LID Radio Episode 120: Why the Retail Industry is Broken – and What Can Be Done to Fix It with Mark Pilkington
We are joined by author, brand expert, entrepreneur, motivationalist and thought leader Mark Pilkington to talk about his new book "Retail Therapy".
Almost weekly, the news is full of stories about disappearing retail chains--some of which have been around for decades. From Toys'R'Us, Aeropostale and A&P, recognized names are vanishing overnight.
While many people will point a finger at the "Amazon effect," this is an oversimplification. Deeper forces are at work that are changing people's relationships with brands, the balance of power between producers and consumers, and the whole nature of the supply chain that has existed since the industrial revolution.
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Retail Therapy: Why the Retail Industry is Broken – and What Can Be Done to Fix It