Retail Trends and Retail Innovation Blog

How department stores are losing a rigged game

A model built for the past that seems incredibly difficult to drag into the future.

As with all things, it’s the output that matters most.

With no new hyped technology, this year’s RTS highlighted where impact really comes from.

Or is virality in retail innately unpredictable?

The buying experience in 2026 is remarkable – and we perhaps don’t acknowledge often enough how lucky we are.

Because it’s often second cities where you get a glimpse of something deeper.