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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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6 things retail communicators are thinking about
As the industry evolves, so does the need to communicate its stories effectively.
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Fight Retail Crime Day 2023 makes a big impact
Retail community and policy leaders unite to combat organized retail crime.
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A look at JCPenney’s $1 billion reinvestment project
Retail Gets Real episode 323: EVP and CMO Michelle Wlazlo talks about partnerships, expanded offerings and the holidays.
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5 key questions for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Take this opportunity to reassess cyber preparedness and address new retail cyber risks.
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5 ways technology is on the menu at quick-serve restaurants
From delivery to operations, artificial intelligence to sustainability, restaurants focus on tech to find success.
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Taking on credit card swipe fees with the Savvy Shopkeeper
Retail Gets Real episode 322: Small business co-owner Kathy Cruz is fighting for credit card market fairness.
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3 ways to find innovation at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show
See what retail can be now and in the future.
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3 ways to fight retail crime
Fight Retail Crime Day mobilizes the retail industry to advocate for effective solutions in combating this problem.
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How Ulta Beauty leverages digital innovation for customer connection and personalization
Retail Gets Real episode 321: Chief Digital Officer Prama Bhatt on using digital tools to innovate and personalize.
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What you need to know about NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show
The retail industry’s largest gathering is Jan. 14-16, 2024.
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