Retail Therapy: Retail’s 2025 Mid-Year Reality Check

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We’re halfway through 2025, and retail is riding a wild mix of breakthroughs, challenges, and shifting shopper habits. In this special mid-year episode, host Andrew Smith (ThinkUncommon) is joined by top retail experts Neil Saunders (GlobalData Retail), Jerry Sheldon (IHL Services), and Sucharita Kodali (Forrester Research) to unpack: The biggest retail stories and consumer shifts so far Which tech is delivering real impact (and which is still just hype) Smart strategies to protect margins and run leaner ops Advice for the months ahead 🎧 Tune in now for candid insights and practical takeaways to help you navigate the rest of 2025. Special thanks to VusionGroup and Kyndryl for making this episode possible!

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