2024 Top 100 Retailers
NRF’s annual review of the best-performing U.S. retailers based on sales rankings
As with last year, there is not a lot of change at the top of the 100, particularly in the top 20. Perennial leader Walmart tops the list with $533 billion in U.S. sales.
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Retail Gets Real podcast
Laying the foundation for modern resale with ThredUp
Retail Gets Real episode 354: ThredUp co-founder and CEO James Reinhart on the outlook for the secondhand industry.
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How customer-facing AI will energize retail’s future
Retail Gets Real episode 353: Futurist Kate Ancketill shares insights on empathic AI and its potential impact on retail.
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DE&I as a state of success — not a checkbox
Retail Gets Real episode 352: Burlington Stores’s Mecca Mitchell on the power of leading with passion and authenticity.
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The think tank for retail industry talent leaders
Retail Gets Real Episode 351: Adam Lukoskie discusses talent acquisition trends and the growth of NRF’s TAG.
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Comfort, collaboration and imaginative innovation at Crocs
Retail Gets Real episode 350: CMO Heidi Cooley on the strategies behind Crocs’ emergence as a pop culture powerhouse.
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How Arc’teryx is reaching new heights while staying loyal to its core customers
Retail Gets Real episode 349: CEO Stuart Haselden talks about transformation, authenticity and leadership.
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How Ikea is leading the way on sustainability
Retail Gets Real episode 348: Ikea U.S. Country Sustainability Manager on the role of retail in the circular economy.
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Welcome to the real world of retail
Retail Gets Real episode 347: Allbirds’ Courtney Nash and Munchkin’s Eugene Choi on the early lessons they’ve learned.
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How Kendra Scott delivers on a ‘fashion-for-philanthropy’ vision
Retail Gets Real episode 346: CEO Tom Nolan on authenticity and community involvement.
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Advocacy
Economy is in ‘Critical Moment’ But Fed Has Time to Wait on Interest Rates
July 8, 2024
NRF Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Debit Card Swipe Fee Challenge to Move Forward
July 1, 2024
Retailers Welcome Judge’s Order Rejecting Flawed Settlement Over Visa and Mastercard ‘Swipe’ Fees
June 25, 2024
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Retail Sales Jumped in May After a Slow April
June 10, 2024
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Small retail’s biggest champion
Vermont retailer Trudie Trombley talks about the impact of advocacy in retail.
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Gwynnie Bee meets consumers where they are
A chat with Christine Hunsicker, CEO and founder of Gwynnie Bee and CaaStle.
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Q&A: Darkstore CEO and founder Lee Hnetinka
Darkstore’s nationwide platform of urban fulfillment centers lets ecommerce brands big and small offer same-day delivery
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Millennial parents shop differently than other parents
Episode 66: Parents from two generations ponder NRF’s research into consumer behavior.
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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service balances profitability with community
Episode 65 of Retail Gets Real: Director and CEO Tom Shull discusses innovation in the military’s retail arm.
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5 products you’ll pay more for in a world without NAFTA
American consumers could face $5.3 billion in higher costs if the agreement is terminated.
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Air Tailor trims online clothing returns
Air Tailor helps retailers increase online customer satisfaction and reduce return rates.
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Rohvi keeps customers coming back for more
Retail tech startup Rohvi offers retailers a buyback platform that turns past transactions into repeat purchases.
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Member Spotlight: Cavender's
The Cavender family’s values have guided its business for over 50 years.
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Cybersecurity for business and life: A guide from a former White House CIO
Episode 64 of Retail Gets Real: Theresa Payton on how to protect information online.
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