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 Showfields redefines the store experience
Retail Gets Real episode 144: Learn about one man’s mission to create the most interesting store in the world.
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Talking Taco Bell’s hotel stunt with its director of retail engagement
Taco Bell raised eyebrows across the retail industry when it converted a resort into a Taco Bell branded hotel.
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Reducing customers’ biggest pain point
Backers say cashierless checkout improves customer experience and brand perception.
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How Hawthorne sells men’s personal care to a “clueless” consumer
Retail Gets Real episode 143: How Hawthorne is making high-end men’s personal care more accessible for the average guy.
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A year later, tariffs’ challenge to supply chains is only greater
The challenges posed by the trade war have only grown over the past year.
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LocatorX brings robust tracking technology to retail
Package theft is an ongoing problem and LocatorX provides end-to-end product protection.
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How tariffs are impacting retailers
Retail Gets Real episode 142: PwC’s trade expert on how trade policy is impacting retailers.
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Ministry of Supply CEO Aman Advani: Where engineering meets fashion
Retail Gets Real episode 141: How Ministry of Supply is reengineering workwear for performance.
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The state of the economy heading into the holidays
Retail Gets Real episode 140: Amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties, consumer confidence remains high.
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