Retail Articles
Walgreens - Committed to Customer Health Ben Hawkins, District Manager for Jacksonville South, Walgreens We all know the value of the retailing industry and those who work in it. The pandemic has made everyone aware of how much we rely on having merchandise and services readily available. Our partner Walgreens has been instrumental in getting [...]
Meet the Next Retail Society President Sydney Burnett Sydney is currently a rising senior in the Warrington College of Business where she is pursuing an undergraduate degree in marketing, with minors in retail and economics, as well as a combined Masters of International Business. She has just assumed the role of President of The Retail [...]
Company Spotlight Maison 276 Seeking Interns Maison 276 strives to speak to all Gen X and Baby Boomer women while also addressing beauty industry pain points for these individuals by offering 1) authentic, diverse, age-positive messaging and images 2) healthy, sustainable, non-toxic products 3) unique textures & scents and 4) high quality products with accessible [...]
Internship with an Entrepreneur All Good Craft Granola Bars is a Virginia Beach based snack bar company. We repurpose grain from local craft breweries to create delicious, all-natural granola bars. All Good’s mission is to fight food waste by producing a healthy, unique, and convenient alternative to traditional snack foods. Our products promote sustainability, embrace [...]
Making Two-Dimensional Recruiting Work This past week, the Miller Center hosted a virtual reception that allowed students to participate in one-on-one meetings with retailers. Freshmen through seniors had ten uninterrupted minutes with recruiters to talk about internships and career opportunities. "I know everyone is tired of the two-dimensional view for their outreach, but we made [...]
Retail Leadership Seminar Speaker “Saving A Retailer” Jeff Csuy Vice President, Merchandise Strategy & Operations JCPenney Jeff Csuy joined JCPenney in January 2020 as Vice President, Merchandise Strategy and Operations, reporting to Michelle Wlazlo, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchant. He is responsible for driving growth by leading the implementation of JCPenney’s Retail Strategy. What [...]
New Interim Director Cecilia Schulz Cecilia Schulz has been appointed as the Interim Director of the David F. Miller Retail Center. There is not a more deserving person for this position, and we know the Retail Center is in good hands. Congratulations, Cece! National Retail Federation Student Ambassador Shea Scenti Shea Scenti is the 2021 [...]
Welcome Back The retail industry is CHANGING right before our eyes. Join us for weekly updates about industry changes, visiting executives, scholarships, and scholarship winners, along with career and internship opportunities. So much is happening in retailing—we could send this out daily! Check out the Sears Holdings Retail Leadership Seminar Each semester, the Miller Center [...]