Levy and Weitz Doctoral Dissertation Competition, 05/03/2007 — Congratulations to Sam (Ka-Chuen) Hui, whose dissertation proposal won the Levy and Weitz Doctoral Dissertation Competition that is sponsored by the Miller Center for Retailing Education and Research at the University of Florida.

Knowledge@Wharton, 11/14/2005 — Stephen Hoch, Bill Cody and other Wharton faculty discuss the phenomenon of "Christmas Creep".

The Korea Herald, 05/14/2005 — Stephen Hoch discusses the retailers' need to diversify as competition increases in the industry.

USA Today, 05/13/2005 — Bill Cody was interviewed for an article about Wal-Mart.

Advertising Age, 05/09/2005 — Stephen Hoch is quoted in an article about retailers with grocery offerings.

The Economist, 05/07/2005 — Stephen Hoch was interviewed for an article about Neiman Marcus.

Atlanta Journal Constitution, 04/17/2005 — Stephen Hoch provides his prospectives on Whole Foods.

USA Today, 04/08/2005 — Bill Cody is quoted in an article about pope memorabilia.

Home Channel News, 03/21/2005 — Bill Cody predicts Lowe's will continue to do well despite the competition.

The Star Ledger, 03/17/2005 — Bill Cody was interviewed for an article about Neiman Marcus Group.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 03/07/2005 — Bill Cody is quoted in an article about OshKosh.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 03/04/2005 — Bill Cody discusses the robust sales at Kohl's.

Atlanta Journal Constitution, 02/17/2005 — Stephen Hoch provides his prospectives on IKEA.

New York Times, 02/17/2005 — Stephen Hoch is quoted in an article about the Martha Stewart line.

USA Today, 02/09/2005 — Bill Cody was interviewed for an article discussing the challenges that Sears faced.

Star Ledger, 02/08/2005 — Bill Cody provides his prospectives on how mergers affect prices.

Grand Rapids Press, 01/30/2005 — Stephen Hoch was quoted in an article about the decline of department stores.

Knight Ridder, 01/21/2005 — Stephen Hoch was interviewed about the possible merger between Federated and May.

Washington Post, 01/21/2005 — Stephen Hoch provides his prospectives on the Federated-May merger.

Philadelphia Inquirer, 12/21/2004 — Stephen Hoch is quoted in a column about the ever-changing dynamics of retailing.

USA Today, 12/17/2004 — Bill Cody is quoted in an article about holiday retail sales.

Women's Wear Daily, 12/07/2004 — Bill Cody was interviewed for an article that discussed challenges that discounters would face.

New York Times, 12/05/2004 — Stephen Hoch provides his thoughts about lifestyle centers.

Dow Jones Newswires, 12/02/2004 — Stephen Hoch discusses the sluggish performance of Kohl's and Wal-Mart.

Fortune Small Business, 12/01/2004 — Bill Cody, former managing director of the Jay H. Baker Retailing Initiative, provides some input on why Five Below is doing well in the competitive retail industry.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11/24/2004 — Bill Cody predicts who will have strong sales on Black Friday.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11/18/2004 — Bill Cody speculates about the future of Lands' End.

Star Ledger, 11/18/2004 — Stephen Hoch is quoted in an article about the Kmart and Sears merger.

Wall Street Journal, 11/18/2004 — Stephen Hoch provides his thoughts on the Kmart-Sears merger.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11/07/2004 — Bill Cody provides insights about J.C. Penney's strategy.

Wall Street Journal, 11/04/2004 — Stephen Hoch provides his thoughts on the October retail sales.

Arkansas Democrat Gazette, 10/20/2004 — Stephen Hoch is quoted in an article about having Wal-Mart having less clutter of goods.

DNR, 08/23/2004 — Bill Cody stresses that retailers must know their customers.

Austin American Statesman, 08/19/2004 — Bill Cody was interviewed about loyalty cards.

Wall Street Journal, 08/06/2004 — Bill Cody was interviewed for an article discussing the tepid retail sales in July.

Plain Dealer, 07/28/2004 — Bill Cody was interviewed for an article discussing the new technology of radio shipping tags.

Pittsburgh Post Gazette, 07/11/2004 — Bill Cody endorses a book about Wal-Mart.

Chicago Sun Times, 06/06/2004 — Bill Cody comments on the difficulties that Sears faces due to competition.

Dow Jones Newswires, 05/06/2004 — Bill Cody comments on Federated's pricing strategy.

Arkansas Democrat Gazette, 04/18/2004 — Stephen Hoch discusses the benefits of Wal-Mart buying domestically.

Knight Ridder Tribune Business, 03/26/2004 — Bill Cody is quoted in an article about Mervyn's.

USA Today, 02/09/2004 - Bill Cody was quoted on the reorganization of Tower Records.

Knight Ridder Tribune Business, 01/13/2004 — Bill Cody provides insight about the appeals of Trader Joe's.

San Francisco Chronicle, 01/09/2004 — Bill Cody discusses the holiday retail sales.

Oakland Tribune, 11/23/2003 — Stephen Hoch was interviewed about holiday retail sales.

CNNfn, 11/14/2003 — Stephen Hoch discusses the latest figures from the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index and October retail sales.

USAToday, 11/11/2003 — Bill Cody was interviewed for an article discussing current challenges facing Wal-Mart.

Wall Street Journal, 11/07/2003 — Stephen Hoch provides his perspective on October retail sales.

Akron Beacon Journal, 10/26/2003 — Stephen Hoch was quoted in an article highlighting grocery pricing strategies.

Advertising Age, 10/06/2003 — Stephen Hoch was a guest contributor to an issue featuring Wal-Mart.

Washington Post, 09/05/2003 — Stephen Hoch provides his perspective on August retail sales.

CNNfn, 09/04/2003 — Stephen Hoch discusses August retail sales and provides his perspective on the challenges facing traditional department stores.

Reuters, 09/04/2003 — Stephen Hoch gives his assessment on this year's 'Back to School' season.

Wall Street Journal, 07/01/2003 — Stephen Hoch comments on Eckerd Pharmacy's change in same-store sales calculation.

San Diego Union Tribune, 06/23/2003 — Stephen Hoch discusses the increase in special deals from retailers for military families.

USA Today, 06/17/2003 — Managing Director of the Baker Retailing Initiative, Bill Cody, was quoted in an article discussing how a retailer's use of a novel advertising approach, publishing books and magazines indirectly promoting its brands, can impact consumers.

Seattle Times, 06/15/2003 — Stephen Hoch talks about various ways retailers and manufacturers set their prices

Wall Street Journal, 06/06/2003 — Stephen Hoch, John J. Pomerantz Professor of Marketing, was interviewed in an article about weak same store sales in May sales by top U.S. retailers.

Buffalo News, 6/1/2003 — Bill Cody, Managing Director of the Baker Retailing Initiative, was interviewed in an article about accounting and trade promotion problems at Tops Markets.

Reuters, 05/08/2003 — Stephen Hoch, John J. Pomerantz Professor of Marketing, was interviewed in an article about anemic April sales by top U.S. retailers.

WWD, 05/01/2003 — The University of Pennsylvania was ranked fourth in a list of the top 10 universities with fashionable students. Wharton undergraduate students were interviewed, and several alumni were cited, including Jay Baker, who funded the Jay H. Baker Retailing Initiative.

FMI Advantage, 05/2003 — Managing Director of the Baker Retailing Initiative, Bill Cody, was quoted in an article about potential reactions by the institutional investment community to recent accounting problems and trade promotion practices at several supermarket and foodservice companies.

USA Today, 04/14/2003 — Managing Director of the Baker Retailing Initiative, Bill Cody, was quoted in an article about Kmart's expected emergence from bankruptcy.

The New York Times, 03/05/2003 — Steven Hoch, John J. Pomerantz Professor of Marketing, was quoted in an article about Royal Ahold.

WWD, 02/28/2003 — Jay Baker was interviewed about his gift to Wharton and his vision for the Baker Retailing Initiative.

Financial Times, 01/20/2003 — Wharton was featured in an article titled "A fresh view on how to deliver." The article noted Wharton's new facility, Jon M. Huntsman Hall, with its cutting-edge technology. It also noted how the process of learning is becoming more flexible with a range of dual degrees and new programs such as the Jay H. Baker Retailing Initiative.

Orlando Sentinel, 01/03/2003 — Stephen Hoch, John J. Pomerantz Professor of Marketing, was quoted in an article about retailers struggling after a disappointing holiday season.

Philadelphia Business Journal, 12/04/2002 — Announced Jay and Patty Baker’s gift to the Wharton School to establish the Jay H. Baker Retailing Initiative.