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How U.S. Brands are Preparing for Proposed Tariffs

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Amazon Takes On Temu With New ‘Haul’ Store, Just In Time For Holidays

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Why Old Navy is Throwing Back to the ’90s to Burnish Iconic Brand

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Ideathon 2024 w/Spirit Halloween

Ideathon 2024, sponsored by Spirit Halloween and held at The Inn at Penn on Sept. 20 and 21, featured case challenges, mentorship sessions, and Halloween animatronics and decorations to fit the sponsor theme. The winner of each case was awarded a $10,000 prize, with second place receiving $5,000.

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2024 CEO Summit w/RLC Global Forum

On October 15th, the landmark Baker Retailing Center’s and RLC Global Forum’s 2024 CEO Summit was held at New York City’s iconic Rainbow Room. Captivating, distinguished speakers from myriad areas of the retail sector and academia regaled the audience with thought-provoking discussions of the state of retail today.

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So Bad it’s Good: When and Why Consumers Prefer Bad Options

Patti Williams, Wharton

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Global Careers and Compensation: From Initial Penalties to a “Superglobal” Premium

Matthew Bidwell & Martine Haas, Wharton

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Real-Time Pricing

Marshall Fisher & Santiago Gallino, Wharton

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