Episode 144

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22nd Apr 2024

DFI Retail Group CEO Scott Price On Sustainability, Transformation & The Future of Asian Retail

In this exclusive interview from the VusionGroup studio at the World Retail Congress in Paris, Scott Price, CEO of DFI Retail Group, sits down with Omni Talk's Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to discuss the critical issues shaping the future of retail in Asia. With over 11,000 stores across 13 countries, DFI Retail Group is a major player in the Asian market, operating food, health and beauty, and convenience stores, as well as the IKEA franchise in multiple markets.

Key Takeaways:

  • The growing importance of sustainability in retail and the challenges of reducing scope 3 emissions
  • Navigating the digital transformation of brick and mortar retail and creating seamless omnichannel experiences
  • Understanding the unique characteristics and expectations of Asian consumers
  • Leadership insights on the evolving role of the CEO in the retail industry

Scott also shares his thoughts on the future of global retail, the importance of retail innovation, and the lessons learned from the exit of Western retailers from the Asian market.

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Omni Talk Retail
Omni Talk Retail provides news, analysis, and commentary on the latest trends and issues in the retail industry
Omni Talk Retail provides news, analysis, and commentary on the latest trends and issues in the retail industry. It covers a wide range of topics related to retail, including e-commerce, technology, marketing, and consumer behavior. The podcast regularly features industry experts, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, as well as retail thought leaders who all share their insights and perspectives on the latest developments in retail.

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Anne Mezzenga

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Anne Mezzenga is an entrepreneurial Marketing Executive with nearly 20 years in the retail, experience design, and technology industries.

Currently, she is one of the founders and Co-CEOs of Omni Talk.

Prior to her latest ventures, Anne was most recently the Head of Marketing and Partnerships for Target’s Store of the Future project. Early in her career, Anne worked as a producer for advertising agencies, Martin Williams and Fallon, and as a producer and reporter for news affiliates NBC New York and KMSP Minneapolis.

Anne holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.

When Anne is not busy blogging, podcasting, or sharing her expertise with clients, she loves spending time with her husband and two boys and partaking in all the Minneapolis food scene has to offer.

Chris Walton

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