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February 26, 2013
CEA: Consumer confidence down again

Consumer confidence in the overall economy and sentiment toward technology both fell again in February, according to the latest figures released by the Consumer Electronics Association.

January 18, 2013
NACDS plays defense at annual event

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has announced former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates as the keynote speaker for the 2013 NACDS Annual Meeting, which will be held April 20 to 23 in Palm Beach, Fla.

January 7, 2013
RILA announces leadership changes

The Retail Industry Leaders Association has made changes to its top staff. Former Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us executive Garth Gasse has joined the association as director of retail operations, asset protection. Lisa LaBruno has been promoted to SVP for retail operations.

November 21, 2012
M&M’s makes gift giving even more personal

Looking to capitalize on the trend of personalization in time for the holiday season, M&M’s is offering customers who personalize their M&M’s new packaging options and product formats that they can order online.

September 25, 2012
Consumer Electronics Association sees boost in technology confidence

Consumers are growing more confident in technology and plan on spending more in this area, according to the latest CEA Index released today by the Consumer Electronics Association.

September 20, 2012
Retailers charge that proposed Visa/MasterCard interchange settlement unacceptable

Retailers are up in arms over the proposed settlement filed in July of antitrust lawsuits filed by merchants against Visa, MasterCard and the nation's largest banks.

August 22, 2012
RILA opposed to ‘flawed’ proposed swipe fee settlement

The Retail Industry Leaders Association criticized the proposed swipe fee settlement and urged class plaintiffs to reject the proposal.

June 29, 2012
Texas becomes latest state to tax online retailers

Texas joins eight other states in taking legislative action requiring online-only retailers, notably Amazon.com, to collect sales tax. Online retailers will have to collect sales tax in Texas beginning July 1.

December 17, 2010
Industry groups applaud tax cut package

The National Retail Federation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association both issued statements supporting the final passage of a bipartisan agreement for extending critical individual and business taxes.

December 2, 2010
RILA report: Same-store sales rises suggest rise in consumer activity

After same-store sales reports on Thursday showed strengthened performance among most major retail chains, the...

November 14, 2010
CEA says CE sales to be at highest level ever this holiday season

According to the Consumer Electronics Association’s 17th annual holiday study, consumer electronic sales will reach...

October 24, 2010
RILA names VP government affairs

The Retail Industry Leaders Association has announced the addition of long-time Capitol Hill veteran Doug...

June 13, 2010
Staples helps youth build entrepreneurial spirit

Staples has partnered with Ashoka, a community of leading social entrepreneurs, to launch the fourth...

April 28, 2010
FMI food safety arm launches ethical sourcing program

The Safe Quality Food Institute, a division of the Food Marketing Institute, announced that it...

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