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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Through the retail lens: Commitment to community and employees
Small business owner Lonnie McQuirter on his convenience store’s local impact.
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COVID-19’s impact on store traffic
Altered shopping patterns increase the need for retailer transparency during Covid-19.
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Wayfair rides strong growth in spending on home goods
A look at the top ecommerce retailers from NRF’s 2020 Hot Retailers list.
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Facilitating contactless customer service at restaurants
In-house diners can order and pay directly from their mobile devices.
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2020 Hot 100 Retailers
Investments in digital, ecommerce and omnichannel paid off for fastest-growing retailers.
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How online pharmacy Capsule gained momentum during the pandemic
Retail Gets Real episode 180: Founder and CEO Eric Kinariwala shares how the company reworked the pharmacy model.
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5 key takeaways from NRF NXT ALL ACCESS
Ideas and insights to consider for success in 2020 for ecommerce and retailers.
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Through the retail lens: The impact on inventory
Deborah Weinswig on turnover rates and ways to alleviate losses.
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How retailers can handle the oncoming rush of returns
They’re considering safety, logistical and financial issues.
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