Happenings
Lundgren Retail Collaborative connects luminaries in the retail industry with the next generation of retail innovators through special events that foster collaboration and connection. Whether it’s through a classroom appearance, virtual presentation, or industry conference, the Lundgren Retail Collaborative strives to integrate retail executives into the student learning experience.
By creating opportunities for students to meet retail professionals and ask questions, the Lundgren Retail Collaborative fosters an enriching environment where learning expands beyond textbooks and weekly assignments for both undergraduate and graduate students.
‘Voice of Growth’ Podcast Features Terry Lundgren
Terry Lundgren, Founding Partner of the Lundgren Retail Collaborative and former Chairman and CEO of Macy's Inc., shared how discipline, curiosity and a “bloom where you’re planted” mindset shaped his rise from University of Arizona student to leading Macy’s through a transformative era in retail on the Voice of Growth podcast. Listen to the episode
Collaborative Co-director Highlights AI Education at U of A
Following the release of Catching the AI Wave: Mapping a GenAI Strategy for the Evolving Retail Industry, Jennifer Savary, co-director of the Lundgren Retail Collaborative, discussed the University of Arizona's approach to AI education. She highlighted how the university integrates ethics and foundational learning to foster the resilient, lifelong skills that employers value most. Read the article
Arizona AI Leadership Summit
Leaders from Arizona and across the country gathered for a day of conversation, collaboration, and bold ideas shaping the future of AI, including a panel discussion on integrating AI into higher education curriculum featuring Lundgren Retail Collaborative co-director Jennifer Savary. Learn more
2026 LRC Grants Call for Proposals
The Lundgren Retail Collaborative invites proposals for grant-funded academic research on AI-driven innovations in retail. Awards range from $2,500 to $7,500. Proposals are due April 17, 2026. Learn More
Terry Lundgren featured on The Retail Pilot
In a recent episode of The Retail Pilot podcast, host Ken Pilot interviewed Terry Lundgren, Founding Partner of the Lundgren Retail Collaborative and former Chairman and CEO of Macy's Inc., and Jan Rogers Kniffen, CEO of J. Rogers Kniffen, to explore the future of department stores. Listen now
Grant Recipient Shares AI-Teams Research
Agrim Sachdeva, assistant professor of MIS shared findings from his LRC grant funded research study with the University of Arizona community through the Office of Responsible Artificial Intelligence AI Insights sessions.
White Paper Volume 2 Released
Catching the AI Wave: Mapping a GenAI Strategy for the Evolving Retail Industry shares insights from Macy’s, Walmart and P&G on GenAI strategy, risks, workforce readiness today. Download white paper.
Thinking Forward Conference
Terry Lundgren, former chairperson of Macy's, Inc., met with Eller marketing students at the annual Thinking Forward Conference held April 12, 2024.
A recently released Lungren Retail Collaborative study shows that Next Gen workers strongly prefer in-person workplace settings. The findings suggest a market segmentation strategy may be most effective for worker productivity and job satisfaction.
Terry Lundgren Judges Class Projects
Terry shared insights about his time in the retail industry and provided invaluable feedback on the student projects, which focused on developing innovative products in response to challenges in the retail industry. The Lundgren Retail Collaborative Vision Challenge was the basis for student projects.
Supply chain woes, environmental sustainability automation, information security, workface retention and talent recruitment – these are just a handful of the issues facing the retail sector today. To address these challenges, Terry and Tina Lundgren established the Lundgren Retail Collaborative with a $5 million gift to the University of Arizona