303: Exploring Retail Around The World

15 Jul 2024 | Guest Interviews, Podcast

303: Exploring Retail Around The World with Paula Macaggi - The Retail Transformation Show with Oliver Banks

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15 July 2024

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Oliver Banks

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The world of retail is ever-changing. But how does the retail industry change across the world. In this episode, Oliver is joined by fellow podcaster and retail expert, Paula Macaggi. Paula brings a wealth of experience of retail connections, events, and experiences from 5 continents. This experience highlights the similarities, differences and opportunities for retailers across the planet.

Listen to this podcast episode to hear:

  • Examples of world-class customer experiences and how they can drive up premium perception.
  • Retail technologies that are seeing global growth and adoption.
  • And which country is the best at retail?

 

Introducing Paula Macaggi

Paula Macaggi - Offbounds founder

Paula Macaggi is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of OFFBounds, another great podcast created to push the boundaries of our industry and bring to her audience of retail enthusiasts the perspectives of commerce leaders from around the world.

Paula is a Top Retail Expert, as recognised by Rethink Retail.

Connect with Paula Macaggi on LinkedIn.

Expand your retail boundaries with episodes of Offbounds

Since launching in January 2024, Offbounds has interviewed many retail leaders and experts from around the world. It’s available to watch on YouTube or listen on your preferred podcast app.

Find out more at Offbounds.tv, or tune into two episodes below – as Paula and Oliver mentioned in this podcast episode.

Exploring the Asia Pacific region and the NRF APAC event

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