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Retail sales rose again in March as consumers received higher-than-usual tax refunds that made up for increased gasoline prices, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by NRF.
National Retail Federation
@NRFnewsApr 14
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, shows #retailsales increased for a sixth straight month in March as higher-than-average tax refunds helped offset rising gasoline prices. bit.ly/4vppGJf
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Mayor Greenberg: EPA decision will lower gas prices in Louisville courier-journal.com/story/ne… via @courierjournal

Mayor Greenberg: EPA decision will lower gas prices in Louisville

Louisville drivers could save up to $137 million annually as the U.S. EPA lifts a reformulated gas requirement, Mayor Craig Greenberg said.

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Retail sales saw a moderate monthly increase and strong year-over-year gains in January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by NRF. nrf.com/media-center/press-r…

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s January Data Shows Fourth Consecutive Monthly Gain | NRF

Retail sales saw a moderate monthly increase and strong year-over-year gains in January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions.

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KRF breaks down Valentine's Day sales forecast lanereport.com/186100/2026/0…

Kentucky retailers expect strong Valentine’s Day sales as consumers balance celebration, costs

Kentucky retailers are preparing for one of the strongest Valentine’s Day shopping seasons on record, as national spending is projected to reach $29.1 billion, according to new data from the National...

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MPC welcomed a ruling by a federal judge in favor of Illinois’ ban on swipe fees on sales tax and tips. merchantspaymentscoalition.c…

MPC Welcomes Court Ruling in Favor of Illinois Ban on Swipe Fees on Sales Tax and Tips

MPC welcomed a ruling by a federal judge in favor of Illinois’ ban on swipe fees on sales tax and tips.

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Consumers expected to spend record amount for Valentine's Day nrf.com/media-center/press-r…

Valentine’s Day Spending Expected to Reach New Records | NRF

Consumer spending on Valentine’s Day is expected to reach a record $29.1 billion, according to the annual survey released by NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

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Consumer sentiment rises in January but high prices remain big concern chainstoreage.com/consumer-s…

Consumer sentiment rises in January but high prices remain big concern

The mood of Americans improved in January, but remains depressed from a year ago.

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With President Trump saying the #CreditCardCompetitionAct is needed “to stop the out of control #swipefee ripoff,” @SenatorDurbin says “this is the time to do it” and “let’s get this done.” @realDonaldTrump #creditcard tinyurl.com/27wvevzb
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Retail sales saw strong growth in December, putting holiday season results in line with the National Retail Federation’s forecast for record spending nrf.com/media-center/press-r…

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s December Data Shows Strong Holiday Season Spending | NRF

Retail sales saw strong growth in December, putting holiday season results in line with the NRF’s forecast for record spending, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions.

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Always a pleasure to discuss policy issues with @kynewsmakers Kentucky Newsmakers 12/28: BBB Serving Greater Ky. & South Central Indiana’s Heather Clary; Kentucky Retail Federation’s Steve McClain wkyt.com/video/2025/12/28/ke…

Kentucky Newsmakers 12/28: BBB Serving Greater Ky. & South Central Indiana’s Heather Clary;...

Kentucky Newsmakers 12/28: BBB Serving Greater Ky. & South Central Indiana’s Heather Clary; Kentucky Retail Federation’s Steve McClain

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Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that a provisional license will be issued to tobacco, nicotine and vapor product retailers who have applied for a license from before Jan. 1, 2026. on the pending application. abc.ky.gov/Documents/Proviso…
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Millions of gift cards are sold over the holidays. @KYOAG is teaming up with fellow attorneys general, retailers and law enforcement to keep gift cards safe! Watch for special PSAs hitting the airwaves Dec. 26 - Jan. 31. bit.ly/giftcardsafety
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Retailers in Kentucky lost an estimated $990 million to theft in 2022, and state officials say organized retail crime rose 30% last year. The mounting losses have pushed Attorney General Russell Coleman to sharpen the state’s approach. whas11.com/article/news/loca…

Kentucky Attorney General pushes new plan as retail theft surges

With holiday shopping underway, officials are outlining a new effort to confront a costly trend hurting stores statewide.

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KY Retail Federation retweeted
National Retail Federation
@NRFnews2 Dec 2025
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Holiday shopping turnout jumps to 202.9 million people during Thanksgiving weekend, NRF says

Shoppers said they were motivated by sales and promotions, such as limited-time offers, according to the trade group's annual survey.

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Pleased to partner with @kentuckycourts on making people aware of gift card scams and the ways retailers are working to protect gift cards.
Kentucky Courts
@kentuckycourts26 Nov 2025
⚠️🎁We’re proud to partner with @KYRETAIL to help keep holiday shoppers safe. Courts will never ask for payment by gift card. Stay alert, Kentucky! 🔗kcoj.info/KCOJHolidayScams #HolidayShopping #BlackFriday #ScamAwareness
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Chinese national charged with St. Matthews Kroger gift card fraud scheme to be deported wave3.com/2025/10/15/chinese…

Chinese national charged with St. Matthews Kroger gift card fraud scheme to be deported

A judge has decided a Chinese national charged with taking part in a gift card tampering scheme in Louisville will soon be deported.

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Kentucky retailers prepared for early shopping, record spending during upcoming holiday season nkytribune.com/2025/10/kentu… via @nkytribune

Kentucky retailers prepared for early shopping, record spending during upcoming holiday season

Consumers plan to spend an average of $890.49 per person on holiday gifts, decorations and other seasonal items this year — the second-highest amount on record, just 1.3% below last year’s all-time…

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“It is simply unfair for merchants to pay #swipefees on tax and tip money that they must give to the state or employees,” MPC said after courtroom arguments on an Illinois #creditcard law. @ILRetail @GovPritzker @SenatorDurbin @NACSonline @doug_Kantor tinyurl.com/3t6n2ydk

MPC Backs Merchants’ Call for Court to Uphold Illinois’ Ban on Swipe Fees on Sales Tax and Tips

Attorneys representing merchants urged a federal judge to reject banks’ lawsuit seeking to overturn Illinois’ ban on swipe fees on sales tax and tips.

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The Kentucky Retail Federation held its Annual Meeting at Wakefield-Scearce Galleries on Shelbyville on Tuesday. Thanks to Sen. Aaron Reed for being the lunch speaker.
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Tariffs and economic uncertainty are complicating an already fraught time. The key is to prioritize and lean into what larger chains can’t offer. retaildive.com/news/smaller-…

Smaller retailers face their toughest holiday season in years

Tariffs and economic uncertainty are complicating an already fraught time. The key is to prioritize and lean into what larger chains can’t offer.

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