Liberty
Squad Member Launches Attack on Walgreens
J.T. Young writes for the Federalist about the latest silliness from a member of the congressional “Squad.” If patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel, the charge of racism…
National Retail Federation
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Liberty
Retail Leaders Issue Warning About Organized Theft
David Zimmermann writes for National Review Online about enlightening testimony on Capitol Hill. Select leaders from the retail industry testified before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement,…
Liberty
Tiny Treats or Tricky Tactics? Unmasking “Shrinkflation”
Prepare to be spooked! Forget the scary costumes; “shrinkflation” is a silent yet subtle disruptor that has infiltrated the candy aisle this year, spiking by thirteen percent since last year.…
Liberty
Shoplifting’s Multibillion-Dollar Price Tag
Ariel Zilber writes for the New York Post about a growing problem in American retail stores. A nationwide shoplifting epidemic is crippling the finances of brick-and-mortar retailers, which warn that…
Education
School Supplies 2022: Back-To-School May Bust Your Budget
Inflation continues to pummel consumers, and the back-to-school shopping season will be no exception. Crippling inflationary pressures will drive up the cost of outfitting youngsters for the coming school year.…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
How Much Will Families Spend on School Supplies in 2019?
This week, JLF’s Dr. Terry Stoops published a research brief examining how much American households will spend on back-to-school shopping this year. Dr. Stoops writes: According to the annual National…
Research Brief
Education
How Much Will Families Spend on School Supplies in 2019?
In debates about whether schools have sufficient supplies and materials for the school year, the contributions of parents are too often overlooked. Whether it is through taxes or donations, families…
Research Brief
Education
How Much Do Families Spend on School Supplies?
This is the first of a three-part series examining the issue of school supplies. Part 2 will address teacher expenditures on classroom items. Part 3 will assess state expenditures for…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
“We are on a dangerous downward spiral and American families will be on the losing end.”
The National Retail Federation has issued the following statement in response to news that President Trump may impose another $100 billion in tariffs on China. “This is what a trade…
Research Brief
Education
Who is Making a Killing from Kids? (Hint: It’s not charter school companies)
According to many on the Left, the most terrifying creatures in the public education sector are companies that are contracted to operate public charter schools. Last month, the NAACP released…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Government credit cards not monitored closely
Kathryn Watson of the Daily Caller highlights an alarming lack of oversight associated with federal government credit cards. Federal employees are buying more with government credit cards than ever, but…
Regulation
Data Security – bad news for retailers?
An article from The Hill yesterday explains why retailers say data security rules would be a poor fit. The National Retail Federation is asking Congress to throw out any legislation…