The Jay H. Baker Retailing Initiative Speaker Series brings together the best minds in the retail industry to share their wisdom and insights on strategies and careers. The Series features thought-leaders, practitioners, and innovators who discuss the nature, purpose, and impact of the retail business. Among the recent speakers:

• Kenneth Cole, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc.
• Barry Prevor, co-CEO of Steve & Barry's
• Dana Telsey, CEO and Chief Research Officer of Telsey Advisory Group (TAG)
• Millard “Mickey” Drexler, Chairman and CEO of J. Crew Group, Inc.
• Terry Lundgren, Chairman, President and CEO of Macy’s, Inc.
• Paul Charron, Chairman Emeritus of Liz Claiborne
• Richard Cohen, Chairman and CEO of C&S Wholesale Grocers
• Roger Farah, President and COO of Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation
• Brendan Hoffman, President and CEO of Neiman Marcus Direct
• Mackey McDonald, Chairman and CEO of VF Corporation
• Howard Schultz, Chairman and Chief Global Strategist of Starbucks Coffee Company
• Burt Tansky, President and CEO of Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.
• Sharen Jester-Turney, President and CEO of Victoria’s Secret Group
• Stuart Weitzman, President and Founder of Stuart Weitzman & Co.