The NRF Foundation Student Program in New York City gives college students the unique opportunity to launch their future careers in retail and experience all that the industry offers. Retail executives in marketing, merchandising, talent, entrepreneurship, sustainability, supply chain, technology and more share their stories, insights, and what they learned in their careers, and students explore various careers paths in the retail industry, meet with dozens of recruiters from their favorite brands and create visions for their futures, all in just four days.
The NRF Foundation Student Program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students and all educators and staff at any U.S. college or university.
Retail executives in marketing, merchandising, talent, entrepreneurship, sustainability, supply chain, technology and more share their stories, insights, and what they learned in their careers, and students explore various careers paths in the retail industry, meet with dozens of recruiters from their favorite brands and create visions for their futures, all in just four days.
Keep scrolling to relive all of the insights and expertise from each speaker on our main stage.
Megan Marr – Location Planning Analyst, Ross Stores, Inc.
Alexia Densmore – Associate Buyer, ALDI
Clay Lute – Global Merchant - Men's Denim, Calvin Klein
LeAnn Percivill – Brands Manager, Renovation Brands
Hannah Roshetko Raser – CVS Health AVP of Front Store Strategy & Transformation
Ron Brown – Target Vice President of Community Impact
Kimberly Lee Minor – CEO, WOC Retail Alliance
Mindy Scheier – Founder & CEO, Runway of Dreams and GAMUT Management
Go deeper with our breakout sessions for our NRF Foundation Ray Greenly Scholarship recipients.
The Future of Retail: Integrating Technology and Supply Chain Solutions
More than 100 leaders from companies will join students for small round-table discussions during our signature NRF Foundation Executive Mentor Experience.
Connecting with top retailers and beginning the conversations to apply for internships and entry-level roles.
An exclusive session just for educators attending the Student Program.