As 2023 starts, the retail industry faces several ongoing challenges. And following a tough peak trading period, there will be little room for error. Meanwhile, there are also many opportunities to explore through the year. In this episode, Oliver Banks explores 7 different trends and themes for the year ahead. Listen now to understand how these trends will impact you and your change programme for the year ahead.
Listen to this episode to discover:
- What are the 7 core trends to look out for in 2023?
- How the current inflation conditions will impact the retail market.
- Which channel shifts should you be keeping an eye on.
- The additional considerations to include if approaching a cost-cutting programme.
Additional episodes of the Retail Transformation Show
If you’re wondering about what to listen to next, check out these other episodes of the podcast. Firstly, in episode 200: The Ever-Trends Of Retail, Oliver reveals the 8 topics that are always changing and always relevant. And in 2023, these same ever-trends are still present.
Next, listen to episode 160: Stores Vs Online: Which Is Best? In this one, we explore which of the main channels is the best retail channel. And if omnichannel retail is the answer.
And finally, in episode 218: Retail Review Of The Year 2022, you can reflect on the last 12 months to discover which retail transformation headlines and news stories helped shape or guide the ever-evolving retail landscape.
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