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NRF supports Obamacare repeal

The National Retail Federation has announced its support for the repeal of President Obama's Affordable Care Act. House Republicans unveiled their proposed repeal and replacement plan this week, much to the ire of those on both the Republican and Democratic sides of the aisle. “Retailers want reforms that push us toward a more competition-driven...

Apparel

US retailers vow to protect customer data

European consumers can scarcely recall the time when purchasing goods by debit or credit card required only a signature. Strangely, in the USA, all it takes to secure a transaction is often just a swipe of your card. Now US retailers want to adopt the Chip and Pin method in a bid to protecting customers’ personal data. "The National Retail...

Fashion

Americans spend over 700 USD with Christmas

The average spend is forecast to be $14 less than last year, what makes of the individual Christmas budget some expenditure about $704.18 per person. Therefore, festive season consumer spending will decrease, according to the NRF's 2011 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey. "It's easy for consumers to set a budget when it comes to...