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Will the Holidays Be Merry & Bright? Deloitte's Vice Chairman Unpacks Their Retail Forecast
Will the Holidays Be Merry & Bright? Deloitte's Vice Chairman Unpacks Their Retail Forecast
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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Sep 28, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Rod Sides, Deloitte's Vice Chairman and US Retail & Distribution practice leader, joins us to discuss his firms forecast for robust holiday sales. We delve into the underlying drivers, specific category dynamics, as well as which trends are likely to persist into next year. We also get Rod's perspectives on the impact of government stimulus, an increasingly challenging supply chain, on-going labor shortages and how work from home impacts the apparel market. Lastly we talk about the changing definition of e-commerce and the new (and costly) prominence of convenience in the face of shifting consumer preferences. But first we open up the episode with our quick takes on recent retail news that caught out attention. First up we opine on Stitch Fix's earning report and strategy pivot. Then we jump into further details on Amazon's rumored "department store" plans, followed by the shocking news that physical retail isn't dead after all. Rod SidesVice Chair & US Leader | Retail & Distribution, Deloitte Consulting LLPRod is vice chair, Deloitte LLP, and leads the US Retail & Distribution practice. He is responsible for driving key sector initiatives that include original research, talent development, and strategies that guide retailers as they navigate uncertainty, compete globally, and improve performance and profitability. A principal in Deloitte Consulting LLP, Rod has more than 25 years of experience in store operations, supply chain, procurement, back-office operations, and IT. Steve Dennis is an advisor, keynote speaker and author on strategic growth and business innovation. You can learn more about Steve on his website. The expanded and revised edition of his bestselling book Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption is now available at Amazon or just about anywhere else books are sold. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior contributor and on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can also check out his speaker "sizzle" reel here.Michael LeBlanc is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada’s top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail, plus Global E-Commerce Tech Talks and The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois. You can learn more about Michael here or on LinkedIn. Please drop us a rating and review wherever you subscribe to your podcasts and be sure to check out our newish YouTube channel.
Released:
Sep 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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