The document discusses defining retail for the future and the changing role of customers. It notes that customers now "operate commerce" rather than retailers, with 76% communicating with sellers in the late purchase phase. Recommendations include focusing on choice, transparency, and fast response times through messaging and click-to-call options. By the end of 2015, half of the US and several European countries will have access to recommendation and chat services.
2. How to define retail of tomorrow ?
Beetwen reality and ‘’buzz’’, it’s difficult to know
precisely.
# in first :
The most important reality in 2015 … more than ever
it’s the customer who ‘’operates the commerce’’ and
not the contrary.