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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How online pharmacy Capsule gained momentum during the pandemic
Retail Gets Real episode 180: Founder and CEO Eric Kinariwala shares how the company reworked the pharmacy model.
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5 key takeaways from NRF NXT ALL ACCESS
Ideas and insights to consider for success in 2020 for ecommerce and retailers.
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Through the retail lens: The impact on inventory
Deborah Weinswig on turnover rates and ways to alleviate losses.
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How retailers can handle the oncoming rush of returns
They’re considering safety, logistical and financial issues.
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Meet the startups enabling resiliency in retail
A virtual event featuring startups led by women.
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3 ways Lowe’s protects shoppers, employees and products
The retailer took a proactive approach before the pandemic hit the U.S.
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IHOP and Chipotle test in-house deliveries to keep customers fed
A look at the top restaurant retailers from NRF’s 2020 Top Retailers list.
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Text marketing provides a new channel for engagement
Lamps Plus and Cratejoy are among brands finding success in SMS.
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How to effectively communicate a face covering policy
Retail Gets Real episode 179: Bill Knapp of SKDKnickerbocker shares research-backed message on masks.
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Investments in BOPIS pay off for Target
A look at the top mass merchant retailers from NRF’s 2020 Top Retailers list.
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