The National Retail Federation (NRF) kicked off Retail Jobs Week, a multi-faceted effort to push back against long-held misperceptions about working in the retail industry. Through this initiative, NRF aims to continue educating Washington lawmakers about the value retail jobs deliver for workers and the economy, according to the federation.
"Stubborn misperceptions have existed about retail and the jobs our industry provides,” said Matthew Shay, NRF president and CEO. “Once again, we are asking that elected officials join us and stand up for the millions of people who make this industry great, are proud of their work and provide value to our daily lives.”