Tag Archives: Macy's

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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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
10 Comments | Posted in Career Advice, Educators, NRF Foundation News, Retail News, Retailers, Students

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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Dec29

Student team wins challenge and heads to NYC

By Corinne Hirsch, NRF Foundation | Published: December 29, 2009
3 Comments | Posted in Colleges & Universities, Educators, NRF Foundation News, Retailers

Congratulations to Global Furnishings, winners of the third annual Intercollegiate Retail Challenge hosted by NRF Foundation and American Express.  During this year’s challenge, students evaluated the risks and rewards of expanding operations of a well established, modestly-priced furniture store into China in order to test how the company’s brand and product line would be received. [...]

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Oct21

The Spotlight is on Univ. of Florida’s Retail Management Internships (part two)

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: October 21, 2009
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Last week we shared internship experiences from University of Florida’s David F. Miller Center for Retailing Education and Research program. Part one (of our three-part series), highlighted students who interned for Toys “R” Us, Brown Shoe Company, Beall’s Department Stores, Firestone Complete Auto Care and Winn-Dixie. Part two features students who had internships at JC [...]

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