Retail Localization with George MacDonald

Our special guest, George MacDonald, brings decades of experience as executive editor of Retail Week to talk about the latest trends in the industry. What does retail localization mean? Are department stores and malls going out of business? What can retailers do to stand apart from their competitors?We ask these questions and more of our special guest, George MacDonald, executive editor of Retail Week. George has interviewed some of the biggest names in retail and has observed the industry from every angle for decades. In this episode, we talk about the trend of retail localization and whether department stores can live to see another day. George strongly believes that retailers need to re-focus on the customer and throw out the old playbook to survive in a hyper-competitive market. Check out more insightful conversations with industry experts at: Customer Centric Retailing Podcast PageLinkedIn