Who We Are

Retail Prophet is a future focused specialty consultancy and widely recognized as a thought-leader on the future of retail.

As experts with over 20 years of hands-on retail experience, we are equipped to help our clients tackle today's business problems and objectives. Our intense focus on the future gives us a unique ability to formulate client strategies based on critical trends and changes in retail.

The future is not in the rear-view mirror

With over 20 years of hands-on retail experience, we are expertly equipped to help our clients tackle today’s business problems and objectives but our intense 20 year focus on the future gives us a unique ability to formulate strategy for the future of their businesses.

The future is remarkable

Our core belief is that the world doesn’t need another ordinary retail store, service or product. But it does need businesses that have the ability to stand out and delight consumers. Our proven expertise, methodology and research, will take your business from ordinary to extraordinary.

Doug StephensAbout Doug Stephens, President

Doug began his career as a store manager in a small family owned retail business. Since then he has spent 20 years in retail, holding senior international positions in general management, marketing, training and development and franchising.  He has led retail groups in both the U.S. and Canada including one of New York City’s most iconic retail chains.

His work and thinking have influenced many of North America’s best known retailers and brands including Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Hudson’s Bay Company, Disney, Loblaw and Benjamin Moore.

Doug is the author of Retail Prophet’s Shift 2020 Retail Trends Report and a member of the Retail Wire Brain Trust. He is also founder of the Retail Prophets industry think-tank and a Contributing Blogger to Technorati’s business channel.

Doug is a sought after speaker, writer and trusted source of opinion for business media on changes in the retail landscape.

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