How a retail job sets workers up for career success
From communication and problem solving to conflict resolution and time management, retail cultivates essential skills for every career path
New research from the National Retail Federation Foundation shows the average retail career move occurs every 14.5 months — and brings a 15.2% pay increase.
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Retail Gets Real podcast
How Ikea is leading the way on sustainability
Retail Gets Real episode 348: Ikea U.S. Country Sustainability Manager on the role of retail in the circular economy.
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Welcome to the real world of retail
Retail Gets Real episode 347: Allbirds’ Courtney Nash and Munchkin’s Eugene Choi on the early lessons they’ve learned.
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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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Advocacy
Retailers Say Change in Methodology Leaves Fed’s Proposed New Debit Card ‘Swipe’ Fee Cap Too High
May 13, 2024
First Quarter Results Show Economy is Slowing but ‘Remains Resilient’
May 7, 2024
3 reasons why Congress should pass organized retail crime-fighting legislation this year
April 22, 2024
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TPP means greater economic opportunity for retailers large and small
TPP includes provisions that would benefit small retail businesses.
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Low Cost, High Reward
Marketplaces allow department stores and malls to expand omnichannel offerings.
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Getting the Complete Picture
Walmart streamlines supplier-based content for omnichannel presentation.
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Skullcandy taps ‘passionate’ experts to educate associates and customers alike
The company wanted to reach new and existing customers in an authentic way.
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Online lighting retailer enhances the customer experience through education
Information such as articles and videos gives shoppers more information about products.
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PGA Tour Superstore manages seasonal inventory shifts
Retailers must bolster their supply chain logistics to deal with changes in consumer preferences.
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Kohl’s adapts the customer experience to the evolving consumer
The retailer is “constantly innovating” to ensure a seamless customer experience.
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Calculating Crime Risk
Cooperative food retailer digs deep into data before investing in resources.
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Retail Sales Hold Steady in July
Retail sales were essentially unchanged over June, according to NRF's calculations.
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