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
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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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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Advocacy
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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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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Retailers and legal experts converge in California — the nation’s legal trendsetter
The inaugural CA Retail Law Summit discussed what’s ahead for retailers operating in California.
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How Greenwich St. Jewelers has thrived through 46 years of change and challenges in NYC
Retail Gets Real episode 320: Greenwich St. Jewelers co-owner Jennifer Gandia shares a story of perseverance and success
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5 sustainability terms retail executives need to understand
Understanding what the terms sustainabilty, corporate social responsibility, ESG, circularity and regenerative mean.
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NRF in Washington: Advocacy update October 2023
Even with a divisive Congress, there remain opportunities to advance key policy priorities.
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2023 holiday shopping outlook
How consumers will be spending and shopping this holiday season.
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