National Retail Federation

• Online Sales Tax Could Run into Trouble in U.S. House

  By Richard Rubin, Bloomberg  |  May 6, 2013

  Measure is expected to win Senate approval today.

• Retailers Push Against Sales Tax Exemption

  By Richard Rubin  |  March 20, 2013

  Nonbinding Senate measure in support of Internet sales tax could pave the way for future legislation.

• Dockworkers Extend Negotiations

  By Brooke Sutherland, Bloomberg  |  December 31, 2012

  Deal gives retailers no guarantee on East Coast port strike.

• Port Strike Threatens Home Improvement Chains

  By Chris Burritt and Brooke Sutherland, Bloomberg  |  December 28, 2012

  Looming East Coast strike could interfere with spring rush at Home Depot, Lowe's.

• Port Strike Deadline Approaches

  By Brooke Sutherland, Bloomberg  |  December 27, 2012

  Obama faces pressure to intervene and prevent East Coast strike.

• U.S. Holiday Sales Rise 0.7%

  By Cotten Timberlake, Bloomberg  |  December 26, 2012

  Pace of growth less than half of last year’s, MasterCard says.

• Housing Revival Boosts U.S. Economic Outlook

  By Elizabeth Dexheimer and Michelle Jamrisko, Bloomberg  |  October 18, 2012

  Gains in consumer confidence and leading indicators suggest influence of housing recovery.

• Amazon Pushes for Online Sales Taxes

  By Todd Shields, Bloomberg  |  August 2, 2012

  Bookseller splits with Internet peers on tax legislation.

• Employers See Health Reform Risks

  By Leslie Patton, Matt Townsend and Olga Kharif, Bloomberg  |  July 2, 2012

  In wake of court ruling, smaller companies worry costs may rise.

• Less Growth for Economy

  By Alex Kowalski  |  December 22, 2011

  Economy in U.S. expands less than last previously estimated.