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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2024 Valentine’s Day consumer trends
3 ways lovers, friends and in-betweens are celebrating their favorite people — and pets — this year.
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How Stitch Fix, Macy’s, Kraft Heinz and Ocado use AI to keep an eye on the supply chain
NRF 2024: AI-powered solutions could be a game-changer for inventory visibility.
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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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Saks CEO Marc Metrick on the evolving luxury consumer
Retail Gets Real episode 334: How data-driven personalization and AI will enhance the customer experience.
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The public policy outlook for retail in 2024
NRF in Washington: A focus on retail crime, credit card swipe fees, workforce issues and the supply chain.
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How Kmart Group Australia successfully upended its business model
NRF 2024: Managing Director Ian Bailey on leading through transformation and making everyday brighter for customers.
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Learning as we go with artificial intelligence
NRF 2024: Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff on AI’s potential for true customer-centricity.
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Walmart’s Anshu Bhardwaj on AI and the retailer’s role as a global tech leader
Retail Gets Real episode 333: Fostering innovation with the customer at the center.
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Northern Tool + Equipment explores supply chain options
NRF 2024: CEO and President Suresh Krishna on transforming the supply chain to better meet customers.
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PepsiCo moves toward creating a more sustainable future
NRF 2024: CEO Steven Williams on a collaborative approach to positive change.
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