Tag Archives: Toys "R" Us

Jan10

Retail Recruiting: Speed Networking Style

By Maria Roberts, Student Blogger, Fashion Institute of Technology | Published: January 10, 2011
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The networking luncheon for students and retailers was a fast-paced and high energy event that took place at NRF’s BIG Show on Sunday. The event kicked-off with a welcome message from Mr. Kip Tindell, CEO of The Container Store. In his speech, there were two great messages that he shared — the first being: “Retail is Detail”. [...]

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Dec29

Student team wins challenge and heads to NYC

By Corinne Hirsch, NRF Foundation | Published: December 29, 2009
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Congratulations to Global Furnishings, winners of the third annual Intercollegiate Retail Challenge hosted by NRF Foundation and American Express.  During this year’s challenge, students evaluated the risks and rewards of expanding operations of a well established, modestly-priced furniture store into China in order to test how the company’s brand and product line would be received. [...]

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Oct15

The Spotlight is on Univ. of Florida’s Retail Management Internships (part one)

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: October 15, 2009
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“I have fallen in love with retail” and “Opened the door to a plethora of opportunities” – these were a few of the lines that struck me when reading about University of Florida’s students’ internship experiences. UF’s David F. Miller Center for Retailing Education and Research works to prepare students for retail careers by providing [...]

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