Retail success is about creating a compelling customer experience and today it takes innovation to be compelling. Sophelle is a management and technology consultancy focused on retail. Over our 20+ years, we’ve helped hundreds of leading retailers on thousands of...
Learn MoreIn a recent podcast with Tim Parry of Bricks and Clicks, I had the opportunity to share my thoughts on the state of retail, beginning with the shift in shopping habits of the sporting goods sector. The simple fact is...
Learn MoreConsumers now make purchasing decisions differently than at any other point in the past, standing in stores while using smartphones to compare prices and read reviews, posting pictures of potential purchases on social media to get instant opinions of family...
Learn MoreDespite the focus on the “age of Amazon” in the retail world, the vast majority of retail purchases still happen in physical stores. Because of this, bricks-and-mortar stores aren’t going away any time soon. For retailers that are heavily invested...
Learn MoreAt the recent Mi9 Synergy User Conference, I had the opportunity to lead a panel discussing omnichannel success. Surprisingly, despite vast growth in the ecommerce world and the rising growth of mobile, many retailers still struggle to find success in...
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