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Industry News

Nike Replaces CEO With Veteran Executive Hill in Revival Bid

Tapestry CEO Takes Stand With $8.5B Capri Deal in the Balance

Why Old Navy is throwing back to the ’90s to burnish its iconic brand

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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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It was a star-studded evening for the Baker Retailing Center recently, as students were treated to the thought leadership of some of retail and journalism’s leading lights. Joining the Baker Executive Speaker Series panel were Alice + Olivia founder and CEO Stacey Bendet; Saks CEO Marc Metrick; and Glamour magazine editor Samantha Barry.

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Baker Research

So Bad It’s Good: Why Consumers Love the Worst Stuff

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

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

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