208: Moving Forward From Productivity & Transformation 2022

17 Oct 2022 | Guest Interviews, Podcast

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17 October 2022

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Oliver Banks

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The retail and hospitality industries continue to face turbulent and challenging times. To help, in September 2022, Rethink Productivity and OB&Co collaborated to host the first Productivity & Transformation event. Rethink’s Simon Hedaux and Oliver Banks chaired the day which was attended by top retailers from many categories. And in this episode, you’ll be able to explore new talking points inspired by the day.

Listen to this podcast episode to hear:

  • Exploring key topics and ideas that were raised through the day.
  • What the retail industry can learn from basketball and why that’s important just now.
  • What can we see that’s in store for 2023.

 

 

Listen to more of the Retail Transformation Show podcast

Firstly, whether you were or were not at the event (or if it seems like a long time ago!), then hear Oliver’s reactions and takeaways in episode 204: 3 Takeaways From Productivity & Transformation 2022.

In addition, Simon Hedaux has also shared his review of the day as part of the Rethink Productivity Podcast.

204: 3 Takeaways From Productivity And Transformation 2022 - The Retail Transformation Show with Oliver Banks

Next, listen to episode 207: Is Retail Transformation Failing At Present? Oliver Banks explores an important topic which seems to be ripe in the current retail market where the big changes seem to be struggling. So, is the time for retail transformation over now?

207: Is Retail Transformation Failing At Present? - The Retail Transformation Show with Oliver Banks

And finally, if you’re looking for a light-hearted listen, then check out episode 197: The Great Retail Acronym Challenge. In this one, Simon Hedaux and Oliver Banks challenge each other on the weird and wacky acronyms that exist around retail.

197: The Great Retail Acronym Challenge with Simon Hedaux - The Retail Transformation Show with Oliver Banks

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