The Center for Retailing Excellence (CRE), through a strong partnership with retailer and supplier industries, is one of the foremost internationally acclaimed centers for retail studies focused on research and the development of students as future leaders in the retailing and related industries.  The Center provides a bridge between academics and industry for developing future leaders.

The CRE has developed in in depth, two year mentor program to provide an opportunity for students to be exposed to a variety of learning experiences with CRE Board Member companies.  The intention of this program is to give students a better understanding of the needs and necessary skill sets required by industries.  Companies participating in this program include powerhouses such as Bayer Healthcare, Frito Lay, Idelle Labs, Lowes, MARS Advertising, Nestle Purina, Nice-Pak, The Nielsen Company, The NPD Group, Procter & Gamble, Sam's Club/Wal-Mart, The J.M. Smucker Company, and Time/Warner Retail.

Genofish is supporting this program as a collaborative platform for mentors and mentees to share learning.  All the materials for the program are available to the mentors and mentees in Genofish.  In addition, the mentors can upload training specific to their company and industry to further enrich the mentee's experience and learning during this program.

Genofish is proud to play a role in this innovative program and looks forward to its success.