ACRA - American Collegiate Retailing Association http://acraretail.org/content educating tomorrow's retail leaders Wed, 09 May 2012 03:48:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lecturer http://acraretail.org/content/?p=1110 http://acraretail.org/content/?p=1110#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 03:48:03 +0000 Administrator http://acraretail.org/content/?p=1110 POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Department is searching for a faculty member to teach in the areas of Innovation and Entrepreneurship applicable to Fashion and Textile Design, and Fashion and Textile Management. Responsibilities include teaching duties and promoting student learning in the design and management of fashion and textile products. Faculty rank is Lecturer for one year (2012-2013) and is a non-tenure track position.

Candidate should have a graduate degree, with PhD preferred, in textile management related discipline from a recognized University. Apply at http://jobs.ncsu.edu. Position Number is 00001528.

[...]]]> The Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Department is searching for a faculty member to teach in the areas of Innovation and Entrepreneurship applicable to Fashion and Textile Design, and Fashion and Textile Management. Responsibilities include teaching duties and promoting student learning in the design and management of fashion and textile products. Faculty rank is Lecturer for one year (2012-2013) and is a non-tenure track position.

Candidate should have a graduate degree, with PhD preferred, in textile management related discipline from a recognized University. Apply at http://jobs.ncsu.edu. Position Number is 00001528.

]]> http://acraretail.org/content/?feed=rss2&p=1110 0 Assistant Director for Virtual Stores Illini Union http://acraretail.org/content/?p=1104 http://acraretail.org/content/?p=1104#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 14:25:47 +0000 Administrator http://acraretail.org/content/?p=1104 Position Functions and Major Responsibilities: Reporting to the Senior Associate Director for Retail and Auxiliary Operations, the Assistant Director for Virtual Stores will help develop and manage the e-commerce store for retail operations within the Illini Union organization. This position will ensure that all copy, content, and product in the e-commerce store is accurate and consistent while bridging the communications between customer experience, operations, marketing and merchandising to meet the needs of our customers.

The Assistant Director for Virtual Stores will develop annual sales plans, strategies, and tactics for the e-commerce store as well [...]]]> University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Position Functions and Major Responsibilities: Reporting to the Senior Associate Director for Retail and Auxiliary Operations, the Assistant Director for Virtual Stores will help develop and manage the e-commerce store for retail operations within the Illini Union organization. This position will ensure that all copy, content, and product in the e-commerce store is accurate and consistent while bridging the communications between customer experience, operations, marketing and merchandising to meet the needs of our customers.

The Assistant Director for Virtual Stores will develop annual sales plans, strategies, and tactics for the e-commerce store as well as prepare both a sales budget and an inventory budget on an annual basis. The Assistant Director will research and stay abreast of industry trends and reviews and be able to analyze and assess the effectiveness of all existing operations and current needs based on new technology and the market. This position will monitor other web sites and develop methods for strategically analyzing customer behavior and feedback. S/he will use this information to makes adjustments to the e-commerce store based on the needs of the student population and the campus community. The Assistant Director will hire, train and supervise full-time staff members as well as student employees ensuring that they are knowledgeable on products and can advise customers on appropriate products to meet their needs.

Job Requirements

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Business, Marketing or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred. The successful candidate must have three years of experience in the virtual retail environment and possess excellent supervisory and customer service skills. A strong knowledge of retail operating principles, practices and procedures, including budgeting, accounting, marketing, cashiering, and inventory control is also required. The ability to work with diverse students, faculties, and other constituents of the University community is a must. Preference may be given to candidates with previous experience in a higher education retail environment or experience with social media or web-based marketing initiatives.

Appointment Status: This is a 12-month, full-time academic professional position.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and includes an excellent benefits package.

Proposed Starting Date: As soon as possible.

Application Deadline: May 21, 2012

]]> http://acraretail.org/content/?feed=rss2&p=1104 0 Assistant Director for Retail Technology, Illini Union: University of Illinois http://acraretail.org/content/?p=1095 http://acraretail.org/content/?p=1095#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 15:07:26 +0000 Administrator http://acraretail.org/content/?p=1095 Position Functions and Major Responsibilities: Reporting to the Senior Associate Director for Retail and Auxiliary Operations, the Assistant Director for Retail Technology will help develop and manage the store for retail technology operations within the Illini Union organization. This position will ensure that all copy, content, and product in the retail technology store is accurate and consistent while bridging the communications between customer experience, operations, marketing and merchandising to meet the needs of our customers.


The Assistant Director for Retail Technology will develop annual sales plans, strategies, and tactics for the retail technology store [...]]]> University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


Position Functions and Major Responsibilities: Reporting to the Senior Associate Director for Retail and Auxiliary Operations, the Assistant Director for Retail Technology will help develop and manage the store for retail technology operations within the Illini Union organization. This position will ensure that all copy, content, and product in the retail technology store is accurate and consistent while bridging the communications between customer experience, operations, marketing and merchandising to meet the needs of our customers.


The Assistant Director for Retail Technology will develop annual sales plans, strategies, and tactics for the retail technology store as well as prepare both a sales budget and an inventory budget on an annual basis. The Assistant Director will research and stay abreast of industry trends and reviews and be able to analyze and assess the effectiveness of all existing operations and current needs based on new technology and the market. This position will monitor other web sites and develop methods for strategically analyzing customer behavior and feedback. S/he will use this information to makes adjustments to the retail technology store based on the needs of the student population and the campus community. The Assistant Director will hire, train and supervise full-time staff members as well as student employees ensuring that they are knowledgeable on products and can advise customers on appropriate products to meet their technological needs.

Appointment Status: This is a 12-month, full-time academic professional position.



Salary: Commensurate with experience and includes an excellent benefits package.



Proposed Starting Date: As soon as possible.



Application Deadline: May 28, 2012


]]> http://acraretail.org/content/?feed=rss2&p=1095 0 Director, Ted Rogers School of Retail Management http://acraretail.org/content/?p=1072 http://acraretail.org/content/?p=1072#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:29:08 +0000 Administrator http://acraretail.org/content/?p=1072 Applications are invited for the above position in the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University. The appointment is for a term of five years from date of appointment. This is a tenure stream position.

Ryerson University seeks a Director who is dedicated to coordinating and stimulating the continued evolution of the Ted Rogers School of Retail Management, housed within the Ted Rogers School of Management. Accountable to the Dean, the Director will be expected to provide leadership for curricular and faculty development, research, and the effective promotion of the School and its students to the external community. [...]]]> Applications are invited for the above position in the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University. The appointment is for a term of five years from date of appointment. This is a tenure stream position.

Ryerson University seeks a Director who is dedicated to coordinating and stimulating the continued evolution of the Ted Rogers School of Retail Management, housed within the Ted Rogers School of Management. Accountable to the Dean, the Director will be expected to provide leadership for curricular and faculty development, research, and the effective promotion of the School and its students to the external community. The individual must be committed to ensuring excellence in teaching and research, student engagement, and promoting Ryerson’s culture of blending theory and practice in both undergraduate and graduate education.

The successful candidate shall be a tenured faculty member with a PhD, or equivalent, and demonstrated leadership abilities in a collegial environment and strong administrative skills. Preference will be given to a candidate with relevant experience in teaching, student engagement, research, academic administration, and the retail sector.

Please forward your detailed curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three references to the Office of the Dean, Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

]]> http://acraretail.org/content/?feed=rss2&p=1072 0 AMA/ACRA First Triennial Retailing Conference LATE Registration http://acraretail.org/content/?p=909 http://acraretail.org/content/?p=909#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:11 +0000 Administrator http://acraretail.org/content/?p=909 Please complete and submit the registration form in addition to submitting your payment. Registration Form

ACRA or AMA Members – $400.00 per person(after March 9, 2012) Non-Members – $475.00 per person(after March 9, 2012; includes ACRA membership) AMA/ACRA First Triennial Retailing Conference Registration ACRA or AMA Member $400.00 USD Non-Member + ACRA membership $475.00 USD Please enter your [...]]]> Seattle, WA April 18-21, 2012

Please complete and submit the registration form in addition to submitting your payment.

Registration Form

ACRA or AMA Members – $400.00 per person(after March 9, 2012)

Non-Members – $475.00 per person(after March 9, 2012; includes ACRA membership)

AMA/ACRA First Triennial Retailing Conference Registration
Please enter your name

]]> http://acraretail.org/content/?feed=rss2&p=909 0 2012 ACRA Spring Conference: AMA/ACRA First Triennial Conference http://acraretail.org/content/?p=823 http://acraretail.org/content/?p=823#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:45:13 +0000 Administrator http://acraretail.org/content/?p=823 We have several changes to the conference schedule which have come about due to logistics, changes in speaker’s schedules and unforeseen circumstances. The current program has all of the updated information as of April 17. The key changes you should note are:

Wednesday: no conference dinner at hotel- we substituted lunch on Saturday for this meal Friday: No tours on Friday afternoon- We could not get any company to agree to provide a tour Friday: Luncheon Speaker added- Adam Brotman, Chief Digital Officer of Starbucks Saturday: ACRA annual business meeting- [...]]]>

AMA/ACRA First Triennial Conference

AMA/ACRA Seattle Conference Attendees:

We have several changes to the conference schedule which have come about due to logistics, changes in speaker’s schedules and unforeseen circumstances. The current program has all of the updated information as of April 17. The key changes you should note are:

  • Wednesday: no conference dinner at hotel- we substituted lunch on Saturday for this meal
  • Friday: No tours on Friday afternoon- We could not get any company to agree to provide a tour
  • Friday: Luncheon Speaker added- Adam Brotman, Chief Digital Officer of Starbucks
  • Saturday: ACRA annual business meeting- 7:30-8:25 during breakfast
  • Saturday: No luncheon speaker – replaced by Friday speaker

The AMA/ACRA First Triennial Conference, sponsored jointly by the American Marketing Association Retailing and Pricing SIG and the American Collegiate Retailing Association, will be held April 18th through 21st at the Hotel Monaco in the heart of downtown Seattle. The Hotel Monaco is near historic Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market. We have a special room rate of $160 per night for conference attendees (same rate for doubles). For reservations, please call 206-516-5097 and reference “AMA/ACRA Group) for the special rate which is available until March 28, 2012. The conference fee is $350 and includes one dinner, two luncheons, continental breakfast each day, and a wine/snacks reception each evening.

Attendees have the opportunity to present their research to their peers, and to have Best Papers published in a special issue of the Journal of Marketing Management! The call for papers is found on the ACRA website. Attendees may also submit proposals for workshops designed to improve teaching, research writing or presentation skills. In addition, a number of exciting special sessions are planned including Making the Research Process Successful, Special Tours (potential companies are Nordstrom and Costco home offices/flagship stores), and a Special Doctoral Paper Session featuring an opportunity to help doctoral student improve their skills at preparing a journal-ready manuscript. The deadline for all submissions is November 15, 2011 and decisions will be provided by December 31, 2011.

]]> http://acraretail.org/content/?feed=rss2&p=823 0 AMA/ACRA First Triennial Conference http://acraretail.org/content/?p=762 http://acraretail.org/content/?p=762#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:25:03 +0000 Administrator http://acraretail.org/content/?p=762 April 18-21, 2012

We are excited to announce the inaugural AMA/ACRA Triennial Conference, Co-sponsored by the AMA Retailing and Pricing SIG, and ACRA! The Conference will be held in Seattle from April 18-21, at the historic Hotel Monaco in downtown Seattle. The Conference includes special sessions, industry tours, and a Special Issue in the Journal of Marketing Management for selected papers. The deadline for papers is October 31, so be sure to submit your work prior to that date. Join us for what will certainly be one of the best conferences of the year!

Deadline: October 31, [...]]]> Seattle, WA:

April 18-21, 2012

We are excited to announce the inaugural AMA/ACRA Triennial Conference, Co-sponsored by the AMA Retailing and Pricing SIG, and ACRA! The Conference will be held in Seattle from April 18-21, at the historic Hotel Monaco in downtown Seattle. The Conference includes special sessions, industry tours, and a Special Issue in the Journal of Marketing Management for selected papers. The deadline for papers is October 31, so be sure to submit your work prior to that date. Join us for what will certainly be one of the best conferences of the year!

Deadline: October 31, 2011

  • Download the Call for Papers
    • ]]> http://acraretail.org/content/?feed=rss2&p=762 0 The European Institute Of Retailing And Services Studies (EIRASS) http://acraretail.org/content/?p=758 http://acraretail.org/content/?p=758#comments Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:15:54 +0000 Administrator http://acraretail.org/content/?p=758 July 9-12, 2012

    The aim of the conference is to bring together scholars from various disciplines and countries interested in retailing and consumer services. Over the years the conference has attracted scholars from disciplines such as marketing, psychology, urban planning, transportation, management, geography etc from across the world. The conference gives delegates an opportunity to present their completed projects but also to present work in progress.

    Deadline: October 1, 2011 Download the Call for Papers ]]>     19th international conference on Recent Advances in Retailing and Services Science in Vienna, Austria

    July 9-12, 2012

    The aim of the conference is to bring together scholars from various disciplines and countries interested in retailing and consumer services. Over the years the conference has attracted scholars from disciplines such as marketing, psychology, urban planning, transportation, management, geography etc from across the world. The conference gives delegates an opportunity to present their completed projects but also to present work in progress.

    Deadline: October 1, 2011

    • Download the Call for Papers
      • ]]> http://acraretail.org/content/?feed=rss2&p=758 0 Journal of Marketing Management Special Issue http://acraretail.org/content/?p=690 http://acraretail.org/content/?p=690#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:23:22 +0000 Administrator http://acraretail.org/content/?p=690 Guest Editors: Dr. Maged Ali, Brunel Business School, Brunel University, UK; Dr. Charles Dennis, University of Lincoln, UK; Professor T. C. Melewar, Brunel Business School, Brunel University, UK.

      Journal of Marketing Management is pleased to announce a special issue focused on recent advances and development with regard to scholarship on Customer Relationship Management (CRM) from the business, technical, social and cultural perspectives.

      Deadline: September 28, 2011 Download the Call for Papers ]]>       CRM: Technology Adoption, Business Implications, and Social and Cultural Concerns

      Guest Editors: Dr. Maged Ali, Brunel Business School, Brunel University, UK; Dr. Charles Dennis, University of Lincoln, UK; Professor T. C. Melewar, Brunel Business School, Brunel University, UK.

      Journal of Marketing Management is pleased to announce a special issue focused on recent advances and development with regard to scholarship on Customer Relationship Management (CRM) from the business, technical, social and cultural perspectives.

      Deadline: September 28, 2011

      • Download the Call for Papers
        • ]]> http://acraretail.org/content/?feed=rss2&p=690 0 Contact ACRA’s President http://acraretail.org/content/?p=640 http://acraretail.org/content/?p=640#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:11:37 +0000 Administrator http://acraretail.org/content/?p=640 ACRA’s President is Claudia B. Mobley

        jQuery("head").append(unescape("%3Clink rel='stylesheet' id='frm-forms-css' href='http://acraretail.org/content/wp-content/plugins/formidable/css/frm_display.css' type='text/css' media='all' /%3E")); Name * Email * Subject * Message * Captcha var RecaptchaOptions={theme:'clean',lang:'en'};

        ]]>         ACRA’s President is Claudia B. Mobley

        ]]>         http://acraretail.org/content/?feed=rss2&p=640 0