
Read MoreRETAILERS ASK CONGRESS TO PROTECT SWIPE FEE REFORM
The NRF and retailers from across the country went to Capitol Hill today as Congress held a hearing on legislation that would repeal debit card swipe fee reform.
Read MoreNRF SAYS LATER EASTER EXPECTED TO BRING RECORD SPENDING
According to the National Retail Federation, consumers will spend $3.3 billion on clothing for the upcoming holiday.
Read MoreNRF LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN ON THE COST OF THE PROPOSED BORDER TAX
The television ads will be supported with a digital and print campaign and will encourage consumers to contact their members of Congress to express opposition to the border adjustment tax.
Read MoreNRF FORECASTS RETAIL SALES WILL INCREASE THIS YEAR
The retail trade organization also forecasts that the economy is expected to gain an average of approximately 1600,000 jobs a month. The number is down slightly from 2016 but consistent with labor market growth.
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