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Wayfair and Sally Beauty meet their customers where they are

NRF Retail Converge: Innovators from Wayfair and Sally Beauty on being one step ahead in AR and 3D.

How David’s Bridal survived the wedding drought of 2020

Retail Gets Real episode 230: CEO Jim Marcum on digital innovation.

4 retail executives on how to turn off work

Retail Gets Real 229: Execs from BJ’s, P&G, The Container Store and Carol’s Daughter share boundary setting tips.

Small Business

How Ice Cream Jubilee plans to keep growing, scoop by scoop

D.C. entrepreneur Victoria Lai on the sweet and salty sides of owning a small business.

Diversity and Inclusion

General counsels embrace role in diversity as NRF holds first Retail Law Summit

Topics included ethics, ecommerce, privacy and ESG issues.

Consumer Trends

Consumers embrace physical retail as U.S. emerges from the pandemic

New research highlights how consumer expectations for physical shopping have changed.

How ‘circular commerce’ helps retailers protect their brands

Retail Gets Real 228: Trove CEO Andy Ruben on resale’s dual promise of profitability and sustainability.

How Walmart uses technology to stay ahead of the curve

NRF Retail Converge: Global CTO Suresh Kumar discusses the tech that saw the retailer through the pandemic.

A closer look at navigating the return to the office

Retail Gets Real 227: PwC’s Sushil Ahuja and Elizabeth Yates on accommodating and adjusting to the new office dynamic

Cybersecurity

How to protect your company from cyberattacks

NRF Retail Converge: Former NSA director discusses disruptive cyber threats.

Small Business

Small retailers weigh in with their elected representatives

NRF Store Tours highlight conversations on sourcing and shipping, workforce development and payments processing.

How retailers are rethinking store experiences

Retail Gets Real 226: Melissa Gonzalez of the Lionesque Group shares what she’s seeing as physical retail adapts for the

NRF Retail Converge

Did you miss the live show? You can watch NRF Retail Converge on demand through July 25 and catch up on sessions from leaders in the retail industry.

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Recaps from NRF Retail Converge

Wayfair and Sally Beauty meet their customers where they are

NRF Retail Converge: Innovators from Wayfair and Sally Beauty on being one step ahead in AR and 3D.

Resale as a powerful customer acquisition tool

NRF Retail Converge: Leaders from Arc’teryx and REI on the business case for resale.

Consumer Trends

How Gen Z is driving the future of retail

NRF Retail Converge: Insights and trends from the digitally native generation.

Consumer Trends

The strategy behind Kate Spade New York and Hollister’s TikTok success

NRF Retail Converge: A discussion about meeting the consumer where they are and trusting creators.

How Walmart uses technology to stay ahead of the curve

NRF Retail Converge: Global CTO Suresh Kumar discusses the tech that saw the retailer through the pandemic.

Loss Prevention

3 ways to maximize your LP budget

NRF Retail Converge: Directors of loss prevention on making the most of limited resources.

Cybersecurity

How to protect your company from cyberattacks

NRF Retail Converge: Former NSA director discusses disruptive cyber threats.

Top takeaways from NRF Retail Converge

Hal Lawton of Tractor Supply at NRF Retail Converge

NRF Retail Converge: Reimagining the future of retail with the people who are leading it

Coronavirus Resources for Retailers

How DVF embraced digital to engage the global consumer

Diane von Furstenberg speaks with Alibaba at NRF Retail Converge

NRF Retail Converge: Diane von Furstenberg and Alibaba on the future of fashion.

Coronavirus Retail Restrictions by State

State-by-state look at coronavirus-related laws, executive orders, regulations and guidance governing store operations for retailers as we head toward a post-pandemic climate.

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NRF Foundation All Access

Bahja Johnson started in the rotational management program and is now Gap Inc.’s first head of customer belonging. Get a close look at how her passion for inclusion is improving the bottom line, and inspiring change across the industry.

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NRF Foundation COVID-19 training

The NRF Foundation launched credentials in its RISE Up program in response to COVID-19. As restrictions lift, train employees to avoid and de‑escalate conflict.

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Current COVID-19 resources

Resources

Coronavirus Resources for Retailers

Resources and information for retailers on the COVID-19 pandemic.

NRF Responds to New CDC Mask Recommendation

NRF statement in response to CDC mask announcement

Retail Sales

June Retail Sales Increase as Recovery Continues

Retail sales saw solid growth during June as the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic continued.

Global Port Tracker

Retail Cargo Continues to See Double-Digit Increases Over 2020

Imports continue to show double-digit growth over last year as strong consumer demand keeps up its momentum.

More than Half of Retail Professionals Say Pandemic Accelerated Tech Product Launches

National Retail Federation and Euromonitor International release a new report on retail technology

NRF Welcomes EEOC Vaccination Guidance

NRF Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity Commission releasing updated COVID-19 vaccination guidance

Coronavirus Resources for Retailers

Retailers to State & Local Leaders: Clarity Needed on Mask Orders

Retailers ask state governors and mayors to consider the practicality around new CDC guidelines on masks.

Retail Sales

April Retail Sales Hold Mostly Steady from March and Show ‘Off the Chart’ Gains Over 2020 Shutdowns

Retail sales were virtually unchanged from a month before and grew dramatically year-over-year in April.