Industry leaders from Kontoor Brands visited campus on Tuesday, April 22, to participate in the 12th Annual CARS Industry Summit. The Industry Summit provides a forum, supported by an endowment from the Burlington Industries Foundation, for business professionals to engage with students in a discussion about current issues in the… Continue reading…
On Tuesday, February 25th, the Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies department spent the day learning about Generative AI and exploring what this multi-faceted technology means for the future of the fashion industry. Department Head, Dr. Nancy Hodges began the day by welcoming AI Brand Strategist, Deanna Leonard, to the EUC… Continue reading…
CARS faculty and graduate students attended the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) annual meeting in Long Beach, CA from November 20-23, 2024. ITAA is the primary academic association for faculty in programs like CARS and serves as a resource for educators as well as students in the textile and apparel… Continue reading…
Threads hosted its 7th Annual Pink Power Fashion Show on November 10th 2024 in the Elliot University Center Cone Ballroom. Threads is one of three student organizations in the Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies Department and provides a variety of networking opportunities where students can interface with industry professionals and… Continue reading…
This fall, the Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies Department (CARS) initiated recruitment and outreach efforts to high school students from across the state! On October 17th, CARS hosted the North Carolina Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (NC FCCLA) Fall 2024 Leadership Meeting. FCCLA is a nationwide Career and… Continue reading…
Fall 2024 Homecoming was an eventful, week-long celebration of UNCG’s community! An integral component of Homecoming is the Homecoming Royal Court, which provides dedicated students the opportunity to represent the University during Homecoming festivities. This year, one of our very own CARS students, Grace McTigue, was chosen to serve on… Continue reading…
CARS 9th Annual internship poster competition The Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies Department (CARS) hosted its 9th Annual Internship Poster Competition on Tuesday, September 24 in the Elliot University Center. Students in the CARS Department must complete a summer internship as part of a CRS 332 course requirement after their junior… Continue reading…
The Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (CARS) department at the Bryan School of Business and Economics has established a significant relationship with Cotton Incorporated, an organization that oversees the entire lifecycle of cotton. From fibers to finished products, cotton is one of the world’s most important fibers. The partnership between… Continue reading…
