Best Retail & Consumer Products Internships

Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns about their internship programs. Vault’s Best Retail & Consumer Products Internships represent the highest-rated internships among retail and consumer products companies.

Survey Methodology

In order to compile the 2019 Vault Top Internships Rankings, Vault invited more than 400 organizations to participate in our 2018 Internship Survey. We gathered information both from organizations that sponsor internships and from their interns. The internship sponsors provided Vault with descriptions of their programs, as well as details on the number of interns hired, duration of program, locations and departments in which interns are placed, and application requirements. We also asked current and former interns to comment on and rate their internship experiences on a variety of factors, including the application process, compensation and perks, quality of life, meaningfulness of assignments and training, and full-time employment prospects.

This year, more than 13,000 interns responded to our survey. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest and 1 being the lowest, respondents were asked to rate their internship experiences in six areas:

Quality of Life (office culture, hours, work-life balance, flexibility)
Compensation & Benefits (pay structure, subsidized expenses, office space, perks)
Interview Process (application process, requirements, number of interviews)
Career Development (training and mentoring, quality of assignments, real-life experience, networking opportunities)
Full-time Employment Prospects (opportunity to obtain a full-time job with this organization)
Diversity (inclusive culture; workforce diversity and workplace opportunities with respect to women, minorities, LGBT individuals and other underrepresented groups)

These ratings were averaged to determine an overall score for each program. Vault then compiled rankings of the top internship programs in 15 different areas. The Best Retail & Consumer Products Internships reflect the highest-rated internships among retail and consumer products companies.

2019 Best Retail & Consumer Products Internships

SCORE 9.433

2018 Rank 1

Reynolds American Inc. Internship Program

The company’s internships aren’t “copies and coffee” gigs. They’re step one in a successful and rewarding career. In fact, some of the company’s current vice presidents began their career journey as interns. Reynolds American, Inc. takes great...

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SCORE 9.193

2018 Rank 3

Conagra Brands Internship Program

Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) is an approximately $8 billion company that combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. We’re transforming the way we operate to fulfill what consumers and customers...

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SCORE 9.059

2018 Rank 5

The Home Depot Internship Program

Founded on core values like taking care of our people and giving back, The Home Depot helps families improve their homes and communities rebuild while pioneering the future of e-commerce and retail through emerging technologies and a focus on...

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SCORE 9.038

2018 Rank 4

Hormel Foods Corporation Internship Program

Gain hands-on experience. Earn good money. Make connections that could lead to a job after graduation. Completing an internship at Hormel Foods could be the best career decision you’ll ever make! Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders. At...

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SCORE 8.974

2018 Rank 2

Owens Corning Internship

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) develops, manufactures, and markets insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites. Global in scope and human in scale, the company's market-leading businesses use their deep expertise in materials, manufacturing and...

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SCORE 8.910

2018 Rank NR

Dick's Sporting Goods Corporate Internship Program (Undergraduate)

A 12-week summer experience in our Pittsburgh Store Support Center headquarters for rising college juniors. Interns participate in real, meaningful work assignments, gain cross-functional team exposure and present an end-of-program project. With...

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SCORE 8.811

2018 Rank 7

Burlington Stores Summer Intern Program

Burlington Stores is a national off-price retailer offering style for less with up to 65 percent off department store prices every day. Departments include ladies’ dresses, suits, sportswear, juniors, accessories, menswear, family footwear and...

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SCORE 8.742

2018 Rank 6

3M Internship Program

At 3M, our 91,000 employees do work that matters, applying our science in ways that make a positive impact on people’s lives around the globe. And that work is accomplished through close collaboration with smart, curious and motivated 3Mers in...

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SCORE 8.643

2018 Rank NR

CVS Health Corporate Intern Program

CVS Health offers a comprehensive internship program designed to engage MBA, Masters and Undergraduate students, impart valuable skills, and offer insight into a potential career path with a Fortune 7 company. Highlights include a structured...

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#10

SCORE 8.507

2018 Rank NR

DSW Summer Internship Program

Our corporate office, located in Columbus, OH, is home to 1000+ associates, providing a collaborative culture with endless development opportunities. Being an associate means living our values of Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, and...

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