Kentucky Retail Federation

02/12/2026

KRF breaks down the Valentine's Day sales forecast

Kentucky retailers are preparing for one of the strongest Valentine’s Day shopping seasons on record, as national spending is projected to reach $29.1 billion, according to new data from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

02/11/2026

MPC welcomed a ruling by a federal judge in favor of Illinois’ ban on swipe fees on sales tax and tips.

MPC welcomed a ruling by a federal judge in favor of Illinois’ ban on swipe fees on sales tax and tips.

02/05/2026

Consumers expected to spend record amount on Valentine's Day.

spending expected to reach new records. https://bit.ly/4k3rAKk

01/27/2026

Consumer sentiment rises in January but high prices remain big concern

The mood of Americans improved in January, but remains depressed from a year ago.

01/20/2026

MPC welcomed remarks made by Senator Dick Durbin on the Senate floor as he called for passage of the Credit Card Competition Act two days after the measure was endorsed by President Donald Trump.

01/13/2026

Retail sales saw strong growth in December, putting holiday season results in line with the National Retail Federation’s forecast for record spending

Retail sales saw strong growth in December, putting holiday season results in line with the NRF’s forecast for record spending, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions.

01/13/2026

01/09/2026

The Reserve said it will resume accepting pennies from banks and credit unions at commercial coin distribution locations.

The Reserve said it will resume accepting pennies from banks and credit unions at commercial coin distribution locations.

01/09/2026

Always a pleasure to discuss policy on Kentucky Newsmakers with Bill Bryant WKYT

Kentucky Newsmakers 12/28: BBB Serving Greater Ky. & South Central Indiana’s Heather Clary; Kentucky Retail Federation’s Steve McClain

12/30/2025

Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that a provisional license will be issued to to***co, ni****ne and v***r product retailers who have applied for a license from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) before Jan. 1, 2026. The provisional license will allow a business to continue operations while an application for full licensure is being reviewed and will expire once action is taken on the pending application.

12/23/2025

Millions of gift cards are sold over the holidays. Attorney General Russell Coleman 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.

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12/16/2025

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.

With holiday shopping underway, officials are outlining a new effort to confront a costly trend hurting stores statewide.