NRF Big Show 2025 has officially wrapped up, and what an event it was. This year, it brought together retailers, vendors, academics, financiers, and even students from across the globe to tackle some of the most pressing trends, challenges, and opportunities in retail. As NRF often likes to point out, retail employs over 25% of the workforce in the United States. It’s hard to imagine another industry that touches everyone one daily like retail. At the same time, margins in retail are notori...