#6 - Doug Stephens, Founder & CEO at Retail Prophet
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Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Retail podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Doug Stephens, Founder & CEO at Retail Prophet.
What you’ll get out of this episode:
- Doug Stephens discusses the disappearance of mid-tier retail and the rise of retail extremes—luxury vs. budget.
- Reveals how resale, duplicates, and aspirational strategies are reshaping consumer markets.
- Breaks down AI’s dual role in retail innovation and workforce disruption.
- Emphasizes the growing importance of creativity as a key differentiator in an AI-driven landscape.
- Shares insights from his upcoming book, The Future of Competition, launching Spring 2026.
To Learn More About Retail Prophet:
Website: http://www.retailprophet.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retail-prophet/
Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dostephens/
Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Retail
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-retail/
Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/
Slice of Retail is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.
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