2024 Hot 25 Retailers
NRF’s annual look at the fastest-growing U.S. retailers
The ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing retail companies includes unexpected investment from international companies and mall stalwarts making strides with new generations.
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Retail Gets Real podcast
How Kendra Scott’s ‘fashion-for-philanthropy’ vision transforms communities
Retail Gets Real episode 360: CEO Tom Nolan on serving the customer and giving back to communities.
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How LePrix redefined sourcing in the pre-owned luxury marketplace
Retail Gets Real episode 359: Co-founder Emily Erkel on finding her niche in retail resale.
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Leading the digital transformation at McDonald’s
Retail Gets Real episode 358: Vice President of U.S. Customer Engagement Caleb Pearson on staying close to the customer.
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How retailers can stay ahead of weather-related challenges
Retail Gets Real episode 357: Planalytics’ Evan Gold on managing the opportunities and risks of weather volatility.
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How Solo Brands builds passionate fans one product at a time
Retail Gets Real episode 356: Chief Growth Officer Michael McGoohan on disrupting the outdoor leisure retail market.
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Hot topics and highlights from NRF’s Big Show Asia Pacific 2024
Retail Gets Real episode 355: NRF’s Martine Reardon on the inaugural event and what’s ahead for next year.
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Laying the foundation for modern resale with ThredUp
Retail Gets Real episode 354: ThredUp co-founder and CEO James Reinhart on the outlook for the secondhand industry.
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How customer-facing AI will energize retail’s future
Retail Gets Real episode 353: Futurist Kate Ancketill shares insights on empathic AI and its potential impact on retail.
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DE&I as a state of success — not a checkbox
Retail Gets Real episode 352: Burlington Stores’s Mecca Mitchell on the power of leading with passion and authenticity.
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Advocacy
Census Retail Sales Data for July Shows Increased Spending Despite Strong-But-Moderating Economic Growth
August 15, 2024
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Retail Sales Grew in July Amid Back-to-School Spending and Special Deals
August 9, 2024
Economy Still Growing, But Could be Slowing Enough for Fed to Lower Interest Rates This Year
August 2, 2024
Economy is in ‘Critical Moment’ But Fed Has Time to Wait on Interest Rates
July 8, 2024
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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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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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