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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Retailers and legal experts converge in California — the nation’s legal trendsetter
The inaugural CA Retail Law Summit discussed what’s ahead for retailers operating in California.
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How Greenwich St. Jewelers has thrived through 46 years of change and challenges in NYC
Retail Gets Real episode 320: Greenwich St. Jewelers co-owner Jennifer Gandia shares a story of perseverance and success
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5 sustainability terms retail executives need to understand
Understanding what the terms sustainabilty, corporate social responsibility, ESG, circularity and regenerative mean.
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NRF in Washington: Advocacy update October 2023
Even with a divisive Congress, there remain opportunities to advance key policy priorities.
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2023 holiday shopping outlook
How consumers will be spending and shopping this holiday season.
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Corporate DEI initiatives face new challenges in the aftermath of affirmative action strike down
How retailers can get ahead of backlash and mitigate risks.
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5 things to know about how consumers are shopping for Halloween
Retail Gets Real episode 319: NRF’s VP of Industry and Consumer Insights Katherine Cullen on Halloween spending.
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Halloween goes ‘over the top’ with record spending and spooky, nostalgic décor
Consumer shopping trends indicate solid winter holiday sales.
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UNTUCKit founder Chris Riccobono says consistency is key to success
Retail Gets Real episode 318: Riccobono on finding the perfect fit and growing a brand.
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The reality of retail shrink
While we ‘squabble about shrink,’ theft and violence get worse.
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