Baker Retailing Center

Baker Retailing Center 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.

Penn students! Curious about the world’s largest industry? Join the Baker Retailing Center for a fun session with pizza ...
08/31/2026

Penn students! Curious about the world’s largest industry?

Join the Baker Retailing Center for a fun session with pizza and swag🍕

Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
5pm-7pm (formal introduction at 5:30pm)
Academic Research Building (ARB 140)

Meet the Baker team and discover our resources, including sessions with retail executives, career excursions, global courses, and career advising. Whether you’re passionate about retail or just exploring, this event is a great opportunity to connect and learn more.

Feel free to drop by anytime between 5:00pm and 7:00pm on Tuesday, September 1st. A formal introduction will start at 5:30pm. We can’t wait to see you there!

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08/25/2026

Welcome back to our University of Pennsylvania The Wharton School students! Looking forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming events, including Ideathon on Sept 18th💡

08/18/2026

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08/12/2026

The PWHL just wrapped its third season with 12 teams, 61 Olympians, and some of the biggest crowds women’s hockey has ever drawn in North America.

This September, PWHL is one of our two primary sponsors for Ideathon ’26, alongside Cadillac Formula 1 Team. See you at The Inn at Penn on September 18th!

🎫whartonbakerideathon.com

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07/24/2026

How do you build a fanbase from zero? Ask PWHL, three seasons in and selling out arenas.

How do you compete against names that have dominated the field for decades? Ask Cadillac, in the middle of their first Formula 1 season.

In September, they’re bringing their questions to you.

Ideathon ’26.
September 18–19 at The Inn at Penn.

24 hours, teams of five to six, and a pitch in front of executive judges and University of Pennsylvania The Wharton School faculty. Come with a team or join solo and find your teammates at the event!

Save the date💡whartonbakerideathon.com

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07/01/2026

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Paris highlights from our “Luxury Branding and Retailing” Block Trip. Thanks to Prof. Barbara Kahn - great learning expe...
05/18/2026

Paris highlights from our “Luxury Branding and Retailing” Block Trip. Thanks to Prof. Barbara Kahn - great learning experience for our MBAs 🙌

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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

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(215) 573-8245

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