The sharing economy is disrupting many industries, from hotels to transportation, and retail may be next, according to David Sheldon, VP of Engagement for Retail Design Collaborative. He says that the business model of retail likely won't move to a sharing model, but he is curious to see how the thriving economy will change the retail experience in the years to come. We sat down with Sheldon for an exclusive interview to hear more about how the sharing economy could impact retail.
GlobeSt.com: You have named the sharing economy as one of the major trends that will impact retail in the coming years. Tell me more.
David Sheldon: I am curious what happens when we see a brand translate from sharing economy to retail. That is when it will be a newsworthy moment. That is when we will engage with retail in a different way. I don't think that we have figured it out yet, but I am curious how much of the sharing economy will bump into the social experience of retail.
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