On Retail - Episode 2: The NRF Big Show and Concrete Comparisons

Over 38,000 attendees and 16,000 retailers from across the globe descended on New York to attend this years NRF Big Show. BJSS' Head of Retail, David Gore, and Retail Consultant, Jake Knowles were there too and they share their NRF perspectives in this edition of On Retail.

We also released our latest research: Concrete Comparisons. Looking at 20 stores as diverse as Converse, Rowing Blazers and Phluid Project, the report analyses New York's newest and most innovative retail concepts. See the leaderboard and download your copy at bjss.com/stores.

This episode is moderated by Melissa Wade, Retail Consultant.

On Retail is the retail podcast of BJSS Business Consulting. Visit us at bjss.com/business to learn more.

Chapters

• 0:20 Introduction: Mel Wade
• 0:45 What were you doing in New York?: Mel Wade
• 1:38 The NRF highlights: David Gore
• 2:38 Did you see anything we should be focused on in the UK?: Mel Wade
• 4:35 Technology is the 'enabler' rather than the 'end state': David Gore
• 5:00 What was David Gore's favourite session?
• 6:00 What was Jake Knowles' favourite session?
• 8:27 An overview of the store study, Concrete Comparisons: David Gore and Jake Knowles
• 11:12 What stood out for you both during the analysis?: Mel Wade
• 17:50 NYC Concept stores: David Gore's personal favourites
• 18:58 NYC Concept stores: Jake Knowles' personal favourites
• 20:54 How can people access and read the report?
• 21:07 A sneak peak into what's coming next: Jake Knowles
• 21:54 Wrapping up: Mel Wade