Innovation Labs: Innovate or Die
Retail executives understand the need for innovation all too well. Formats like shopping malls and big-box stores were at one point innovations in response to the introduction of automobiles and resulting suburbs. Today's connected consumer is the new automobile. As they become increasingly digital-oriented, retailers must keep up, identifying new ways to find, engage and support consumers along their path to purchase.
- Companies:
- Amazon.com
- Wal-Mart
- Places:
- United States
John Grech is currently the Head of Retail Partnerships at Loop Commerce leading sales, business development and growth for the company. Loop is powering GXM for leaders like Target, Neiman Marcus, Vera Bradley, Coach, Kate Spade Michael Kors, and others. Prior to Loop, he was Co-Founder of Iterate Studio, a venture designed to close the gap on how retailers and brands access early-stage startup innovation. Essentially, Walmart Labs for everyone else and delivered as a service.
