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Kentucky Retail Federation - The Voice of Kentucky Retail
Kentucky
Joined November 2009
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. https://t.co/VKfSe1vTdi
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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.
smb.winchestersun.com
Clark County Kentucky's voice for more than 130 years
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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. https://t.co/r1uFaUfI99
whas11.com
With holiday shopping underway, officials are outlining a new effort to confront a costly trend hurting stores statewide.
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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.
⚠️🎁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! 🔗 https://t.co/Ey9yBNCi7T
#HolidayShopping #BlackFriday #ScamAwareness
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Chinese national charged with St. Matthews Kroger gift card fraud scheme to be deported
wave3.com
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 https://t.co/pfIGYpX3yH via @nkytribune
nkytribune.com
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
merchantspaymentscoalition.com
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. https://t.co/3EbL4Ho4qv
retaildive.com
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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September spending slowed, but year-to-year growth still "robust"
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor powered by Affinity Solutions data shows spending slowed in September but year-over-year growth remains ‘robust.’ https://t.co/PvyC46XTMA
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KRF talks about Halloween shoppers spending more despite tariff concerns
wbko.com
Halloween shoppers are spending more despite tariff concerns.
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Halloween spending increasing in 2025 https://t.co/KAYWMecphN
whas11.com
Nearly half of consumers began Halloween shopping early, with candy, costumes, and decorations leading spending, NRF says.
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Last week, the Ky Department of Agriculture @kyproudofficial program hosted an Expo at Evans Orchard in Georgetown bringing together makers of Kentucky Proud products and retailers to discuss marketing products in stores. KRF members were on hand.
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Following a near-record peak this summer, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to steadily decline for the remainder of the year amid rising tariffs, according to the Global Port Tracker report . https://t.co/y26bemEu6B
nrf.com
Following a near-record peak this summer, import cargo volume is expected to steadily decline for the remainder of the year amid rising tariffs, according to the Global Port Tracker report released...
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A new report from CMSPI shows #creditcard and #debitcard #swipefees totaled $236.4 billion in 2024, more than a quarter higher than the $187.2 billion reported by the Nilson Report. Both numbers show the need to pass the #CreditCardCompetitionAct. https://t.co/6zDd7V8qQr
merchantspaymentscoalition.com
MPC highlighted a report by payments consulting firm CMSPI showing “swipe” fees big banks and card networks charge merchants to process credit and debit card transactions totaled over $236 billion...
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Cost concerns will be front and center this holiday season as many shoppers — particularly those belonging to Gen Z — pull back their spending amid economic uncertainty and rising prices. https://t.co/5x49eOOaLO
chainstoreage.com
Cost concerns will be front and center this holiday season as many shoppers — particularly those belonging to Gen Z — pull back their spending amid economic uncertainty and rising prices.
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and is pictured with Garry Conley with Operation Appalachia Strong.
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Consumer sentiment fell back in August as Americans grew increasingly worried about inflation, both on a short -and long-term basis. https://t.co/s6NW0zRbQD
chainstoreage.com
Consumer sentiment fell back in August as Americans grew increasingly worried about inflation, both on a short -and long-term basis.
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Registration for the 3rd Annual Retail NextGen Student Leadership Conference is OPEN! There will be engaging sessions, employer connections, free swag, and a unique opportunity to engage with Kentucky’s retail leaders. Sign up today. https://t.co/vRUo9Hr7df
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