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Mar09

“It’s important that you do what you love.”

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: March 9, 2011
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After a much stronger holiday season than expected and news of a promising global expansion strategy, Matthew Rubel, the chairman, CEO and president of Collective Brands, said in a recent NRF STORES interview that “Innovation is ingrained in our company’s culture and DNA.” It is no wonder that we wanted to continue the interview with [...]

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Nov18

Macy’s CEO on turning a part-time seasonal position into a full-time retail career

By Kelley Hundahl Zocks, Manager of Program and Outreach Services, NRF Foundation | Published: November 18, 2010
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Over a year ago, we highlighted an interview with Terry Lundgren, President, Chairman and CEO of Macy’s, Inc. In that interview, Mr. Lundgren shared why he loves this business. After 30 years working in retail, he said: “The constant change. You can’t stand still in retailing. You must always be innovating and pushing the envelope. [...]

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Nov05

JCPenney CEO’s Thoughts about Retail Careers

By Kelley Hundahl Zocks, Manager of Program and Outreach Services, NRF Foundation | Published: November 5, 2010
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JCPenney Chairman and CEO, Myron (Mike) Ullman’s career in retail spans more than two decades. Mr. Ullman has had the opportunity to work in a broad range of organizations – he literally went from the White House to the warehouse at one point – and learn different skill sets, which he credits as the strong [...]

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Oct29

Lands’ End President’s Thoughts about Retail Careers

By Kelley Hundahl Zocks, Manager of Program and Outreach Services, NRF Foundation | Published: October 29, 2010
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Lands’ End President Nick Coe offers four pieces of advice for advancing your retail career: (1) be prepared for change, (2) take educated risks, (3) trust your gut, and (4) understand your customer. With more than 25 years of experience, in merchandising and marketing, at companies such as Levi’s, Dockers, and Banana Republic, Mr. Coe [...]

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Sep14

L.L. Bean CEO’s Thoughts About Retail Careers

By Kelley Hundahl Zocks, Manager of Program and Outreach Services, NRF Foundation | Published: September 14, 2010
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L.L. Bean President and CEO Chris McCormick was recently interviewed on NRF’s BIG Blog about his company’s customer service philosophy (L.L. Bean has been ranked #1 in the Customers’ Choice Awards for the past three years). When Mr. McCormick agreed to the interview, we also wanted to take the opportunity to ask him about his [...]

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