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 CFOs from Levi’s, Rothy’s and Macy’s are shaping business strategy
Three of retail’s top CFOs on what makes a “just right” growth leader.
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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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NRF’s Fight Retail Crime Day wins Reed Award for Best Lobby Day
The award presented by Campaigns & Elections magazine recognizes excellence in advocacy.
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Meeting the challenges of unified commerce with Michaels, Ikea and Tapestry
Incisiv Chief Strategy Officer Giri Agarwal leads a conversation on the strategies and benefits behind unified commerce.
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How shoppers are planning to spend on Easter 2024
Springing into the holiday with consumer shopping trends.
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EEOC General Counsel says personal experience led her to career fighting discrimination
Karla Gilbride joined legal experts at NRF Retail Law Summit to discuss the unique legal challenges for retailers.
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Learn the truth about the Credit Card Competition Act
Every time a card is swiped, a Wall Street bank profits off small businesses and consumers.
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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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32 ways to order a Big Mac: 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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Under Armour pushes the boundaries of performance and community
NRF 2024: CEO Stephanie Linnartz and Minnesota Lynx star Diamond Miller on UA’s commitment to customers.
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