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Fraudulent Returns Cost Retailers $103B in 2024, New Research Shows

Total merchandise returns for the year reached $685 billion, representing 13.21 percent of total retail sales.

Retail Crime Up More Than 90% Since 2019, NRF Says

The National Retail Federation's latest study shows alarming upward trends in shoplifting, organized retail…

Why Chanel Is Among the Luxury Brands Using Human-size Connected Screen La Vitre

The French start-up will demonstrate the product at the Tech for Retail show, which kicks off in Paris on…

Stores Confront the Complicated Problem of Organized Retail Crime

Retailers are pushing for tougher laws and putting goods under lock and key as they look to combat…

Retail Leaders Respond to Overtime Pay Ruling by U.S. Court

The decision would have impacted millions of workers across the country.

How the Election Could Shape Fashion’s Legislative Hopes

In addition to the presidential race, control of the House and Senate are on the ballot on Election Day — and…

NRF Forecasts Modest 2024 Holiday Sales Gains

The retail trade organization is taking a conservative outlook for the November to December period.

EXCLUSIVE: NRF and Comexposium to Stage Retail’s Big Show Europe Annual Convention in Paris

The new event will replace Paris Retail Week and will be bigger in terms of exhibitors, attendees and…

Tommy Hilfiger to Receive The Visionary Award From the National Retail Federation

He will be honored at the 10th annual NRF Foundation Honors on Jan. 12.

Fashion Drives Father’s Day Sales for Retailers

From Johnny collar polos to short-sleeve linen shirts, customers are reacting to novelty styles and updated…

NRF’s Big Show: The Mood, Issues and Outlook

The world's largest gathering of retail and tech firms, suppliers, analysts and economists generated a…

Tech Notes: Checkout Preferences, SAP at NRF, and More

Avery Dennison's latest research shows a consumer desire for a more frictionless checkout experience.

At NRF’s Big Show, Crowds, Concerns and Colloquies for Solutions

With an expected 40,000-plus attendees, the conference is the world's largest gathering of retailers as well…

Urban Outfitters Bullish While NRF Economist Signals Caution

The stronger players in retail continue to feel good, while broader economic concerns linger.

NRF Predicts Modest 3 to 4 Percent Holiday Sales Gains

Executives from the big retail trade association said the economy is holding up and that there is a…