PMFM
5070

Retailing & Service Design

Parsons School of Design: School of Fashion

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Graduate Course
Majors Only
Retailing & Service Design
Spring 2026
Taught By: Phyllis Shapiro
Section: A

CRN: 14555

Credits: 3

This course is a project-based overview of the principles, procedures, and applications involved in successful retailing. It is an extensive examination and implementation of the functions and structures of retailing and how they serve society. Students explore promotion, global retailing, location, image development and explore new technologies used in successful retail organizations. Students will work in teams to answer a specific brief and develop a visual and strategic proposal for a creative intervention in retail for a specific client/partner that will be at the forefront of change in retail and consumer goods fulfillment in a rapidly changing marketplace, potentially disrupting the conventional system of supply chain, promoting the best experience for consumers and producers, and creating an ecosystem that builds a business model for success.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5050 Manufacturing & Production, PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:28pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Retailing & Service Design
Spring 2026
Taught By: Jose Chan
Section: B

CRN: 7380

Credits: 3

This course is a project-based overview of the principles, procedures, and applications involved in successful retailing. It is an extensive examination and implementation of the functions and structures of retailing and how they serve society. Students explore promotion, global retailing, location, image development and explore new technologies used in successful retail organizations. Students will work in teams to answer a specific brief and develop a visual and strategic proposal for a creative intervention in retail for a specific client/partner that will be at the forefront of change in retail and consumer goods fulfillment in a rapidly changing marketplace, potentially disrupting the conventional system of supply chain, promoting the best experience for consumers and producers, and creating an ecosystem that builds a business model for success.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5050 Manufacturing & Production, PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:28pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Retailing & Service Design
Spring 2026
Taught By: Alexander Helander
Section: C

CRN: 11124

Credits: 3

This course is a project-based overview of the principles, procedures, and applications involved in successful retailing. It is an extensive examination and implementation of the functions and structures of retailing and how they serve society. Students explore promotion, global retailing, location, image development and explore new technologies used in successful retail organizations. Students will work in teams to answer a specific brief and develop a visual and strategic proposal for a creative intervention in retail for a specific client/partner that will be at the forefront of change in retail and consumer goods fulfillment in a rapidly changing marketplace, potentially disrupting the conventional system of supply chain, promoting the best experience for consumers and producers, and creating an ecosystem that builds a business model for success.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5050 Manufacturing & Production, PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:28pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Retailing & Service Design
Spring 2026
Taught By: Tim Ceci
Section: D

CRN: 11125

Credits: 3

This course is a project-based overview of the principles, procedures, and applications involved in successful retailing. It is an extensive examination and implementation of the functions and structures of retailing and how they serve society. Students explore promotion, global retailing, location, image development and explore new technologies used in successful retail organizations. Students will work in teams to answer a specific brief and develop a visual and strategic proposal for a creative intervention in retail for a specific client/partner that will be at the forefront of change in retail and consumer goods fulfillment in a rapidly changing marketplace, potentially disrupting the conventional system of supply chain, promoting the best experience for consumers and producers, and creating an ecosystem that builds a business model for success.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5050 Manufacturing & Production, PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:28pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Retailing & Service Design
Spring 2026
Taught By: Bjorn Bengtsson
Section: E

CRN: 11126

Credits: 3

This course is a project-based overview of the principles, procedures, and applications involved in successful retailing. It is an extensive examination and implementation of the functions and structures of retailing and how they serve society. Students explore promotion, global retailing, location, image development and explore new technologies used in successful retail organizations. Students will work in teams to answer a specific brief and develop a visual and strategic proposal for a creative intervention in retail for a specific client/partner that will be at the forefront of change in retail and consumer goods fulfillment in a rapidly changing marketplace, potentially disrupting the conventional system of supply chain, promoting the best experience for consumers and producers, and creating an ecosystem that builds a business model for success.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5050 Manufacturing & Production, PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:28pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Retailing & Service Design
Spring 2026
Taught By: Kendel Bolton
Section: F

CRN: 11127

Credits: 3

This course is a project-based overview of the principles, procedures, and applications involved in successful retailing. It is an extensive examination and implementation of the functions and structures of retailing and how they serve society. Students explore promotion, global retailing, location, image development and explore new technologies used in successful retail organizations. Students will work in teams to answer a specific brief and develop a visual and strategic proposal for a creative intervention in retail for a specific client/partner that will be at the forefront of change in retail and consumer goods fulfillment in a rapidly changing marketplace, potentially disrupting the conventional system of supply chain, promoting the best experience for consumers and producers, and creating an ecosystem that builds a business model for success.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5050 Manufacturing & Production, PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:28pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Friday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Retailing & Service Design
Spring 2026
Taught By: Robert Chan
Section: G

CRN: 11128

Credits: 3

This course is a project-based overview of the principles, procedures, and applications involved in successful retailing. It is an extensive examination and implementation of the functions and structures of retailing and how they serve society. Students explore promotion, global retailing, location, image development and explore new technologies used in successful retail organizations. Students will work in teams to answer a specific brief and develop a visual and strategic proposal for a creative intervention in retail for a specific client/partner that will be at the forefront of change in retail and consumer goods fulfillment in a rapidly changing marketplace, potentially disrupting the conventional system of supply chain, promoting the best experience for consumers and producers, and creating an ecosystem that builds a business model for success.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5050 Manufacturing & Production, PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:28pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Retailing & Service Design
Spring 2026
Taught By: Isabella Dawn Notaro
Section: H

CRN: 14554

Credits: 3

This course is a project-based overview of the principles, procedures, and applications involved in successful retailing. It is an extensive examination and implementation of the functions and structures of retailing and how they serve society. Students explore promotion, global retailing, location, image development and explore new technologies used in successful retail organizations. Students will work in teams to answer a specific brief and develop a visual and strategic proposal for a creative intervention in retail for a specific client/partner that will be at the forefront of change in retail and consumer goods fulfillment in a rapidly changing marketplace, potentially disrupting the conventional system of supply chain, promoting the best experience for consumers and producers, and creating an ecosystem that builds a business model for success.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5050 Manufacturing & Production, PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:28pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Retailing & Service Design
Spring 2026
Taught By: Kendel Bolton
Section: I

CRN: 7163

Credits: 3

This course is a project-based overview of the principles, procedures, and applications involved in successful retailing. It is an extensive examination and implementation of the functions and structures of retailing and how they serve society. Students explore promotion, global retailing, location, image development and explore new technologies used in successful retail organizations. Students will work in teams to answer a specific brief and develop a visual and strategic proposal for a creative intervention in retail for a specific client/partner that will be at the forefront of change in retail and consumer goods fulfillment in a rapidly changing marketplace, potentially disrupting the conventional system of supply chain, promoting the best experience for consumers and producers, and creating an ecosystem that builds a business model for success.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5050 Manufacturing & Production, PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:28pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Friday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Retailing & Service Design
Spring 2026
Taught By: Isabella Dawn Notaro
Section: J

CRN: 14556

Credits: 3

This course is a project-based overview of the principles, procedures, and applications involved in successful retailing. It is an extensive examination and implementation of the functions and structures of retailing and how they serve society. Students explore promotion, global retailing, location, image development and explore new technologies used in successful retail organizations. Students will work in teams to answer a specific brief and develop a visual and strategic proposal for a creative intervention in retail for a specific client/partner that will be at the forefront of change in retail and consumer goods fulfillment in a rapidly changing marketplace, potentially disrupting the conventional system of supply chain, promoting the best experience for consumers and producers, and creating an ecosystem that builds a business model for success.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5050 Manufacturing & Production, PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:28pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Retailing & Service Design
Spring 2026
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: K

CRN: 16869

Credits: 3

This course is a project-based overview of the principles, procedures, and applications involved in successful retailing. It is an extensive examination and implementation of the functions and structures of retailing and how they serve society. Students explore promotion, global retailing, location, image development and explore new technologies used in successful retail organizations. Students will work in teams to answer a specific brief and develop a visual and strategic proposal for a creative intervention in retail for a specific client/partner that will be at the forefront of change in retail and consumer goods fulfillment in a rapidly changing marketplace, potentially disrupting the conventional system of supply chain, promoting the best experience for consumers and producers, and creating an ecosystem that builds a business model for success.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5050 Manufacturing & Production, PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:28pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Friday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026