NRF On Demand: COVID-19 Guidance

Access new guidance and tools to operate stores safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include logistics, social distancing and safety issues, and safely bringing employees back to the workforce.

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Vaccine
 
COVID-19 Vaccination Updates
January 2021

Seyfarth presents a webinar discussing the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccine as of January 13, 2021. From proposed state legislation on mandatory vaccines, masks and social distancing, impact of vaccination/immunity on employer policies, OSHA record-keeping of adverse vaccine reactions, as well as vaccine incentives and wellness programs.

This webinar was a part of the NRF Operation Open Doors webinar series made possible by American Express.

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Retailers only
 
It's Time to Build Resilience into Retail Supply Chains
November 2020

George Giacobbe, SVP of Supply Chain at Dick’s Sporting Goods, on how leadership teams are now moving quickly and rethinking the supply chain. This NRF webinar showcases key insights from two recent studies: Microsoft and Bain’s 2020 survey of supply chain decision makers; and NRF and Bain’s modern supply chain benchmarking survey.

This webinar was a part of the NRF Operation Open Doors webinar series made possible by American Express.

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Supply chain
 
Contactless payments
 
Contactless payments in retail
October 2020

Retailers continue to react quickly to implement new strategies and updating technology needs – including a significant increase in contactless. Attendees of this members-only webinar hear from three leading retailers sharing lessons learned in implementing contactless, how they have discussed contactless to consumers, and the future of retail payments.

This webinar was a part of the NRF Operation Open Doors webinar series made possible by American Express.

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Retailer conflict prevention and de-escalation
October 2020

Crisis Prevention Institute reported that inquiries related to de-escalating conflicts at businesses doubled during the pandemic. In this webinar, they share communication strategies that retailers can take to inform and prepare their staff.

This webinar was a part of the NRF Operation Open Doors webinar series made possible by American Express.

Members only
 
Retail workers
 
Supply chain management during Covid-19
 
Supply chain best practices in uncertain times
August 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted traditional supply chains. Retailers have reacted quickly to implement new strategies to address these challenges. Attendees of this members-only webinar will hear an academic perspective on how to manage supply chain disruptions and primary considerations. Two leading retailers offer the top challenges they faced, lessons learned and new opportunities that resulted.

This webinar was a part of the NRF Operation Open Doors webinar series made possible by American Express.

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COVID-19 HVAC strategies for retail operations
July 2020

This webinar will discuss characteristics of the coronavirus and modes of transmission, and will present HVAC and controls strategies to minimize the spread of the virus in retail and restaurant settings. We will focus on evaluating HVAC systems and suggesting different filtration, ventilation and air cleaning approaches that may be implemented to minimize the spread of the virus.

This webinar was a part of the NRF Operation Open Doors webinar series made possible by American Express.

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HVAC air filtration updates amid coronavirus
 
Companies in the new normal
 
Embedding agility to navigate the next normal
July 2020

Sharing how leading companies are building organizational muscle to react quickly in this new environment. Better identifying the unknown variables, and assessing the implications on both macro corporate performance and local market performance. Speaking to potential scenarios and the need to react quickly.

This webinar was a part of the NRF Operation Open Doors webinar series made possible by American Express.

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How Salesforce is helping brands reopen safely in more than 35 U.S states
July 2020

Providing details about Salesforce’s COVID-19 response playbook. Topics of discussion will include Work.com and how contact tracing and other disciplines are helping bring employees back to work safely.

This webinar was a part of the NRF Operation Open Doors webinar series made possible by American Express.

Members only
 
Dollar Shave Club digital experiences
 
Social distancing while shopping as retail reopens
 
The Retail Recovery: Store Traffic and COVID-19
July 2020

How retail foot traffic has been impacted globally as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting recent trends in traffic and shopper behavior as retail stores reopen for business.

This webinar was a part of the NRF Operation Open Doors webinar series made possible by American Express.

Members only
 
Global Trends from the Reopening of Stores
June 2020

What retailers are seeing as stores reopen post COVID-19. Covering both the consumer behavior side of reopening globally and also the digital and physical operational retail trends.

This webinar was a part of the NRF Operation Open Doors webinar series made possible by American Express.

Members only
 
Guidelines for reopening retail stores amid Covid-19
 
Shopping amid coronavirus
 
COVID-19 and the Retail Sector - Managing Risk and Building Resilience
June 2020

As COVID-19 related restrictions ease and retailers reopen stores and scale up operations, many are facing challenges around business continuity planning and managing potential headwinds. Experts from The Chertoff Group discuss these issues and offer guidance.

This webinar was a part of the NRF Operation Open Doors webinar series made possible by American Express.

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Current and Future Coronavirus Response and Resiliency
April 2020

The interactive panel discussion discusses strategies to combat COVID-19 being used and developed by policymakers and the limitations of some of these strategies. The group also focuses on operational considerations and security and resilience-related best practices for retailers navigating this crisis.

Members only
Retailers only
 
Small business during covid