Tag Archives: Retail Careers

Jul14

CEO of The Container Store says “Retail is the best profession out there.”

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: July 14, 2011
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NRF Foundation has an inspiring ambassador in our Chairman, Kip Tindell, CEO of The Container Store. Noted as one of the 100 Best Places to Work and a Fortune Magazine Top 50 Employer, The Container Store’s employee-focused work culture is renowned. The company, along with their leader, is well-respected by the industry as one that advocates [...]

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Apr06

Retail: an Inside Look from Assistant Manager, Loyalty for Footlocker, Inc.

By Kelley Hundahl Zocks, Manager of Program and Outreach Services, NRF Foundation | Published: April 6, 2011
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Jeffrey Neal loves retail because there is an unlimited potential of job opportunities that allow you to follow your passion. As Assistant Manager, Loyalty for Footlocker, Inc., Jeffrey chose to work for a retail company that specialized in his passion: sports. Watch our Retail: an Inside Look video and learn more about what Jeffrey has [...]

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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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Oct21

UNT student relishes opportunity to emerge in culture of digital retailers

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: October 21, 2010
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The University of North Texas students who attended Shop.org’s Annual Summit in Dallas were excited to learn about new technologies that enhance customers’ experience, were impressed with the sessions that focused on mobile applications, and were honored to have the opportunity to network with professionals in the industry (and, they liked the hotel too!). Read [...]

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Oct21

UNT student excited to learn about trends in digital retailing and mobile technology

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: October 21, 2010
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We continue our series on the University of North Texas students, who attended the Shop.org Annual Summit in Dallas last month. Our first Q&A featured Kirsten Key, who was amazed at the number of new technologies digital retailers use to enhance the customer experience. Ran Huang was also excited to learn more about trends in [...]

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