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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After BAT week in Washington, push continues with new TV ads
Retailers met with three Cabinet secretaries and two dozen key members of Congress last week.
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Growing a small business, one scoop at a time
Episode 4 of Retail Gets Real: Ice Cream Jubilee founder shares her sweet entrepreneurial journey.
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Get ready for Gen Z
Episode 3 of Retail Gets Real: Understanding young consumers through research and data.
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How Walmart does business in China
Episode 1 of Retail Gets Real: International business lessons from Walmart.
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It's not a doughnut, it's a philosophy
Episode 2 of Retail Gets Real: D.C. food entrepreneur has a passion for craftsmanship, community.
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For these young business owners, age is just a number
Three entrepreneurs who didn’t let age define their dreams of opening a retail business.
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With Vote Coming, Retailers Say Swipe Fee Reform Should Be Protected
Four retailers on why swipe fee reform matters.
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Robert Jones: A champion for small business and advocacy
This small business owner knows the importance of being an advocate for retail.
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Small Business Spotlight: Mi Golondrina
Behind the scenes at Dallas-based clothing and home décor brand Mi Golondrina.
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$40 billion at stake as Congress takes up swipe fees
Repealing swipe fee reform could cost consumers billions.
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