Next Retail: What Will Truly Remain After Covid-19

“Shop ‘til you drop”, “buy ‘til you die”, “spend ‘til the end” – these retail slogans which framed the last three decades of consumerism seemed already outdated before the global pandemic disrupted our lives. The worldwide lockdown was like living a dream, at least for those who could afford it: no commuting, spending more time with the family, cooking together, gardening to reconnect, time for self-care. Hence, people spent more on food and gardening supplies but less on categories like fashion and beauty.

The structural shifts in retail and the technological progress forecasted for the years to come just happened overnight. What will remain? What will change?

Join retail expert Wendy Liebmann, CEO and Chief Shopper of WSL Strategic Retail in New York City, for an in-depth discussion. Wendy will talk about her latest insights with David Bosshart, CEO of the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute, and with the audience. Wendy and David will provide a comprehensive retail analysis for the USA and Europe.

They will answer questions, such as:

• What have consumers and retailers learned from the pandemic effects?
• Will spending ever recover to the pre-Covid-19 level ?
• What sectors and retail channels will lead?
• Will the rush to e-commerce stick?
• Will consumers shop more sustainably?
• Or will they indulge in a new shopping rush?
• How can consumer behaviour be anticipated?