Tag: Issue 44

July 14, 2020
Research Issue 44

How to Reorganize Like a 21st Century Business

How to Reorganize Like a 21st Century Business
Authors Joanne Heyob SVP, Operations Strategy & Design WD Partners John Bajorek EVP, Strategic Growth & Innovation WD Partners Lee Peterson EVP, Thought Leadership & Marketing WD Partners We recently heard someone say that the Coronavirus didn’t disrupt retail—it actually accelerated retail. We couldn’t agree more. Brands have been catapulted into a dramatic state of...

July 14, 2020
Research Issue 44

WD’s State of Shopping Research

WD's State of Shopping Research
Author Lee Peterson EVP, Thought Leadership & Marketing WD Partners No one truly knows what will happen post-COVID, mostly because we haven’t reached the post part yet. The country has tried to make some semblance of a reopening happen to various levels, but most would agree that we’re not where we all want to be...

July 14, 2020
Research Issue 44

More Than a Store: The Grocery Store of the Future

More Than a Store: The Grocery Store of the Future
Authors Lee Peterson EVP, Thought Leadership & Marketing WD Partners Joanne Heyob SVP, Operations Strategy & Design WD Partners The grocery industry, as a whole, has been reluctant to change. For years, brands have been comfortable knowing they provided an essential service for customers. Executives have seen innovation as an unneeded expense instead of an...

July 14, 2020
Trends Issue 44

5 Ways Healthcare is Changing Forever

5 Ways Healthcare is Changing Forever
Author Dan Stanek Executive Vice President WD Partners It is time for the healthcare industry to embrace the change it’s facing. Think about the combination of major factors that are all affecting the industry at the same time. Technology. New competition. A global pandemic. Healthcare providers who refuse to adjust to this new reality may...

July 14, 2020
Trends Issue 44

Accelerating Trends in the Physical Space

Accelerating Trends in the Physical Space
Authors Jody Wasbro SVP, Strategy & Experience Design WD Partners John Bajorek EVP, Strategic Growth & Innovation WD Partners Things will never really be the same again. We can all agree on that right? Will you ever lick your fingers before trying to pry open the fresh produce bag at the grocery store again? Will...