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President and CEO Matthew Shay on incidents involving retail stores across the country following recent protests:
"There is a real problem and divide in this country that we share the responsibility to address. It requires leadership in the municipal, state and federal levels of government, in our schools, our places of worship, our businesses and our homes, so we can work together — honestly, transparently and inclusively — to find solutions."
Hal Lawton, President and CEO, Tractor Supply
June 11 | 11 a.m. ET
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Join NRF President and CEO Matthew Shaw for a candid conversation with Lawton about leading retail through times of crisis.
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Crucial merchants like grocery chains, discount and drug stores are in need of additional staff and have expanded opportunities for employment — creating an economic opportunity for displaced workers and those seeking jobs in a time of uncertainty.
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