This time of year is dedicated to remembrance. We remember those who paid the ultimate price, honor those who have served in the armed forces, and appreciate the sacrifices of military spouses and family members. These holidays include Armed Forces Day, Anzac Day and Memorial Day.

While reflecting on the freedoms secured by their efforts, it’s important for us to remember to serve those who have served us.

The retail world has been cleverly avoiding the icy grip of the grim reaper for several years now. As consumers continue to shift their whims and wallets with just a few clicks, the reports of retail’s demise and potential rebirth keep coming.

In November 2017, Sealed Air announced our commitment to hire veterans into five percent of all open positions in 2018 at our Global Corporate Headquarters. At a recent Sealed Air Veterans Network event, we proudly shared that we're not just meeting our pledge but exceeding it.

In fact, we’ve hired veterans into an average of 13 percent of open roles in the U.S. since January 2018.