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Retail Innovation Jam (Fall 2025 Competition)
$10.00 / unit
Retail Innovation Jam
Join the Retail Innovation Jam, a fast-paced one-day competition where you’ll team up with peers to tackle real retail challenges from start to finish in just a few hours.How the Competition Works
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 8:30am-5pm
Location: Wehner Building - Cocanougher Center (Room 183)
How the Competition Works
Students may register individually and be assigned to a team, or register as part of a team, but all participants must complete registration. Teams should consist of 2–4 members.
The Retail Innovation Jam begins with breakfast and networking from 8:30–9:00 a.m., giving participants time to connect before the competition kicks off. At 9:00 a.m., teams will receive the challenge prompt and work collaboratively throughout the day to develop innovative solutions, with presentations starting at 3:00 p.m. Each team will present to a panel of judges, and after evaluation, winners will be announced at 5:00 p.m., concluding a day full of creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving.
The final presentations will take place in the Cocanougher Center. Business professional attire is required for presentations, though students are encouraged to dress comfortably for the earlier portion of the day.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
For students pursuing a Professional Distinction in Retailing, full participation in this competition will provide 100 points in the experience category and winners will receive an additional 25 points.