Next Generation Retail

How to Use New Technology to Innovate for the Future

Adapt and thrive in the digital-first and physical sphere by embracing retail disruption and the next generation of technological innovations such as instant commerce and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) .
EAN: 9781398609631
Edition: 1
Published:
Format: 235x160
320 pages

About the book

Forge deeper and more meaningful connections with consumers and embrace the latest opportunities occurring across the physical and digital retail landscape to become more adaptable, resilient and successful.

While change is a constant in retail, flux has accelerated in innovation, digital disruption and changing consumer demands and expectations. Written for both digital-first and physical retailers, Next Generation Retail describes how to respond to the needs and expectations of today's consumers and connect with Generations Z and Alpha in an authentic and relevant way. Highly practical in approach, it explores the latest opportunities and pitfalls to avoid for developments including the metaverse, livestream shopping, instant commerce, blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Next Generation Retail also describes how to create compelling content and retail media to drive commerce and monetize data while maintaining customer trust. Featuring original research and interviews with top industry experts, it contains examples and case studies from a range of brands and organizations including Lancôme, Burberry and Walmart. This is an essential resource for retailers of all sizes to adapt to and thrive in today's environment of breakneck change and innovation.

About the authors

Deborah Weinswig is the founder and CEO of Coresight Research, a firm which helps retail clients accelerate innovation and growth. Based in New York City, New York, she was previously Managing Director at Citi Research. She is a frequent keynote speaker and sits on the advisory board of the World Retail Congress. Deborah was recognised as a Top Retail Influencer of 2022 by RETHINK Retail.

Renee Hartmann is the founder of consulting firm CLA. Based in Lisbon, Portugal she has over 20 years experience in retail, innovation and global expansion, co-founding several companies including C2 Global.


A must-read for anyone interested in the massive $25 trillion retail industry. From customer experience to media, payments, loyalty, the impact of Web 3.0 and supply chain, Deborah Weinswig and Renee Hartmann take an incisive and comprehensive look at the trends impacting the sector, while providing a prescient view of what we can expect to see in this ever more complex industry. Truly a superb read which I highly recommend.

Philip Guarino, Board Director, Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs