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NRF BIG Show moving up on Tradeshow Week 200
For three years in a row, the NRF’s BIG show, the industry’s premier event for retailers across the world, has earned a spot in Tradeshow Week’s 200 Annual Directory. NRF’s 2008 Annual Convention and EXPO placed 155 out of 200 events, up from the 169 ranking for the 2007 show.

As economy impacts online retail, companies shift marketing focus
The economy is forcing online retailers to change their marketing tactics in order to acquire and retain customers, according to findings from The State of Retailing Online 2009, the 12th annual Shop.org study conducted by Forrester Research Inc.

NRF Loss Prevention Conference & EXPO to feature Secure Store, Fusion Center
At NRF’s Loss Prevention and Conference & EXPO this year, attendees will have the opportunity to see the technologies and security features that retailers across the country use to protect their stores, employees and customers from retail crime. Retailers and law enforcement officials qualify for a complimentary pass to the conference EXPO floor.

Graduates to receive more cash, fewer gift cards this year
According to NRF’s 2009 Graduation Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by BIGresearch, 58.9 percent of Americans who will buy for graduates will fill envelopes with cash, up from 56.8 percent last year.

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The 7th Annual European Retail Technology Summit
The European Retail Technology Summit, June 9-10 in Amsterdam, offers real-world insights on topics that are global, relevant and forward thinking. Summit delegates will learn about the latest trends in retail technology, business process optimization, store execution, and international IT standards.

How little things can cause a store to be unprofitable
At NRF’s Loss Prevention conference, June 15-17 in Los Angeles, hear representatives from Ann Taylor, Gap and Brookstone discuss the role of loss prevention executives in restoring life to a failing store. Register by June 12 to save on registration.

Creative Good CEO talks creativity with constraints
Customer experience guru and CEO of Creative Good Phil Terry will kick-off Shop.org’s Online Merchandising Workshop July 14 in San Diego. Terry will share how retailers can optimize their online merchandising efforts even during a recession. Retail members receive one free pass per company.

Learn how Shopko discovered the art of strategic software and service agreements
At NRFtech: IT Leadership Summit, Aug. 9 to 11 in San Diego, hear from Shopko’s CIO and CTO about how to achieve a best-in-class contract while maintaining a positive relationship with the vendor before, during and after the negotiation process.

HR professionals: Sign up for the HR Executive Summit
Senior level retail human resources professionals are invited to join NRF for its HR Executive Summit, "Managing Workforce Needs in a Down Environment," October 13-15 in San Diego.  Registration is complimentary for NRF retail members. The cost for non-members is $395.

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Webinar: Surviving and Thriving in the "New Economy"
Learn how your organization can lead the economic turn around.  This complimentary webinar will discuss weathering the current economic environment by reducing costs, streamlining operational processes, and connecting with customers.  Register now and join us June 23rd.

Share white papers, reports and original research with the retail community
NRF invites Associate Members to submit white papers, benchmarking reports and other original research to the NRF Retail Reference Center. Submissions may also apply for the Associate Member Advisory Council Peer Reviewed designation.

Register for NRF Foundation’s top-rated course in Operations
Register by June 30th, to receive 30% off regular price of $50.  This top-rated course covers functions that support service and sales: how staffing supports operations; safety standards, legal requirements; loss prevention; and more.

Retailers are, and can be, “ideal employers”
The NRF Foundation blog covered the retailers that made Business Week’s list of top employers. Nike, Coach, Target and other retailers made the list.

Retailers, receive a free subscription to STORES magazine
STORES, NRF's monthly magazine is offered free to retailers. Stay on top of retail's latest trends with a free subscription to STORES.

NRF membership is companywide – login to myNRF
When your company joins NRF, there are benefits and resources available to you and each of your colleagues. If your company is a member and you have not yet registered for myNRF, register now.