Denyse Drummond-Dunn explores the state and future of retail in Customer Think—features Brian Solis. Will the future of retail be without physical outlets? Brian Solis wrote a great article also in early 2017 on the “11 Trends Shaping The Future Of Retail” based on a presentation he wrote back in 2015! However, despite their age, I feel that they remain as true today as when he wrote it. He says that retail continues to suffer from what he calls the new “Kodak…
Brian Solis keynotes NG Retail Digital Summit to Explore the New Trajectory for Retail
Brian Solis keynotes NG Retail Digital Summit, live from London (virtually via Silicon Valley)! Brian’s topic is looking forward in times of disruption to ctrl-alt-del the future of retail. Please register to watch his keynote live or on-demand, “What 2030 looks like for digital and physical models: Exploring the future of retail innovation.”
The Future of Retail: Inspiring Innovation In The Novel Economy
Since the dawn of COVID-19, brick-and-mortar retail has been thrust into yet another level of disruption. From e-commerce to mobile to social media to apps to a global pandemic, retail can’t seem to catch a break. But now, maybe they can. Consumers are now, not only increasingly digital first, they’re bound by a somatic marker that is COVID-19. The future of retail isn’t what it used to be. In this 50 minute, yes, almost one hour, conversation with Alicia Esposito…
Innovation, personalisation, resilience: Keys to accelerating in the novel economy
Last week’s Salesforce Live for Retail and Consumer Goods event was packed with great advice to help consumer goods companies and retailers accelerate out of crisis and to growth. Here we’re sharing the highlights. Retail and consumer goods companies face very different challenges and opportunities at the moment, dictated by both a business’s ability to move quickly and innovate, and whether its target industries are distressed or surging. But regardless of a retail or CG brands’ current opportunities or challenges,…
Unlocking New Growth Opportunities Through Digital Transformation: A Special Webinar with Aera Technology and Brian Solis
Webcast: Unlock New Growth Opportunities through Digital Transformation March 12, 2020, 2:00 pm EDT (11:00 am PDT) Over the last 20 years, digital-native companies — like Amazon, Netflix, Stitch Fix and Carvana, have transformed how people consume — from movies and television shows delivered digitally, to physical products at your doorstep in a matter of hours. While these companies have clearly set a new bar for convenience and consumer experience, they have also opened the door to new types of…
Can AI Save the Retail Industry?
Over the years, I’ve studied retail innovation and also retail stagnation. Among the white hot trends propelling retail startups and giving legacy brands hope are artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, Internet of Things (IoT), connected sensors and good old fashioned ingenuity. My friend Macy Bayern of TechRepublic recently wrote about the role AI is specifically playing in retail innovation. Her resulting article features insights from industry experts and innovators. I also wanted to share our unabridged conversation with you here……
How Hyundai is Driving CX Innovation by Connecting Customers to Dealerships Via Mobile-First Journeys
New Hyundai store in Bluewater Shopping CentreToday’s customer is more connected, informed and empowered than ever before. They expect information and services on-demand and they increasingly expect personalized engagement regardless of channel. Customers value modern experiences that are seamless, efficient and assistive across their devices and many times this is the deciding factor of which brand to purchase. For those of us who have recently been in the market for a new car, researching a big decision like that is…
Why Innovation Is Key To Engaging “Generation C”
Retail TouchPoints (RTP), the premiere online publishing network for retail executives, conducted an exclusive Q&A with Solis before he delivered a keynote address titled “From Iteration to Innovation: How Top Brands Are Surviving and Thriving in Digital Darwinism” at the 2019 Retail Innovation Conference. Believing that using smartphones “rewires your brain to essentially move faster, makes you a lot less patient, and has created a lot of ‘accidental narcissism,” Solis revealed why it’s so vital for retailers to keep up…
Retail TouchPoints: Holiday Insights Podcast: Extending The Value Of Pop-Ups After They Shut Down
Industry publication Retail TouchPoints recently did a podcast episode on the subject of pop-up stores and how their benefits can be extended past their closing date, and featured Brian Solis talking on the subject.
The Magic of Creativity and Innovation Happens Outside of Your Comfort Zone
In July 2018, I had a chance to speak in Rancho Palo Verdes at the NBJ Summit. I think I would move to the area given the opportunity. It’s a wonderful oasis in between the [INSERT ADJECTIVE/S HERE] of Southern California and the serenity of a beachside community. Before walking off stage, I noticed a graphic recording by The Sketch Effect off to my left. I missed it during my presentation, but was more than curious about what was captured…
