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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Saks CEO Marc Metrick on the evolving luxury consumer
Retail Gets Real episode 334: How data-driven personalization and AI will enhance the customer experience.
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The public policy outlook for retail in 2024
NRF in Washington: A focus on retail crime, credit card swipe fees, workforce issues and the supply chain.
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How Kmart Group Australia successfully upended its business model
NRF 2024: Managing Director Ian Bailey on leading through transformation and making everyday brighter for customers.
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Learning as we go with artificial intelligence
NRF 2024: Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff on AI’s potential for true customer-centricity.
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Walmart’s Anshu Bhardwaj on AI and the retailer’s role as a global tech leader
Retail Gets Real episode 333: Fostering innovation with the customer at the center.
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Northern Tool + Equipment explores supply chain options
NRF 2024: CEO and President Suresh Krishna on transforming the supply chain to better meet customers.
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PepsiCo moves toward creating a more sustainable future
NRF 2024: CEO Steven Williams on a collaborative approach to positive change.
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The state of retail heading into 2024
Retail Gets Real episode 332: NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay on what to expect from retailers.
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‘Life Out Here’ continues to look good for Tractor Supply Company
NRF 2024: President and CEO Hal Lawton on maintaining corporate values in a high-growth environment.
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Breathe easy: Recession likely not ‘in the cards’
NRF 2024: CNBC senior economic reporter Steve Liesman elaborates on the health of the consumer and the retail industry.
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