Student GR Ideas Summit
For the past 25 years, the Global Retailing Ideas Summit has brought retail's best and brightest minds to Tucson, Arizona to share ideas, connect with industry professionals, and forecast change. With the addition of Student Global, students can attend and participate in the Summit and have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally in a one-day conference.
Student Global organized professional development opportunities and featured inspiring keynote speakers for retailing and consumer sciences students at the University of Arizona and students from various disciplines with aspirations in the retail industry. The event fostered meaningful conversations and empowered students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their careers, making it a transformative experience for all who participated.
As part of the event, students engaged in a collaborative roundtable exercise designed to spark innovative ideas for creating change in local businesses and the retail industry at large. Through discussions and problem-solving activities, students explored strategies for enhancing customer experiences, improving sustainability practices, and integrating various technologies into the retail industry. This interactive session encouraged students to think critically, exchange diverse perspectives, and develop actionable insights, reinforcing the power of collaboration in shaping the future of retail.
Check out our speakers and agenda from GR Ideas Summit February 2025:
- Breakfast and registration
- Opening Keynote: Terry Lundgren, former CEO of Macy’s Inc.
- Fireside Chat: Stacey Bendet Eisner, CEO & Creative Director, alice + olivia
- Fireside Chat: Tam Patrick, former Head of Global Talent Development, Nike
- Snack and networking break
- Interactive student engagement round table discussion
- Closing Keynote: Sarah Quinlan, Chief Economist and Founder, SAQ Economic Advisory LLC
Industry Professionals:
Terry Lundgren, former CEO of Macy’s Inc.
Stacey Bendet Eisner, CEO & Creative Director, alice + Olivia
Tam Patrick, former Head of Global Talent Development, Nike
Sarah Quinlan, Chief Economist and Founder, SAQ Economic Advisory LLC.
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