Monthly Archives: February 2010

Feb23

Passion for Fashion – These Two BFF’S Made a Retail Dream Come True

By Corinne Hirsch, NRF Foundation | Published: February 23, 2010
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When Drexel University signed on as an NRFF College Partner, I wanted to learn more about how the Design and Merchandising program prepared students for the real world.  They referred me to Abby Kessler and Katie Loftus, co-owners of SMAK Parlour in Philadelphia.  After speaking with them, I became so impressed that these two best [...]

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Feb16

You’ve told the one you love, so now tell us… why you love retail!

By Corinne Hirsch, NRF Foundation | Published: February 16, 2010
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Valentine’s Day is over.  You bought the flowers, the gifts and shared the romantic dinner. I can’t help but think about a different kind of love – a love for working in retail. What I love about this industry is that it provides a niche for everyone, whether it’s sales, marketing, buying, supply chain or [...]

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Feb14

“It’s all about the people.” — Kip Tindell, The Container Store

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: February 14, 2010
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In today’s NRF blog post with Kip Tindell, CEO of The Container Store, he talks about employees being a true part of the business. From providing a team-oriented environment, to obsessive training, to the recently launched “We Love Our Employees Day,” (which includes goody boxes for all employees and a full-page advertisement that lists every [...]

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Feb09

Junior at University of Michigan Hopes to Become a Buyer For a Major Department Store

By Molly McKenna, Student Blogger, University of Michigan | Published: February 9, 2010
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Continuing with NRF Foundation’s Collegiate Blogging series about the BIG Show, Molly McKenna, a junior at the University of Michigan describes her experience in the following profile. Name: Molly McKenna College/University: University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business Graduation Year: 2011 Degree: Bachelors of Business Administration Why did you attend NRF’s BIG Show? I learned about NRF’s BIG [...]

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Feb09

U of A Student Dreams of Becoming CEO of Fashion and Design Magazine and Moving to NYC

By Stephanie_Olinski | Published: February 9, 2010
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Continuing with NRF Foundation’s Collegiate Blogging series about the BIG Show, Stephanie Olinski, a sophomore at the University of Arizona, shares her experience at the convention and in New York City! Name: Stephanie Olinski College/University: University of Arizona Graduation Year: 2012 Degree: B.S. in Retail and Consumer Sciences, General Business Minor Why did you attend NRF’s [...]

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