Ulf Johansson, Professor of Marketing at LUSEM has been appointed to the Swedish Retail and Wholesale Council. Ulf's background, with 30 years as a retail researcher and 11 years as head of the Centre for Retail Research at Lund University, can offer valuable insights to the council. Most recently, he has led the research project "Future-proofing the Physical Store through New Store Formats."“I am

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/ulf-johansson-joins-swedish-retail-and-wholesale-council - 2025-09-03

Jenny Lindén, Chair of Lindéngruppen and Professor Daniel Hjorth at the ABC opening, photo by Kennet Rouna The Centre for Aesthetics and Business Creativity (ABC) got off to a flying start with its inauguration at Skissernas museum on 19 November, where they also announced Daniel Hjorth as holder of the new Ulf G. Lindén Professorship in Aesthetics and Business Creativity. “The short for our name

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/do-you-know-your-abc - 2025-09-03

The Christmas Gift of the Year is chosen to represent the time we live in. It should be either a new product or one experiencing a resurgence in interest, and it must generate significant sales revenues or sell in large quantities. Perfumes date back to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, where they symbolized status rather than gender. While fragrances became more gender-specific during the 20th cen

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/hui-presents-christmas-gift-year-unisex-fragrance - 2025-09-03

The main conference was held at Campus Helsingborg in early November. At the beginning of November, retail and logistics researchers gathered in Helsingborg to present and discuss their latest research at the ninth Nordic Retail and Wholesale Conference (NRWC). Interest in this year's conference was high, with a total of 144 registered participants from several different countries. This year it wa

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/future-retail-focus-international-research-conference-helsingborg - 2025-09-03

In this interview, we reconnect with Anna Fedusiv, a 2016 graduate from the master’s programme in International Marketing and Brand Management. Anna shares her journey from working with global brands like LEGO and Schweppes to becoming a leadership and career coach. She reflects on her favourite parts of her LUSEM studies, lessons learned throughout her career and offers advice for aspiring profes

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/anna-fedusiv-alumna-msc-international-marketing-and-brand-management-2016 - 2025-09-03

LUSEM Case Competition 2024 LUSEM's long-standing heritage of case competitions has now been revived after some years' intermission and it is a welcomed event both by students and collaborating partners. On 21 November, nine teams gathered to showcase their skills in an intense day of preparation and case solving! The case method is one of the cornerstones of Lund University School of Economics an

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/case-competition-2024 - 2025-09-03

Sowdambika Baskaran. Sowdambika is currently enrolled on our one-year international Master's Programme in Information Systems. Having completed her first three months, we asked her a few questions about her experience so far. Why did you choose Lund?“Lund University stood out to me not only because of its stellar academic reputation but also because of its strong commitment to sustainability and i

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/msc-student-portrait-sowdambika-baskaran - 2025-09-03

Black Friday What should you do when the urge to buy just rolls over you? The sale will end shortly, stock is running low and the “Buy Now - button” screams your name. Leading up to Black Friday, consumption researcher Carys Egan-Wyer from LUSEM has some advice for you. It's all about convincing us that we have short-lived access to a special price, which in reality might not be true at all. Pushy

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/black-friday-ultimate-pushy-pattern - 2025-09-03

Andreas Johansson is a researcher in Economics currently focusing on crypto currencies. With that in mind and his background as a professional poker player we discuss risk, savings, investments and how to get rich. Listen to the pod, in Swedish. Andreas Johansson

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/how-get-rich - 2025-09-03

Since graduating from the LUSEM master’s degree programme in Finance in 2020, Minchan Kim has beend on an exciting journey in the Korean startup world. From working in IT and AI startups to leading strategy at KBEAR in Seoul, Minchan's experiences have given him insights into business operations and growth strategies. In this interview, Minchan shares his post-graduation experience and the lessons

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/minchan-kim-alumnus-msc-finance-2020 - 2025-09-03

On 2 December, the Financial Times (FT) released the results of this year’s European Business School Rankings. Not only has Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) secured its place on the list, but it has also risen once again in this esteemed ranking. In the most recent ranking conducted by the Financial Times, the FT European Business School Rankings 2024 that is, LUSEM has o

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/rising-even-higher-lusem-climbs-ft-ranking-2024 - 2025-09-03

Gediminas Rapalis graduated from the LUSEM master's degree programme in Information systems in 2019 and now works as Enterprise Architect at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund. About Gediminas JOBCurrent position: Enterprise Architect at European Spallation Source ERIC (ESS)Current location: LundDEGREEHighest degree from LUSEM: MSc in Information SystemsGraduation year: 2019Connect with

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/gediminas-rapalis-alumnus-msc-information-systems-2019 - 2025-09-03

Last year he was teacher of the year at LUSEM and now Björn Svensson is recognized by the university as a whole, alongside Per Carlsson at the department of Biology “Honestly I didn’t even know about the nomination until the day before the announcement that I would receive the prize. It’s a pretty big surprise and I am very happy and honored. I mean it’s always nice when you get recognition for yo

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lusem-teacher-awarded-lund-students-prize-excellence-teaching-2025 - 2025-09-03

Lund University School of Economics and Management. Photo: Johan Persson The Leadership Academy has been offered at Lund University School of Economics and Management since 2007, and the program equips young leaders for the challenges that a leadership position in a student organisation often brings. The Leadership Academy at Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) is a leadersh

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/leadership-academy-educates-leaders-student-organisations - 2025-09-03

After earning his master’s degree in Finance from LUSEM in 2022, Craig’s career has taken him across different countries and industries. He has worked at KPMG in Stockholm and now thrives as a management consultant at Oliver Wyman in Johannesburg. In this interview, Craig shares insights into his career path, his time at LUSEM, and his advice for aspiring consultants. Hi Craig! You graduated from

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/craig-eckleton-alumnus-msc-finance-2022 - 2025-09-03

Photo: LINC. This year, the Swedish University Pitch Competition was held for the first time for students engaged in finance associations at Swedish universities. The Lund University Finance Society, LINC, both hosted the competition and won first prize with one of their participating teams. Hello Ture Eknor, President of LINC! Can you tell us about the Swedish University Pitch Competition?“It all

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/finance-society-linc-hosted-new-competition-won-first-prize - 2025-09-03

Meet Ana, a 2024 graduate of the Data Analytics and Business Economics (DABE) master’s programme at LUSEM, has quickly transitioned into her professional career. In this interview, she talks about her role at IKEA, the impact of her studies, and her advice for international graduates starting their careers in Sweden. Hi Ana! You graduated from the master’s programme in Data Analytics and Business

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/ana-clara-lima-alumna-data-analytics-and-business-economics-2024 - 2025-09-03

Pictured left to right: Blerim Emruli, Erik Påander, Jordina De Sousa, Iván Ortiz Del Noval & Alfriyadi Rafles. Photo: Carla Böhme. Students on the Master's Programme in Information Systems have the opportunity to earn valuable business analytics certificates to boost their resumes. The international Master's Programme in Information Systems at the Department of Informatics, Lund University School

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/students-empowered-industry-recognised-certificates - 2025-09-03

Sustainability managers often see their work as a calling, even if they work in a corporate setting. But their high aspirations often clash with the realities of business. In her article, Sanne Frandsen, Associate professor in organisational studies at LUSEM, and her co-authors dive into the works and perceptions of 57 sustainability managers in international companies.  The researchers describe t

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/sustainability-ideals-business-crushed-flourishing - 2025-09-03

”Research has shown that the weight of the tariffs imposed by the last Trump administration were mainly carried by US importers and consumers. None of the tariff revenue actually came from abroad,” says Maria Persson, associate professor in Economics at LUSEM. Maria shares a short anecdote about how tariffs on washing machines led to an increase in their prices by up to 225% of the tariff, but not

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/key-takeaways-first-weeks-donald-trumps-return-presidency - 2025-09-03