Monthly Archives: March 2009

Mar31

Question of the Week–why retailers are accepting old products

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: March 31, 2009
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Which of the following is NOT a reason that many retailers are accepting used electronic devices and other appliances? Good publicity Tracks items people no longer want Increases store foot traffic Convenient spot for recycling Visit NRF Foundation’s Learning Activities webpage, submit your answer, and view the results!

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Mar02

Love Working in Retail? Share Your Story.

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: March 2, 2009
6 Comments | Posted in Career Advice, Educators, Jobseekers, NRF Foundation News, Retail News, Retail Training, Retailers, Students

Do you love working in retail? NRF Foundation wants to hear from you! Having been a part of this industry over the last three years, I’ve already heard so many unique and inspiring stories from retailers about how they got their start and why they love doing what they do. Like the man who went [...]

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Mar02

Question of the Week–U.S. presidents and retail

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: March 2, 2009
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Which previous U.S. President was a small business owner, one-time retailer, and the only president to receive a patent? Abraham Lincoln Barack Obama Ronald Reagan John Adams Visit NRF Foundation’s Learning Activities webpage, submit your answer, and view the results!

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