University of Rhode Island
Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design
TMD 402M - "Fashion
for all Ages":
Schedule of Speakers
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University of Rhode Island
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January 24 |
Introduction/guest speaker: Glenn Palmer, CEO Black Bear Capital Mgt. |
Syllabus review |
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January 31 |
Two-credit registrants only |
Project instructions and web site assignment and coordination |
| February 7 | Margaret J. Keefe, MLS, Librarian, URI | Library sources. Meet in Library lobby |
| February 14 | (Snow cancellation) | |
| February 21 | Dr. Arthur Mead, Economics Professor | Demographic and Population Changes |
| February 28 | Dr. Ruby Dholakia, Marketing Professor |
Target markets and Market Segmentations |
| March 7 | Martin Keen, KEEN Footwear |
Innovation in the Sport Shoe Market |
| March 14 |
Dr. Claire Kapstein |
Mature Markets |
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March 21 |
Spring Break 19-25 |
Spring Break 19-25 |
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March 28 |
J. JILL (Talbot Group) Alice Rodrigues |
Technical Design perspectives on the 35+ Female Market |
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April 4 |
Michelle Mead, Retail Merchandising Consultant |
Children’ s market: Product and Apparel Design / Retail Perspective |
| April 11 | Dr. Linda Welters, Dr. Margaret Ordonez, TMD |
Fashion for all ages through the ages |
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April 18 |
Paul Lepre, Spardello’s |
Menswear / Retail Perspective |
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April 25 |
Student Presentation. Last Class |
Student Final Project |
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May 15 |
Final grade in |
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