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Deep in the data from NRF’s back-to-school and back-to-college surveys, ten trends stand out. Among them: the economy is still impacting shoppers in remarkable ways, dads outspend moms, and those college freshmen just don’t spend like they used to. Read more.

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Complete a short, five-minute survey about your thoughts on NRF and be entered to win a free registration to one of NRF’s most popular conferences. Learn more or take the survey.

Why tax-free days are a big win for retailers, shoppers and states

In the 16 states offering tax-free days during the back-to-school season, everybody wins: shoppers save more money, retailers see higher sales, and states look generous. Learn more.

Why Wal-Mart is spending millions to fight a $7,000 fine

Wal-Mart is catching heat for challenging a $7,000 fine stemming from a 2008 Black Friday trampling. NRF’s Joe LaRocca explains why Wal-Mart is in the right - and why retailers should be thankful. Read more.

NRF calls signing of swipe fee fix important first step

NRF welcomed President Obama’s signing of financial reform legislation that includes provisions to control the $48 billion in swipe fees paid by retailers and their customers each year. Read more.


	Federal Reserve: Swipe fees force poor to subsidize wealthy NRF says signing of swipe fee fix is important first step, asks regulators to treat debit cards same as checks Read the latest on NRF’s push for swipe fee legislation

Events & Conferences

NRFtech: IT Leadership Summit
Aug 15 - 17, 2010
Half Moon Bay, CA
ARTS Users' Meeting
Sep 13 - 14, 2010
Orlando, FL

RAMA CMO Summit
Sep 22 - 24, 2010
Scottsdale, AZ
Chain Restaurant CEO Policy Summit
Sep 27 - 28, 2010
Washington, DC

Shop.org Annual Summit 2010
Sep 27 - 29, 2010
Dallas, TX
Webinar - Wal-Mart Looks Through the Lens of Sustainability to Lift Supply Chain Value
Sep 29, 2010

Human Resource Executives Summit
Oct 12 - 14, 2010
Dallas, TX
NRF Loss Prevention Summit 2010
Oct 20 - 21, 2010
Dallas, TX

NCCR Annual Meeting and Food Safety Task Force Meeting
Oct 26 - 28, 2010
Nashville, TN
RAMA Creative Summit
Nov 11, 2010
Dallas, TX

NRF 100th Annual Convention & EXPO
Jan 09 - 12, 2011
New York, NY
Innovate 2011
Mar 08 - 10, 2011
San Francisco, CA

Global Supply Chain Summit
Apr 10 - 12, 2011
Columbus, OH
NRF Loss Prevention Conference & EXPO 2011
Jun 13 - 15, 2011
Dallas, TX

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