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  1. Retailer Seeks Bankruptcy Protection, Cites Storm

    Mon, 7 Jan 2013

    retailers typically take in more than 20 percent of their annual sales during the holiday period, according to the National Retail Federation . Big M estimated revenue for 12 months ending Jan. 26 will be about $192 million. It reported debt of about

  2. Wall Street Cheers "Cliff" Deal, but Only for Now

    Sun, 6 Jan 2013

    the "fiscal cliff," it failed to address the "serious and fundamental" reforms the economy needs. The National Retail Federation said that the deal was welcome, though it was only the first step in necessary tax reform. Companies are likely

  3. Wall Street Cheers "Cliff" Deal, but Only for Now

    Fri, 4 Jan 2013

    the "fiscal cliff," it failed to address the "serious and fundamental" reforms the economy needs. The National Retail Federation said that the deal was welcome, though it was only the first step in necessary tax reform. Companies are likely

  4. Will Retailers Rebound After Weak Holiday Season?

    Sun, 30 Dec 2012

    onerous" and "a negative overhang on the market." Still, the nation's largest retail trade group, the National Retail Federation , is sticking to its forecast that total sales for November and December will be up 4.1 percent from last

  5. Little Time Left to Head off Longshoremen's Strike

    Fri, 28 Dec 2012

    nothing moves in or out," said Jonathan Gold, vice president of supply chain and customs policy at the National Retail Federation . And when the workers do return, "it's going to take time to clear out that backlog, and we don't know

  6. Little Time Left to Head off Longshoremen's Strike

    Fri, 28 Dec 2012

    nothing moves in or out," said Jonathan Gold, vice president of supply chain and customs policy at the National Retail Federation . And when the workers do return, "it's going to take time to clear out that backlog, and we don't know

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  1. White House Urges Dockworkers, Shippers Deal

    Thu, 27 Dec 2012

    International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance are expected to meet this week. The National Retail Federation has asked the Obama administration to use "all means necessary" to prevent a strike.

  2. US Consumer Confidence Falls on Fiscal Cliff Fears

    Thu, 27 Dec 2012

    Shopping picked up in the second half of November. But "fiscal cliff" worries dampened sales in December. The National Retail Federation , the nation's largest retail trade group, remains optimistic that sales won't be quite as bad as earlier

  3. 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

  4. Stores Look to Week After Christmas for Sales

    Wed, 26 Dec 2012

    place for months, the Congressional Budget Office says the nation could fall back into recession. Still, The National Retail Federation , the nation's largest retail trade group, said Wednesday that it's sticking to its forecast for total

  5. Stores Look to Week After Christmas for Sales

    Wed, 26 Dec 2012

    the weakest holiday performance since 2008 when sales dropped sharply. Kathy Grannis,a spokeswoman at The National Retail Federation , the nation's largest retail trade group, said Wednesday the trade group is sticking to its forecast for

  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 don't. Usually
  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

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    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

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  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

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    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.
  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

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  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

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  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

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    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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