Matthew Shay

Halloween Spending Expected to Scare up Record Sales
Halloween Spending Expected to Scare up Record Sales
September 19, 2022  |  Retail

Inflation can’t scare off Halloween, with spending on candy, decorations, costumes and accessories expected to reach a record $10.6 billion, topping last year’s high of...

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NRF Seeks Nationwide Rule On Which Stores Are ‘Essential’
NRF Seeks Nationwide Rule On Which Stores Are ‘Essential’
March 19, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The National Retail Federation wants clarification on the word “essential.” Following a letter on Wednesday (March 18) asking for the federal government to consider the...

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NRF Increases Sales Forecast For 2018
NRF Increases Sales Forecast For 2018
August 13, 2018  |  Retail

With tax reform and other positive economic inputs, the National Retail Federation said that sales are expected to grow more than previously predicted. Retail sales...

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