The overwhelming majority of retailers are small businesses, with more than 98 percent of all retail companies employing fewer than 50 people. Read the latest news to see how small retailers contribute to their communities and the economy and browse resources for small businesses.
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Retail on Main Street SmartBrief
A subscription-only weekly digital news publication bringing retail entrepreneurs important insights and news stories to help them run their businesses, including connecting with customers, managing money, monitoring industry trends and spurring growth.
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Small Business Retail Council
The SBRC represents and is responsive to the needs and interests of local shops and provides NRF’s small business members a forum to discuss the most pressing public policy priorities.
Latest small business stories
Consumers don’t want to pay the price for swipe fees
Visa and Mastercard set the exorbitant fees that cost the average American family $1,000 each year.
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Small retailers tell Congress to act on excessive swipe fees
The 2023 NRF Small Business Fly-In brought together small business owners to advocate for change.
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10 ideas worth stealing for 2023
Connecting with consumers, from revisiting RFID and rethinking partnerships to new payment options and sustainability.
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