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NRF survey: Americans will cut back if value added tax becomes reality
In a new survey, nearly two-thirds of Americans say a federal
consumption tax of any amount would impact their spending on everything
from cars to homes and groceries to medicines.
Preparing for the unexpected at home and at work
During National Preparedness Month, NRF will be featuring tips for
retailers and additional information on safety topics throughout the
month. The first tip? Prepare emergency kits.
Groupon, Facebook execs to keynote Shop.org Summit
Shop.org’s Annual Summit, September 27-29 in Dallas, will feature
keynotes from Groupon, Facebook, Urban Outfitters, Shoebuy.com and
Southwest Airlines. Standard registration ends September 24.
Kohl’s, Office Depot execs share biggest challenges in retail supply chain
From ensuring balanced inventory levels to keeping supply chain costs
low, Kohl’s EVP of Logistics and Office Depot’s Senior
Director of Private Brand Operations share their thoughts on the
biggest supply chain challenges in retail.
NRFtech draws big names and even bigger IT thought leadership
The retail industry’s most influential IT leaders gathered last
month for a two-day summit to discuss current trends, how-to’s
and the latest technological advances in retail IT. View the complete
event coverage.
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Amazon, Wal-Mart, eBay top list of shoppers’ favorite online retailers
The top 10 e-retailers shoppers prefer the most held onto their
rankings from a year ago. Amazon again is No.1, with Walmart, eBay,
Best Buy and JCPenney rounding out the top five.
Support building for repeal of heath care employer mandate
Citing letters from NRF and other business organizations, Senator Orrin
Hatch says that support is building for legislation he has introduced
that would repeal both the employer mandate and individual mandate
provisions of the health care reform bill signed into law this spring.
Shop.org announces new members of Board of Directors
Shop.org has announced the addition of 11 new members to its Board of
Directors including executives from Charming Shoppes, eBags, Google,
Amazon, Fandango and Under Armour.
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Loss prevention experts, here’s your chance to get in front of executives
The call for speakers for the 2011 NRF Loss Prevention Conference &
EXPO is now open! NRF is looking for motivating and intriguing retail
speakers willing to share their loss prevention challenges and success
stories.
How Wal-Mart is lifting supply chain value
Sustainability experts from Wal-Mart and SAP will discuss how to lift
supply chain value with forward-thinking environmental solutions during
a September 29 webinar presented by NRF’s Sustainable Retail
Consortium.
What makes a good submission for the retail reference center?
One of the most popular destinations on NRF.com – the Retail
Reference Center – contains white papers and original research
from associate members. View tips for putting together a submission to
the center.
Reach top retail talent with NRF SmartBrief
Are you hiring? Add your job openings to NRF SmartBrief and join
companies like Sears, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Tractor Supply, TJX
and Gap, who rely on our job board for great resumes. This month
only, use the code UPDATE when posting a job and receive 25% off your
posting.
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