Mark Walker

While real disruption has come to many areas of retail, digital fashion brands and brick and mortar stores have not. In 2015, retail purchases climbed just 2.1 percent – wrapping the weakest year since 2009. Further, there is a massive disconnect between traditional brick and mortar and the next generation of shoppers – Millennials.

So, in the current economic climate – how do brands win? Traditionally, brands won through superior product offering, shipping or price. But, to win as a retail brand today, you need to become an experience-first brand that is tailored to how millenials shop. Brands like Uber, Casper and JackThreads have combined their offering with a digital experience. We’ll take deep dive into their stories and uncover how they are exceeding customer expectations today.