The future of retail is experience - who holds the power in retail?
Dear Reader
During a recent Podcast conversation with entrepreneur & retail executive Rod Brown, the message about consumer innovation was loud and clear. The power of the consumer in today’s market struck me as a clear disruptor to driving business growth…
In the latest episode of the Digital Careers Podcast we discuss;
- Consumers have more power than ever
- The business challenge created by the ‘I want it now generation’.
- How the explosion of digital has increased consumer expectations and demands.
- How relevant do bricks and mortar retail remain?
Listen out for insights around:
- Combining logistics & digital to deliver a more seamless customer experience
- Attracting digital talent into the retail space
- Creating an in-store theatre experience
After the disruption to the retail sector over the last two years, the ability to blend omnichannel experiences has never been more important.
This is a fascinating episode, which provides interesting and practical insights into our post-pandemic retail landscape.
To listen to the full episode you can download Digital Careers Podcast from all streaming platforms or click the following link:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Pgp2qYJ7du8oqrzcdxs4A
To your continued success,
Guy Day
Guy@bartonrock.com
About BartonRock:
Guy Day is Founder of BartonRock, the executive search partner for digitally transforming companies.
We manage the careers of leaders whose know-how and commercial acumen within digital steers the strategic direction and future survival of companies.
For more information visit: www.bartonrock.com or contact guy@bartonrock.com
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