A look at the 2024 Top 50 Global Retailers
Stalwart market leaders Walmart, Amazon, Schwarz Group, Aldi and Costco top the list.
Retail sales and profits for most grew even as shoppers changed their work and personal routines and the channels they shopped.
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Sustainability in Retail
A glance into consumers’ views on sustainability
New GfK research finds most Americans say concern for the environment is a priority.
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Retailers close the loop on creating a circular retail economy
The industry is making significant investments to build tools and business models to power future circular solutions.
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3 things retailers need to understand about the world of reverse logistics
The backbone of a circular economy provides a roadmap for sustainable retail.
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How Reformation sticks to its mission and stays ahead of the pack
CEO Hali Borenstein on making a great product, enabling a fast supply chain and using data-informed manufacturing.
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Walmart provides a peek at a connected, sustainable supply chain
Collaboration ensures a company-wide commitment to leaving things ‘better than we found them’.
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3 ways retailers made it matter at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show
Impactful retail is driven by efficient tech and meaningful experiences.
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Retail Gets Real podcast
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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Improving the front-line associate experience at PetSmart
Retail Gets Real episode 338: HR talent leader Theresa Lee on culture, communication development and a growth mindset.
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Inside the digital transformation of Abercrombie & Fitch
Retail Gets Real episode 337: The retailer’s chief digital and technology officer on A&F’s digital revolution.
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3 ways Gen Z and millennials are shopping for the holidays
A look into NRF’s research to see how these consumer segments are tackling holiday shopping this year.
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Crocs: A story of reinvention, innovation and modern marketing magic
Retail Gets Real episode 328: CMO and The List 2024 honoree Heidi Cooley on the marketing strategies.
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AI and supply chain are top of mind for venture capitalists heading into 2024
Insights from Commerce Ventures and NewRoad Capital Partners on retail tech opportunities and trends in the year ahead.
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How teen entrepreneur Jungmin Kang built a multi-million dollar slime business
Retail Gets Real episode 327: The founder and CEO of Snoopslimes talks about starting a business.
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3 ways technology is transforming foodservice at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show
The Foodservice Innovation Zone is an immersive experience that focuses on the future of foodservice.
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5 small businesses on the power of shopping local
Support the entrepreneurs building communities this Small Business Saturday.
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How Burlington drives impactful change with its DEI strategy
Retail Gets Real episode 326: Mecca Mitchell shares her thoughts on community impact, leadership and organization.
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10 can’t-miss New York City retail experiences
Top retail stores to visit during NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show.
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5 questions for Sam’s Club's Chief Growth Officer Diana Marshall
Leadership lessons and insights on a member-obsessed approach to growth.
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Retail leaders rally to fight retail crime
Retail Gets Real episode 325: NRF’s David Johnston on the problem of organized retail crime.
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