Human Ecology students help Harley-Davidson rev up the next generation of riders

How can Harley-Davidson attract the next generation of brand loyalists? This was the challenge extended to five Human Ecology students through a collaboration with the iconic, Wisconsin-based company and the UW–Madison School of Human Ecology …

Luxury brand consultants: Students use coursework to propose innovative market plan

Story by Kaitlynn Steinman and Sofia More x’26, UW–Madison student studying Community Organization and Development Develop a brand pitch and go-to-market plan for a luxury brand. That was the opportunity presented to four Human Ecology …

One-of-a-kind experience: Students revitalize iconic heritage brand through consulting project

Story by Sofia More x’26, UW–Madison student studying Community & Organizational Development. Four School of Human Ecology students had an unprecedented learning opportunity: Teaming up with Lands’ End to help revitalize its heritage brand Willis …

One product, so many prices: Unit price, list price, ‘MSRP.’ Which one matters at the checkout? (CNN, Yahoo! Finance, AOL News and several other media outlets; Hensen)

Laura Hensen, executive director of the Kohl’s Center for Retailing, is quoted about the reason retailers may choose to display a unit price, list price or “MSRP” (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) for a product.