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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Verizon Consumer Group’s omnichannel strategy to drive traffic and create demand
Retail Gets Real episode 268: Chief Operating Officer Krista Bourne on personalizing customer experience.
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Lower inflation through tariff relief
Tariffs cost the average American household more than $1,200 in 2020.
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How ports can untangle the supply chain snarl
Port of Cleveland President and CEO William Friedman on the next supply chain challenge.
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Cryptocurrency and its role in retail
A guide to the cutting-edge customer payment option.
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How companies can build strong and inclusive cultures
Retail Gets Real episode 267: Kimberly Lee Minor on defining values and sharing experiences.
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How JCPenney seeks to ‘reinvigorate’ at 120 years old
VP of Marketing Bill Cunningham on coupons, competition and connecting with core customers.
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Inflation fuels food price increases
Global conflicts and bad government policies lead to higher food costs.
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Embracing the LP revolution at Ikea
Vic Jacinto, U.S. safety and security manager for Ikea, on change and leadership in retail loss prevention.
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Here’s how consumers are celebrating moms this Mother’s Day
Flowers, jewelry and gifts of experience all rank high on the list.
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How speed and convenience are driving retail innovation
Retail Gets Real episode 266: Trendspotter Cate Trotter on meeting customer expectations.
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