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  1. Man Walks Out of Tiffany Store With Necklaces Worth $100,000

    Wed, 12 Jun 2013

    about employee training. Why go in with a gun when you can just walk in with your hand?" A survey by the National Retail Federation found eight of 10 retailers said that organized retail crime activity had increased in the past three years

  2. Is Google This Year's Apple?

    Thu, 16 May 2013

    COVERAGE OF GOOGLE'S BIG EVENT HERE. The National Retail Federation - the largest US retail organization - has criticized says it's more flexible. According to The National Retail Federation , "The Safer Factories Initiative calls for

  3. Why Online Shoppers Could Soon Pay More

    Thu, 25 Apr 2013

    consumers. Surprisingly perhaps, most Senate Republicans support the measure, which has been championed by the National Retail Federation . Amazon, the number-one online retailer, has abandoned its opposition. Amazon recently expanded local

  4. New Customers Are Streaming to Netflix

    Tue, 23 Apr 2013

    Senate voted 74-20 on a motion to begin debate on the bill. A final vote in Congress may come next month. The National Retail Federation has been a leading voice in support of the legislation, arguing that it would help level the playing field

  5. Retail Surveillance Assists Authorities With Crimes Outside Stores

    Sun, 21 Apr 2013

    PHOTOS: Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Manhunt Ends Richard Mellor, vice president of loss prevention with the National Retail Federation , said he has seen retailers help capture everything from bag burglars to car thieves in store parking lots

  6. Retail Cameras Helped Hunt for Boston Marathon Bombers

    Fri, 19 Apr 2013

    left unattended or suspicious activity takes place before or during a large-scale event. An executive at The National Retail Federation says surveillance cameras can record as far as half a mile away. Published reports say Boeing's grounded

News

  1. Online Sales Tax Break May End

    Mon, 25 Mar 2013

    Fairness Act covers brick-and mortar stores and online sites. "It's not a tax," says David Korn of the National Retail Federation , who supports the amendment. "The era of digital commerce has created challenges for state sales tax laws

  2. Busting Underground Shoplifting Rings: Inside Organized Retail Crime Raids

    Tue, 26 Feb 2013

    sophisticated shoplifting networks that steal and resell everything from underwear to razors to milk. According to the National Retail Federation , theft can amount to annual losses as high as a $37 billion for retail businesses. "Every store in every

  3. Payroll Tax Increase Weighs on Consumer Spending

    Tue, 19 Feb 2013

    Clearly, they do not have as much for discretionary purchases than they did," he said. A report from the National Retail Federation , a retail trade association, found that January retail sales (excluding cars, gas and restaurants) increased

  4. Walmart to Boost US-Made Products

    Tue, 15 Jan 2013

    the largest retailer and private employer in the U.S. with 4,601 stores and clubs. In a speech at the National Retail Federation 's annual convention in New York City, Bill Simon, Walmart's U.S. president and CEO, said Walmart and

  5. Car Sales Seen Accelerating in 2013

    Thu, 27 Dec 2012

    remember that not all retailers return policies are the same. They will vary greatly," says Kathy Grannis of the National Retail Federation . The clock is ticking for store returns. "Some say 30 days and others say 45 days for electronics it's

  6. Store-by-Store Return Policy for Holiday Shoppers

    Wed, 26 Dec 2012

    left with gifts that may be too big, too small, broken or just not the right selection. According to the National Retail Federation , consumers were expected to spend $586.1 billion on holiday shopping, up 4.1 percent from 2011. Now

  7. Snagging Post-Christmas Deals and Tips for Christmas Gift Returns

    Wed, 26 Dec 2012

    use promo code "WMFS1502." Holiday items are also on sale. TIPS FOR MAKING RETURNS: A new survey from the National Retail Federation predicts about 10 percent of all holiday gifts will be returned. So here are some tips to make the process

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  1. Christmas Gift Returns, Finding Post-Christmas Deals

    Wed, 26 Dec 2012

    Christmas boxing day gap about 10%. Of all gifts will be retiring this according from the Nash critics The National Retail Federation each and that means those lines will be longer if about just procrastinating and waiting to return your guests

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    all gifts will be retiring this according from the Nash critics The National Retail Federation each and that means those lines will be longer if -- -- -- about just procrastinating and waiting to return your guests
  2. Black Friday Weekend: Breaking Down New Sales Records

    Sun, 25 Nov 2012

    the consumer has shown up according to. The National Retail Federation shoppers are more conscious of how they're that's. In fact for the first time ever The National Retail Federation says more people chose the shop on line and

    National Retail Federation found at 1:21

    a good sign that the consumer has shown up according to. The National Retail Federation shoppers are more conscious of how they're spending money the two out of three people using cash or debit cards. Instead of credit did you go shopping on Black Friday. At the big retail stores. We did not if I get a little online shopping and that's. In fact for the first time ever The National Retail Federation says more people chose the shop on line and in stores. With cyber sales up 21%. From last year breaking a new
  3. Black Friday Aftermath Video: Hot Deals Mayhem

    Sat, 24 Nov 2012

    of shoppers went out early for those thanksgiving night deals, instead of waiting until black friday. The national retail federation is predicting a booming holiday. 586 billion in sales, up 4% from last year. Now, retailers haven't released

    National Retail Federation found at 2:27

    for those thanksgiving night deals, instead of waiting until black friday. The national retail federation is predicting a booming holiday. 586 billion in sales, up 4% from last year. Now, retailers haven't released their official black friday
  4. Storming the Malls

    Fri, 23 Nov 2012

    from home. E-commerce sales are up 17%. A quarter of those purchases made on Smartphones and tablets The National Retail Federation is predicting a booming holiday. 586. Billion in sales up 4% from last year. And most of the Black Friday

    National Retail Federation found at 2:09

    17%. A quarter of those purchases made on Smartphones and tablets The National Retail Federation is predicting a booming holiday. 586. Billion in sales up 4% from last year. And most of the Black Friday discounts will
  5. Black Friday: Keeping Shoppers Safe

    Thu, 22 Nov 2012

    arrest after cutting ahead of 20 people in line. This his fight broke out in culver city, california. The national retail federation expects up to 147 million people to be shopping this entire holiday week en. So with the extra crowds out there

    National Retail Federation found at 1:07

    in line. This his fight broke out in culver city, california. The national retail federation expects up to 147 million people to be shopping this entire holiday week en. So with the extra crowds out there, retailers
  6. Black Friday: Retailers Move Deals to Thanksgiving Day

    Fri, 9 Nov 2012

    Reporter: The earlier hours could help capture more of those shoppers in what will be a competitive season. The national retail federation expects holiday shopping will jump more than 4% this year. Walmart says customers in its stores between 10

    National Retail Federation found at 1:01

    more of those shoppers in what will be a competitive season. The national retail federation expects holiday shopping will jump more than 4% this year. Walmart says customers in its stores between 10:00 and 11:00 p.M. Thursday
  7. Visa, Mastercard's Anti-trust Settlement

    Sat, 14 Jul 2012

    charged extra for their credit card purchases. would have to tell customers about the extra feet. But The National Retail Federation says consumers shouldn't panic and that most stores will find ways to avoid passing on the chart. Because

    National Retail Federation found at 1:32

    -- would have to tell customers about the extra feet. But The National Retail Federation says consumers shouldn't panic and that most stores will find ways to avoid passing on the chart. Because most merchants compete by
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  1. PHOTO: Retail crime is now a bigger problem than ever, according to a new survey released by the National Retail Federation.

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