A look at the 2024 Top 50 Global Retailers
Stalwart market leaders Walmart, Amazon, Schwarz Group, Aldi and Costco top the list.
Retail sales and profits for most grew even as shoppers changed their work and personal routines and the channels they shopped.
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Sustainability in Retail
A glance into consumers’ views on sustainability
New GfK research finds most Americans say concern for the environment is a priority.
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Retailers close the loop on creating a circular retail economy
The industry is making significant investments to build tools and business models to power future circular solutions.
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3 things retailers need to understand about the world of reverse logistics
The backbone of a circular economy provides a roadmap for sustainable retail.
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How Reformation sticks to its mission and stays ahead of the pack
CEO Hali Borenstein on making a great product, enabling a fast supply chain and using data-informed manufacturing.
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Walmart provides a peek at a connected, sustainable supply chain
Collaboration ensures a company-wide commitment to leaving things ‘better than we found them’.
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3 ways retailers made it matter at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show
Impactful retail is driven by efficient tech and meaningful experiences.
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Retail Gets Real podcast
A conversation with 2022 America’s Retail Champion Margaret Barrow
Retail Gets Real Episode 345: The founder and CEO of It’s NOLA talks about advocating for small businesses.
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The future of AI in consumer experience
Retail Gets Real episode 344: IBM’s Jane Cheung shares consumer study insights and how retailers are using AI
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How Saks OFF 5TH is crafting customer-centric experiences
Retail Gets Real episode 343: President and CEO Rob Brooks talks about creating hyper-personal experiences for shoppers.
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Celebrating women in retail
How women are forging the path to success and helping others along the way.
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From Peeps to wreaths: Easter shopping insights with NRF’s Katherine Cullen
Retail Gets Real episode 341: NRF’s head of industry and consumer insights on the ways consumers are celebrating Easter.
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Leading the digital transformation at McDonald’s
McDonald’s Caleb Pearson gives insight into how digital strategies keep customers coming back.
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Made By Gather’s Shae Hong on innovation and key collaborations
Retail Gets Real episode 339: The entrepreneur on unexpected partnerships and inspiring the next generation of cooks.
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Improving the front-line associate experience at PetSmart
Retail Gets Real episode 338: HR talent leader Theresa Lee on culture, communication development and a growth mindset.
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Inside the digital transformation of Abercrombie & Fitch
Retail Gets Real episode 337: The retailer’s chief digital and technology officer on A&F’s digital revolution.
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R.Riveter: Empowering military spouses
Retail Gets Real episode 113: Co-founders share how they created a business model to employ military spouses.
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How will 5G make a difference today – and in the future?
The 5G cellular system will eliminate lag times to make real-time functionality and seamless connectivity a reality.
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How tech is evolving the customer experience at HSN, QVC and Zulily
Retail Gets Real episode 112: Qurate Retail Group CIO on the impact of AI and voice.
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How does your company compare on wages and benefits?
It’s a tight labor market. Mercer data helps retailers set strategy for building their workforce.
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Jenzy takes the frustration out of shopping for kids’ shoes
The Jenzy app created by Eve Ackerley and Carolyn Horner gives parents a better way to shop for their children’s shoes.
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Poshmark challenges the norms of traditional retail
Retail Gets Real episode 111: A unique blend of technology and community creates a new kind of marketplace on Poshmark.
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3 ways younger consumers are embracing Easter
Three ways consumers under 35 have evolved their Easter celebrations.
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3 things to know about consumers in 2019
How smart retailers are striving to not just meet, but exceed customer expectations.
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