Are you or someone you know a community leader who is also a strong retail industry advocate? If so, you’ll want to send in an application by July 20 to be chosen as one of the 50 U.S. small business …
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Home Renovations Contribute to Retail Hiring
Trends in home renovations have contributed to recent growth in the number of new retail jobs in the U.S., the Chicago Tribune reports. “Building-material stores hired more than 10,000 workers in February to keep up with booming demand,” the news …
Read More »3 Counterpoints to the ‘Retail Apocalypse’
Many news reports suggest retail is headed for its ultimate demise, and it’s often referred to as the “retail apocalypse.” With the news of store closures, bankruptcies and layoffs coming almost daily, that’s an easy conclusion to come to. However, …
Read More »Walmart CEO Talks Technology, Training and Embracing Change
Attendees of the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) industry event, NRF 2018: Retail’s Big Show, were able to network with peers, scout out new trends and learn from the top talent in the industry. One of the biggest benefits of attending …
Read More »NRF 2018: Annual Show Highlights Retail Today, Tomorrow
Thousands of people from around the world gathered in New York this weekend at the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual industry event to focus on the ever-changing retail landscape and how retailers can keep up. The trade association’s 107th annual …
Read More »VP Pence Pledges Tax Reform, Job Growth at NRF Summit
Vice President Mike Pence recently spoke to more than 200 attendees at the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual Retail Advocates Summit about the Trump Administration’s plans to cut taxes and initiate job growth. In his speech, Vice President Pence credited retailers with …
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