Holiday Sales Declined 2.8 Percent in 2008, Reports NRFA deep recession, severe winter weather and five fewer shopping days created the most challenging sales environment in years for the nation's retailers. Which markets performed the best and worst during the 2008 holiday season? Wal-Mart Customizes Digital Merchandising Wal-Mart Canada recently launched an original in-store program from EK3 Technologies Inc., a global leader in digital merchandising. Raising The Bar When I recently tried to reminisce about favorite "Love Boat" episodes with a co-worker who is about 10 years younger than me, I received a look of bewilderment. UPCOMING EVENTS Attendees visit the exhibit floor at the National Retail Federation 93rd Annual Convention and Expo in New York City January 12, 2004. First Previous 4 5 6