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Incoming NRF CEO talks priorities, perception and passion
In a recent STORES Media Q&A, soon-to-be NRF President and CEO Matt Shay shares his long-term goals for NRF, highlights important policy issues impacting businesses, and lists the retail stores you’re likely to find him in.
NRF, eBay announce partnership to tackle organized retail crime
With eBay's recent initiatives to crack down on individuals responsible for the online selling of fraudulently-obtained goods, an NRF/eBay partnership to fight organized retail crime comes at an opportune time.
What's hot in retail? Get the inside scoop
From video of why Best Buy loves mobile to a white paper on loyalty programs, see what your peers found most valuable in the news and through NRF resources for the month of March.
Keeping tabs on Washington? Sign up for retail policy updates
Previously published as a weekly newsletter, NRF's Washington Retail Insight now offers timely updates on public policy issues facing the retail industry.
 NRF releases latest Retail Sales Outlook
"In spite of severe winter weather across much of the country, the economy continued to recover from the recession," says NRF’s Chief Economist Rosalind Wells in the March/April edition of Retail Sales Outlook.
Federal Reserve: New gift card rules will go into effect this August
In a recently-issued mandate, the Federal Reserve refused to give retailers extra time to comply with new restrictions on gift card expiration dates, fees and disclosures, saying the rule will go into effect this summer as planned.
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Retail container traffic to be up 8 percent in April
With retail sales improving, retailers are importing merchandise in the quantities they need to meet demand, resulting in an expected 8 percent increase in April compared with the same month a year ago.
NRF, Deloitte release talent management survey
The results of a comprehensive retail talent management survey by NRF and Deloitte reveal a strong desire by retailers to improve and capitalize on the talent market; however, some companies are struggling to translate talent management strategy into action.
NRF names Matt Shay as President and CEO
Matt Shay, the current President and CEO of the International Franchise Association, was selected as NRF’s President and CEO on March 17 and is expected to begin at NRF on May 10.
Sears, JCPenney, Walmart win live voting at Racie awards
Big-name brands took home the live voting honors at this year’s Racie Awards, but the biggest winner of the night was Ehrlich Pest Control, winner of the coveted "Best of the Best" award.
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NRF audit committees to meet in April
- Agenda items at NRF’s Internal Audit and Compliance Council meeting, April 26-27 in Washington, will include discussions on social media risks, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Deloitte’s Risk Intelligence Map and Enterprise Value Map for retail, and a Washington update from NRF's government relations team.
- To allow for joint discussion, NRF’s IT Audit Council will meet in Washington on April 27-28. In addition to topics mentioned above, IT auditors will discuss privacy, PCI, central logging platforms, and data warehousing as an audit.
Save the date for NRF's Washington Leadership Conference
Free for all NRF retail members, NRF's Washington Leadership Conference is a chance to meet with government leaders, network with retail executives, and address issues which impact the retail community.
8 slippery steps to unethical behavior
At NRF’s Loss Prevention Conference this June in Atlanta, hear ethicist – and former international fugitive – Patrick Kuhse provide insight into common ethical dilemmas faced in business today.
European Retail Technology Summit returns to Amsterdam
Join high-level IT retail executives from around the world at the 8th annual European Retail Technology Summit, June 23-24 in Amsterdam, and learn best practices for delivering true IT value to business.
Sears CIO to speak at NRFtech
Sears’ top executive for guiding IT initiatives, Timothy Kasbe, has been added to the NRFtech agenda, August 15-17 in Half Moon Bay, CA.
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Are you "In" the know when it comes to loss prevention?
Since its launch in mid-March, over 1,000 retail loss prevention professionals from companies like Target, The Home Depot, Kohl’s and Gap have signed up for NRF’s official LinkedIn group for LP professionals to network and learn.
How recently-passed health care reform will impact your company
Join NRF's Neil Trautwein, Vice President and Employee Benefits Policy Counsel, for an April 13 webinar to understand how sweeping changes to the nation's health care system will affect retail businesses around the country.
NRF Foundation offers new learning opportunities for professional development
The NRF Foundation's University wired has opened its figurative doors to offer the best in online learning for the retail industry. New subject areas for 2010 include communications, compliance, leadership and retail fundamentals.
Calling all foodies: Free dinners coming to a city near you
In the next six weeks, Shop.org's free, retailer-only dinners are heading to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Dallas, Los Angeles and Seattle. Join us for great networking.
Finding post-recession success: How to capitalize on today’s positive market trends
Don’t miss STORES Media’s April 22 webinar on how the retail industry is turning economic recovery into a retail renaissance.
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