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NRF PROTECT 2024 Comes to an End
The 2024 NRF PROTECT Conference in Long Beach, California came to an end yesterday, June 6 with another jam-packed day of learning and networking.
Industry Leaders Honored with NRF PROTECT Ring of Excellence Awards
Leaders in the loss prevention industry were honored with NRF PROTECT Awards at day two of the annual event in Long Beach yesterday, June 5.
NRF PROTECT 2024 Officially Begins in Long Beach
NRF PROTECT 2024 officially kicked off yesterday, June 4, as attendees gathered in Long Beach, California for two different networking events hosted by the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Census Data Shows Retail Sales Moderated in April
The Census Bureau said overall retail sales in April were unchanged seasonally adjusted from March and up 3% unadjusted year over year.
Recipients of the 2024 NRF PROTECT Awards Announced
The National Retail Federation has announced the recipients of the 2024 NRF PROTECT Awards, the highest asset protection and cybersecurity recognitions in the retail industry.
Inside Scoop with NRF | Ep. 83
In this episode of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast, David Johnston and Christian Beckner from the National Retail Federation (NRF) chat with Stefanie Hoover about recent legislation and what's in store if we don't stop ORC now.
Census Data Shows Retail Sales Grew in March Amid Early Easter, Bigger Tax Refunds,...
The Census Bureau said overall retail sales in March were up 0.7% seasonally adjusted from February and up 4% unadjusted year over year. That compared with increases of 0.9% month over month and 2.1% year over year in February.
NRF Says Economy Remains Sturdy Despite Forecast for Slower Growth
Adjusted for inflation, GDP is expected to grow about 2.3 percent year over year—slower than last year’s 2.5 percent but still strong enough to sustain job growth that drives consumer spending. Consumer spending is expected to be up about 2 percent, which compares with 2.3 percent last year.
Retail Industry Continues to be the Largest Private Sector Employer
The retail industry supported 55 million full-time and part-time jobs in 2022, accounting for 26 percent of total US employment, according to a new report released by the National Retail Federation.
Addressing the Elephant in the Room on Organized Retail Crime
Over the last few months, the NRF became the focus of various flawed narratives alleging the retail industry distorts retail theft data to drive public policy goals. In this article, David Johnston sets the record straight.