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NRF Foundation Student Program

January 8-11, 2026
Marriott Marquis, NYC

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.

 
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2025 NEW YORK STUDENT PROGRAM

2025 Student Program Recap

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.

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Main Stage Sessions

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

 

Breakout Sessions

Go deeper with our breakout sessions for our NRF Foundation Ray Greenly Scholarship recipients.

The Future of Retail: Integrating Technology and Supply Chain Solutions

Presented by American Express
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An expert from Target speaks to students at a round-table during the NRF Foundation Student Program

Executive Mentor Experience

More than 100 leaders from companies will join students for small round-table discussions during our signature NRF Foundation Executive Mentor Experience.

Presented by American Express
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A recruiter excitedly discusses job prospects at the Career Fair during the NRF Foundation Student Program

Career Fair

Connecting with top retailers and beginning the conversations to apply for internships and entry-level roles.

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Experts in Retail from the educator perspective speak on stage on a panel during the NRF Foundation Student Program

Educator Meeting

An exclusive session just for educators attending the Student Program.

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