2004 Press Releases

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February 13, 2004 - Retail Alliance and VECTEC Sponsor E-Commerce Series
Norfolk, VA - "Online sales are increasing dramatically, and the trend continues to move upward. Businesses ready to establish a profitable online presence should plan to attend the Retail Alliance E-Commerce Series in March..." Read More >>>

March 14, 2004 - Retail Alliance Guides Landmark ORC Legislation
Norfolk, VA - "On the heels of its past success in fighting Organized Retail Crime (ORC), Retail Alliance was instrumental in the Virginia General Assembly’s passage this year of landmark legislation aimed at reducing trafficking..." Read More >>>

April 13, 2004 - Retail Expert Presents Seminar on the New Consumer Marketplace
Norfolk, VA - "Retailers need to distinguish themselves in order to survive the dramatic changes that will shape the retail marketplace during the next five years. That’s the message that national retail expert George Whalin will bring ..." Read More >>>

June 4, 2004 - Retail Alliance Sponsors Seminar on Dealing with Difficult Customers
Norfolk, VA - "Selling to people you like is easy, especially when they like you and your products. But, at some time or another, sales people..." Read More >>>

June 9, 2004 - Kilgore Announces "Virginia Meth Watch"
Richmond, VA - "Virginia Attorney General Jerry Kilgore today announced a proactive partnership between retail merchants in Virginia and the Office of The Attorney General to combat the growing problem of methamphetamine production..." Read More >>>

July 7, 2004 - Retail Alliance Sponsors Advertising Seminar.
Norfolk, VA - "How effective is your advertising? To make sure your advertising is on track, plan to attend "Making the Best Use of Your Advertising Dollars..." Read More >>>

August 9, 2004 - Retail Alliance Sells Two Business Divisions.
Norfolk, VA – "Virginia’s oldest retail merchants association, Retail Alliance, has sold its Recovery Services and Mortgage Credit Report divisions to First Point Resources..." Read More >>>

November 30, 2004 - Local Merchants Report Strong Start to Holiday Shopping Season.
Norfolk, VA - "Local retailers in Hampton Roads reported brisk traffic and strong sales over Black Friday weekend, the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. About 44 retailers reported sales results..." Read More >>>

December 7, 2004 - Local Merchants Show Better Performance than National Trend.
Norfolk, VA - "Local retailers in Hampton Roads continue to report robust holiday sales that appear to outperform national sales figures, according to the Retail Alliance Holiday Sales Watch..." Read More >>>

December 14, 2004 - Local Merchants Continue to Enjoy Strong Holiday Sales.
Norfolk, VA - "Local retailers in Hampton Roads continue to report strong holiday sales that appear better than the mixed national sales figures, according to the Retail Alliance Holiday Sales Watch, a weekly snapshot of retail activity in Hampton Roads..." Read More >>>

December 21, 2004 - Local Merchants Continue to Enjoy Strong Holiday Sales.
Norfolk, VA - "As shoppers approach the completion of their holiday purchases, local retailers in Hampton Roads report good holiday sales for the week ending December 19, according to the Retail Alliance Holiday Sales Watch..." Read More >>>

December 28, 2004 - Local Merchants Welcome Last-Minute Shoppers.
Norfolk, VA - "A rush of last-minute shoppers filled local stores in the final days before Christmas, contributing to continued strong holiday sales, according to the Retail Alliance Holiday Sales Watch..." Read More >>>

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