Marketing & Branding

June 17, 2024

The Future of Competitive Advantage

By Doug Stephens As you prepared for work today, did you do so with the belief that your company was working to save humanity? If you’re […]
August 11, 2023

How to Win in Retail: Less Science, More Art

By Doug Stephens Over the last 20 years, technology has transformed retail. Mobile phones have become essential conduits for communication, entertainment and commerce. Technologies like augmented […]
June 3, 2021

Doug Stephens in Conversation with Nema Causey | #ResurrectingRetail Virtual Launch

Nema Causey is the owner of Candy Me Up; a bulk candy specialty store located in San Diego, California.
May 27, 2021

Doug Stephens in Conversation with Ben Clymer | #ResurrectingRetail Virtual Launch

A member of the Forbes 40 under 40 list, Ben Clymer is the Founder and Executive Chairman of HODINKEE, recipient of Fast Company’s award for Most Innovative Companies of the Year for 2019 and considered the leading voice in the watch industry – a reputation HODINKEE has earned one beautifully crafted piece of content time.
April 22, 2021

Doug Stephens in Conversation with Imran Amed | #ResurrectingRetail Virtual Launch

Doug Stephens is joined by Imran Amed at the #ResurrectingRetail Virtual Launch Party. Imran is CEO and editor-in-chief of The Business of Fashion, the authority on the 2.5 trillion-dollar global fashion and luxury industries.
March 4, 2021

Why Editorial Brands Will Dominate Retail’s ‘Long Tale’

In 2008, New York native Ben Clymer was working in finance. When the financial crisis hit, he took a severance package and enrolled in Columbia Journalism School, where, in his spare time, he launched Hodinkee, a simple blog for wristwatch aficionados. The name Hodinkee, he would later reveal, was derived from the Czech word “hodinky,” meaning wristwatch.
October 18, 2020

#RetailProphetAMA: The Future of Beauty In A Post-Pandemic World

Historically, global recessions have led to what experts call the “lipstick effect” – when consumers continue purchasing small luxury items, even during an economic downturn. In a world where masks and social distancing are the new normal – will this still reign true in the COVID-19 pandemic? And what can beauty brands and retailers do to remain competitive?
October 6, 2020

#RetailProphetAMA: The Future of Shopping Centers In A Post-Pandemic World

The COVID-19 pandemic is projected to annihilate 50-60% of retail tenants in American malls and 50% of department stores over the next 12-18 months.
September 28, 2020

#RetailProphetAMA: The Future of Physical Retail In A Post-Pandemic World

Has COVID-19 killed experiential retail? Prior to the pandemic, retailers were looking to experiential retail to bring new life into physical stores. Now, COVID-19 is creating challenges and opportunities for retailers both short term and long term. We were joined by Tal Zvi Nathanel from SHOWFIELDS to find out what the future of brick-and-mortar is and the unique ways retailers are delivering new experiences.