Market Insights with Richard Lim - Multichannel Success S4e3

In this episode of the Multichannel Success podcast, we dive into the world of retail economics with our special guests, Richard Lim along with David Worby.

Richard, the CEO of Retail Economics, shares some optimistic news about the economy, mentioning that inflation has hit the target level of 2% and interest rates are starting to cut, which could boost consumer confidence. David Worby adds that while economic data looks good, consumer confidence might take longer to recover because the real feel is still not very positive. We also discuss the challenges retailers face, like rising operating costs and soft consumer demand, making it a tough time for the industry despite some positive outlooks.

We wrap up with an interesting chat about the trend of big brands taking over the high street, and the potential future of marketplaces and second-hand retail. Overall, it was a fascinating discussion about the current state and future of retail.

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