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If our data is currency, who is the bank?
by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting
If our data is currency, who's the bank? It's a question that every brand and retailer should be giving serious thought to. Those who don't may soon find…
read nowThe future of retail: Death of a salesman
by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting
Like most people, at least a half-dozen times a day I consult Google for answers. Some of what I search for is trivial, "bet-settling" sort of stuff but there…
read nowTen trends to watch for in 2014
by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting
2013 was another year of incredible change in the retail industry. From economics and demographics to media and technology, disruption came at retailers from…
read nowWhy Amazon is droning on about new delivery methods
by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting
Analysts and consumers alike are becoming increasingly accustomed to Amazon's announcements of bold and daring new projects. Most recently it was the Jeff…
read nowShared interests: The rise of collaborative consumption
by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting
Believe it or not, the average power drill is used for a total of 15 minutes over the course of its lifetime. And that’s not unusual. Our cars, many household…
read nowThe end of the beginning of e-commerce
by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting
Global e-commerce is set to top 1.2 trillion dollars this year. And if that doesn’t seem astonishing, then consider that the figure represents a 19 percent…
read nowThe loyalty lie
by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting
Loyalty is an increasingly fleeting thing. In fact, the average Gen Y mother now defines "brand loyalty" as a window of allegiance lasting 6-12 months before…
read nowThe problem with mobile advertising isn't mobile. It's advertising.
by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting
In a recent article for Adweek David Gianatasio asked the question, “Why Does Mobile Advertising Stink?” And it’s a great question, because it really does. And…
read nowThe future of the retail store
by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting
Retail is dead! At least, that’s how Marc Andreessen sees it. The entrepreneur and tech investor was recently quoted saying that all physical retail stores…
read nowWhat if Best Buy charged admission?
by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting
O.K., suspend your disbelief just for a moment and hear me out…
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