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Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. Retail sales grow in July The CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, show retail sales rose again in July, marking the 10th consecutive month of gains. Learn more NRF Events Sep 9, 2026 - Sep 11, 2026 Washington D.C. Emerging Retail Leaders Summit 2026 This invitation-only event connects early professionals with their peers and with retail experts. Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 17, 2026 Expo Porte de Versailles Paris, France NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe Retail’s Big Show Europe is the most comprehensive retail gathering in Europe and will address major challenges and opportunities facing the European retail market. Jan 10, 2027 - Jan 12, 2027 Javits Convention Center New York City NRF 2027: Retail's Big Show The retail industry’s biggest, most important event. 2026 Back-to-School Shopping Take a deep dive into NRF's back-to-school data to learn more about school shopping trends this year. View insights The Visionary 2027 Jay Schottenstein, executive chairman of the board and CEO of American Eagle Outfitters Inc., will receive The Visionary award at the NRF Foundation Honors in January.  Learn more Latest from NRF Loss PreventionAug 3, 2026 The missing link in fighting organized retail crime Federal legislation would help retailers and law enforcement disrupt increasingly sophisticated criminal groups Artificial IntelligenceJul 28, 2026 The retail AI playbook is still being written — and people are the hard part NRF Nexus challenges, inspires and builds community in an era of change Artificial IntelligenceJul 24, 2026 What happens when retail leaders get honest about AI Candid conversations build trust, reveal shared challenges and point toward what’s next Data-Driven Pricing and Retail Data-driven pricing tools enable retailers to compete more effectively in today’s fast-moving marketplace. Learn more   Retail Advocacy Advocacy Retail’s 6 most important policy priorities for 2026 NRF in Washington: It’s alphabet soup as we focus on CCCA, CORCA, FLCA and more Read more Advocacy Organized Retail Crime NRF continues to ask Congress to provide federal support against ORC, working to strengthen local and state efforts against these criminal groups. Read more Advocacy Data-Driven Pricing and Retail Digital pricing tools are suited to today’s fast-moving, competitive marketplace and provide greater efficiency and accuracy in pricing. Read more Advocacy Tariffs NRF remains committed to leading the retail industry in critical tariff policy conversations. Read more Policy Spotlight NRF is focused on key policy issues including organized retail crime, credit card swipe fees, immigration, tariffs and more. Read more Action Center See how you can make your voice heard on the issues most important to retail. 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