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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Retailers outline challenges for Paycheck Protection Program
The program has helped retailers keep workers on the payroll, but the experience can be "hectic and stressful."
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How Crate and Barrel is adapting to new customer needs
Retail Gets Real episode 173: CEO Neela Montgomery talks Crate and Barrel’s strategy during the pandemic and long term.
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Through the retail lens: The rise of the sales associate
‘The Retail Doctor’ Bob Phibbs on what will bring customers back into stores.
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Retailers’ cooperation during NRF’s Operation Open Doors shows ‘we are truly all of us in this together’
Retailers across the country are sharing advice on how to safely reopen stores closed by the pandemic.
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Chipotle inspires a new makeup kit from e.l.f Cosmetics
Creative collaborations continue during the pandemic.
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Before the Butcher wants to grow the plant-based protein market
Founder Danny O’Malley on embracing retail sales.
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Retail’s role in fighting racial injustice
Racism is a real problem in this country, and we all share the responsibility to address it.
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Group shopping goes virtual
Enabling digital connections can provide insights into shopper behaviors.
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