The New Rules of Retail: Competing in the World's Toughest Marketplace, Edition 2

Robin Lewis · Michael Dart

Aug 2014 · Sold by St. Martin's Press

About this ebook

In The New Rules of Retail, industry gurus Robin Lewis and Michael Dart explained how unprecedented consumer power, enabled by technology and globalization, is revolutionizing retail. They warned that survival in these dynamic times called for a business model based on three distinct competencies: preemptive, perpetual distribution; a neurological customer connection; and total control of the value chain. In the years since that book published, many of their predictions have come true. Now, they revisit timeless case studies like Ralph Lauren and Sears, as well as new additions like Trader Joe's, Lululemon, and Warby Parker, to assess how retailers must continue to evolve in the era of e-commerce, data mining, and tiered distribution. They also identify the five current trends that are currently driving consumer demand, including technology integration and channel consolidation, as exemplified by Jeff Bezos at Amazon. This is a fully revised and updated guide from two proven retail prognosticators.

About the author

Robin Lewis is the founder and CEO of The Robin Report. He launched the Goldman Sachs retail consulting network, Vantage Marketplace, prior to which he was executive editor of Women's Wear Daily. He is often quoted in Time magazine, Chicago Sun Times, Financial Times, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Brand Week, and Advertising Age, as well as appearing on CNBC, Fox News, and Good Morning America.

Michael Dart is a leader & partner in AT Kearney's private equity group, specializing in retail & consumer goods. He lives in San Francisco, California.