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NRF urges cancellation of credit card swipe fees

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is urging Visa and Mastercard to cancel credit card swipe fee increases scheduled to take effect this month, citing a letter from both Republican and Democratic members of Congress saying... more »

VOW Bridal & Formal celebrates strong attendance

VOW Bridal & Formal closed its first 2022 Atlanta edition with strongest-ever exhibitor participation and pre-Covid buyer attendance, welcoming retailers across all bridal and social occasion categories, April 12-14 at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Social events are... more »

NRF Foundation Honors recognizes retail executives, supports next generation of retail leaders

The seventh annual NRF Foundation Honors took place April 13 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square to recognize the exceptional leadership of retail executives and to support the next generation of industry talent. The event raised $3.22... more »

IMC partners with GC Buying Group

International Market Centers (IMC) and GC Buying Group announced a new partnership to produce GCX: Expo & Education, a semi-annual buying and programming event connecting gourmet and housewares brands and retailers. Following the inaugural edition... more »

NRF notes container ports are catching up

The monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hacket Associates, indicated the nation’s major retail container ports have started to catch up with the backlog of cargo, but noted... more »

Summer Las Vegas Market provides expanded resources and programming

Expansion in resources and programming is offered at Las Vegas Market this summer to source furniture, gift and décor with new product from top lines, complemented by engaging education and events July 24-28, 2022 at... more »

Paperworld China postpones to support pandemic containment measures

Paperworld China, formerly scheduled to take place from May 12-14, 2022, has been postponed to support pandemic containment measures. The rearranged dates will be announced at the earliest opportunity by the fair’s organizers Messe Frankfurt... more »

Retailers welcome court ruling in favor of Pulse’s antitrust lawsuit against Visa

The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed a federal appeals court ruling that payment processing network Pulse can sue Visa over practices it claims reduce competition over who gets to process billions of dollars in debit... more »