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NRF Predicts Healthy Growth for Holiday Retail Sales

holiday retail sales

In light of inflation woes and continued supply chain issues, the National Retail Federation predicts holiday retail sales during November and December will grow 6% to 8% from 2021. That amount of growth would put sales between $942.6 billion and …

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NRF Study Finds Retail Shrink Is a $100 Billion Problem 

retail shrink

In its annual retail survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) found that retail shrink is an almost $100 billion problem. NRF’s Retail Security Survey is an annual survey of retail loss prevention professionals that covers national retail security issues such …

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3 Retailer Resources for Loss Prevention

retailer resources

Theft, fraud and shrinkage can wreak havoc on a business, with the 2021 National Retail Security Survey reporting that the average dollar loss increased from 2019 to 2020. The average loss for shoplifting was up 71%, and dollar loss from …

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Independent Retailer Attends NRF Small Business Summit

Small Business Summit

Bringing together retail industry players from around the country, the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Retail Advocates Summit gave retailers an opportunity to directly connect with policymakers. A highlight of this year’s small business summit was The Retail Experience, featuring six …

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Inflation Hits Highest Point in 40 Years

inflation 40 years

The inflation rate topped 9.1% in June, the highest percentage in 40 years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index was up 1.3% in June on top of the 1.0% increase in May. The energy …

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NRF Honors Independent Home Improvement Retailer

NRF honors

Each year at its annual Retail Advocates Summit, the National Retail Federation (NRF) honors the work of small business owners who are going above and beyond to advocate for the independent retail industry. The America’s Retail Champions program features 34 …

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May Inflation Hits Highest Point Since 1981

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers last week, which showed an increase of 1% in May, after rising 0.3% in April, and an inflation rate of 8.6%, the highest the U.S. …

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