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Retail Futures

A half-day event to discover unexpected career paths in modern retail.
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Discover Retail Careers You Never Knew Existed

Retail is bigger and more complex than most students realize. Retail Futures is a half-day experience on Friday, Feb. 27, designed to help students explore how modern retail careers actually work and where they might fit.

This is not a career fair. It is a career discovery event.

Why Attend

Students will leave Retail Futures with:

  • A clearer understanding of retail career options
  • Exposure to professionals across the retail ecosystem
  • Greater confidence in navigating career conversations

Overview

Retail Futures is structured to be interactive, approachable, and practical.

Students will experience:

  • An industry panel on retail careers and the future of the industry
  • Small-group roundtable discussions with retail professionals
  • A featured speaker and lunch

Location

Roberts 211 — Norcom Conference Room

Who Should Attend

Students interested in retail, marketing, analytics, technology, business, or innovation. No prior retail experience required.

What to Expect

Business casual dress. Active participation encouraged. Students should come prepared to ask questions and engage in discussion.