James R. Carver, an Assistant Professor in the Harbert College of Business, Auburn University, received his Ph.D. in marketing from the University of Arizona and his M.B.A. and B.B.A. from Texas Tech University. Dr. Carver has taught a wide variety of courses in entrepreneurship, digital (Internet) marketing, supply-chain management, and retailing. Dr. Carver has taught at Texas Tech University, the University of Arizona, and Auburn University. His research has been published in a number of leading marketing and business education journals, and he has authored five books - many of which are associated with RETAILING. Prior to being added as an official co-author for the Seventh Edition of RETAILING, he assisted the two lead authors with the fifth and sixth editions.