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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How consumers plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2024
With 62% of Americans planning to celebrate, record spending is on tap.
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What retailers want to hear in the 2024 State of the Union address
Crime, economics and immigration are high on the list of industry priorities.
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Made By Gather’s Shae Hong on innovation, kitchenware and collaborating with Drew Barrymore
Retail Gets Real episode 339: The entrepreneur on unexpected partnerships and inspiring the next generation of cooks.
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Capturing the right data to fuel retail success
NRF 2024: How Abercrombie & Fitch, Sephora and The Vitamin Shoppe stay connected to consumers.
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Convening and connecting retail legal, risk, compliance and HR communities
The NRF Retail Law Summit convenes industry leaders, practitioners and experts to discuss crucial retail legal issues.
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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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Drew Barrymore and Shae Hong work within a union of trust and taste
NRF 2024: The co-founders of home goods brand Beautiful by Drew discuss their partnership and connecting with consumers.
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How BÉIS Travel and Glossier are transforming markets at the speed of retail
NRF 2024: BÉIS' Shay Mitchell and Glossier's Kyle Leahy in conversation with Shopify's Harley Finkelstein.
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Future trends that will shape consumer behavior and retail operations
NRF 2024: Leaders of GDR Creative Intelligence, WGSN and WD Partners on technology's impact and the role of stores.
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Supreme Court oral arguments make case that new challenge to debit card swipe fee cap isn’t too late
The case, which involves a North Dakota convenience store and truck stop, could have major implications.
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