Retail Gets Real
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342. Celebrating women in retail
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04/03/24 • 17 min
In honor of Women's History Month, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite conversations with inspiring and trailblazing women in retail. From how to champion diversity to great career advice and how to grow as a leader, we've highlighted these insights worth resharing from some of retail's smartest people:
• Michelle Gass, CEO, Levi Strauss & Co (#336) • Jennifer Gandia, Co-owner, Greenwich St. Jewelers (#320) • Prama Bhatt, Chief Digital Officer, Ulta Beauty (#321) • Heidi Cooley, Chief Marketing Officer, Crocs (#328) • Megan Crozer, Executive Vice President & Chief Merchant, Sam's Club (#309) • Mecca Mitchell, Senior VP & Chief DEI Officer, Burlington Stores (#326) • Christiane Pendarvis, Co-CEO, Pattern Beauty (#297) • Theresa Lee, Vice President, HR Talent, Culture, and Strategy, PetSmart (#338)
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#131: How Lilly Pulitzer stays fresh for a new generation
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08/12/19 • 26 min
A piece of Lilly Pulitzer apparel is immediately recognizable; its vibrant prints and inimitable energy have been delighting customers for 60 years. President Michelle Kelly joins this episode of Retail Gets Real to talk about how the iconic Florida brand stays relevant and uses “the love of Lilly” to bring people together.
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#35 HSN helps make entrepreneurial dreams come true
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01/02/18 • 26 min
HSN gives entrepreneurs a platform to sell their products to a large television audience and the prospect of finding the next innovation energizes Dara Trujillo, VP of New Business Development. In this episode, Trujillo discusses how the company elevates entrepreneurs with business education, guidance and exposure, and chats about HSN's new American Dreams Academy program.
#33 How job-ready candidates give retailers a head start
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12/18/17 • 17 min
The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership helps connect retailers with qualified talent. CEO Karin Norington-Reaves discusses how workforce development initiatives help job-seekers, retailers and the entire retail industry, and chats about the importance of initiatives like the NRF Foundation’s RISE Up program.
246. Top 5 holiday questions answered
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11/16/21 • 14 min
On this episode of “Retail Gets Real,” NRF retail industry experts answer the holiday season’s most-asked questions: the role of Black Friday, shipping concerns, the impact of inflation, labor shortages and who will be spending the most.
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247. NRF policy update: The issues impacting retail today
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11/23/21 • 14 min
David French, NRF’s Senior Vice President of Government Relations, discusses the latest on advocacy campaigns for the industry and connects the dots between Capitol Hill and retail.
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248. Holiday shopping insights from Google
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11/30/21 • 21 min
Bill Ready, president of commerce at Google, joins the podcast to discuss trending gifts this holiday season and the future of shopping as digital and physical experiences continue to blend.
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250. The impact of consumer trust and how to build it
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12/15/21 • 18 min
Barbra Bukovac, vice chair of consumer markets at PwC, discusses insights from PwC’s recent survey that show the impact of the pandemic on consumers’ trust and their relationships with businesses, including what helps businesses build trust and why engaging with customers regularly is so meaningful.
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267. Creating an inclusive community in the workplace with Kimberly Lee Minor, CEO of Bumbershoot
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05/03/22 • 26 min
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11/21/23 • 28 min
As senior vice president of leadership and organizational development, DEI and community impact for Burlington Stores Inc., Mecca Mitchell leads efforts to create supportive and equitable institutional structures, foster welcoming and inclusive environments that promote growth and development, and cultivate a culture that leverages diversity, inclusion and equity best practices to drive business objectives, while responding to the diverse needs of its workforce, its customers, and the community. On today’s episode, we’re talking to Mecca about her unconventional career journey and leading with passion and authenticity.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Retail Gets Real have?
Retail Gets Real currently has 366 episodes available.
What topics does Retail Gets Real cover?
The podcast is about Retail, Management, Leadership, Startups, Ecommerce, Podcasts, Technology, Entrepreneurs, Business, Careers and Smallbusiness.
What is the most popular episode on Retail Gets Real?
The episode title '213. 2021 Easter Insights' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Retail Gets Real?
The average episode length on Retail Gets Real is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of Retail Gets Real released?
Episodes of Retail Gets Real are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Retail Gets Real?
The first episode of Retail Gets Real was released on May 12, 2017.
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