Becky shares practical insights on global trade disruption, nearshoring, returns, AI in logistics, sustainability, and why doing less - not more - may be the smartest strategy for retail leaders in 2026.
🎙️ Ideal for: retail executives, e-commerce leaders, supply chain professionals, brand founders, and investors.
00:00 – Introduction to Retail Disrupted
00:28 – Retail trends and challenges shaping 2026
02:48 – Geopolitical risk, weak demand & supply chain pressure
05:10 – AI, personalization & the risk of cognitive complacency
07:05 – Meet Becky Lombardo: global logistics & supply chain expert
08:25 – Why unpredictability is the biggest threat to retail planning
09:45 – Tariffs, geopolitics & global trade uncertainty
10:35 – Sourcing risk, China dependency & supply chain blind spots
12:47 – Nearshoring, profitability & smarter sourcing strategies
14:58 – Doing more with less: cutting complexity in supply chains
16:54 – What luxury retailers get right about customer experience
18:58 – Customer expectations vs speed, service & reliability
20:57 – Logistics, fulfilment & treating every customer like a VIP
23:02 – AI in logistics: efficiency vs human touch
24:39 – Returns, serial returners & charging for returns
26:49 – Sustainability, cost control & smarter supply chains
29:00 – Fixing fit, reducing fashion returns & new technology
31:07 – Direct-to-consumer vs wholesale: hidden operational costs
33:19 – Final advice for brands navigating retail disruption
34:10 – Where to find Becky Lombardo & closing remarks
🔗 KPMG Retail Think Tank: 2026 Outlook (LinkedIn post (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/natalie-berg-ba20931_the-retail-think-tank-2026-outlook-activity-7414974016551243776-B7PN?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAAwg-oB_a27sD7VjI1tRJ7n_ncO85daHVU) )
🔗 More about Becky and Londra Consulting (https://www.londraconsulting.com/who-we-are)
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