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Retail Leadership Series

Featuring Michelle Gass, CEO, Kohl’s. Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach.

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Retail Leadership Series Summer Highlights
CEOs from the industry’s most iconic brands share insights about leading and persevering through times of crisis and how retailers will move forward.
 
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Coronavirus Retail Regulations by State

State-by-state look at coronavirus-related laws, executive orders, regulations and guidance governing store operations for retailers.

 

We stand up for the industry

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.

Learn how we champion the people and policies that fuel success for retailers.

NRF 2020 Hot 100 Retailers
 
2020 Hot 100 Retailers

Investments in digital, ecommerce and omnichannel marketing pay off for these hot retailers of 2020.

 

 
NRF NXT
 
NRF On Demand: NRF NXT
Watch some of the top-rated sessions from NRF NXT 2020 for insights into the latest trends in data, analytics and tech.
 

Upcoming virtual events

NRF Retail Leadership Series
 
A virtual event series featuring conversations with retail's top CEOs about leadership and the future of retail.
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NRF PROTECT ALL ACCESS
 
Experience virtual sessions and an expo dedicated for the retail loss prevention and cyber risk communities.
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NRF 2021: Retail's Big Show
 
A virtual event to be held January 12-14, 19 and 21-22, featuring robust content combined with a digital expo.
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Back to School

See how American families will shop for clothing, supplies and other items for the next school year amid uncertainties from the global pandemic.

 
Coronavirus Resource Center
COVID-19 Resources for Retailers

Daily updates, resources and information for retailers on the ongoing coronavirus response.

 
Lowe’s teams up with New York Fashion Week

Designers including Rebecca Minkoff and Jason Wu will handpick backdrop items for their runway shows.

 
Lowe's and NYFW
 
Thank you, retailers
NRF has launched a campaign to recognize retailers, employees and shoppers for efforts to keep communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
The rise of men's cosmetics and brands making their mark
In an ever-changing world of beauty products, men's cosmetics take a seat at the table.
 
Men's cosmetics
 

Retail Gets Real Podcast
 
NRF’s weekly podcast features unfiltered, insightful conversations with the industry’s most interesting people.
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Holiday 2020: Forecasting the unknown
 
Supply and demand forecasting for holiday 2020
Retail Gets Real episode 185: How retailers can use demand sensing to get ahead of trends.
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Michaels Stores innovates to keep families busy at home
 
Michaels Stores launch online arts and crafts during pandemic
Retail Gets Real episode 184: ‘Boredom Busters’ and live classes meet growing consumer need.
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Social media drives Gen Z shopping behavior
 
Gen Z shopping insights
Retail Gets Real episode 183: Insights on how the digitally native consumers use social media to shop.
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COVID-19 causes digital shift for boomers
 
Baby boomer shopping changes due to Covid
Retail Gets Real episode 182: Katie Jordan, research manager at NRF, talks about changing shopping habits.
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Back-to-school shopping 2020
 
Back to school shopping 2020 amid Covid
Retail Gets Real episode 181: Katherine Cullen, head of NRF's Consumer Research team, talks about shopping for students.
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Blog
 
Stories around retail industry insights, trends and transformation.
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Kohl’s and Sephora among six retailers rethinking loyalty
 
Sephora loyalty rewards program
Kohl’s, Sephora and more are revamping programs to meet new customer demands.
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Lowe’s teams up with New York Fashion Week
 
Lowe's and NYFW
Designers will handpick backdrop items for their runway shows.
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The rise of men's cosmetics and brands making their mark
 
Men's cosmetics
It’s the next step after interest grew in skincare and fashion.
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Imports spike as economy continues recovery
 
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Imports surged to unexpected high levels this summer as the U.S. economy continues to reopen and retailers stock up.
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Holiday 2020: Forecasting the unknown
 
Supply and demand forecasting for holiday 2020
Retail Gets Real episode 185: How retailers can use demand sensing to get ahead of trends.
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