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Jul11

Retail: an Inside Look from Exec. Director of Planning and Allocation at Urban Outfitters

By Kelley Hundahl Zocks, Manager of Program and Outreach Services, NRF Foundation | Published: July 11, 2011
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Have you ever wanted to know what a typical day is like for someone working in planning and allocation? Watch the latest installment of our Retail: an Inside Look video blog series featuring Kelly Walker, Executive Director of Planning and Allocation at Urban Outfitters.  In addition to describing his typical work day, Kelly discusses the [...]

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Jun08

Living the dream: our interview with Shauna Mei, co-founder of AHAlife.com

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: June 8, 2011
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Shauna Mei, the CEO and co-founder of AHAlife.com, embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship. In her NRF STORES interview, Shauna discusses the formation of her newest company (yes, she has founded several), AHAlife.com, an online retailer selling unique products from around the world. In our interview, she talks about what inspires her, finding your passion, and [...]

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May25

Retail: an Inside Look from Customer Service Associate Coordinator for Whole Foods Market

By Kelley Hundahl Zocks, Manager of Program and Outreach Services, NRF Foundation | Published: May 25, 2011
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Lisa Ohashi started off as a part-time cashier at Whole Foods Market and worked her way up to Customer Service Associate Coordinator, overseeing 22 stores.  Want to know some of the skills Lisa used to help climb up the career ladder?  Check out the latest installment of our Retail: an Inside Look video blog series [...]

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May17

Jay H. Baker Retailing Center: training students to take leadership roles in the retailing world

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: May 17, 2011
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Given NRF Foundation’s extensive involvement with college and university retail programs across the country, we were thrilled to hear that STORES would be interviewing Barbara Kahn, the new Director of the Jay H. Baker Retailing Center at  The Wharton School. In our continuation of that interview, we find out more about the Retailing Center’s programs, impressive [...]

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Apr25

On architecture, design, and early career influencers: our interview with Ken Nisch, Chairman of JGA

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: April 25, 2011
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NRF STORES recently conducted an interview with JGA’s Chairman Ken Nisch. Mr. Nisch, who has been with the design consultancy firm for more than 30 years, is a registered architect and was inducted into the Retail Design Institute’s Legion of Honor in recognition of his outstanding career achievement in the field of retail store design. [...]

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