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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6 things retail communicators are thinking about
As the industry evolves, so does the need to communicate its stories effectively.
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Fight Retail Crime Day 2023 makes a big impact
Retail community and policy leaders unite to combat organized retail crime.
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A look at JCPenney’s $1 billion reinvestment project
Retail Gets Real episode 323: EVP and CMO Michelle Wlazlo talks about partnerships, expanded offerings and the holidays.
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5 key questions for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Take this opportunity to reassess cyber preparedness and address new retail cyber risks.
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5 ways technology is on the menu at quick-serve restaurants
From delivery to operations, artificial intelligence to sustainability, restaurants focus on tech to find success.
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Taking on credit card swipe fees with the Savvy Shopkeeper
Retail Gets Real episode 322: Small business co-owner Kathy Cruz is fighting for credit card market fairness.
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3 ways to find innovation at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show
See what retail can be now and in the future.
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3 ways to fight retail crime
Fight Retail Crime Day mobilizes the retail industry to advocate for effective solutions in combating this problem.
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How Ulta Beauty leverages digital innovation for customer connection and personalization
Retail Gets Real episode 321: Chief Digital Officer Prama Bhatt on using digital tools to innovate and personalize.
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What you need to know about NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show
The retail industry’s largest gathering is Jan. 14-16, 2024.
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