KRF urges Kentuckians to ‘think local’ for Mother’s Day shopping during Small Business Week
The Kentucky Retail Federation (KRF) is encouraging consumers to “think local” when shopping for the upcoming Mother’s Day holiday, as…
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Hidden credit card fees could put a damper on record spending expected for Valentine’s Day
Consumer spending for the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday is expected to reach a record $27.5 billion nationwide this year, according…
2024 retail sales set records for holiday season, full-year totals; surpasses projections
U.S. Census Bureau data released this week showed that retail sales nationwide during the recent 2024 holiday season reached a…
Kentucky Retail Federation reports second highest shopping total on record
The five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday saw an estimated 197 million shoppers, according to an annual survey…
Kentucky shoppers expected to gobble up deals during busy five-day Thanksgiving shopping period
Throughout the Commonwealth, Kentucky retailers are gearing up for a busy five-day Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend. According to a newly…
Local Kentucky retailers preparing for brisk sales for the upcoming holiday shopping season
With industry experts projecting another bustling winter holiday shopping season, local Kentucky retailers are stocking up to ensure selection and…
With Halloween shopping season boo-ming, KY retailers provide spook-tacular selection, value
Nearly half of Halloween shoppers are already purchasing seasonal items, with spending expected to reach near-record levels this fall, according…
Back-to-school shopping to hit records, and KY retailers to offer selection, convenience, value
Back-to-school and back-to-college spending are expected to reach near-record levels again this summer, according to results from an annual survey by…
Kentucky Retail Federation urges shoppers to support state retailers during the holidays
Businesses across the commonwealth are preparing for what should be another busy season of holiday shopping, and the Kentucky Retail…
Retail Federation report shows Halloween spending again expected to reach record high of $12.2 billion
The Kentucky Retail Federation on Thursday announced Halloween spending nationwide is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion this year….
Back-to-school shopping expected to hit record levels, but Kentuckians still looking for a good deal
Back-to-school and back-to-college spending are expected to reach record high levels this year, according to an annual survey released by…
Consumers are firing up the grills for Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer
With Memorial Day here, consumers have flocked to stores and made purchases to celebrate the holiday — which they’ll cap…
Kentucky Retail Federation encouraging shoppers to support local as holiday shopping season nears
As businesses across the Commonwealth gear up for what experts predict will be a busy holiday shopping season, the Kentucky…
Kevin Cranley: Smart, measured approach to tax reform is necessary, HB 475 is just the opposite
As we continue to move forward from the challenges of the last two years, I’m reminded of an old saying…
AG, state chamber, retailers warn Kentuckians of gift card scams; new campaign warns of dangers
Attorney General Daniel Cameron, the Kentucky Retail Federation and the Kentucky Chamber launched a new initiative aimed at warning Kentuckians…
Kentucky Retail Federation advises holiday shoppers to get an early start in light of supply chain issues
The Kentucky Retail Federation is urging Kentuckians to get their holiday shopping done early this year. Supply chain issues, staffing…
Experts say pandemic EBT grocery money for families will help boost Kentucky economy
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service September is Hunger Action Month, and advocates say the latest round of federal Pandemic…
Kentucky retail businesses hope to match last year’s holiday sales, as pandemic causes ‘challenging year’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today 2020 has not been the best year for Kentuckians due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and…
Kentucky Retail Federation re-elects seven members to its board, including Kevin Cranley of Florence
The Kentucky Retail Federation has reelected seven members to two-year terms on its board of directors: • Ed McCoy, Kerr…
Kevin Cranley of Willis Music named chairman of the board of the Kentucky Retail Federation
The Kentucky Retail Federation welcomes Alicia Dawson, McDowell Professional Pharmacy; Robert Allen Adcock, Walmart Stores; Michael Cox, Pieratt’s Furniture and…
University of Kentucky uses pilot program Create Bridges to strengthen rural economies
By Carol Lea Spence Special to NKyTribune Retail, tourism and entertainment provide jobs and business opportunities that often drive rural…