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NRF 2024: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Invites Guests to Transcend Ordinary Retail Experiences with an Immersion into the Latest Innovations

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions , known for transforming retail operations and consumer experiences, will showcase its innovative solutions in booth (#3625) at the National Retail Federation's (NRF) Retail's Big Show on January 14-16, 2024, at the Javits Center in New York.

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  • Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions , known for transforming retail operations and consumer experiences, will showcase its innovative solutions in booth (#3625) at the National Retail Federation's (NRF) Retail's Big Show on January 14-16, 2024, at the Javits Center in New York.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109447265/en/
    Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is showcasing a broad spectrum of hardware, software, and service solutions that empower retailers to look beyond existing limitations.
  • “At Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, we are passionate about retail, and our investments lead to a future where retailers are empowered to address critical industry challenges like labor shortages, loss prevention, and inventory management while enhancing consumer experiences,” said Rance Poehler, President and CEO of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions.
  • Attendees will receive an in-depth look at consumer data and insights driving innovative technology and retail solutions in the future.

WorkJam Partners with NRF Foundation to Elevate Frontline Worker Focus for the RISE Up Program

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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WorkJam , the world’s leading digital frontline workplace, today announced that it has partnered with the NRF Foundation to support the nonprofit organization’s RISE Up employee training and credentialing program.

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  • WorkJam , the world’s leading digital frontline workplace, today announced that it has partnered with the NRF Foundation to support the nonprofit organization’s RISE Up employee training and credentialing program.
  • Under the partnership, WorkJam and the NRF Foundation will work to elevate frontline workers in the retail industry by enhancing the RISE Up curriculum, which focuses on the skills and knowledge needed in critical frontline roles.
  • “As part of that mission, we’re honored to partner with the NRF Foundation to support the RISE Up program and help improve the frontline worker experience.
  • The NRF Foundation works with more than 1,500 training partners across the country to facilitate the program and has helped more than 500,000 people earn RISE Up credentials to date.

Sumit Singh, CEO of Chewy, Inc., Nominated for Election to the Booking Holdings Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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Mr. Singh has held Chewy's CEO position since March 2018, and also serves on the company's Board of Directors.

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  • Mr. Singh has held Chewy's CEO position since March 2018, and also serves on the company's Board of Directors.
  • We are delighted to welcome him to the Board," said Robert J. Mylod Jr., Chair of Booking Holdings.
  • Booking Holdings also announced that Director Bob van Dijk has decided to retire from the Booking Holdings Board, effective at the Company's Annual Meeting in June.
  • "We would like to thank Bob for his commitment and service to the Booking Holdings Board and stockholders," said Mr. Mylod.

SAS shares virtual NRF22 stage with Ulta Beauty, Sleep Number, Waitrose, Coppel and C.H. Robinson

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Monday, January 17, 2022
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Analytics leader SAS is among the many technology companies participating in this year's event virtually starting at 12 p.m.

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  • Analytics leader SAS is among the many technology companies participating in this year's event virtually starting at 12 p.m.
  • You can also schedule an appointment to visit SAS retail experts virtually during NRF22.
  • Ulta Beauty Kelly Mahoney, Vice President of Member Marketing "Amplifying Data and Analytics to Scale: Ulta Beauty's Personalization Vision."
  • SAS and all other SAS Institute Inc. product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of SAS Institute Inc. in the USA and other countries.

Qurate Retail Group to Help 100 Diverse Entrepreneurs Reach Nearly 100 Million Households in 2022 Small Business Spotlight

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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Applications are now open .Qurate Retail Group is part of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA), (NASDAQ: QRTEB), (NASDAQ: QRTEP).

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  • Applications are now open .Qurate Retail Group is part of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA), (NASDAQ: QRTEB), (NASDAQ: QRTEP).
  • "Small Business Spotlight is our signature program for increasing opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs who are outside of our current vendor family.
  • The innovative Small Business Spotlight program offers diverse small businesses on-air and digital exposure through QVC's, HSN's, and Zulily's platforms, along with various other pro-bono in-kind services.
  • Qurate Retail Group initially launched the Small Business Spotlight with the National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation in May 2020 to help small businesses challenged by COVID-19 and conducted a second phase later that year with 40 Black-owned businesses.

NRF Announces Six New Additions to Board of Directors

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Friday, January 29, 2021
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The new members were elected to the board at NRFs annual winter board meeting, held virtually this year following NRF 2021: Retails Big Show Chapter 1 .

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  • The new members were elected to the board at NRFs annual winter board meeting, held virtually this year following NRF 2021: Retails Big Show Chapter 1 .
  • We are very proud to be welcoming our newest members to the National Retail Federation Board of Directors, said Mike George, President and CEO of Qurate Retail, Inc. and Chairman of the NRF Board of Directors.
  • With the addition of these retail leaders to the NRF Board of Directors, we continue to demonstrate the unique convening role NRF plays on behalf of retailers large and small, said Matthew Shay, NRF President and CEO.
  • View the current list of NRF Board of Directors.

Qurate Retail Group and NRF Foundation's Small Business Spotlight Expands to Support 100 Diverse Small Businesses in 2021

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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WEST CHESTER, Pa., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Qurate Retail Group and the National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation are expanding their highly successful Small Business Spotlight initiative to support 100 entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds in 2021.

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  • WEST CHESTER, Pa., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Qurate Retail Group and the National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation are expanding their highly successful Small Business Spotlight initiative to support 100 entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds in 2021.
  • Through this program, Qurate Retail Group will provide the selected businesses with on-air and/or digital exposure and various other pro-bono in-kind services.
  • These businesses will also have an opportunity to participate in a virtual mentorship program with Qurate Retail Group team members.
  • Qurate Retail Group and the NRF Foundation launched the Small Business Spotlight in May 2020 to help small businesses challenged by COVID-19.

NRF Foundation Honors Raises a Record $4 Million to Support Future Retail Leaders

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Monday, January 13, 2020
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We all believe that retail is a great place to start and a great place to grow, NRF Foundation President Ellen Davis said.

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  • We all believe that retail is a great place to start and a great place to grow, NRF Foundation President Ellen Davis said.
  • More than 850 retail executives, including board members from the National Retail Federation and the NRF Foundation, and students came together to celebrate The List of People Shaping Retail's Future .
  • At the Honors, the NRF Foundation also announced the recipients of its Student Challenge and Next Generation scholarships.
  • The NRF Foundation is the 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of the National Retail Federation and is funded in part by generous donations from retail industry supporters.