The Retail Center

The Center for Retail Merchandising and Product Development, known as The Retail Center, began in 2006 and is one of only a handful of university retail centers around the country.

The Retail Center members include a wide range of companies—specialty stores, department stores, industry associations, apparel production software companies, lifestyle companies, and one of the best known television sales companies.

The Retail Center’s partners:

• Chico's FAS Inc.
• Florida Retail Federation
• Gerber Technology
• Home Shopping Network
• Lectra Systems
• KOHLS
• Macy’s
• Office Depot
• Aveda, The Salon People
• Sears Holding Company
• Stein Mart

Students have the opportunity through The Center to network with outstanding companies and their executives.