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UT Tyler 2015 Retail Summit Set for April 1

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March 26, 2015

Media Contact:  Hannah Buchanan
Editor/Writer–Strategic Communications & Media Relations
Marketing and Communications
The University of Texas at Tyler
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March 25, 2015

The University of Texas at Tyler College of Business and Technology and Center for Retail Enterprises will hold the 2015 Retail Summit, Dr. James Lumpkin, college dean, announced.

The event will be 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 at the UT Tyler Ornelas Activity Center.

Cost is $25 per person and includes lunch. To register, visit the Retail Summit registration webpage, call 903.565.5741 or email cre@uttyler.edu. Sponsorships are available.

This year’s “Growing and Retaining a Loyal Customer” panel discussion will feature retailer, industry and technology perspectives. Panelists are Thao Khammouane, Wal-Mart – Tyler Neighborhood Market Health & Wellness manager; Justin Clark, Nestlé Retail Operations Center retail sales representative; and Al Meyers, independent retail consultant.

Participants also will learn about UT Tyler College of Business and Technology’s new certification programming.

The UT Tyler Center for Retail Enterprises is dedicated to providing East Texas retailers with continuing education and professional development. High quality faculty- and student-based consulting is available during the fall and spring semesters.

For more information, visit the Center for Retail Enterprises homepage or contact Dr. Kerri Camp, center director, 903.565.5660 or kcamp@uttyler.edu.

One of the 15 campuses of the UT System, UT Tyler features excellence in teaching, research, artistic performance and community service. More than 80 undergraduate and graduate degrees are available at UT Tyler, which has an enrollment of more than 8,000 high-ability students. UT Tyler offers courses at its campuses in Tyler, Longview and Palestine as well as a location in Houston.