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
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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Michelle Gass on leadership, taking risks and her vision for Levi’s
Retail Gets Real episode 336: The new CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. shares her forward-looking vision for the company.
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Cooking up a revolution: How chef Roy Choi developed a cult following
Episode 22 of Retail Gets Real: Celebrity chef shares his journey to fame.
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How Walmart keeps its innovative edge
Founder of Jet.com Marc Lore discusses ecommerce strategy at Walmart.
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The consumer is your boss: all 7.5 billion of them
At Shop.org, consumer trends expert Kate Ancketill shares how the consumer is running the show.
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Digital transforms customer conversations
How CVS Health and Thrive Market are engaging the “always on” digital customer.
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Quick serve: How Target and West Elm meet the demands of instant gratification
At Shop.org, Target and West Elm share tactics for a speedier user experience.
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How Lane Bryant contributes to a national conversation
Episode 21 of Retail Gets Real: CMO Brian Beitler on marketing plus-size clothing.
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Help wanted: The retail roles you never think of
Episode 20 of Retail Gets Real: The Home Depot’s gamut of talent needs.
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Corporate taxes cost American workers more than $4,000 in lower wages
NRF’s most recent analysis of high corporate tax rates on wages.
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Irma and Harvey: How retailers get involved when severe weather hits
Retailers play a role in preparing for extreme weather and helping recovery efforts.
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How Macy’s finds top talent
Episode 19 of Retail Gets Real: Group VP Anne Voller on retail’s career potential.
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