NRF | Voice of Retail

NRF is the world’s largest retail trade association. Every day, we stand up for, celebrate, educate and inspire the people who power the retail industry. Learn more about us.

Chris Baldwin, Executive Chairman, BJ's Wholesale Club

Virtual Event

NRF Retail Leadership Series

June 1, 2020, 1 p.m. ET

Chris Baldwin, Executive Chairman, BJ's Wholesale Club and NRF Board Member

Insights into the state of retail, accelerated innovations and the way forward for the industry.

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Accelerated innovation in retail

NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay joins CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" to discuss the rapid transformation happening in retail.

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Coronavirus Resource Center

COVID-19 Resources for Retailers

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

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Job opportunities from coronavirus demand

These companies have announced plans to hire workers, collectively representing more than a million opportunities since the crisis began.

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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.

Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs of Food52

Food52 grows community during the pandemic

Retail Gets Real episode 170: Co-founders Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs join the Retail Gets Real podcast to talk about how their relatable, human approach to cooking has built a community of more than 26 million fans and counting, how the brand engages them in everything from recipe creation to product development and how fans become customers.

NRF Foundation offers free course for retail job seekers

Retailers are seeking to hire more than 1 million employees amid the coronavirus crisis. The NRF Foundation's introductory online RISE Up course is now free to those looking to get hired.

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Retailers lead mask production to combat COVID-19

Retooling facilities and reorienting workers to deliver a new product on short notice requires cross-team collaboration. Find out how retailers like Brooks Brothers, Nordstrom and Reformation are helping the community battle COVID-19.

Blog

Stories around retail industry insights, trends and transformation.

Mother's Day

3 ways the coronavirus is changing how we think about Mother’s Day

The pandemic has put a spotlight on opportunities to celebrate.

Connected Commerce

Through the retail lens: Consumers and wellness

Wendy Liebmann takes retail’s temperature.

Retail Technology

Autonomous delivery’s viability grows

Starship Technologies autonomous delivery vehicle

The COVID-19 pandemic could be the catalyst for widespread adoption.

Connected Commerce

Credo Beauty offers a high-touch experience in a no-touch world

Live chat technology helps maintain in-store workforce.

Consumer Trends

For such a time as this: Brands designed specifically to help

Streetwear and athleisure brands raise funds for those in need.

Connected Commerce

Through the retail lens: Digital disruption

Author Steve Dennis on navigating the customer landscape.

Consumer Trends

Virtual events take off as consumers stay home to flatten the curve

People are finding ways to congregate and celebrate.

Connected Commerce

Retail and the consumer post-pandemic with Qurate Retail, Inc.’s Mike George

Part two of a conversation about the impact of the pandemic on retail.

Connected Commerce

Retailers hiring during COVID-19

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.

Retail Gets Real Podcast

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

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Connected Commerce

Food52 grows community during the pandemic