David F. Miller Center for Retailing Education and ResearchLocated in the Warrington College of Business Administration and working within the University of Florida community, the Miller Retail Center strives to develop tomorrow's leaders by stimulating interest in retail careers, preparing students for entry-level management, providing continuing education opportunities, facilitating communications between retailers and academics, and researching retail issues and opportunities. |
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This Week's Events
Sears Seminar
Stephen Olsen, Vice President, Merchandising-Supplies, Office Depot
Retail Center News
This course gives students hands-on experience and an opportunity to make strategic, research-based decisions to find solutions for retailers. Sweetbay Supermarket, a 100+ Florida supermarket chain, was a recent participant in the projects.
Sam's Club was pleased to be able to provide scholarships to two UF students this year. The recipients, Bianca Hodges and Adam D'Augelli, were excited about the scholarships as it will help them to finish school and pursue their careers.
This spring, a group of retail bound senior Gators achieved the goals of the Walgreens Certificate in Retailing Leadership.
Office Depot sets the standard for merchandising by identifying a customer centric strategy. Steve Olsen, V.P. of Merchandising for the Supply Division, defined the company's approach to a category management framework and an active merchandising strategy that moves the company to grow market share during a challenging economic climate.
Students enjoy learning from the masters, as was the case when Pam Tope, Florida region president of Verizon Wireless, spoke to the Seminar Series class, sharing her vast experiences and thought processes during the wireless evolution.
Rather than soaking up the sun on a Florida beach, 15 University of Florida students spent their spring break in the Big Apple for the UF David C. Miller Center for Retailing Education and Research's New York City Retail Tour.
During the five-day tour from March 9 to 13, students visited more than 30 retail locations and met with a variety of retail-industry executives, including several UF alumni. The tour included visits to notable retail establishments, such as Bloomingdales, Juicy Couture, Macy's Herald Square, Saks Fifth Avenue and Toys "R" Us.
Retailer of the Year Award for Leadership (ROYAL)
The Florida Retail Federation (FRF) is pleased to again sponsor the Retailer of the Year Award for Leadership (ROYAL). Begun in 1999, ROYAL is a way to pay tribute to just a few on the many fine retailers in our state who demonstrate a blend of sound business practices with commitments to their communities, customers and employees.
NOMINATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED NOW THROUGH THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009, FOR THE 2009 ROYAL.
If you know a Florida retailer or two who deserves to be recognized, we encourage you to nominate them now!
