Tag Archives: The Container Store

Jan18

Sessions at NRF’s convention show us the way of the future

By Elisabeth Greenberg, Student Blogger, Fashion Institute of Technology | Published: January 18, 2012
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My hustle to the Big Show began at 6am on Tuesday. I had my blogging materials, umbrella in hand and hit the city streets. I was ready for a busy day; nothing was going to stop me. The day began with “Keeping a Classic Brand Modern“. “Ralph Lauren is about change and pushing the envelope,” [...]

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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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Jan10

Retail Recruiting: Speed Networking Style

By Maria Roberts, Student Blogger, Fashion Institute of Technology | Published: January 10, 2011
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The networking luncheon for students and retailers was a fast-paced and high energy event that took place at NRF’s BIG Show on Sunday. The event kicked-off with a welcome message from Mr. Kip Tindell, CEO of The Container Store. In his speech, there were two great messages that he shared — the first being: “Retail is Detail”. [...]

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Jan05

Vice President at The Container Store Sums Up Her Thirty Years in Retail with One Word: Rewarding!

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: January 5, 2011
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Last year, we interviewed The Container Store‘s CEO, Kip Tindell, when the company launched their “We Love our Employees Day.” In that interview, we asked Mr. Tindell: “Tell me something about your company that most people don’t know.” His response was: “Hmmm. I bet most folks don’t know that our very first employee that we [...]

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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
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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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