Retail Futurist to Speak at Summit Pre-Conference Workshop

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January 23, 2012

Doug Stephens, president of Retail Prophet Consulting and retail futurist, will speak at the Store Brands Decisions Innovation& Marketing Summit during a pre-conference workshop, presented by GROUP360 Worldwide.

In a session titled, “The Future of Retail: 2015 and Beyond,” Stephens will examine key trends shaping retail in the coming decade, looking at the seismic shifts in consumerism, technology, economics and demographics. Technology, in particular, is affecting the way consumers shop arming them with unprecedented amounts of information.

“Stephens’ extensive retail experience should deliver relevant insights for Summit attendees who participate in the workshop,” said John Failla, founder of Store Brands Decisions. “We greatly appreciate GROUP360 Worldwide’s commitment to the Innovation & Marketing Summit and their selection of Doug Stephens to speak during their pre-conference workshop”.

Stephens’ work and thinking have influenced many of North America’s best-known retailers and brands including Walmart, Home Depot, Hudson’s Bay Company, Disney, Loblaw, Air Miles and Benjamin Moore. Prior to founding Retail Prophet Consulting, Stephens spent 20 years in retail holding senior international roles, including the leadership of one of New York City’s most iconic retail chains.

He is also founder of the Retail Prophet Network, an online community that brings thousands of retail students together with progressive industry professionals worldwide to share trends, innovations and opportunities. Stephens is also author of the soon-to-be released book, “Retail Revival: Thriving in a New Era of Consumerism."

GROUP360 Worldwide is a platinum sponsor of the Store Brands Decisions Innovation & Marketing Summit for the second consecutive year.

For more information and to register for the Innovation & Marketing Summit, visit the Summit website.

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