National Retail Federation News & Media
NRF announces opening weekend receptions for January event
December 27, 2009
The National Retail Federation announced two opening weekend events for the upcoming 99th Annual Convention & Expo, to be held at the Jacob K. Javits…
read nowCrossView to debut new cross-channel tools at NRF
December 21, 2009
CrossView, a provider of global cross-channel commerce solutions, has announced the launch of its next-generation cross-channel commerce platform. The latest…
read nowNRF survey: Most consumers are less than halfway done with holiday shopping
December 16, 2009
Though the Christmas countdown is in its final stages, it seems shoppers still have plenty of shopping left to do. According to NRF's 2009 Holiday Consumer…
read nowMost holiday shipping offers to expire on or before Dec. 18
December 14, 2009
Holiday procrastinators, take note: It's not too late to shop online and receive gifts by Christmas, but the window is closing. According to Shop.org's…
read nowStudy: Stigma of gift receipts is diminishing
December 9, 2009
To ensure that recipients are happy with holiday gifts, millions of Americans will rely on gift receipts to enable loved ones to return or exchange a gift…
read nowSurvey: Word of mouth influences most electronics, apparel purchases
December 6, 2009
Retailers will spend millions of dollars on advertising this holiday season, but many shoppers won't commit to buying some gifts until hearing from people just…
read nowCyber Monday spending shifts to early mornings, evenings, less shopping at work
November 30, 2009
Retailers who were expecting strong Cyber Monday sales over shoppers' lunch hour may have been disappointed when those sales were softer than expected, but…
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Black Friday verdict: Number of shoppers up, average spending down
A National Retail Federation survey conducted over the weekend confirms the expected: more people spent less.
read nowNumber of Americans to shop on Cyber Monday nears 100 million
November 29, 2009
As online retailers put the finishing touches on Cyber Monday promotions, the number of people who plan to shop on the Monday after Thanksgiving may surpass…
read nowRetailers ramping up Cyber Monday promotions
November 22, 2009
Holiday shoppers looking for bargains aren't likely to be disappointed when they learn what retailers have planned for Cyber Monday. According to Shop.org's…
read nowTory Burch, Sir Terry Leahy, other speakers announced for NRF 2010
November 18, 2009
The National Retail Federation will welcome some of the world's most influential retail leaders during its 99th Annual Convention and EXPO at the Jacob Javits…
read nowReport: Gift card spending to drop slightly
November 18, 2009
While they remain the most requested holiday item, shoppers are expected to pull back on buying gift cards again this year. According to NRF's 2009 Holiday…
read nowQuantum Retail unveiling 'Agile Customer Experience' at NRF
November 17, 2009
Quantum Retail will be exhibiting at the National Retail Federation's Big Show in booth 2359 Jan. 10-13 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York. Quantum's…
read nowReport: More holiday shoppers will pay with debit, cash
November 16, 2009
It's the year for a little more green and a little less plastic. According to NRF's 2009 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by…
read nowXsilva to showcase Mac-based POS at NRF
November 16, 2009
Xsilva Systems Inc., maker of LightSpeed, a comprehensive suite of tools for retailers, is set to become the first company to present a Mac-based…
read nowNRF announces top ten retailers for customer service
November 15, 2009
The NRF Foundation, the research and education arm of the National Retail Federation, has announced the top 10 finalists selected by shoppers in the annual…
read nowBest Buy execs to talk consumer behavior
November 10, 2009
A Sunday afternoon session at January's NRF Big Show 2010 will tackle new buying behavior that retailers will need to adjust their strategies for.
read nowNRF 2010 to feature Innovation Station
November 10, 2009
The Innovation Station at the 2010 NRF Big Show will provide unique access and insight to some of today's retail thought leaders and the innovations, mistakes…
read nowNRF releases crowd management guidelines for retailers
November 8, 2009
As one of the busiest shopping days of the year approaches, retailers are focusing on one key component of their holiday plans: crowd control. With the help…
read nowNRF updates 'buyer beware' product list
November 2, 2009
The National Retail Federation has added new products to a consumer alert about common household items being sold through some online auction sites, warning…
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