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#123 How b8ta is reimagining the retail model

Retail Gets Real · with Phillip Raub · June 17, 2019 · 26 min

Summary

b8ta revolutionizes physical retail with its "retail-as-a-service" model, enabling brands to quickly launch innovative products in experiential stores without significant overhead. This approach offers direct-to-consumer and emerging technology companies a platform for product showcasing, customer feedback, and tangible brand connection, bridging the gap between online and offline retail experiences.

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Themes

retail & omnichanneldtc strategyproduct & merchandisingcustomer retention

Topics covered

retail-as-a-serviceexperiential retailphysical retail innovationdtc brand retail strategyproduct discovery in-storeomnichannel retail solutions

Episode description

B8ta’s “retail-as-a-service” model brings new and innovative products to retail faster. Co-founder and President Phillip Raub talks about the company’s unique model and how its retail spaces elevate the discovery experience in the physical world. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Brands can leverage b8ta's 'retail-as-a-service' model to test new products in physical retail environments, gaining customer feedback and market insights without the traditional costs and complexities of brick-and-mortar expansion.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
To enhance customer engagement, focus on creating experiential retail spaces where consumers can interact with products hands-on, learn through demonstrations, and have a memorable discovery journey that goes beyond simple transactions.
What does this episode say about product & merchandising?
Consider how your brand can utilize physical spaces not just for sales, but as a marketing channel to build brand awareness and connection, especially for products that benefit from sensory engagement and demonstration.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
For DTC brands, b8ta's model provides a viable pathway to establish a physical presence, offering a curated environment for showcasing products and fostering direct consumer relationships.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Implement robust in-store analytics and inventory management systems, similar to b8ta, to gather valuable data on product performance and consumer behavior in physical retail settings.

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