Retailers were nominated by state retail associations and their peers based on engagement in public policy discussions. Forty-four retailers from 27 different states were selected as champions for the program and five were named as finalists. One small retailer will be named the 2024 America’s Retail Champion during NRF’s 2024 Retail Advocates Summit, the retail industry’s premier advocacy event, on July 25 in Washington, D.C.
“Small businesses are the lifeblood of the American economy and are at the heart of every Main Street throughout the country,” NRF Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French said. “The 2024 America’s Retail Champion honorees represent the breadth and depth that the retail industry offers to millions of customers on a daily basis.”
Dr. Pamela Williamson, CEO/President of WBEC-West, commented, “We are thrilled to see Coradorables recognized as one of America’s Retail Champions. This honor reflects the hard work, dedication, and advocacy of women-owned businesses. Cora Spearman’s commitment to influencing public policy and supporting the business community in Hawaii sets a remarkable example. We at WBEC-West are incredibly proud of her achievements and look forward to her continued success.”
The overwhelming majority of retailers are small businesses, with more than 98 percent of all retail companies employing fewer than 50 people. This year’s America’s Retail Champions program is sponsored by Affirm, the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth. Learn more about the finalists of the 2024 America’s Retail Champions program and see a full list of honorees here.
About Coradorables
Hawaii’s first product-based certified B Corporation, Coradorables was founded in 2010 and crafts vibrant, heirloom-quality resort wear for the entire family. Currently 100% based, designed, and manufactured in Honolulu, Hawaii, the brand’s client portfolio includes (amongst others) Hankyu department stores in Japan, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, The Four Seasons, Fairmont Resorts, Celebrity Cruise Lines, and Stitch Fix.
About NRF
The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies, and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs — 55 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring, and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com
About Women’s Business Enterprise Council-West (WBEC-West)
WBEC-West is a regional partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), a coalition of corporations, WBEs, and regionally focused women’s business organizations. As an affiliate organization, WBEC-West implements the certification standards of WBENC throughout Arizona, Colorado, Southern California, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, Hawaii, and Guam. WBENC is the largest certifier of women’s business enterprises in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs. WBENC certification is nationally recognized and accepted by more than 10,000 major corporations. We also support corporations in their efforts to include WBENC Certified WBEs in their supply chain.
