CEO in the Retail Industry – Rebound Plan - Shahram Shamsaee

01/18/22 • 31 min

Voice on Demand - Retail Podcast by MECS+R

How do you plan for a rebound that may or may not come? How do you drive your corporate strategy going forward? Technology, changing business models, adapting quickly to pandemics, and updates to services and offerings in the evolving market conditions. The role of a CEO has never been as complicated as it is today.

Making strategic decisions based on evolving conditions in the retail industry and consumer behaviors requires a steady vision and faith.

Making strategic decisions based on evolving conditions in the retail industry and consumer behaviors requires a steady vision and faith.

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