A look at the 2024 Top 50 Global Retailers
Stalwart market leaders Walmart, Amazon, Schwarz Group, Aldi and Costco top the list.
Retail sales and profits for most grew even as shoppers changed their work and personal routines and the channels they shopped.
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Sustainability in Retail
A glance into consumers’ views on sustainability
New GfK research finds most Americans say concern for the environment is a priority.
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Retailers close the loop on creating a circular retail economy
The industry is making significant investments to build tools and business models to power future circular solutions.
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3 things retailers need to understand about the world of reverse logistics
The backbone of a circular economy provides a roadmap for sustainable retail.
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How Reformation sticks to its mission and stays ahead of the pack
CEO Hali Borenstein on making a great product, enabling a fast supply chain and using data-informed manufacturing.
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Walmart provides a peek at a connected, sustainable supply chain
Collaboration ensures a company-wide commitment to leaving things ‘better than we found them’.
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3 ways retailers made it matter at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show
Impactful retail is driven by efficient tech and meaningful experiences.
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Retail Gets Real podcast
How Kendra Scott delivers on a ‘fashion-for-philanthropy’ vision
Retail Gets Real episode 346: CEO Tom Nolan on authenticity and community involvement.
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A conversation with 2022 America’s Retail Champion Margaret Barrow
Retail Gets Real Episode 345: The founder and CEO of It’s NOLA talks about advocating for small businesses.
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The future of AI in consumer experience
Retail Gets Real episode 344: IBM’s Jane Cheung shares consumer study insights and how retailers are using AI
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How Saks OFF 5TH is crafting customer-centric experiences
Retail Gets Real episode 343: President and CEO Rob Brooks talks about creating hyper-personal experiences for shoppers.
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Celebrating women in retail
How women are forging the path to success and helping others along the way.
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From Peeps to wreaths: Easter shopping insights with NRF’s Katherine Cullen
Retail Gets Real episode 341: NRF’s head of industry and consumer insights on the ways consumers are celebrating Easter.
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Leading the digital transformation at McDonald’s
McDonald’s Caleb Pearson gives insight into how digital strategies keep customers coming back.
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Made By Gather’s Shae Hong on innovation and key collaborations
Retail Gets Real episode 339: The entrepreneur on unexpected partnerships and inspiring the next generation of cooks.
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Improving the front-line associate experience at PetSmart
Retail Gets Real episode 338: HR talent leader Theresa Lee on culture, communication development and a growth mindset.
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5 key questions for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Take this opportunity to reassess cyber preparedness and address new retail cyber risks.
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5 ways technology is on the menu at quick-serve restaurants
From delivery to operations, artificial intelligence to sustainability, restaurants focus on tech to find success.
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Taking on credit card swipe fees with the Savvy Shopkeeper
Retail Gets Real episode 322: Small business co-owner Kathy Cruz is fighting for credit card market fairness.
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3 ways to find innovation at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show
See what retail can be now and in the future.
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3 ways to fight retail crime
Fight Retail Crime Day mobilizes the retail industry to advocate for effective solutions in combating this problem.
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How Ulta Beauty leverages digital innovation for customer connection and personalization
Retail Gets Real episode 321: Chief Digital Officer Prama Bhatt on using digital tools to innovate and personalize.
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What you need to know about NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show
The retail industry’s largest gathering is Jan. 14-16, 2024.
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Retailers and legal experts converge in California — the nation’s legal trendsetter
The inaugural CA Retail Law Summit discussed what’s ahead for retailers operating in California.
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How Greenwich St. Jewelers has thrived through 46 years of change and challenges in NYC
Retail Gets Real episode 320: Greenwich St. Jewelers co-owner Jennifer Gandia shares a story of perseverance and success
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5 sustainability terms retail executives need to understand
Understanding what the terms sustainabilty, corporate social responsibility, ESG, circularity and regenerative mean.
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