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“Every company comes to a point when they realize their brand equity and scale have changed. The question they have to deal with is whether to scale back or keep trying to find further avenues for growth.” I spoke to Modern Retail about the decisions maturing brands face as they recognize the challenge in balancing exclusivity and distribution. Full article here: http://spr.ly/6044gLscm

Earlier this month, I attended NRF 2024: Retail's Big Show, the largest retail trade conference in the world. It was a great opportunity to connect with almost 40,000 retail professionals from over 100 countries and take away some valuable insights. The energy was contagious and one of the highlights was moderating a fireside chat with marketing execs from Crocs and Claire's about their journey through brand and business reboot. We discussed setbacks, success, and the road to becoming 'cool' again. My biggest takeaway is that cool is subjective and all about perspective. If people are talking about it, then it's working. We also talked about the curve of cool and how to stay ahead of it. It's important to take risks and be bold because often, by the time you see the curve, it's too late. Both companies are maniacally focused on listening to their customer and meeting them where they shop to deliver unique experiences that are authentic to themselves and the brand. Kristin Patrick and Heidi Cooley defined cool as being authentic, bold and innovative. So the question is, 'what are you doing to set the next curve of 'cool'?' National Retail Federation American Express

Brands/ retailers interested in the evolving retail landscape, new shopper behaviours, the role of physical retail and the successful blending of wholesale and DTC models, this one is for you. Join us: https://lnkd.in/egkKgB97 #retail #retailinnovation #retailsolutions #dtc #b2b #wholesale #brandsuccess #businessgrowth #brandbuilding #brandstrategy

With less than 24 hours left, seize the opportunity to join Lone Design Club,  Faire and guests for the 'Lone Design Club x Faire: The Intersection of Physical and Digital Retail' Webinar - Register Now! With expert speakers delving into the critical importance of omnichannel retailing and how it's reshaping the shopping experience, learn how a strategic blend of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Business-to-Business (B2B) channels can revolutionise your business approach in 2024. Why Attend? Uncover the customer shopping trends shaping the retail landscape in 2024. Gain insights into the successful integration of physical and digital retail spaces. Learn how to leverage both DTC and B2B channels for maximum impact. Register now to be part of this insightful webinar. Click here to sign up: https://lnkd.in/egkKgB97 See you there! #RetailFuture #Omnichannel #Wholesale #DTC #B2B. See you there!

Retailer interviews are SO useful for a temperature check on the industry and where strategies are heading. Kudos to James Knowles who conducted 44 of them with the UK's top bosses to understand what's really going on in retail boardrooms. Get your free copy of Retail 2024 via the link below to read them ->

A fab piece of content from James Knowles and a must-read for those wanting to know what conversations are taking place in retail's boardrooms right now. Some of the key stats from the report include: The majority expect to end 2023 in in a strong position - the report reveals that 54% are expecting year-on-year sales to be ‘slightly higher’ versus 2022 and a further 20% forecast them to be ‘much higher The same number, 74%, expect to be in growth in 2024. This shows an increase in confidence going into the new year. When we asked them the same question in 2022, 67% said they expected growth in 2023 22% of retailers are already using AI in their supply chain and 17% plan to invest in AI next year 32% expect eco-friendly delivery options to see greater demand next year 59% of retailers have a single data view of their stock, but when it comes to customer data, just 51% do 

RETAILTRENDS: The Rise of Celebrity In Retail. A report by JLL. An Interesting Read.

The brand that gave us “Just do it!” qualifies that tagline, which always felt a bit broad, to include boundaries. You can’t “just do it” without regard to the rules, as Knight clearly states. Those rules are what level the playing field and protect fair competition. But rules have nothing to do with the passion in which you play within them. #retailsmartguys #retail #retailadvice #retailconsulting #retailsales #retailInventory #managementone #retailorbit #retailstore #retailsolutions #retailservices #mondaymotivation

Transitioning to retail isn't just about the product; it's the resonance of your brand. Unpack the nuances of retail success with 🥤Steven Vigilante from OLIPOP PBC in our conversation. https://lnkd.in/ehDuvmUz

The brand that gave us “Just do it!” qualifies that tagline, which always felt a bit broad, to include boundaries. You can’t “just do it” without regard to the rules, as Knight clearly states. Those rules are what level the playing field and protect fair competition. But rules have nothing to do with the passion in which you play within them. #retailsmartguys #retail #retailadvice #retailconsulting #retailsales #retailInventory #managementone #retailorbit #retailstore #retailsolutions #retailservices #mondaymotivation