Jim Swift

Jim Swift

Jim Swift is an experienced innovator with a strong background in leading diverse teams, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering innovation. He demonstrates a proven track record of success in high-growth B2B companies, with expertise in digital transformation, operational excellence, and achieving sustainable growth.

The E-Commerce Outlook for 2025: Key Drivers and the Path Forward

As we begin 2025, e-commerce continues to be a significant cornerstone in retail with trends driven by evolving consumer habits and rapid technological advancements. Customers continue to discover more online, and opportunities to purchase quickly follow. Recent retail reports show continued growth in e-commerce sales. This is a trend I believe will persist through the…

Navigating Retail's New Frontier: Store Closures, Personalization, and Evolving Consumer Habits

For many retailers, including Big Lots, store closures and restructuring are not just unfortunate outcomes but necessary strategies to maintain profitability and relevance. Store closures are often part of a broader strategy to realign resources and focus on more profitable locations. Retailers can identify underperforming locations and strategically close them to optimize their footprint by…