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We bring together academia, industry, and students to connect on all things retail. The Jay H. In 2010 the Bakers endowed the Center permanently.

Baker Retailing Center, an interdisciplinary industry research center at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, was established in 2002 through a generous gift by Jay and Patty Baker. Jay Baker, former president of Kohl's Corporation, is a graduate of the Wharton School, class of 1956. Wharton, the nation’s first business school, has partnered with the leaders of America’s largest industry to establish an unparalleled center for retail research, education, and practice.

10/29/2026

In the longstanding tradition of The Wharton School innovation, a group of enterprising WEMBA students have created an exclusive TUDOR Watch OFFICIAL for Wharton MBAs everywhere. Tudor is producing a bespoke, officially licensed timepiece unlike anything done before.

Take your Wharton pride with you wherever you go. Personal engraving is available for any degree or graduation year.

Orders close on October 31st - don’t miss out!

⏱️Link in bio⏱️

10/28/2026

The energy at last month’s was unmatched! Huge thanks to CinemaCake Filmmakers for capturing the passion, late-night brainstorming, and winning moments.

💻 Explore photos & winner details: whartonbakerideathon.com

10/23/2026

Thanks to Greg Kwiat (W99, WG00), CEO Kwiat Diamonds, for an engaging lunch and learn session as part of our Executive Speaker Series. We’re looking forward to the rest of our fall event lineup:

November 16: Executive Speaker Series Danielle Frankel
November 18: Executive Speaker Series Quince
November 20: Retailing Trek Danielle Frankel RING CONCIERGE

More info and registration on our website (link in bio)

10/22/2026

Some of the sharpest insights at the 2026 came directly from the floor. If you attended, what was your biggest takeaway?

10/13/2026

Excited to be highlighting five pioneering alumni founders on our Summit stage:

Sarela Herrada (SIMPLi - Pantry Staples)
Libie Motchan Duggal (Fulton)
Dana Kim (Highlight)
Wilglory Tanjong (ANIMA IRIS)
Lulu Ge (Elix)

Learn more: whartonbakerceosummit.com

10/13/2026

Growth, risk, and reinvention. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to tomorrow’s Summit 🙌

10/13/2026

What if belonging, not loyalty, were the real currency of hospitality and retail? Hospitality leader Bashar Wali (CEO, This Assembly) talks community, connection, and human-centered spaces.

Request an invitation: whartonbakerceosummit.com

10/13/2026

One of our favorite things about the CEO Summit is the flexibility built into the day — time between sessions to grab coffee, catch up, meet other guests in the room.

The connections that happen outside the agenda are just as valuable as what’s on it.

10/12/2026

Bridging the gap between emerging AI tech and large-scale ex*****on: Senior Fellow, Scott Snyder, and L'Oréal Paris Official USA CIO, Pritesh Davda, dive into agentic AI and tech adoption across global enterprise retail.

Request an invitation: whartonbakerceosummit.com

Address

Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall (SH-DH) 3620 Locust Walk, Suite 3000
Philadelphia, PA
19104

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(215) 573-8245

Website

https://bakerretail.wharton.upenn.edu/

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