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#RetailProphetAMA: How To Execute Experiences
In a post-pandemic retail world, the story a brand tells and how it tells it is more important than ever.
#RetailProphetAMA: How Digital Will Transform Retail
Bad retailers will never run out of customers. History suggests that there is always a segment of the consumer population willing to trade down if they believe they can save a dollar or two. Some retailers, like long-beleaguered J.C. Penney, have spent decades proving this thesis.
#RetailProphetAMA: The Future of Beauty In A Post-Pandemic World
Historically, global recessions have led to what experts call the “lipstick effect” – when consumers continue purchasing small luxury items, even during an economic downturn. In a world where masks and social distancing are the new normal – will this still reign true in the COVID-19 pandemic? And what can beauty brands and retailers do to remain competitive?
#RetailProphetAMA: The Future of Shopping Centers In A Post-Pandemic World
The COVID-19 pandemic is projected to annihilate 50-60% of retail tenants in American malls and 50% of department stores over the next 12-18 months.
#RetailProphetAMA: Demystifying China’s “New Retail”
Watch Doug Stephens, Founder and CEO of Retail Prophet and special guest Michael Zakkour, author of ‘New Retail Born in China Going Global’, as they do a deep-dive into China’s “New Retail” business model. What is it? Why was it vital in enabling Chinese retailers survival of COVID-19? And what can western retailers learn from its success?
#RetailProphetAMA: The Future of Physical Retail In A Post-Pandemic World
Has COVID-19 killed experiential retail? Prior to the pandemic, retailers were looking to experiential retail to bring new life into physical stores. Now, COVID-19 is creating challenges and opportunities for retailers both short term and long term. We were joined by Tal Zvi Nathanel from SHOWFIELDS to find out what the future of brick-and-mortar is and the unique ways retailers are delivering new experiences.
The Optics of Altruism
On May 25, 2020 the senseless killing of George Floyd set the world on fire – both literally and figuratively. People everywhere took to social media and the streets to call out systemic racism and police brutality.
Floorplate Podcast: The Future of Retail Stores with Doug Stephens
Doug sat down with Tim Benjamin from Floorplate to discuss what the future of retail means for commercial real estate developers and landlords.
#RetailProphetAMA: The Future of Retail In A Post-Pandemic World
On May 6, we took to Zoom to answer all of your retail questions live. We were overwhelmed by the response and thrilled to have nearly 500 registrants for the event. While we couldn’t get to all of your questions, we are excited to share that we will be hosting more events like this! More on that coming soon…
On the Frontlines of Retail There Are No Heroes, Only Victims
A hero, as defined by Webster’s dictionary, is “a mythological or legendary figure endowed with great strength or ability, an illustrious warrior, a person admired for noble qualities or one who shows great courage.”