Random Thoughts

The truth of the matter is that the retail landscape is evolving. Success at the shelf is no longer about the depth and breadth of inventory, but rather creating engaging experiences for customers. Many of the organizations that are struggling today were at one point very established brands who dominated the market by offering customers a variety of products to choose from.  They relied on their size and scale as advantages to win customers and chose to ignore indications that consumer behaviors were beginning to change. Advancements in technology have allowed consumers to decide how and when they shop and have created ecosystems where frictionless experiences are rewarded more so than assortment of SKUs. By the time many of these monolithic brands realized these new technologies weren't just fads, but rather fundamental shifts in how consumers were shopping, it was too late to try and adapt.

Our 10 Radicals Are Breaking Barriers

The new retail landscape.

Useful link:
https://www.therobinreport.com/our-10-radicals-are-breaking-barriers

To Save Retail, Let It Die

Sad, but inevitable.

Useful link:
https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/opinion/to-save-retail-let-it-die

The 10 Trends That Will Shape Retail In 2019

Take note.

Useful link:
https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/10-trends-shape-retail-2019

China Is The World’s Retail Laboratory

So true.

Useful link:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-10-18/china-is-the-world-s-retail-laboratory?srnd=premium-asia

Happy Days Are Here Again? Redux Or The Folly Of Fools?

Time will tell.

Useful link:
https://www.therobinreport.com/happy-days-are-here-again-redux-or-fools-folly

The Future Of The Physical Store

The evolution will continue.

Useful link:
http://blog.nudgerewards.com/doug-stephens-future-of-the-store

Focus On The Customer, Not Your Inbox

A new trend.

Useful link:
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/business/2016/03/15/j-c-penney-to-store-managers-focus-on-the-customer-not-your-inbox

How Robots Are Helping To Shape The Future Of Retail

Sign of the times.

Useful link:
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/22/how-robots-are-helping-to-shape-the-future-of-retail.html

Retail Is Dead, Long Live The Retail Experience

Retail update.

Useful link:
http://mashable.com/2017/10/24/retail-technology-arms-race-experience-ben-hindman/#.FySA3.WGsqZ

Amazon Launches Vending Machine–Style Instant Pickup Stations

Brilliant idea.

Useful link:
http://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/amazon-launches-vending-machine-style-instant-pickup-stations

The Future Of Retail 2017

The changing face of commerce.

Useful link:
http://www.walkersands.com/Futureofretail?utm_source=Ext_Email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=futureofretail2017