Center for Education and Research in Retailing


Teresa Williams
1309 East Tenth Street, Room 328M; IUB
(812) 855-1289
(812) 855-6440 FAX


The mission of the Center for Education and Research in Retailing is to forge a partnership with the retailing industry that will:

1) develop teaching materials and sponsor programs and events to increase student awareness of opportunities in retailing as well as to better prepare them for the most challenging and significant entry level positions;
2) instill in students the business-oriented values, perspectives, and skills needed to assume leadership positions in the industry;
3) stimulate the creation and dissemination of innovative approaches to business challenges experienced by retailers through a focused program of research and communication;
4) excite students and faculty to identify and meet current challenges faced by retailers as well as to anticipate and develop strategies and processes for emerging opportunities.