CBC Radio Features Futurist and Strategist, Lindsay Angelo, on the Future of Markets

CBC Radio Features Futurist and Strategist, Lindsay Angelo, on the Future of Markets

Predicting the future of markets and consumerism with the brilliant Paul Haavardsrud - catch it on CBC Radio!

Innovation Leader Features Consumer Thought Leader, Lindsay Angelo on Innovation Trends

Innovation Leader Features Consumer Thought Leader, Lindsay Angelo on Innovation Trends

My prediction for 2019: the blurring of sectors will gain steam. We’ll see more sectors colliding and combining to create something bigger and more impactful than each could do on its own. Think co-working spaces meet retail, art meets yoga, burgers meet shoes. In fact, as I write this, I sit at WeWork with a live Christmas retail marketplace happening around me, representing the coming together of two concepts in a not-so-obvious way.

A glimpse into Future Stores, Seattle, WA

A glimpse into Future Stores, Seattle, WA

Coming off of another mind-bending year at Future Stores, I left inspired and energized at what the future of retail has in store! What better way to capture than through the power of visuals - see below for the highlights:

Keynote: Tackling the democratization of retail, Seattle, WA

Keynote: Tackling the democratization of retail, Seattle, WA

Another successful and mind-bending Future Stores! I'm dedicating this post to an inspirational video that speaks to an aspirational consumer we're seeing more and more of these days; one on a quest towards self actualization...

Keynote: Maintaining your inner play-doh, Seattle, WA

Keynote: Maintaining your inner play-doh, Seattle, WA

Driven by a digital landscape, the maker’s movement & crowd everything, we are witnessing disruption in the world of retail. Consumers are shifting from passively consuming a product to co-creating and inventing on their own. An army of authentic, innovative start-ups with engaged guests are emerging and the landscape is democratizing like never before. How can established businesses respond to maintain their “it” factor?