Future of Retail

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What is a Futurist?

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What is a Futurist?

So what is a futurist?

A futurist is someone who looks at the future with an eye towards innovation and change. They observe and analyze data, science and technology to predict future trends and events. Futurists are often called “visionaries” because they see things that others don't or can't. They have an ability to look at the world around them and identify patterns that others might miss. With a pulse on the evolution of humans, future technology and an uncanny ability to conduct trend analysis, Futurists are needed more than ever in today's dynamic world. Given our current trajectory, one might argue they are the most important profession of the 21st century.

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Metaverse retail: reimagining the future of consumerism

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To say that the future of retail is transforming is an understatement; the last two years have been a revolution of sorts. And now....enter the metaverse. In this blog post, I'll explore how the metaverse will impact the retail industry, retail experiences and the future of consumerism. Afterall, "digital transformation" is so 2021.

First, what is the metaverse? The metaverse is the virtual reality that we are all immersed in every day, except it’s not yet immersive enough.

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Angelo in Strategy Magazine on Frictionless Retail

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Angelo in Strategy Magazine on Frictionless Retail

I had the pleasure of talking retail with Christopher Lombardo of Strategy Magazine last week. The future of retail. The future of frictionless. Machine learning. Amazon Go. McGill and Couche-Tard’s Innovation Lab. Check it out below.

What do Yoga & Strategy have in common?

What do Yoga & Strategy have in common?

I was asked to share my insights on the link between yoga and strategy at the Front End of Innovation in Boston, MA earlier this year. Having spent seven years working in the athletic apparel space, six of those with the market leader in yoga apparel, this is something to which I've dedicated hours if not days of mind share. Thinking about the link also led to thinking about what the two of them have in common. To what end? Here’s my take…

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Why Self Actualization Is The Future of Retail - Retail Executive Magazine Exclusive by Lindsay Angelo

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Why Self Actualization Is The Future of Retail - Retail Executive Magazine Exclusive by Lindsay Angelo

Understanding your customer’s basic, societal, and growth needs should influence your current strategies and offerings. What is the future of retail? A question that has stirred up spirited debate — one we are reminded of with a simple walk to the grocery store or while mulling over a gum purchase. The notion of looking in unordinary places to answer ordinary questions has always inspired me. Triggered by a desire to pursue a consulting venture that provoked positive change and coming off six years in strategy at Lululemon, this trail led me to none other than the field of evolutionary psychology. If that phrase conjures up Psychology 101 and images of Abraham Maslow, you’re on the right track. It is in the posthumous of Maslow’s work and its iterations that lay an undiscovered truth that, if unpacked, can open up a world of opportunity.

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Boston's Front End of Innovation wraps!

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I was asked to share my insights on the link between yoga and strategy at the Front End of Innovation in Boston, MA earlier this year. Having spent seven years working in the athletic apparel space, six of those with the market leader in yoga apparel, this is something to which I've dedicated hours if not days of mind share. To what end? There are three things I believe they have in common - growth, alignment and core. Curious to hear more? Look for my next post and catch some additional FEI highlights below!

The FEI arena!

The FEI arena!

No Boston trip would be complete without "Chowda"! No need to reinvent this retail concept - their product is an experience in itself. #selfactualizing

No Boston trip would be complete without "Chowda"! No need to reinvent this retail concept - their product is an experience in itself. #selfactualizing

Game time!

Game time!

Co-founder and President of Pixar and Disney, Ed Catmull on Creativity

Co-founder and President of Pixar and Disney, Ed Catmull on Creativity

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The Future of Retail at Foresights & Trends, Miami, FL

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The Future of Retail at Foresights & Trends, Miami, FL

At this year's Foresight & Trends, I chose a topic I've been lucky enough to dive into as part of my day to day; betterment as it relates to the future of retail. While in past, I've spoken on the democratization of retail, I wanted to dive further into its implications...