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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A grocery store focused on organics, nutrition and education
Concept to Watch: Raley’s O-N-E Market also offers tours, classes and nutrition counseling.
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How wayfinding technology could reduce time in stores and COVID risk
Innovative retailers adapt to shifting consumer preferences.
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Back-to-school shopping 2020
Retail Gets Real episode 181: Katherine Cullen, head of NRF's Consumer Research team, talks about shopping for students.
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Burlington banks on in-store shopping
Soft goods retailers are still coming out on top in a highly ecommerce-driven world.
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Through the retail lens: Commitment to community and employees
Small business owner Lonnie McQuirter on his convenience store’s local impact.
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COVID-19’s impact on store traffic
Altered shopping patterns increase the need for retailer transparency during Covid-19.
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Wayfair rides strong growth in spending on home goods
A look at the top ecommerce retailers from NRF’s 2020 Hot Retailers list.
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Facilitating contactless customer service at restaurants
In-house diners can order and pay directly from their mobile devices.
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2020 Hot 100 Retailers
Investments in digital, ecommerce and omnichannel paid off for fastest-growing retailers.
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