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Retail jobs from coronavirus demand

While many retailers have been forced to make cuts to their workforce due to temporary or permanent closure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, other retail companies are hiring thousands of workers to meet increased consumer demand. Find opportunities.

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Coronavirus update

Resources for Retailers

NRF is closely monitoring the situation around COVID-19, coordinating with government agencies, health experts and retailers as the situation continues to evolve.

Coronavirus Resources for Retailers: Daily updates from NRF and government agencies with the latest COVID-19 developments
Job opportunities for workers displaced by COVID-19: Opportunities for displaced employees to find work
NRF Member Survey Results:
- Workplace policies surrounding COVID-19 (members only) – March 19
- The supply chain impact of COVID-19 (members only) – March 19

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What retail needs to survive the COVID-19 pandemic

The retail industry needs a bridge to restart economy says NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay, appearing on Varney & Co on Fox Business March 23, 2020.

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6 ways retail is helping communities during COVID-19

While many businesses are closed to maintain social distancing and protect public health during COVID-19, retailers are stepping up to assist the communities they serve, ensuring people are healthy, safe and receiving the products and services they need.

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We advocate for retail through strong representation, year-round education and impactful storytelling. Addressing complex policy issues like tariffs, data security and sales tax fairness, we speak out for retail with a clear and authentic voice like no one else can.

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2020 Top 50 Global Retailers

Walmart, Amazon and Schwarz Group top the list in NRF and Kantar's fresh look at the world’s most international retailers based on their operations at the start of 2019.

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Blog

Stories around retail industry insights, trends and transformation.

Connected Commerce

Retailers hiring during COVID-19

While some retailers are closing operations, others are actively creating jobs.

Small Business

How small retailers are adapting to COVID-19

Small businesses are finding ways to connect with their customers.

Connected Commerce

A runway to Amazon

Heidi Klum and Tim Gun in Making the Cut

Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn reunite to find the next global fashion brand.

Loss Prevention

Report says online sellers need to do more to block counterfeits

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Illegitimate merchandise is a serious issue.

Startups and Transformation

‘Medtailing’ appears here to stay

There’s continued interest in the mix of retail and health care.

St. Patrick’s Day

3 charts that explain why consumers are feeling lucky this St. Patrick’s Day

More than half of adults plan to celebrate and total spending is expected to reach a record $6.16 billion.

Consumer Trends

IKEA plans new Vienna location without parking

Rendering of new IKEA location in Vienna, Austria

The store is aimed at pedestrians, cyclists and people who use public transportation.

Connected Commerce

Fernish targets young professionals on the move

The co-founders of the furniture rental startup on promising a better customer experience.

Retail Gets Real Podcast

NRF’s weekly podcast features unfiltered, insightful conversations with the industry’s most interesting people.

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Startups and Transformation

How Cotopaxi creates superfans through sustainability

Retail Gets Real episode 162: Manifesting mission through products and business practices.

Customer Experience

Ensuring retail jobs are good jobs

Retail Gets Real episode 161: Author Zeynep Ton on how to follow the playbook of some of the best retail companies.

Customer Experience

How Sephora evolves the in-store experience

Photo of Sephora store interactive display

Retail Gets Real episode 160: Alison Hahn, Sephora’s SVP of Merchandising for Color and Fragrance, talks disruption.

Connected Commerce

How data drives decisions at TechStyle

Laura Joukovski, TechStyle, records a podcast

Retail Gets Real episode 158: Laura Joukovski, president of global fashion brands, on the brand’s unique approach.

Consumer Trends

Understanding the future consumer

Kris Stewart, Andrea Bell and Jen Overstreet recording a podcast

Retail Gets Real episode 159: Andrea Bell, Head of Insight for WGSN, on emerging consumer trends.

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Research

Convenience and the customer

Over nine in 10 consumers are likely to choose a retailer based on convenience.

And these shoppers are looking to retailers to help them save even more time and effort in their busy lifestyles. Explore the latest edition of NRF's Consumer View to learn how convenience shapes today’s shopping and the future role of convenience for the retail industry.

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