Lundgren Retail Collaborative

Revolutionizing retail through collaborative research and innovative solutions.

Reframing the future of retail

Dedicated to bridging the gap between academia and industry, the Lundgren Retail Collaborative is committed to providing cutting-edge research, insights, and solutions to address the challenges and opportunities facing the retail sector today.

Our vision is to be a world-class engine for innovation—transforming retail education, research, and practice. The Lundgren Retail Collaborative is a conduit for retail and consumer science thought leadership and we work collaboratively with industry partners to empower next generation talent.

Fueled by a philanthropic gift from Terry and Tina Lundgren, the LRC is a groundbreaking initiative between the Norton School of Human Ecology and the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona.

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LRC 2024 Call for Proposals

Dec. 14, 2023

The LRC is pleased to announce the 2024 Lundgren Retail Collaborative Call for Research Proposals. Proposals are welcome from all University of Arizona faculty. Funding will be between $2500 to $7500 per grant.

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$5M gift to revolutionize retail, establish virtual reality learning lab at UArizona

April 27, 2022

The contribution from UArizona alumnus Terry J. Lundgren and his wife, Tina, will fund collaborative research and education opportunities to provide innovative solutions to the retail challenges of the future.