Doug Stephens is a retail industry futurist whose insights shape how global brands navigate the future of commerce. His intellectual work influences Fortune 500 companies including Walmart, Google, LVMH, and BMW as they adapt to rapidly evolving consumer landscapes.
As founder and CEO of Retail Prophet, Doug brings over 20 years of senior retail industry experience to his consultancy work. He has authored three international bestsellers, including Resurrecting Retail, and serves as a nationally syndicated retail columnist for CBC Radio while advising multiple corporate and academic boards.
Doug helps organizations decode seismic shifts in consumer behavior, technology integration, and competitive strategy. His research identifies how AI is transforming retail operations, how physical stores must evolve beyond traditional functions, and how brands can establish uncontested market dominance amid unprecedented global competition. His framework enables retailers to cut through market chaos, prioritize investments, and forge radical consumer value.
Audiences gain practical insights on leveraging emerging technologies like AI and virtual reality, creating distinctive sensory experiences that drive profitability, and building sustainable competitive advantages in an era where traditional retail cornerstones no longer guarantee success.
Book Doug to transform how your organization views retail's future and position your brand to thrive in commerce's next revolution.
How can I book Doug Stephens for my next event?
Email doug.stephens@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are speaking agents for Doug Stephens. They are available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Doug Stephens's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events — just email doug.stephens@getapeptalk.com and we'll be happy to help!
For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Doug directly.
What topics does Doug Stephens specialise in?
Doug Stephens specialises in discussing retail transformation, consumer behavior, technology integration and more.
What is Doug Stephens's speaking style like?
Doug delivers dynamic, thought-provoking presentations that energise audiences. He inspires fresh thinking, challenges boundaries, and offers practical insights, making complex retail trends accessible and actionable for business leaders.
Does Doug Stephens offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Doug Stephens offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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