Thursday - April 23, 2026
Trade Associations

Here's a look at documents from national and international trade associations

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National Retail Federation: Mother's Day Spending Expected to Hit Record $38 Billion
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on April 21, 2026:

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Mother's Day Spending Expected to Hit Record $38 Billion

Consumer spending on Mother's Day is expected to reach a record $38 billion this year, according to the annual survey (https://nrf.com/research-insights/holiday-data-and-trends/mothers-day) released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount surpasses last year's total spending of $34.1 billion and exceeds the previous record of $35.7 billion set in 2023.

"Mother's Day remains ... Show Full Article

NAR Releases First Quarterly Update to Strategic Plan
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSrep) -- The National Association of Realtors posted the following news release on April 21, 2026:

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NAR Releases First Quarterly Update to Strategic Plan

The update includes tangible actions that will enhance member value.

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The National Association of REALTORS(R) today released its first quarterly update on the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan, highlighting early progress and reinforcing its commitment to execution, transparency, and delivering tangible member value.

In the first quarter of implementation, the association initiated two-thirds of the plan's projects. ... Show Full Article

NACDS Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $300,000 in Scholarships
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release on April 21, 2026:

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NACDS Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $300,000 in Scholarships

Foundation marks 31 years of advancing pharmacy education with largest investment to date.

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The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation today announced a record-breaking $300,000 in scholarships through the NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program, marking the largest investment in its history and reinforcing a 31-year commitment to advancing pharmacy education and the future ... Show Full Article

Innovapptive Receives the 2026 Global Augmented Connected Worker, End-To-End Platforms Company of the Year Recognition for Excellence in AI-Powered Connected Worker Execution
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 22 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:

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Innovapptive Receives the 2026 Global Augmented Connected Worker, End-to-End Platforms Company of the Year Recognition for Excellence in AI-Powered Connected Worker Execution

Recognized for advancing platform development and enabling unified execution layer capabilities that transform frontline workflows and operational efficiency.

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Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Innovapptive has earned ... Show Full Article

FTA Applauds Release of Bipartisan Payments Access and Consumer Efficiency Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Financial Technology Association issued the following news release:

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FTA Applauds Release of Bipartisan Payments Access and Consumer Efficiency (PACE) Act

The Financial Technology Association (FTA) applauds Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) and Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) for releasing the bipartisan "Payments Access and Consumer Efficiency (PACE) Act" to modernize the U.S. payments system and spur faster, cheaper, and safer payments for American consumers and small businesses.

"We thank Reps. Kim and Liccardo for their leadership on this important effort ... Show Full Article

CompTIA Launches New Essentials Series Course to Help Microsoft 365 Copilot Users Work More Confidently and Effectively
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, April 22 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:

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CompTIA launches new Essentials Series course to help Microsoft 365 Copilot users work more confidently and effectively

Leader in IT training and certifications expands educational offerings with CompTIA Copilot 365 Essentials

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CompTIA, a leading global provider of information technology (IT) training and certifications, has released its newest artificial intelligence (AI) skills-building course, designed to help knowledge workers move from hesitant and uncertain to confident and productive when using Microsoft ... Show Full Article

American Securities Association Supports Protecting Americans' Retirement Savings From Politics Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The American Securities Association issued the following news:

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ASA Supports Protecting Americans' Retirement Savings from Politics Act

The American Securities Association (ASA) today sent a letter to House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill and Ranking Member Maxine Waters expressing strong support for H.R. 8286, the Protecting Americans' Retirement Savings from Politics Act, ahead of the Committee's markup.

"The retirement savings of millions of teachers, firefighters, and hard-working Americans depends on a proxy system that serves their financial ... Show Full Article