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#155 International retail trends to watch in 2020

Retail Gets Real · with Kate Ancketill · February 3, 2020 · 32 min

Summary

This episode offers a vital global outlook for ecommerce operators, detailing how technology is reshaping consumer behavior and how retailers are adapting. It introduces key international retail trends for 2020, including the emerging "loneliness economy," providing actionable insights to future-proof retail strategies and enhance customer connection in an increasingly complex market.

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Themes

retail & omnichannelbrand & contentai & automation

Topics covered

global retail landscapetechnology impact on consumer behaviorloneliness economyomnichannel optimizationdata analytics for customer insights

Episode description

Kate Ancketill, CEO and founder of GDR Creative Intelligence, discusses how technology is shaping consumer behavior, how retailers are responding worldwide and what the nascent “loneliness economy” looks like. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Identify and adapt to the "loneliness economy" by fostering community, personalizing interactions, or developing products that address solitude, such as in-store social spaces or community-building initiatives.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Leverage data analytics to deeply understand changing customer behaviors and optimize omnichannel experiences across various markets.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Re-evaluate and potentially re-design business models to integrate new technologies, moving beyond mere adoption to fundamental strategic shifts.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Monitor international retail innovations to benchmark and integrate successful strategies from global markets.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Prioritize developing personalized customer experiences that resonate with individual needs, driven by evolving digital advancements.

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