The Center for Retailing Innovation is dedicated to retail education and preparing our students for car
The Center for Retailing Studies was created in 1983 to meet the demand for highly-educated innovators in the fast-paced world of retail. Since its founding, the Center has become a renowned source of industry knowledge and a pipeline for developing leaders in the retail sector. We work in collaboration with Mays Business School to provide an excellent repertoire of coursework, internship, and lea
04/29/2026
Incredible work from our MKTG 425 (Retail Merchandising) students this semester!
Each student developed a full merchandising plan, building assortments for underserved or overlooked high-value consumer groups across a range of retailers.
A ton of effort went into these projects, and it showed. We are excited about the future of this group!
04/28/2026
Join us in celebrating our 2026-2027 M.B. Zale Leadership Scholars!
The Center for Retailing Innovation is proud to support these students as they continue shaping their future in retail.
04/27/2026
⭐️Intern Highlight⭐️
Bridget Stevens will be joining H-E-B this summer as a Store Operations Intern! Wishing you the best summer, Bridget!
04/24/2026
⭐️Intern Highlight⭐️
Ava Burns will be joining Ross this summer as a Buying Intern! We hope you have the best summer ever in New York City!
04/23/2026
⭐️Intern Highlight⭐️
Valarie Taronji will be joining Cintas this summer as a Management Intern! We are so proud of you, Valarie.
04/22/2026
Mays students took on Bentonville! 🏙️🛒
Last week, three standout sophomores headed to Arkansas for the Walmart Sophomore Summit in the Merchandising Track. From touring the Layout Center to hearing from Chief Talent Officer Lorraine Stomski, they got a front-row seat to retail at a massive scale.
The Highlights:
✨ Joy Pritz (Business Honors & Marketing) explored the new campus and networked with peers in stressed in retail from across the nation.
✨ Ana-Lucia Arrow (Marketing) gained insights into customer-centered strategies and Walmart’s culture.
✨ Oxford Colley (Management) got an exclusive look at upcoming fashion lines and global business operations.
We are so proud of our students for seeking out these incredible professional development opportunities.
Who’s applying next year? 🙋♂️🙋♀️
04/21/2026
Ready to take your retail career to the next level? 🚀 The NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship is open!
Why apply?
- $25,000 top scholarship.
- A seat on the NRF Foundation Board of Directors.
- Exclusive case study with Under Armour.
How to get started:
- Check Eligibility: 3.0+ GPA and graduating May 2027 or later.
- The Deadline: Applications are due Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to start your application today! 🗽
04/21/2026
⭐️Intern Highlight⭐️
Heidi Hillman will be joining The Salad Project this summer as a Marketing Intern! We hope you have the best summer ever in London, England!
04/20/2026
⭐️Intern Highlight⭐️
Megan Medlenka will be joining Academy Sports + Outdoors as a Buying Intern this summer! Have fun out there, Megan!
04/17/2026
⭐️Senior Spotlight ⭐️
After graduation, Isabel will be joining Shell in their Shell Graduate Program! Best of luck in your move to Houston, Isabel!
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