On The Frontline: The Future of Retail

We take you inside this incredible retail destination to learn how incorporating theme parks, pools, ice rinks, ski slopes, and other activities have made this center the cutting edge in experiential retail.

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What Does the Future of Retail Look Like?

A poll conducted by the World Retail Forum with senior global retail executives found the following: Marketing 86% Know how to market to Gen Z and Millennials. Research 86% Believe their brand objectives are grounded in research. Sustainability 86% Are either currently following or are planning to follow sustainable practices. Brand Purpose 83% Share their…

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On the Frontline: Future Forward Forum – AI, Sustainability & Ethics

Retail Future Forward Forum. This is a 90-minute executive summary for CEOs and senior executives.
Trends: Innovative Strategies and Business Models
Jeff Fromm, author & trend expert and Stephanie Wissink, Sr. Research Analyst & Managing Director at Jefferies in a joint presentation will discuss innovative strategies and business models—grounded in research—that impact your company and sales growth in 2021.
Making New Retail Work in Covid-19
A discussion with Molly Langenstein, Chief Executive Officer and President of Chico’s FAS and Oscar Sachs, Industry Innovator & Chief Executive Officer, Salesfloor on how they are making new retail work in the Covid-19 pandemic.
The 2021 U.S. Economic Outlook
In a to be released study for this event, Mike Reid, Senior Economist, Oxford Economics leads the U.S. cities forecasting effort.
Sustainability: Best Practices In The Retail Business
Global leader in the best practices for sustainability in retail, Aisling Ryan is Managing Partner at WPP.

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On the Frontline: Livestream Shopping

Live Stream Shopping will discuss current practices and success from retailers sharing live streams of their products in real-time. Retail executives around the world have seen the benefit to this practice during the COVID-19 pandemic and have been able to maintain, and in some cases even boost their sales using this process. Live streaming expert Philip Nelson, President of Nelco Media, will share best practices and how to get started.

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Visit the Most Innovative Grocery Retailer in China, Live from Beijing

The T11 Food Market in Beijing is one of the most innovative grocery supermarkets in China. DU Yong is the Founder & CEO of the T11 Food Market in Beijing. Mr. Yong is an innovator in the grocery segment and was the Founder of 7 Fresh, which was sold to JD.com. Katherine Hu will provide a guided tour.

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Experiential Retail Led by Livestream Shopping

A poll conducted by the World Retail Forum with senior global retail executives found the following: In-Store Technology 80% Prioritize in-store technology as a form of experiential retail Experience 60% Currently in the process of increasing livestream or virtual presence with customers Entertainment 60% Prioritize entertainment tech in-store as a form of experiential retail Innovation…

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