NYU Stern Luxury & Retail MBA

Have a question for Program Director and Fashion & Luxury expert Thoma? Serdari? She'll answer your questions live on air! Make sure to attend it today!

Congratulations to the #Graduate #Marketing #Association (GMA) NYU Stern School of Business on another successful annual conference. Such a privilege to host #JohnPayton at NYU Stern School of Business and so much fun to reconnect with our #alumni Isabel Lagdameo-Murphy Ben Sperling Caroline Fall and Matt Nathanson and moderate the panel on #Brand #Identity. I have three main takeaways from our panel: 1. Listen to your #customer. 2. #Innovation can stem from several aspects of the business: It could be the #product, #process, or even #businessmodel. Again, get to it by adeptly relying on #user #insights (both #data and #qualitative) 3. Use #technology to enhance the #nuance of your #message not to #dumbdown your effort or cut corners with the final product. Finally, many thanks to the #GMA #leadership for inviting me to participate and special thanks to Aditi Gupte Elizabeth Janko Emileigh Sanger and all NYU Stern Luxury & Retail MBA #superstars

#NYUStern students didn’t just stay in NYC this fall — they made cities like Singapore, Paris, and Tokyo their classrooms! These for-credit experiences offered hands-on insights into global business. Some partnered with international academic institutions, while others learned directly from Stern faculty — but all of the students got a firsthand look at how business is done around the world. Here’s a glimpse of their journeys: ?? TRIUM Global Executive MBA’s module in Singapore, which included in-depth sessions on the East Asia political economy and strategies for managing regional risks and complexities ?? NYU Stern Executive MBA Program’s Global Immersion Experience in Tokyo, led by Professor?Kristen Sosulski, explored global business strategies, government policies, and supply chain ESG issues ?? NYU Stern MS in Fintech’s module in Singapore examined fintech regulation, financial markets, processes and technology, and platform strategy. Stern Professors Kristen Sosulski and?Christina Fang?traveled with the students for an engaging week ?? A “Doing Business in…” course in Copenhagen for?NYU Stern Part-time MBA students?explored the city’s sustainability efforts ?? NYU Stern Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA and?NYU Stern Luxury & Retail MBA?students traveled to Paris for a Stern Solutions project led by Professor?Thoma? Serdari?to understand beauty norms ?? Sophomore students in NYU Stern Undergraduate College’s Business and Political Economy Program spent the semester in London as part of the degree, which includes international travel as a key component

How does the market look for a #business major today? And what is the role of an MBA in the #retail sector? Last Wednesday, I had the pleasure to engage in a fireside chat with Denise Magid, Chief Merchant Bloomingdale's and Keri Taub, Chief of Strategy, Bloomingdale's and explore the question of how to build a #meaningful #career in #retail. The event offered an excellent opportunity to reconnect with fellow #alumni, network, and gain insights into the ever-evolving retail industry. We had close to 100 participants, alumni, students and friends of the NYU Stern Luxury & Retail MBA. My three takeaways from this chat were: 1.???????Develop your #curiosity. You can get all the hard skills in business school, go through the motions of recruiting but you also need a unique and informed point of view to impress a hiring manager. 2.???????Start building your #network early and keep it warm through meaningful interactions, exchanges of knowledge that helps both parties, and a genuine interest in people below, above, and across your current position. 3.???????A business degree, career coach, or recruiting process are as fruitful as your ability to think #creatively and explore new avenues, be it in new roles, new areas of the industry, or different areas of an organization that may present a great departure from your original targets. Stay tuned for more #events like this organized by NYU Stern Luxury & Retail MBA with the support of our #CorporateRelations, #CareerServices and #AlumniRelations at NYU Stern School of Business. Many thanks to Katherine Watts Gregory, Jhanel Huggett, Laura Towey, MBA, CPC Erin Malone Margaret Jessiman Deion Ramsey Julie Brownstone Photo credit: @NYUphotobureau

Less than 5 years after graduating with her MBA from NYU Stern, Tara Hankinson turned her passion for beverage and hospitality into her purpose: disrupting the male-dominated craft beer market with a different type of taproom and brewery. This is the story of Tara, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of TALEA Beer Co.

Program Director Thoma? Serdari was interviewed by Business Insider: “The NFL's $1,000 branded designer jackets are the latest sign of fashion's newfound love affair with sports“. As the lines between fashion and sports continue to blur, brands are jumping into the fray. Veronica Beard recently announced a partnership with the National Football League (NFL), and LVMH is partnering in a 10-year deal with Formula 1. “For Serdari, it's a sign the fashion industry, particularly the luxury sector, is trying to engage with younger consumers — Gen Zers and millennials — who are redefining luxury and placing greater value on experiences. ‘They will think really twice about expensive items, but they're still spending money on experiences and events,’ she said of younger consumers.” ??: https://lnkd.in/eHwS6Udz Photo credit: NFL/Veronica Beard

Professor Raluca Ursu was interviewed by Business Insider in the recent article: “'I Just Can't': Why So Many Consumers Are Sick and Tired of Online Shopping.” "Consumers start to believe they can find 'the best option' out there, which can then lead to additional stress and decision paralysis," said Ursu. ??: https://lnkd.in/evEyrp27 Image from Carl Godfrey for BI

Thank you to Alumna-in-Residence Minnie Miller for joining us at the Annual NYU Stern Luxury and Retail Club Conference. We appreciate hearing your wisdom as an industry leader!

Curious about what's on the minds of the next generation of business, luxury, retail and fashion, and how an MBA fits in their plans? Join current Luxury & Retail MBA students, Joan E. Daly and Elizabeth Janko for their perspectives on the industry and MBA experience. During this candid conversation, Joan and Liz will discuss Stern's collaborative community, industry experiential learning opportunities and how the Luxury & Retail MBA is uniquely positioned to help students succeed. Joan and Liz will also leave time for audience Q&A. Tune in on November 18!