50,000 JOBSEEKERS TRAINED

$1.5 MILLION SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

100+ RETAILERS ENGAGED

As the philanthropic arm of the National Retail Federation, we stand up for the value of retail jobs at all levels and help support a bigger, better pool of talent for retailers nationwide. Through education, training and experiences for everyone from high school and college students to people with barriers to employment, we help more job seekers take their first steps toward promising careers.

The NRF Foundation offers a wide variety of resources, tools and experiences to support and promote retail education, research and careers.

The latest from the NRF Foundation

Meet Kelsey White

Get to know Kelsey White, our 2019 Next Generation top recipient

Are you a junior or senior at a University Member School who is passionate about retail? Apply now for our Next Generation Scholarship and a chance to receive a $25,000 scholarship and a trip to the NRF Foundation Student Program in NYC in January 2020!

2019 Student Program

The NRF Foundation 2019 Student Program took place in New York City, Jan. 10 - 13. Take a look at our recap of the event that brought 1000+ students to hear from retail's most innovative minds.

Sights & sounds from the 5th annual NRF Foundation Gala

Learning builds confidence and confidence builds careers.

Explore RISE Up — a powerful program offering training and credentials that helps entry-level job seekers develop meaningful careers.

A woman who works at Macy's who started as a sales associate and is now a jewelry business manager

A student getting her resume reviewed at the resume workshop at student program 2017

Events and programs

We provide unique and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that reveal first-hand the diverse career possibilities available within the retail industry.

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The Visionary 2019: Chip Bergh

Some people contemplate change, others make it happen. Chip Bergh’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation encourages us all to dream and aim bigger.

Chip’s pioneering leadership navigated Levi Strauss & Co. through an incredible transformation, seizing opportunities to grow the business, foster innovation and champion sustainability initiatives while leaning on the iconic brand’s deep heritage and values.