About RLG

Since 1998, the Retail & Luxury Goods Club of Columbia Business School has been fostering student engagement with the retail and luxury goods industry through events that connect students with other like-minded students, alumni, and industry professionals. Our members have brought diverse perspectives shaped by retail, luxury, and far beyond — from sports and journalism to banking and consulting. We collaborate with companies and industry leaders to facilitate networking and enable access to MBA talent.

500+
Annual student members
including Full-time and Executive MBA, MS, and PhD students at Columbia Business School
25+
Years of club history
connecting top MBA talent with the most influential companies and leaders in retail and luxury
4000+
Alumni in our network
spanning retail, luxury, and adjacent industries such as fashion, beauty, consulting, and banking
800+
Role matches
for summer internships, in-semester roles, and full-time offers post-graduation

Marquee Programming

  • Conference

    Coming Saturday February 21, 2026

    Each spring, the RLG Conference bringsv key industry voices to speak to over 350 attendees from Columbia, peer MBA programs, and the wider industry. Anchored by a unifying theme, the day weaves keynote conversations, intimate panels, and unexpected exchanges — all designed to explore the questions shaping retail and luxury now.

  • Showcase

    Our annual fashion show is being reimagined. This year, we're working to bring a stage to disciplines beyond the runway, incorporating art beyond fashion. Each year, the Fashion Show brings students together to see their peers model on the runway and highlights emerging brands and designers. We'll explore new forms of creative expression that challenge traditional notions of fashion and design. Stay tuned.

  • Treks

    Each year, RLG curates international journeys that open doors into the heart of retail and luxury. From ateliers in Paris and Milan to headquarters in Stockholm and Copenhagen, and boardrooms in London, our members meet the founders and visionaries shaping fashion, watches, spirits, and beyond. These treks are as much about understanding craft and heritage as they are about sensing what’s next.

  • In-Semester Events

    Through the school year, we host conversations and panels at Columbia’s Manhattanville campus with founders and executives from across the retail. We plan flagship tours and headquarters visits, to learn about craft and storytelling from companies welcome up close. Beyond these events, we bring Members together for social events to build connection and community.