Michelle Burton, Ph.D.
Biography
Michelle Burton received her B.B.A in Marketing from the University of Houston, M.S. in Merchandising from the University of North Texas, and Ph.D. in Apparel, Merchandising and Design from Iowa State University. After graduating from UNT she pursued a career in the retail industry and worked for many notable retailers such as Nordstrom, JCPenney and Macy’s in varying levels of positions within the buying office ranging from allocation to merchandise planning. Her experiences in the retail industry allowed her to work across a broad spectrum of categories including apparel, handbags, shoes and accessories.
Dr. Burton's research interests focus on two major themes: sustainable consumption behaviors (SCB) in underrepresented populations and technology transformation in the retail industry. Within SCB she seeks to understand the consumer’s engagement in sustainability practices, the impact of these practices on well-being, circular business models and educational platforms (e.g., digital/social media) encouraging sustainability practices. Within the realm of technology transformation in the retail industry she studies the impact on people, the supply chain and overall sustainability initiatives. Dr. Burton is also actively engaged in organizations such as American Collegiate Retailing Association (ACRA) and International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA).