#6 - Doug Stephens, Founder & CEO at Retail Prophet

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Retail podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Doug Stephens, Founder & CEO at Retail Prophet.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Doug Stephens discusses the disappearance of mid-tier retail and the rise of retail extremes—luxury vs. budget.
• Reveals how resale, duplicates, and aspirational strategies are reshaping consumer markets.
• Breaks down AI’s dual role in retail innovation and workforce disruption.
• Emphasizes the growing importance of creativity as a key differentiator in an AI-driven landscape.
• Shares insights from his upcoming book, The Future of Competition, launching Spring 2026.

To Learn More About Retail Prophet:
Website: http://www.retailprophet.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retail-prophet/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dostephens/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Retail
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-retail/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Retail is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.