Customer Experience

October 1, 2021

The Existential Question Facing Every Retailer Today

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.
June 3, 2021

Doug Stephens in Conversation with Nema Causey | #ResurrectingRetail Virtual Launch

Nema Causey is the owner of Candy Me Up; a bulk candy specialty store located in San Diego, California.
May 6, 2021

Doug Stephens in Conversation with Christina Fontana | #ResurrectingRetail​ Virtual Launch

Christina Fontana has been at the forefront of that New Retail revolution. Dubbed by some as Alibaba’s Fashion Empress, Christina is Head of Fashion and Luxury for Tmall, Europe and U.S., Alibaba Group.
November 2, 2020

#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.
October 18, 2020

#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?
October 6, 2020

#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.
September 30, 2020

#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?
September 28, 2020

#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.
April 29, 2020

The Future of Retail In A Post-Pandemic World: Ask Me Anything Live

Learn about: Covid-19’s impact on the global industry, How savvy brands have mitigated the damage done, Lessons learned from inside the crisis on leadership, innovation and communication, Emerging and shifting consumer behaviors and the degree to which they will endure, How the pandemic will irreversibly shape the future of retail and customer experience.