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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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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Ulta Beauty creates diverse yet unifying experiences
NRF 2024: CEO Dave Kimbell on tech, personalization and building a people-first approach to customer connection.
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Moët Hennessy elevates perception of ‘luxury’ experiences
NRF 2024: CEO Philippe Schaus’s vision for the future of the wines and spirits division of LVMH.
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NBA legend shares ‘Magic’ mindset
NRF 2024: Earvin “Magic” Johnson on building success from the ground up.
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Making supply chains smarter for everyone
NRF 2024: FedEx CEO and President Raj Subramaniam on delivering what consumers expect anytime, anywhere.
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Value, partnership and peanut M&M’s: BJ’s Wholesale Club aligns with Mars
NRF 2024: Understanding the role of consumer insights in cultivating customer loyalty and profitability.
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Incoming Levi’s CEO reaches ‘culmination of everything I’ve done’
NRF 2024: Michelle Gass sees possibility and potential in the days ahead.
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