6 Ways to Thrive in the ‘Me-Centric’ Retail Revolution

Retail Remix

We’ve all heard that the customer has more control over the shopping experience, but that hasn’t stopped most retailers from sticking with their same-old business strategies. Joel Bines believes now is the time for retailers to act — and he has a playbook for success.

During this episode of Retail Remix, Joel digs into his book, “The Metail Economy: 6 Strategies for Transforming Your Business to Thrive in the Me-Centric Consumer Revolution.” He shares:

• How the me-centric consumer revolution began and the technologies that have accelerated it;
• Why this revolution sparked the rise of authenticity in marketing, sustainability and other hot retail trends; and
• Tips to help retailers use deep customer understanding to identify and prioritize investments.
  

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• Learn more about Joel’s book
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