Category Archives: Retailers

Jan26

Students’ (and a Retailer’s) Impressions of NRF’s BIG Show

By Elisabeth Greenberg, Student Blogger, Fashion Institute of Technology | Published: January 26, 2012
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While waiting for a session to begin, I took the opportunity to interview Elizabeth Gurtowski and Alicia Crasto, fellow NFSA members of mine from Fashion Institute of Technology. They were happy to share their first experience of the Big Show. What is your best experience at the Big Show? Elizabeth: “I enjoyed the networking lunch. [...]

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Jan24

Work in retail? Share your story and win $25,000

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: January 24, 2012
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NRF’s recently announced “This Is Retail” video contest is a nationwide search to find the most interesting retail stories in America. To participate in the contest, retail employees or business owners should submit a two-minute video sharing their retail story — highlighting how their company positively affects shoppers or the community, their role in the [...]

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Jan16

“It is an industry of opportunity” says Macy’s CEO

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: January 16, 2012
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Macy’s CEO, and NRF Chairman, Terry Lundgren talks about a career in retail during his opening remarks at NRF’s Annual Convention in New York.

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Oct14

15 Colleges commit to NRF Student Association; 3 ways Students can get involved

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: October 14, 2011
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Last week, NRF Foundation announced the launch of the National Retail Federation Student Association (NRFSA). The vision of the NRFSA is to foster and recruit talented students into the retailing industry, enhance their educational experience and help them build an early network of peers who will become leaders within the industry. “NRF’s Student Association will [...]

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Oct11

Peter Huston, Brand President for Fusion Specialities, talks intrapreneurship, mannequins and career advice

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: October 11, 2011
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Peter Huston, Brand President for Fusion Specialties, is our kind of retailer. Not only does Huston have an extensive background as a brand, product and sales marketing executive, he has spent a portion of his career committed to the advancement of retail associates. (While at Hartmarx, Huston directed HSM University, the apparel industry’s first educational [...]

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