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Some site features are not accessible.National Retail Federation NRF Nexus 2024 July 15-17, 2024 Terranea Resort | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA NRF Nexus is where retail technology, marketing and digital leaders build impactful connections and big ideas around the future consumer. Register The National Retail Federation is the world’s largest retail trade association. Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Retail sales grew in April Retail sales grew modestly from the month before in April, but a shift in the timing of Easter appeared to be behind a slight year-over-year decline, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor , powered by Affinity Solutions. Explore more 1 Mother’s Day Mother’s Day 2024 is all about the classics With a return to timeless gifts like flowers and special outings, consumers plan to spend an average of $254 per person to celebrate the moms in their lives. Read more Adocacy American Privacy Rights Act Congress is considering the APRA, sweeping privacy legislation that could leave Main Street businesses vulnerable to lawsuits from greedy trial lawyers. Learn more Research Retail supports more than 1 in 4 American jobs Explore the new report, The Economic Contribution of the U.S. Retail Industry, compiled by PwC, to see a view of the retail industry by the numbers, including employment, number of retail establishments, labor income and impact on GDP across the country and in your state. Explore more How a retail job sets workers up for career success From communication and problem solving to conflict resolution and time management, retail cultivates essential skills for every career path. New research from the National Retail Federation Foundation shows the average retail career move occurs every 14.5 months — and brings a 15.2% pay increase. Learn more Latest from NRF Swipe Fees Learn the truth about the Credit Card Competition Act Every time a card is swiped, a Wall Street bank profits off small businesses and consumers. Read more Retail Sales CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Retail Sales Grew in April Retail sales grew modestly in April, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions. Read more Monthly Economic Review Monthly Economic Review: May 2024 First quarter results show economy slowing but still growing. Read more Retail Gets Real Podcast Welcome to the real world of retail Retail Gets Real episode 347: Allbirds’ Courtney Nash and Munchkin’s Eugene Choi on the early lessons they’ve learned. Read more Monthly Economic Review First Quarter Results Show Economy is Slowing but ‘Remains Resilient’ Economic growth slowed during the first three months of 2024, but consumers are still spending more than last year. Read more Mother’s Day Mother’s Day 2024 is all about the classics With a return to timeless gifts like flowers and special outings, consumers plan to spend an average of $254 per person. Read more Retail Gets Real Podcast How Kendra Scott delivers on a ‘fashion-for-philanthropy’ vision Retail Gets Real episode 346: CEO Tom Nolan on authenticity and community involvement. Read more Retail Gets Real Podcast A conversation with 2022 America’s Retail Champion Margaret Barrow Retail Gets Real Episode 345: The founder and CEO of It’s NOLA talks about advocating for small businesses. Read more Advocacy 3 reasons why Congress should pass organized retail crime-fighting legislation this year Join NRF’s grassroots efforts to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act. Read more Loss Prevention Strengthening retail risk management and resilience through collaboration The NRF Retail Law & Risk Workshop brings together retail legal, risk management and security teams for discussion. Read more Retail Gets Real Podcast The future of AI in consumer experience Retail Gets Real episode 344: IBM’s Jane Cheung shares consumer study insights and how retailers are using AI Read more Retail Sales Census Data Shows Retail Sales Grew in March Census Bureau data shows March retail sales increased as tax refunds and job growth put more money in shoppers’ pockets. Read more NRF Blog The future of AI in consumer experience IBM’s Institute for Business Value Global Research Leader, Consumer Industry, Jane Cheung discusses IBM’s 2024 consumer study, Revolutionize retail with AI everywhere.” Read more NRF Foundation RISE Up program gives high schoolers a hand up” Nashute Ragster-Manuel, a business teacher at Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy in Shreveport, La., uses the RISE Up training program in her classroom teaching her students foundational skills to help them get hired in retail and forge a path to success after graduation. 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