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Think Retail, where top designers, strategists and thought leaders discuss what’s coming next.

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January 28, 2025

Want a Life of Freedom? Here’s the Big Shift You Need!

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September 29, 2022

Overcoming Bad Press

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September 1, 2022

Understanding Customer Segmentation

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July 14, 2022

Social Media Trends In Retail

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May 12, 2022

Building Connections Through Community Post-COVID

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April 28, 2022

The Future of Retail in Communities

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February 1, 2022

The Future of the Hospitality Industry

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January 7, 2022

Best Brand Stories of 2021

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December 3, 2021

Showrooms, Flagships, and the Future of Destination Shops

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November 17, 2021

The Rise of Slow Fashion

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October 20, 2021

The Future of E-Commerce for CPG Brands

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September 30, 2021

How to Empower Employees and Create a Culture of Change

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August 19, 2021

Social Justice and Brand Building

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July 23, 2021

Why Authenticity and Inclusivity Must Go Hand-in-Hand

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June 25, 2021

Business Leaders, Bold Thinkers, and the Brand of the Future

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June 11, 2021

The Importance of Innovation and Design Thinking for Brands

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May 31, 2021

Exploring the Possibilities of Augmented and Virtual Reality

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May 14, 2021

Discussing SLD’s DeepReal Study With Jean-Pierre Lacroix

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April 30, 2021

The Future of Distributing Regulated Products is Already Here

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April 23, 2021

Lessons in How to Modernize Your Legacy Brand

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March 31, 2021

Trends in Online Social Engagement

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March 12, 2021

How to Make Retail Jobs Fun Again

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February 22, 2021

Training Your Staff to Become Better Leaders

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February 4, 2021

Bringing Optimism to Your Marketing and Communications

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January 19, 2021

How to Get Customers to Fall in Love With Your Store

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December 21, 2020

Looking Ahead to 2021 With the SLD Team

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December 7, 2020

The Ever-Evolving World of Digital Marketing

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November 25, 2020

Why Now Is The Time To Embrace a Bank Transformation

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November 9, 2020

What Artificial Intelligence Means for Retail Design

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October 22, 2020

The Three Pillars to Fostering Retail Pride

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October 8, 2020

Digital Ecosystems and the Future of Retail and Banking

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September 30, 2020

How Experiential Design Can Help Tell Your Brand Story

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September 15, 2020

Why Your Sales Staff Need to Be Online

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August 31, 2020

Will COVID-19 Be The Demise of Cash?

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August 14, 2020

Tips for Running a Successful Brainstorm Session

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July 24, 2020

How Sports Teams Create a Sense of Belonging

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July 13, 2020

What COVID-19 Means for the Fashion Industry

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June 26, 2020

Change Management and Creating a Unified Brand

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June 15, 2020

Design Thinking and the Future of Banking

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May 29, 2020

Exploring the How and Why of Biometric Security

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May 14, 2020

The Highs and Lows of the Legal Cannabis Industry

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April 23, 2020

Strategic Foresight and How It Can Help Brands

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April 23, 2020

Discussing SLD’s Future Readiness Report

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April 7, 2020

How AI Can Help Retailers Navigate Through COVID-19

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March 25, 2020

Communicating With Customers During COVID-19

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March 12, 2020

The Evolving Definitions of Beauty and Luxury

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February 27, 2020

Why Design Deserves a Seat at the Table

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February 18, 2020

The Future of Interactive Customer Experiences

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January 31, 2020

Luxurious vs. Value Experiences in Foodservice

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January 2, 2020

Designing for Generation Z

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December 16, 2019

Lessons in Updating Your Retail Store Experience

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November 15, 2019

Why the Bank Branch is Still Relevant

Alfred Sung Podcast
November 4, 2019

The Keys to a Bespoke Apparel Experience

Retail Trends
October 22, 2019

Retail Trends To Keep an Eye On

Retail Prophet
September 25, 2019

The Store as a Media Channel

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September 12, 2019

Part 2: Artificial Intelligence and the Retail Industry

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September 12, 2019

Part 1: Artificial Intelligence and the Retail Industry

How Telcos Can Remain Relevant
August 29, 2019

How Telco Companies Can Remain Relevant

Creating the Best Customer Experience in Restaurants
August 21, 2019

Creating the Holy Trinity of Restaurant Experiences

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July 24, 2019

Why Should Consumers Share their Data with You?

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July 15, 2019

What’s Next for the Foodservice Industry?

Retail Cannabis
June 25, 2019

Legal Cannabis and the Retail Experience

The Future of Fashion Retail
June 25, 2019

The Future of Fashion Retail

Paul Rowan Consumer Activist Podcast
June 11, 2019

Can Brands With A Purpose Be Heroes?

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May 27, 2019

What Big Brands Can Learn From Independent Retailers

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May 13, 2019

Beyond Materials: Sustainability in Packaging

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April 29, 2019

Why Brands Must Start Thinking About the Moon

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April 8, 2019

How Neuromarketing is Changing the Retail Industry

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March 25, 2019

The retail experience: plugged or unplugged?

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March 25, 2019

The Impact of Social Media on Foodservice