NRF On Demand: NRF Retail Leadership Series

Replay events from the NRF Retail Leadership Series, a new virtual program featuring conversations with CEOs from the retail industry's most iconic brands about leading through times of crisis, the state of retail and the way forward for the industry.

Browse previous events below or view upcoming events in the series.

Kevin Johnson, President and CEO, Starbucks Coffee Company
Recorded July 16, 2020

NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay and Starbucks Coffee Company President and CEO Kevin Johnson will discuss Starbucks response to the pandemic, the evolution of the Third Place and how the company is adapting to the new COVID-19 economy.

This NRF Retail Leadership Series event is sponsored by Salesforce.

 
Kevin Johnson, Starbucks CEO
 
Marvin Ellison, CEO, Lowe's
 
Marvin Ellison, President and CEO, Lowe's
Recorded July 1, 2020

Leadership challenges and opportunities, rapidly changing consumer preferences in home improvement, and workforce skills needed in a time of unprecedented digital acceleration.

This NRF Retail Leadership Series event is in collaboration with PwC.

 
Chris Nassetta, CEO and President, Hilton
Recorded June 24, 2020

Leading through turbulent times, how Hilton envisions the future of travel and tourism, and Nassetta’s outlook on global economic recovery from the pandemic.

This NRF Retail Leadership Series event is sponsored by Twilio.

 
Chris Nassetta, Hilton
 
Brian Cornell, CEO, Target
 
Brian Cornell, Board Chairman and CEO, Target
Recorded June 18, 2020

How Target is facing pain with purpose in the wake of the pandemic, working to advance social justice, and evolving for the future of the industry.

This NRF Retail Leadership Series event is sponsored by Emarsys.

 
Hal Lawton, President and CEO, Tractor Supply
Recorded June 11, 2020

Taking the helm of a company during a global pandemic, the need for transparent and timely communications with team members, and offering new delivery and fulfillment options for consumers.

This NRF Retail Leadership Series event is sponsored by Manhattan Associates.

 
Hal Lawton, Tractor Supply
 
Chris Baldwin, CEO of BJ's
 
Chris Baldwin, Executive Chairman, BJ's Wholesale Club
Recorded June 1, 2020

BJ's investments in employee and customer safety to minimize the spread of the virus, and the importance of leading with kindness and empathy, particularly during these stressful and difficult times.

 
Neela Montgomery, CEO, Crate and Barrel
Recorded May 21, 2020

How retailers are leaning into ecommerce to meet evolving consumer needs, what reopening stores will look like, and how to manage the health and safety of employees and customers.

 
Neela Montgomery, Former CEO, Crate & Barrel
 
Mike George, Qurate Retail, Inc., Former President and CEO
 
Mike George, President and CEO of Qurate Retail, Inc.
Recorded on May 11, 2020

Leading in times of crisis, the post-pandemic consumer, and the near and far future of retail.

This NRF Retail Leadership Series event is in collaboration with PwC.