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NACS and NRF File Complaints in Interchange Fee Case
NACS and NRF File Complaints in Interchange Fee Case
December 15, 2025  |  Credit Cards

The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the National Retail Federation (NRF) filed complaints opposing the Visa and Mastercard settlement offer in a 20-year legal battle over interchange fees. The associations...

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Retail Federation: Imports Will Surge During Tariff Pause
Retail Federation: Imports Will Surge During Tariff Pause
June 09, 2025  |  Retail

The National Retail Federation is projecting a summertime surge in U.S. import cargo. The uptick, the federation (NRF) said in a news release Monday (June 9), will happen as...

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Fewer Americans Shopped Black Friday Despite Record Spending
Fewer Americans Shopped Black Friday Despite Record Spending
December 04, 2024  |  Retail

America’s biggest retailers kicked off the holiday shopping season with record spending. However, the actual number of people shopping during the Thanksgiving-to-Cyber-Monday stretch declined slightly...

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Father’s Day Spending Projected to Slide as Consumers Cut Back
Father’s Day Spending Projected to Slide as Consumers Cut Back
June 03, 2024  |  Retail

As with Mother’s Day last month, consumers have a little less to spend on Dad for Father’s Day this year. Last year saw Americans spend record...

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Shein Reportedly Rebuffed by National Retail Federation Ahead of IPO
Shein Reportedly Rebuffed by National Retail Federation Ahead of IPO
May 13, 2024  |  Retail

Shein reportedly has some work to do if it wants to court the U.S. retail industry. The fast fashion giant filed for an initial public offering...

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NRF Takes Gloves Off in Swipe Fee Settlement Objection Filing
NRF Takes Gloves Off in Swipe Fee Settlement Objection Filing
April 28, 2024  |  Retail

The National Retail Federation (NRF) on Friday (April 26) asked a federal judge to reject the proposed settlement of a class-action antitrust lawsuit over swipe...

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Mother’s Day Spending Expected to Dip Following 2023 Record
Mother’s Day Spending Expected to Dip Following 2023 Record
April 25, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

American consumers are projected to spend $33.5 billion on their moms next month. That’s according to new data from the National Retail Federation (NRF), which...

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NRF Expects ‘Moderate but Steady’ Retail Sales Growth in 2024
NRF Expects ‘Moderate but Steady’ Retail Sales Growth in 2024
March 20, 2024  |  Retail

The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects retail sales to grow between 2.5% and 3.5% in 2024. That forecast is in line with the 2023 annual sales growth...

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NRF Preview: Retailers Hope Last Year’s Pivots Turn Into 2024 Sales
NRF Preview: Retailers Hope Last Year’s Pivots Turn Into 2024 Sales
January 15, 2024  |  Retail

Last year, the National Retail Federation’s annual show put the spotlight on the return of physical retail and AI. This year, it’s all about checking...

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