David F. Miller Center for Retailing Education and Research

Events & Activities

The Retail Center undertakes a broad range of activities, including developing retail education programs in for undergraduates, stimulating student interest in retail careers, offering continuing education programs, hosting conferences, sponsoring workshops and seminars, serving as an international resource center for retailing and conducting research on issues of importance to the industry.

Schedule

1. 01.04.2013
   Target Workshop - Leading Different Generations
   Hough 250, 6:00pm
2. 01.25.2013
   Retail Internships
   Cecilia Schultz, Director of Students Programs, Miller Center for Retailing, will discuss retail internships for those considering getting one this summer. Matherly 120, 12:50pm
   
3. 02.01.2013
   Scott Congress, Owner, Congress Jewelers, will discuss how to turn a dream into an empire.
   Hough 240, 2:00pm
4. 02.04.2013
   JCPenney will host a retail resume review…all are encouraged to attend to get their resumes reviewed and ready for Showcase. Stuzin 100, 12:00 – 3:00pm
   
   Retail Reception. Free meet and greet with retail recruiters. Great idea for students the night before showcase…get a leg up on the competition! Hough Atrium, 5:00 – 6:30pm
   
   JCPenney information session. All are welcomed to hear the unique opportunities with the retailer plus the new training program details. Hough 120, 6:30 – 7:30pm
   
   
5. 02.06.2013
   FREE luncheon with Dick's Sporting Goods Come to hear more about the company and enjoy a break mid-day.
   Bryan 100, 11:30am – 12:30pm
6. 02.07.2013
   Debbie Ferree
   (Gator) and Vice Chairman and Chief Merchandising Officer, DSW, Inc. will talk about the details of buying. Not your typical presentation. Worth a visit.
   Seating is limited.
   Stuzin 200, 5:30 – 6:30pm
7. 02.13.2013
   Walgreens Professional Development Workshop for Retail intern leadership
   Brief workshop, networking and guidance for upcoming summer retail interns. Limited seating. Free brunch!
   RSVP (cecilia.schulz at warrington.ufl.edu)
   Stuzin 200 @ 10:40 – 11:30am
8. 03.14.2013
   Kyle Stenzel (Gator), VP marketing, Signature Brands, will discuss his success with marketing a brand
   Stuzin 200, 5:30 – 6:30pm
9. 03.28.2013
   Walgreens will talk about how their company culture keeps them ahead of the competition.
   Stuzin 200 @ 5:30 – 6:30pm
10. Occurs All Semesters
    Sears Holdings Retail Management Seminar
    Each semester, the Center for Retailing presents an exciting line-up of speakers from positions in Store Management, Buying and Planning. Weekly lectures feature a different executive making a presentation in his/her area of expertise.
    Pathways to Retail Success Webinar Series
    The University of Florida's David F. Miller Center for Retailing Education and Research and the Florida Retail Foundation Pathways Webinar Series provides a forum for people to engage with and learn from C-level retail executives. It is an opportunity for retail executives to share their knowledge and expertise with young professionals, college students, and others in the retail field to better understand how to be successful in a retail career.