You're Going to Need a Bigger Moat
PLUS: A visit to Buck Mason's SOHO flagship, I debut a new keynote, and Ulta's Chief Retail Officer joins us on the pod.
Pardon the Disruption
Ideas and inspiration for navigating the increasing pace of retail disruption
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Navigating disruption requires both letting go and having something truly remarkable to grab a hold of.
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Disruption--digital or otherwise--is not new, but the pace of change is only accelerating.
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PLUS: Where Irony Goes to Die, Reimagining the Mall, and Where in the World is Steve?
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PLUS: Retail's Great Concentration and the Dumbest Retail Story of the Year.
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Traveling at Ludicrous Speed, why robots make lousy pastry chefs, and a brief return to the Department of Humblebrags.