Getting a product on the shelf used to feel like the finish line. Today, it’s the starting block. We dive into why executional excellence now separates the brands that scale from the ones that stall, and how retail accelerators are quietly rewriting the playbook for consumer startups and the merchants who bet on them. We break down what these accelerators actually do: hands-on mentorship, access to retailer systems, and practical training that turns founders into reliable operators. From com...
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Getting a product on the shelf used to feel like the finish line. Today, it’s the starting block. We dive into why executional excellence now separates the brands that scale from the ones that stall, and how retail accelerators are quietly rewriting the playbook for consumer startups and the merchants who bet on them. We break down what these accelerators actually do: hands-on mentorship, access to retailer systems, and practical training that turns founders into reliable operators. From com...
Retail is racing ahead, but the smartest move right now isn’t a new platform or a shiny pilot. It’s building the people who can turn technology into results. Scott Benedict unpacks why AI, connected supply chains, and blended physical-digital experiences only pay off when leaders know how to align teams, serve customers, and execute with judgment. We spotlight the NRF Foundation as a force multiplier, connecting more than 80,000 people each year to education, scholarships, and career-launchin...
Digital Front Door
Getting a product on the shelf used to feel like the finish line. Today, it’s the starting block. We dive into why executional excellence now separates the brands that scale from the ones that stall, and how retail accelerators are quietly rewriting the playbook for consumer startups and the merchants who bet on them. We break down what these accelerators actually do: hands-on mentorship, access to retailer systems, and practical training that turns founders into reliable operators. From com...
