New York City Retailing Trip

The Center for Retailing Innovation hosts an annual experiential, learning-based field trip to the heart of New York City. The trip includes a New York City Retail Market Visit and participation in the NRF Foundation Student Program.

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Applications are closed.

Students should apply by the deadline to be considered to attend. Any application received after that date/time will not be considered. Costs, including travel, food, lodging, and registration expenses, could add up to about $1,500 for the four-day trip as a typical student. This excludes shows and shopping. We encourage students to apply for scholarships through the NRF Foundation.

Deadline: To be announced

2026 Agenda

Students will engage in career development and retail industry immersion. With access to top professionals and exclusive opportunities, students will gain valuable insights and connections.

Jan. 7 – Traveling and Aggie Networking Event
Jan. 8 – Market Visits and NRF Tours and Talks
Jan. 9 – NRF Foundation Student Conference
Jan. 10 – Executive Mentorship and Career Fair
Jan. 11 – Interviews, NRF Big Show (if time), and Traveling

New York City Retail Market Visit

This experience offers Texas A&M students a unique chance to explore the heart of New York City’s retail industry. Students will go on an exclusive market tour and visit the headquarters and flagship stores of iconic brands.

These visits provide an inside look at how leading companies operate, from product development to merchandising strategy to digital commerce. Through meaningful discussions and firsthand insights, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the retail landscape while building connections that can shape their careers.

Finally, students will participate in an Aggies in Retailing networking event to learn more about living and working in the city.

NRF Foundation Student Program

The NRF Foundation Student Program in New York City gives college students a unique opportunity to launch their future in retail. Industry executives in marketing, entrepreneurship, merchandising, supply chain, technology, and more will share their success stories and what they learned along the way. Explore various career paths in the retail industry, meet with recruiters from your favorite brands, and start to achieve the vision for your career.

Scholarships

NRF Foundation offers many scholarships that provide tuition and funding to attend the NRF Foundation Student Program. The Next Generation Scholarship is considered the top achievement for undergraduates in retail. The award was created to prepare students for a career in retail and highlight the next generation of industry leaders. In 2020, LeAnn Percivill ’20 became the first student from Texas A&M to win the Next Generation Scholarship. The top recipient receives a $25,000 tuition scholarship and four finalists receive $10,000 tuition scholarships.

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