Retail Fuse 2026
Connect. Explore. Launch.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 4:00–7:00 PM
Bear Down Gym | University of Arizona
Retail Fuse
Retail Fuse is an industry engagement and career exploration experience that brings students face-to-face with retailers, brands, recruiters, alumni, and business leaders.
Whether you're searching for an internship, exploring possible careers, or simply wondering what opportunities exist within the retail and consumer industries, Retail Fuse gives you a place to start.
All majors and class levels are welcome.
What Are Students Saying?
Read from a student perspective why is it valuable to attend the Retail Fuse!
Why Attend Retail Fuse?
Retail Fuse is more than a career fair. It's an opportunity to have conversations, ask questions, learn about different career paths, and begin building relationships with professionals across the industry.
At Retail Fuse, you can:
- Meet recruiters, industry professionals, and University of Arizona alumni
- Explore internship and career opportunities
- Hear how professionals built their careers
- Learn about different roles and areas of the retail industry
- Practice networking in a welcoming, interactive environment
- Build connections that can continue beyond the event
You don't need to know exactly what career you want before you come. Retail Fuse is designed to help you explore what's possible.
What to Expect
Retail Fuse combines professional development, industry conversations, networking, and career exploration in an engaging environment.
Students will have opportunities to hear from industry professionals, participate in interactive programming, connect directly with employers, and spend time networking with participating companies.
And yes—there will be food, drinks, and dessert.
Who Should Attend?
You should.
Retail Fuse isn't only for Retailing and Consumer Science students.
Students from across the University of Arizona who are interested in business, marketing, merchandising, buying, technology, analytics, management, entrepreneurship, consumer behavior, leadership, sales, or simply exploring career possibilities are encouraged to attend.
Meet the Companies
Participating companies for Retail Fuse 2026
Check back as we introduce the retailers, brands, and industry partners joining us this year.
