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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When it comes to retail technology, the industry is ‘just getting started’
Five retailers bringing new technology to customers.
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High-end menswear retailer focuses on new customers in digital strategy
With three physical stores, 70 percent of Ledbury's sales still come through its website.
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The Pursuit of Wellness
YOGASMOGA produces and sells activewear in relaxing, community-oriented spaces.
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Welcome to the neighborhood: Maryland retailers show off their state
Retail entrepreneurs share inspiring stories.
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Why Americans must tell Congress to keep debit swipe fees in check
Dodd-Frank has some problems, but the Durbin Amendment isn’t one of them.
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Goodwill of Greater Washington evaluates program, promotion effectiveness with big data
The nonprofit wanted to determine the impact promotions had on buying patterns and loyalty.
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MailChimp gets real to understand customer experiences and challenges
The email marketing platform opened its own online store in May.
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Fossil dives into data to fully engage customers
The company is redefining customer segmentation through analytics and business intelligence.
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Retail Sales Dip 0.3 Percent in August
Retail sales continued to zig-zag in August after a strong June and a relatively flat July.
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