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www.whartonretailclub.com
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RETAIL
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But what is retail exactly?
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Fashion
Design
Merchandising
Shopping
Some may think of retail as . . .
Stores
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The textbook definition is:
A sector of the economy that is comprised of individuals and companies engaged in the
selling of finished products to end-user consumers.
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Retail does overlap with the fashion industry, with designers, and with consumer shopping; however, it’s more about . . .
The business of fashionThe analysis of design
trendsThe strategies for selling to shoppers
AND SO MUCH MORE!!
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Did you know. . .
The University of Pennsylvania is the only ivy league school to offer a degree in retail.
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A little bit about Wharton Retail Club. . .
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WRC facilitates the personal and career development of students interested in retail by building a network of exceptional undergraduates, faculty, and professionals.
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Wharton Retail is . . .
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What does Wharton Retail do?
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Career Trek to Polo Ralph Lauren Headquarters in NYC
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Career Trek to Saks Fifth Avenue headquarters in NYC
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YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund Case Competition
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Jay H. Baker Center networking events with top retail executives
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Wharton International Program’s (WIP) retail trip to Milan and London
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Marketing, Advertising, Retailing, and Consulting Conference (MARC) with MUSE
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Penn Fashion Week with Penn’s Fashion Club, Design2Show
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Vera Wang delivering her keynote speech at Penn Fashion Week
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Opening Night of Penn Fashion Week 2011
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Retail Internship Panel with former L’Oreal, Polo, and Bloomingdale’s interns
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Philadelphia Swap O Rama philanthropy event with Urban Outfitters.
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Speaker series with the CEO of Macy’s, Terry Lundgren
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General Body Meetings featuring networking sessions with our corporate sponsors
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“The Best of All Worlds: Retail, Design, Social Entrepreneurship, and Technology” event with Warby Parker’s founder, Neil Blumenthal
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President and COO of Polo Ralph Lauren, Roger Farah, addresses students during the Baker Center Speaker Series