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
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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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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CDC to retail industry: Now is the time to dust off preparedness plans
It is important retailers look at their preparedness plans.
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How 3D design is transforming the supply chain
Li & Fung's Sean Coxall on creating the supply chain of the future
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3 charts that explain why consumers are feeling lucky this St. Patrick’s Day
More than half of adults plan to celebrate and total spending is expected to reach a record $6.16 billion.
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‘Medtailing’ appears here to stay
There’s continued interest in the mix of retail and health care.
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Designer fashion brands are moving into real estate
Diesel is the latest fashion designer to move into the Miami condo market.
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Understanding the future consumer
Retail Gets Real episode 159: Andrea Bell, Head of Insight for WGSN, on emerging consumer trends.
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How data drives decisions at TechStyle
Retail Gets Real episode 158: Laura Joukovski, president of global fashion brands, on the brand’s unique approach.
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Unclaimed Baggage Center turns 50 and hits the road
A look at the Alabama store where the country’s lost luggage finds new owners.
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Sharing positive vibes and delicious food
Concept to watch: Flower Child offers healthy dining in an inclusive atmosphere.
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NRF Innovation Lab highlights and the future of AI in retail
Retail Gets Real episode 157: Inside the NRF Innovation Lab with Forrester’s Sucharita Kodali and the founder of Pathr.
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