Retail and Community Benefit PDF
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This document discusses how retail businesses benefit local communities through volunteering, civic engagement, and environmental efforts. It also explores the global reach of retail.
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CUSTOMER Retail helps communities: In addition to employment and retail employees benefit local communities by: • • • • • SERVICE AND SAL and commerce benefits, retailers Volunteering. Joining civic organizations, such as the Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. Providing community...
CUSTOMER Retail helps communities: In addition to employment and retail employees benefit local communities by: • • • • • SERVICE AND SAL and commerce benefits, retailers Volunteering. Joining civic organizations, such as the Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. Providing community education. Sponsoring events, clubs and/or. projects. Going green with environmental efforts like recycling, water conservation, using renewable energy and reducing food waste. Millions of meals are provided each year by retailers who donate discontinued items, product samples and other wholesome food items to local food ban~ What are some of the ways retailers in your community get involved? Retail is global: Nearly 70% of the top 250 U.S. retailers have stores, ecommerce or support functions in countries around the world. In addition, retail is a driver of employment and commerce in other countries. For example, Alibaba, China's largest online retailer, has over 66,000 full-time employees. ©2019 NRF FOUNDATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
