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Why 2018 was a historic year for retail — and what’s coming in 2019

NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay reflects on the year in retail and what 2019 will bring.

 

 
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3 ways consumers are continuing to shop after the holidays

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Retail Transformation
Retail predictions for 2019: What’s in and what’s out
Episode 93 of Retail Gets Real: What retail trends might go big in the new year.
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Top 8 stories from 2018
The best of NRF, from blog posts and podcast episodes to infographics.
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Leadership
Levi’s Chip Bergh on rebuilding a brand
Bergh was selected for NRF's The Visionary award for the turnaround Levi’s has experienced under his leadership.
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10 can’t-miss New York stores
Those attending NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show can see pioneering stores in action using the NRF Event App.
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How DSW transforms the customer experience through innovation
A glimpse into the thinking behind DSW's transformation.
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Workforce boards are critical to filling retail job openings

Retailers are tapping into new sources of talent to fill more than 800,000 open positions in the industry. 

 
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