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The National Retail Federation announced that it has hired Christian Beckner, a top Washington cybersecurity think tank expert and former U.S. Senate homeland security advisor, to head its cybersecurity program.

Retail industry employment increased by 11,100 jobs in January over December, reflecting a carryover of increased staffing from the strong holiday season, according to NRF's calculations.

U.S. consumers are expected to spend an average $143.56 on Valentine’s Day as 55 percent of the population celebrates this year, an increase from last year’s $136.57.

NRF announced that BJ's Wholesale Club President and CEO Christopher J. Baldwin has been elected chairman of the NRF Board of Directors.

NRF's latest Consumer View report says consumers are usually looking for something specific when they shop, and when they shop online they want shipping to be quick and free.

The fourth annual NRF Foundation Gala raised more than $2.8 million to support the Foundation’s programs, including educational and inspirational initiatives, student scholarships and RISE Up, a powerful, industry-backed credentialing program.

NRF welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to take up a South Dakota case on whether online sellers can be required to collect sales tax the same as local stores but also urged Congress to address the issue through federal legislation.

NRF announced new programming and event updates for its flagship annual conference, NRF 2018: Retail’s Big Show.

Overall, the economy added 148,000 jobs in December, the Labor Department said. Average hourly earnings increased by 2.5 percent year-over-year, and the unemployment rate remained at 4.1 percent, unchanged from November.

NRF welcomed proposed regulations released by DOL that would help expand small retailers’ access to affordable health insurance through the use of association health plans.