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With the U.S. Supreme Court holding oral arguments on whether online sellers can be required to collect sales tax the same as local stores, NRF says the time has come to update the court’s landmark 1992 ruling on the issue.

March retail sales increased 0.3 percent seasonally adjusted over February and 5 percent year-over-year as the economy continued to grow despite market volatility, unseasonable weather and uncertain economic policies, according to NRF.

Multiple trade associations sent a letter to the House Ways and Means committee, urging Congress to play a strong role in mitigating escalating trade tensions with China.

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to grow a healthy 5.8 percent year-over-year this month but could be threatened in the future if the developing trade war between the United States and China continues to escalate, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report from NRF and Hackett Associates.

Statement from NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay: "We are on a dangerous downward spiral and American families will be on the losing end."

NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay issued a statement in response to the list of Chinese imports subject to new tariffs announced by the U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.

The National Retail Federation issued a statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay on proposed tariffs on consumer products from China.

A total of 81 percent of Americans will celebrate the holiday and spend an average of $150 per person.

The National Council of Chain Restaurants believes legislation set to be introduced this week could play a significant role in reducing a shortage of commercial truck drivers needed to ensure efficient delivery of food and supplies to restaurants across the country.