How a retail job sets workers up for career success
From communication and problem solving to conflict resolution and time management, retail cultivates essential skills for every career path
New research from the National Retail Federation Foundation shows the average retail career move occurs every 14.5 months — and brings a 15.2% pay increase.
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Retail Gets Real podcast
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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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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Advocacy
Retailers Say Change in Methodology Leaves Fed’s Proposed New Debit Card ‘Swipe’ Fee Cap Too High
May 13, 2024
First Quarter Results Show Economy is Slowing but ‘Remains Resilient’
May 7, 2024
3 reasons why Congress should pass organized retail crime-fighting legislation this year
April 22, 2024
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Cost-effective system helps smaller online retailers reduce online fraud
One user saw fraud-related chargebacks fall to 0.2 percent of transactions.
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Total Wine & More: The total package
An inside look at the nation’s largest independent retailer of wine, beer and spirits.
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Half Price Books streamlines purchasing and inventory management
The new POS system faciliates inventory tracking and mobile checkout.
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Wearable technology migrates to the rest of the ensemble
The smart wearables market is estimated at nearly $29 billion.
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Ace Hardware reaches for the cloud
The supply chain system services more than 600 stores outside the U.S.
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Retail jobs down in October due to extreme weather, edgy political season
Retail employment was down 7,000 jobs from September.
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Online jewelry retailer enlists real-time cybersecurity services
James Allen wanted to maintain a luxury customer experience while protecting its assets.
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Is Amazon’s replenishment feature on the button?
With more than 150 brands available via Dash Buttons, the program is clearly a success.
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Skepticism clouds ballyhooed ‘quick-dip’ card payment enhancement
All major U.S. credit card brands have announced software updates, though concerns remain.
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