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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2 small retailers championing change in Washington
Small business owners connect with members of Congress to tell retail’s story.
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Businesses urge President Biden to update U.S. Paris Climate Agreement pledge
Hundreds of companies ask the administration to take more action against climate change.
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Retailers begin to give consumers the sustainable products they crave
Retail Gets Real episode 216: How retailers can incorporate environmental concerns into business practices.
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The industry's leading retailers make every day Earth Day
From national chains to local businesses, retail delivers positive environment, social and community benefits.
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Putting sustainability into practice
Retailers and brands are rethinking packaging and delivery systems.
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Trader Joe’s new move toward accessibility
Grocery chain announces a new partnership during Autism Acceptance Month
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How Ministry of Supply is reinventing business attire again
Retail Gets Real episode 215: VP of Operations Brian Kennedy on a pandemic pivot
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5 powerful women leading their industries through change
These female execs take the (virtual) stage at NRF Retail Converge.
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TikTok made me buy it: Small business edition
How small business owners are utilizing the app to reach consumers.
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Retailers, delivery services adapt to altered landscape
How Instacart and Shipt are meeting stay-at-home shoppers’ demands during — and probably after — the COVID-19 pandemic.
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