Business of Retail

The Business of Retail credential is RISE Up's advanced course for students progressing in their careers. Developed in collaboration with over 20 notable retailers, the curriculum helps your students land high-demand jobs and get promoted in the retail industry and beyond.

Earning a certification validates their knowledge and skills to employers and builds workplace-readiness. Through the RISE Up Business of Retail training, students will master advanced employability and workplace skills, including

• Understanding merchandising and marketing

• Developing pricing strategies

• Calculating profit and discounts

• Learning the importance of workplace safety practices

• Preparing for promotions

Key Concepts

NRF Foundation's RISE Up curriculum and exams are industry-recognized and developed in collaboration with over twenty retailers, including Walmart, Macy’s, The Home Depot, and Nordstrom.

The Business of Retail training equips students with advanced knowledge to understand

• The full scope of store operations and running a retail environment

• Utilizing merchandising and marketing techniques

• Understanding the retail profit model and competition

• Recognizing retail policies, regulations, and safety

• Effective management of others

• Planning and following a career path in retail