NRF partnered with the California Retailers Association to explore retail stories across the state, stopping first at The Grove in Los Angeles to talk with Caruso Affiliated Founder and CEO Rick Caruso. As the visionary behind some of the highest-grossing retail centers in the world, Caruso shares how integral retail is to the California economy, as well as the industry’s impact on careers, community and innovation. Retail in California is diverse, exciting and a true destination for shoppers around the world.