Hiring

Report: Merchants Earn Highest Pay in Retail Organizations
July 24, 2018 at 2:57 pm

There are multiple departments within a retail organization, so which are most important? If we’re equating worth to cost — i.e., the annual salaries of employees within each department — then supply chain executives are most critical (see chart below). This was just one of the findings of Total Retail's recently released 2018 Salary Benchmark Report,…

NRF Partners With White House on Jobs Initiative
July 20, 2018 at 10:48 am

During a workforce development event at the White House yesterday, the National Retail Federation (NRF) signed a “Pledge to America’s Workers,” committing to create enhanced career opportunities for 250,000 individuals over the next five years through the NRF Foundation’s RISE Up program and student programs. The new White House initiative is aimed at increasing the skills of…

Report: Retail Professionals’ Salaries Increase With Age
July 17, 2018 at 1:08 pm

Well, at least there are some things that get better with age (besides wine). According to Total Retail's 2018 Salary Benchmark Report, retail professionals who are 65 years or older have the highest annual base salary. The report was based on an online survey sent to Total Retail's audience earlier this year. When evaluating retail…

It's the End of Retail as We Know it … And You Should Feel Fine
July 16, 2018 at 12:04 pm

The amount of retail space shuttering in 2018 is on track to surpass the 105 million square feet record set last year, leaving retailers, shopping center owners and store employees shaking in their boots. Don’t hit the panic button just yet, however, because when one store closes, something new opens, bringing with it opportunities for…

How Where Your Company is Headquartered Impacts Your Salary
July 10, 2018 at 11:33 am

How does where you work and live impact how much money you make? This is just one of many questions that Total Retail's 2018 Salary Benchmark Report provided answers to. The report was based on a survey sent to Total Retail's audience. Retail executives’ salaries appear to be adjusted for the cost of living in…

It's Not About the Title: Report Finds VPs Get Best Compensation Packages in Retail, Not CEOs
July 3, 2018 at 11:49 am

Last month, Total Retail released its 2018 Salary Benchmark Report, offering retailers and employees insight into the compensation packages of today's retail executives. The report was based on a survey sent to Total Retail's audience, which yielded some interesting insights about the salaries of retail executives, including that a higher title doesn't always equate a…

New Survey Reveals Retail's Gender Wage Gap
June 26, 2018 at 12:17 pm

Total Retail recently released its 2018 Salary Benchmark Report, which offers retail employees and employers a comprehensive look into salary trends within the industry. A survey sent to Total Retail's audience yielded some interesting data regarding the salaries and financial benefits of today's retail executives, perhaps none more so than the difference in total compensation…

Total Retail Launches 2018 Salary Benchmark Report
June 20, 2018 at 2:24 pm

I’m thrilled to announce that Total Retail has just released its 2018 Salary Benchmark Report, a comprehensive guide comprised of data that analyzes key statistics on retail executives’ salaries and other financial benefits, as well as their views on career growth potential. In addition to sharing the data, we identify trends to emerge from the…

Retailers Invest in Store Associates as Labor Market Tightens
June 8, 2018 at 12:05 pm

In this week's episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Caitlin Sullivan and Joe Keenan discuss retailers’ efforts to retain workers, particularly store associates, as the country's labor market tightens. Walmart's decision to offer a tuition subsidy to employees who enroll in college courses to earn degrees in business or supply chain management is the latest…

Summer Retail Workforce Trends
June 1, 2018 at 9:38 am

The summer retail season is upon us, and retailers have been busy planning strategies to entice customers itching for warmer weather and all that the season brings — from new fashions to the latest gardening tools. Retail Giants Gear Up for Summer With Significant Hiring Initiatives Speaking of gardening, summer is an exceptionally busy time…