Comments for NRF Foundation Retail Careers Blog http://blog.nrffoundation.com A Virtual Community of Retailers, Educators, Students, and Business Partners Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:12:12 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Fast Forward to Fashion’s Future by Anonymous http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2012/01/26/fast-forward-to-fashions-future/comment-page-1/#comment-2528 Anonymous Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:12:12 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=2389#comment-2528 "Some key trends mentioned were the use of metallic’s all year round along with newer materials such as plastic, color as the new black, and new techno accessories such as rechargeable electroluminescent sneakers and mood color changing dresses." What incredible vision. Find your job in fashion at http://www.drapersjobs.com/ “Some key trends mentioned were the use of metallic’s all year round along with newer materials such as plastic, color as the new black, and new techno accessories such as rechargeable electroluminescent sneakers and mood color changing dresses.” What incredible vision. Find your job in fashion at http://www.drapersjobs.com/

]]> Comment on Fast Forward to Fashion’s Future by Jimmy promo code http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2012/01/26/fast-forward-to-fashions-future/comment-page-1/#comment-2456 Jimmy promo code Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:54:24 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=2389#comment-2456 What an interesting story.For me ,the focus on the youth can be the best for the fashion industry.The youth constitute the greatest percentage of the population.They have a great influence on their parents and can easily collect money to spend on fashions..I strongly believe they should be included. What an interesting story.For me ,the focus on the youth can be the best for the fashion industry.The youth constitute the greatest percentage of the population.They have a great influence on their parents and can easily collect money to spend on fashions..I strongly believe they should be included.

]]> Comment on Walking the Show Floor by Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2012/01/18/walking-the-show-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-2325 Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:50:52 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=2342#comment-2325 Despite not having come across many of the product solutions or technology you saw in the Expo Hall, you seem to have a good understanding of the applications. Nice job! Despite not having come across many of the product solutions or technology you saw in the Expo Hall, you seem to have a good understanding of the applications. Nice job!

]]> Comment on Sessions at NRF’s convention show us the way of the future by Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2012/01/18/sessions-at-nrfs-convention-show-us-the-way-of-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-2324 Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:42:01 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=2348#comment-2324 If you check out this floor plan of the Expo Hall, you can see how easy it would be to get lost! http://events.nrf.com/annual2012/Public/FloorPlan.aspx?ID=11738&sortMenu=106001&exp=1%2f18%2f2012+1%3a40%3a33+PM If you check out this floor plan of the Expo Hall, you can see how easy it would be to get lost! http://events.nrf.com/annual2012/Public/FloorPlan.aspx?ID=11738&sortMenu=106001&exp=1%2f18%2f2012+1%3a40%3a33+PM

]]> Comment on Speaking Candidly: Lessons Learned from Internship Challenges and Triumphs by Alyssa Rinck http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2012/01/16/speaking-candidly-lessons-learned-from-internship-challenges-and-triumphs/comment-page-1/#comment-2316 Alyssa Rinck Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:47:14 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=2276#comment-2316 Very well put John! A small part of me wishes that I could prolong graduation just one more year to see what developments unfold with another successful year of the NRFSA's establishment. Very well put John! A small part of me wishes that I could prolong graduation just one more year to see what developments unfold with another successful year of the NRFSA’s establishment.

]]> Comment on Cold temps but hot topics at NRF’s BIG Show by Alyssa Rinck http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2012/01/17/cold-temps-but-hot-topics-at-nrfs-big-show/comment-page-1/#comment-2315 Alyssa Rinck Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:40:18 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=2318#comment-2315 Liz, I love how you highlight Clinton's philanthropic philosophies and giving nature! Liz, I love how you highlight Clinton’s philanthropic philosophies and giving nature!

]]> Comment on Finish Line’s EVP says trained, career-focused employees are good for the bottom line by Anonymous http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2010/04/27/finish-lines-evps-says-trained-career-focused-employees-are-good-for-the-bottom-line/comment-page-1/#comment-1984 Anonymous Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:08:21 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=930#comment-1984 If we could capture the enthusiasm Mike has for using trained member in our Marketing classrooms stores would never need help finding employees for stores. It takes someone who's drive and determination matches Mike's. When Finish Line committment to DECA, they committed in a big way, and now have a strong partnership that is a feeder system for employees for many years to come. I congratulate Finish Line and Mike for making this work If we could capture the enthusiasm Mike has for using trained member in our Marketing classrooms stores would never need help finding employees for stores. It takes someone who’s drive and determination matches Mike’s. When Finish Line committment to DECA, they committed in a big way, and now have a strong partnership that is a feeder system for employees for many years to come. I congratulate Finish Line and Mike for making this work

]]> Comment on Showing the Love for Retail by David at Buy Books http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2011/02/16/showing-the-love-for-retail/comment-page-1/#comment-1978 David at Buy Books Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:59:57 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=1568#comment-1978 I like the positive reflection from retailers but I also know that it can be very frustrating in retail in these tight economic times. After all, being rewarded with helping customers is one thing, earning sales commission is the necessity flip-side. I like the positive reflection from retailers but I also know that it can be very frustrating in retail in these tight economic times. After all, being rewarded with helping customers is one thing, earning sales commission is the necessity flip-side.

]]> Comment on Authors of “BrainBranding” share advice on branding yourself and your career by Best Places To Work http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2011/07/21/authors-of-brainbranding-share-advice-on-branding-yourself-and-your-career/comment-page-1/#comment-1872 Best Places To Work Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:49:05 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=1895#comment-1872 I've never heard branding approached in quite this manner - consider me enlightened! And I particularly loved your mentioning of pursuing a retail job that matches your own buying preferences; some of the <a href="http://www.careerbliss.com/" rel="nofollow">best places to work</a> undoubtedly utilize such techniques as these (that is, hiring only those who perceptibly maintain a passion for the product being sold). After all, in order to sell anything, you need to sell the customer on that product, right? And the average consumer is getting more and more adept at discerning whether their salesperson actually cares about the product. But how can we - that is, the lower-level masses, those of us not quite fortunate enough to make it to a CEO position - utilize those techniques you're describing? I feel as though they're best suited for the upper levels... I’ve never heard branding approached in quite this manner – consider me enlightened! And I particularly loved your mentioning of pursuing a retail job that matches your own buying preferences; some of the best places to work undoubtedly utilize such techniques as these (that is, hiring only those who perceptibly maintain a passion for the product being sold). After all, in order to sell anything, you need to sell the customer on that product, right? And the average consumer is getting more and more adept at discerning whether their salesperson actually cares about the product.

But how can we – that is, the lower-level masses, those of us not quite fortunate enough to make it to a CEO position – utilize those techniques you’re describing? I feel as though they’re best suited for the upper levels…

]]> Comment on “After all, I’m [not] just a bagger.” by Flea Markets Toronto http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2010/08/25/after-all-im-not-just-a-bagger/comment-page-1/#comment-1847 Flea Markets Toronto Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:40:32 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=1028#comment-1847 It is very easy to forget as we interact with our customers, that they aren't just a number-a headcount-a pocketbook. They are people. This was inspirational, because it didn't focus on what we could gain by doing "xyz", but on what value Johnny, and all of us can do to bring a smile to someone else. When we give with no thought of gain, the richest opportunities present themselves. We always tell our vendors at Vendors' Flea Market, to focus on the people who come to their booth as a person, and to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with them.:) It is very easy to forget as we interact with our customers, that they aren’t just a number-a headcount-a pocketbook. They are people. This was inspirational, because it didn’t focus on what we could gain by doing “xyz”, but on what value Johnny, and all of us can do to bring a smile to someone else. When we give with no thought of gain, the richest opportunities present themselves. We always tell our vendors at Vendors’ Flea Market, to focus on the people who come to their booth as a person, and to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with them.:)

]]> Comment on Director of the Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing Shares the Reasons Students Keep Coming Back by All Sports Games http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2010/03/16/director-of-the-terry-j-lungren-center-for-retailing-shares-the-reasons-students-keep-coming-back/comment-page-1/#comment-1815 All Sports Games Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:15:31 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=887#comment-1815 sounds like an interesting program... what sorts of careers do the graduates typically go into upon graduation? How is the job market for them these days? sounds like an interesting program… what sorts of careers do the graduates typically go into upon graduation? How is the job market for them these days?

]]> Comment on Retail: an Inside Look from Exec. Director of Planning and Allocation at Urban Outfitters by pa medicaid http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2011/07/11/retail-an-inside-look-from-exec-director-of-planning-and-allocation-at-urban-outfitters/comment-page-1/#comment-1805 pa medicaid Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:44:40 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=1828#comment-1805 That was a great look into the insides of a retail operation, it really was an eye opener. I'll be looking out for your future videos and information published by Kelly Walker. That was a great look into the insides of a retail operation, it really was an eye opener.

I’ll be looking out for your future videos and information published by Kelly Walker.

]]> Comment on Student group travels to China to study international retailing, Part One by pa medicaid http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2010/05/04/student-group-travels-to-china-to-study-international-retailing-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-1804 pa medicaid Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:43:04 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=950#comment-1804 Wow that sounds like an amazing trip to China! Looks like you and your students really learned a lot about foreign and international markets. It's really an eye opener to see international markets and the huge role they play in the global market. I hope you future trips and adventures go just as great, good luck! Wow that sounds like an amazing trip to China! Looks like you and your students really learned a lot about foreign and international markets. It’s really an eye opener to see international markets and the huge role they play in the global market.

I hope you future trips and adventures go just as great, good luck!

]]> Comment on CEO of The Container Store says “Retail is the best profession out there.” by Rise in Retail and Small Business Hires | Independent Retailer http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2011/07/14/ceo-of-the-container-store-says-retail-is-the-best-profession-out-there/comment-page-1/#comment-1351 Rise in Retail and Small Business Hires | Independent Retailer Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:13:29 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=1851#comment-1351 [...] a Comment It is not too often that you hear a student at graduation say they are an aspiring retailer or would like to be an owner of a brick and mortar store on Main Street. NRF Foundation Chairman [...] [...] a Comment It is not too often that you hear a student at graduation say they are an aspiring retailer or would like to be an owner of a brick and mortar store on Main Street. NRF Foundation Chairman [...]

]]> Comment on Retail: an Inside Look from Assistant Manager, Loyalty for Footlocker, Inc. by KB http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2011/04/06/retail-an-inside-look-from-assistant-manager-loyalty-for-footlocker-inc/comment-page-1/#comment-961 KB Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:47:15 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=1638#comment-961 This guy gave some great feedback. I will use some of his insights to help me with my future in the retail industry! This guy gave some great feedback. I will use some of his insights to help me with my future in the retail industry!

]]> Comment on “It’s important that you do what you love.” by Mike Diliberto http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2011/03/09/its-important-that-you-do-what-you-love/comment-page-1/#comment-914 Mike Diliberto Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:29:44 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=1623#comment-914 Great insights. I especially like your point about staying focused on the customer. I've found that staying focused on the customer, and using that focus to drive merchandising strategy, is one of the only ways to stay ahead of ever changing consumer behavior. Great interview, looking forward to more. Mike Diliberto General Manager, Lynx Displays China Great insights. I especially like your point about staying focused on the customer. I’ve found that staying focused on the customer, and using that focus to drive merchandising strategy, is one of the only ways to stay ahead of ever changing consumer behavior.

Great interview, looking forward to more.

Mike Diliberto
General Manager, Lynx Displays China

]]> Comment on L.L. Bean CEO’s Thoughts About Retail Careers by Nancy http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2010/09/14/l-l-bean-ceos-thoughts-about-retail-careers/comment-page-1/#comment-895 Nancy Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:03:54 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=1069#comment-895 I have been a loyal customer of LL Bean for over 20 years. I have not complaints about LL Bean and their customer service. The complaint that I have is that the LL Bean Card (Barclays) has provided horrible service. Subsequently, I had to close my LL Bean account because of the astronomical fees they are charging. I believe that this company should change their business with another more reputable credit card company. I have been a loyal customer of LL Bean for over 20 years. I have not complaints about LL Bean and their customer service. The complaint that I have is that the LL Bean Card (Barclays) has provided horrible service. Subsequently, I had to close my LL Bean account because of the astronomical fees they are charging. I believe that this company should change their business with another more reputable credit card company.

]]> Comment on Showing the Love for Retail by Tweets that mention It's b/c of customers. It's always changing. We've compiled why you heart retail in one blog post: -- Topsy.com http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2011/02/16/showing-the-love-for-retail/comment-page-1/#comment-881 Tweets that mention It's b/c of customers. It's always changing. We've compiled why you heart retail in one blog post: -- Topsy.com Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:12:30 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=1568#comment-881 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Brenda Burch Dumont, NRFF Retail Careers. NRFF Retail Careers said: It's b/c of customers. It's always changing. We've compiled why you heart retail in one blog post: http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=1568 [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Brenda Burch Dumont, NRFF Retail Careers. NRFF Retail Careers said: It's b/c of customers. It's always changing. We've compiled why you heart retail in one blog post: http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=1568 [...]

]]> Comment on Lands’ End President’s Thoughts about Retail Careers by Michael P. Londrigan http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2010/10/29/lands-end-presidents-thoughts-about-retail-careers/comment-page-1/#comment-865 Michael P. Londrigan Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:30:11 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=1202#comment-865 Great article. As a past supplier to Lands' End now in education I would be interested in knowing Mr. Coe's view on education. Does the advantage go to a student prepared at a fashion school or a traditional busisiness school and secondly what of a student who receives an MBA in Fashion. Cheers, Michael P. Londrigan Chair Fashion Merchandising LIM College: Where Busienss Meets Fashion Great article. As a past supplier to Lands’ End now in education I would be interested in knowing Mr. Coe’s view on education. Does the advantage go to a student prepared at a fashion school or a traditional busisiness school and secondly what of a student who receives an MBA in Fashion.
Cheers,
Michael P. Londrigan
Chair Fashion Merchandising
LIM College: Where Busienss Meets Fashion

]]> Comment on Mobile Retailing: New Ideas from Retail’s Future by mobile prices http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2011/01/19/mobile-retailing-new-ideas-from-retails-future/comment-page-1/#comment-858 mobile prices Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:34:00 +0000 http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=1525#comment-858 Mobile phones have come a long way since their introduction over 30 years ago. By 2015, shoppers around the world are expected to use their mobile phones to purchase goods and services worth close to $120 billion.The team work is admirable and project. Mobile phones have come a long way since their introduction over 30 years ago. By 2015, shoppers around the world are expected to use their mobile phones to purchase goods and services worth close to $120 billion.The team work is admirable and project.

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