Real-World Learning. Real Industry Experience.
From consumer insights and retail activations to industry partnerships and career readiness, students gain experience that extends beyond the classroom.
The TJLC Experience
Global Retailing Ideas Summit 2027
The Global Retailing Ideas Summit brings together students and industry leaders to explore the future of retail. Through inspiring speakers, networking, and collaboration, attendees gain new ideas, build professional connections, and discover emerging trends shaping the industry.
Retail Fuse 2026
Retail Fuse is an industry engagement and career exploration event connecting students with retailers, brands, and business leaders. Through networking and meaningful conversations, students explore career opportunities while employers connect with talented future professionals.
NielsenIQ Micro-Credential
The NielsenIQ Retail Measurement Systems Micro-Credential is a self-paced online certification that teaches students how to analyze retail data using industry-standard tools. Participants gain practical skills in merchandising, marketing, category management, and retail analytics.
Preparing Tomorrow's Retail Leaders
Since 1993, the Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing at the Norton School of Human Ecology has brought together the resources and expertise of academia and the retailing industry with a shared goal of developing strong future retail professionals. The Center's professional development and hands-on learning opportunities ensure that the retailing and consumer sciences students and those from other programs from across campus, have the skill set, training, and expertise to lead and thrive in a competitive marketplace. Supported by major retailing, technology and consulting partners, the Center incorporates the ideas and innovation that help to inspire the next generation of retail experts – our Future Retail Leaders.
No other Center compares in its efforts to expand its educational reach to industry leadership through such interactive experiences as Student Global and Executive Education, where the industry’s top executives and leading minds connect. We are also now offering students access to the NielsenIQ Micro-Credential, a recognized certification in retail measurement and data analytics.
Discover your path. Make your mark.
Explore hands-on opportunities that connect you with purpose, people, and real-world experience.