Retail Careers Center
Everything you wanted to know about retail careers is here! Find the job you want, advance your career, or discover new opportunities. The NRF Foundation's Retail Careers Center has the tools to help navigate you to a successful career in retail.
Connect with our employer partners, find retail training classes or retail degree programs, and check out the latest career articles on our blog. You are at point central for retail career information.
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Two Young Entrepreneurs Make a Retail Dream Come True
Our Retail Careers blog features two best friends opened their own "lifestyle" boutique in Philadelphia, after starting a wholesale clothing business while in college. These 30-something entrepreneurs design their own merchandise, manage all aspects of their retail business, and remain enthusiastic after one of the most challenging economic times in retail history. And, it all started because they had a passion for fashion. Read the interview.
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LEARNING ACTIVITIESRead about the Intercollegiate Retail Challenge that builds awareness of diverse career paths in retail by engaging university students to develop a multi-tiered business strategy. NEW! Presentations from the 3rd Annual Intercollegiate Retail Challenge available. |
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BLOGCheck out our blog! Get career advice, share internship experiences, and connect with others interested in retail careers. NEW! Retailers and others tell us why they love working in retail. Share your story! |
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EMPLOYER PARTNERSNRFF partners with leading retail companies to provide you with the best industry opportunities. Learn more about what these companies can offer you. NEW! TJX Companies join as a new Employer Partner. |
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EXPERIENCE RETAILFind out where retail fits into your long term career path! Learn more about the diverse opportunities in retail and view real career profiles. SIGN UP! Receive a daily briefing of the top stories in retail, for free. |
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FIND TRAININGLooking to enhance or learn new retail skills? Commit to an exciting future in retail by enrolling in a training class, or earning a professional certification. Looking for a degree in retail, or college courses? Check out NRFF's college and university partners. NEW! Drexel University's design and merchandising program joins as a new College Partner. |
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EXPERT ADVICEGet a leg up on landing the job you want. Or, find advice to advance your career to the next level with interview tips, resume suggestions, and more. READ! "Advice from the Top" |









