Remarkable Retail

2024 Retail Predictions Unpacked (Part 2)

Episode Summary

In this special bonus episode we wrap up Season 9 with Part 2 of taking account of Steve's 2024 retail predictions.

Episode Notes

We wrap up Season 9 with Part 2 of taking account of Steve's 2024 retail predictions. Our second batch include:

7.  Neiman Marcus and Saks merge.

8. Nordstrom goes private.

9.  Apple's "Vision Pro" is a big nothing burger...for now

10.  Sustainability schizophrenia hits a new high.

11.  Bailing still doesn't fix the hole among those stuck in the mediocre middle.

12.  Health-related services are this year's retail media networks.

13.  Commercial real estate becomes a slow motion crisis (if we're lucky)

We also discuss some upcoming NRF activities including Steve's appearance at the inaugural edition of the "NRF Book Club" and a live on-stage special recording of the Remarkable Retail podcast at Celonis' WTC headquarters on January 13th. 

NRF Top Retail Voices 2025

Steve's 2024 Retail Predictions