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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Collaborating through crisis
Retailers are joining forces to help their communities and each other.
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Retailers pivot with technology as they respond to COVID-19
Businesses are moving quickly and innovating to continue to serve their customers.
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COVID-19 upends how we shop
Retailers must adjust where, when and how they sell products right now.
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How Pinterest aids in shopping and discovery
Retail Gets Real episode 163: Amy Vener, the head of retail strategy at Pinterest, on Pinterest's value for retail.
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Peet’s fuels “Extreme Makeover”
The coffee brand teamed up with the rebooted TV series to fuel volunteers.
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Coronavirus stimulus from Congress will bring billions to cash-strapped retailers
What’s in it for retailers and what do retailers need to do to obtain the assistance that has been provided?
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Retailers hiring during COVID-19
While some retailers are closing operations, others are actively creating jobs.
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How small retailers are adapting to COVID-19
Small businesses are finding ways to connect with their customers.
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