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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Under Armour’s Kevin Plank: What the customer needs is a dream
The executive chair and brand chief talks about how to connect with consumers at NRF 2020: Retail's Big Show.
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WW’s Mindy Grossman on big moves and strategic risks
WW’s Mindy Grossman speaks about her non-linear career at NRF 2020: Retail's Big Show.
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Nike and Zalando demonstrate how to scale in a diverse market
In the age of disruption, strategic partnerships provide an edge.
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Rent the Runway CEO on how transparency builds customer loyalty
Video: CEO Jennifer Hyman shares insight into supply chain challenges and the impact on customer relationships.
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How to build diverse, inclusive workplaces
Retail leaders share strategies for getting beyond just talk.
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HBC and Ocado executives on making bold moves
Tackling growth challenges and reimagining core customer strategies.
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The power of cybersecurity industry collaboration
Target, Chipotle and Best Buy discuss the power of joint intelligence to fight cyber threats.
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Inside Walmart’s Intelligent Retail Lab
Retail Gets Real episode 152: CEO Mike Hanrahan shares what they're learning about AI in retail.
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TechSera turns retailers’ information into insight
Startup Spotlight: TechSera's supply chain solution helps organizations address data insight gaps.
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