Retail Transformation in Asia-Pacific: Ryf Quail (NRF APAC) & Shopify’s Bold Moves, with The Retail Podcast

In this special “Five Things Friday: APAC Edition,” Alex from The Retail Podcast and Laura from Neat sit down with Ryf Quail, Managing Director of NRF APAC, to unpack the biggest trends shaping retail in Asia-Pacific ahead of NRF APAC in Singapore.🎙️ Topics covered:

 

• Ryf’s top insights for APAC retail leaders
• Digital transformation: AI, 5G, and cloud
• Shopify Editions: Key updates, global e-commerce, new “Horizon” theme
• The future of agencies and AI-driven retail
• CEO Club at NRF APAC and leadership networking

 

 

• ⁠NRF APAC 2024⁠
• ⁠The Retail Podcast⁠
• ⁠Laura @ Neat⁠

 

Chapters:

 

• 00:01 – Welcome & introductions

• 01:00 – What’s ahead for NRF APAC

• 03:00 – Shopify’s latest moves: AI, global markets, and new themes

• 08:00 – The agency landscape: how AI is reshaping service

• 13:00 – Digital transformation trends in APAC: AI, 5G, and more

• 16:30 – Ryf Quail: Economic outlook, CEO Club, and what’s different in 2024

• 21:00 – Networking for retail leadership

• 22:00 – Closing thoughts

 

 

Useful Links:

 

• ⁠NRF APAC⁠

• ⁠Shopify Editions⁠

• ⁠The Retail Podcast⁠

 

Notable brands & technologies: Shopify, NRF, Grab, GoJek, FairPrice, LottePlus: The real impact of generative AI, what’s driving optimism in the region, and why Asia-Pacific is setting the pace for global retail.Don’t miss this candid conversation packed with actionable insights for retail executives, technology leaders, and anyone shaping the future of commerce.Connect:Follow and share for more expert interviews from the world’s top retail leaders.

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