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The Robin Report 2020 Retail Radicals

The Robin Report Unveils the Retail Radicals: The Movers and Shakers of Legacy Brands

By Robin Lewis   |   February 3, 2020

We are pleased to announce the winners of The Robin Report 2020 Retail Radicals. We have worked in collaboration with SAP on our second annual awards program that focuses on identifying radical thinkers and doers (innovators and entrepreneurial leaders) exclusively in the legacy (brick-and-mortar) sectors of the retail industry. These radicals are clearly driving the major transformations within their respective retail brands. We celebrate traditional, legacy radicals because they face challenges that are much larger and more complex than those …

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Three Valuable Reports

By Robin Lewis   |   December 4, 2019

Alvanon has three special reports designed to help you make informed decisions, wherever you or your company are on their trajectories. When Caring for People and the Planet Means Profit How does sustainability make good business sense? Despite what some may think, profit can coexist with social and environmental impact. What makes a company sustainable and successful? Read more... Data + 3D = Efficiency! There are five easy ways to ensure a perfect denim fit, whether it's the re-invented five pocket jean with wide or tapered leg or …

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The Aging of Ecommerce Podcast

By Robin Lewis   |   November 21, 2019

Get the scoop on "The Aging of eCommerce." And vital issues such as the health of the consumer marketplace from three of NPD's leaders: Don Unser, President of NPD's retail practice; Matt Powell, VP/Senior Advisor over the sports segment; and David Portalatin, VP/industry advisor over the food category. Gain insights into what's on consumers' minds; winners, losers and laggards across retail; emerging trends, what follows the maturing of digital commerce; what the landscape looks like in a new normal, and finally a 2019 Holiday …

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The Chaotic New World of Retailing Podcast

By Robin Lewis   |   November 14, 2019

Headache sized issues in "The Chaotic New World of Retailing" features Robin Lewis; Don Unser, President of NPD's retail practice; and CEO of Vince, Brendan Hoffman. Listen in as they discuss personalization, sustainability, distribution strategies, the future and how NPD tracks it all. [button link="https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/118689/headache-sized-issues-in-the-chaotic-new-world-of-retailing?utm_source=mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podcast" size="large" bg_color="3a6f8f" border="3a6f8f"]LISTEN NOW[/button] …

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Educating an Industry Podcast

By Robin Lewis   |   November 7, 2019

The first in our series of conversations about the state of the industry deconstructs how to navigate the headwaters of the digital marketplace. "Educating an Industry" features Robin Lewis; Don Unser, President of NPD's retail practice; Zia Wigder, Global Chief Content Officer of Shoptalk; and Steve Sadove, former CEO of Saks Inc. Listen in and learn about fragmenting consumer tribes, and how NPD’s mountains of data track it all. Hear about the fragmentation of the marketplace, consumers, and distribution, why digital-native brands are …

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Insights from Columbia Business Retail Forum

By The Robin Report   |   August 20, 2019

The Robin Report collaborated with Richard Jaffe, Advisor, Next Gen and Legacy Retail at Ormond Associates to present Columbia Business School's 10th Annual Retail Forum. Hosted by Intel and sponsored by SAP, the theme, Thriving in a Digital Economy, was spot-on with a candid, provocative and revealing program about the current state and future of retail. Many themes connected the nine speakers, principally: sustainability, relevance, value, tech fluency and customer-centricity. Amazon is always the elephant in the room, but compared to …

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Robin Lewis and Steve Sadove Unplugged

By Robin Lewis   |   July 1, 2019

Check out my podcast on being a Radical in retail. I recently sat down with industry heavyweight Steve Sadove (former Chairman and CEO of Saks and former President of Worldwide Beauty Care and Nutritionals at Bristol-Myers Squibb) to discuss the current state and future of the retail industry. We discussed The Radical Awards, created to recognize the individuals who are transforming "old world" retailer models, brands and other consumer-facing businesses. We also explored what led Steve to his current consulting role and what's catching his …

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2019 Columbia Business School Retail Forum

By Robin Lewis   |   June 19, 2019

Join us on Wednesday August 7th, 2019 for the annual Columbia Business School Retail Forum hosted by Robin Lewis, Richard Jaffe and the W. Edwards Deming Center. We have a terrific program in the works, and want to let you know who we have as confirmed speakers to date! The Program: Thriving in a Digital Economy The retail industry is in the throes of a major transition; legacy brands are transforming their models into a tech-infused, digital platform leveraging machine learning and frontier technologies. The digitally-native brands are …

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