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Book: Hello, I’m your customer

Getting to know new customer needs, ensuring success in brick-and-mortar retail.

In this book, Matthias Spanke analyzes how customer groups have evolved since COVID-19 and shows brands how to respond successfully. He paints a clear picture of consumer segments – from Baby Boomers to Generation Alpha – based on the latest demographic, socioeconomic, and psychographic trends as well as buying behaviors.:

  • 5 redefined customer generations
  • 20 proven success strategies for brick-and-mortar retailers
  • 60 best-practice examples from around the world

The book also explores emerging retail topics such as gender fluidity, curated assortments, cause-related marketing, and beauty-to-go – always with the goal of making brick-and-mortar retail future-ready.

Book - Hello, I'm your customer

GERMAN EDITION

ISBN: 978-3-86641-346-7
Published: December 2021
Pages/No.: 184 pages
Format: 210 x 280 mm
Publisher: Deutscher Fachverlag

Book: Hello, I’m your customer

Book - Hello, I'm your customer

GERMAN EDITION

ISBN: 978-3-86641-346-7
Published: December 2021
Pages/No.: 184 pages
Format: 210 x 280 mm
Publisher: Deutscher Fachverlag

Getting to know new customer needs, ensuring success in brick-and-mortar retail.

In this book, Matthias Spanke analyzes how customer groups have evolved since COVID-19 and shows brands how to respond successfully. He paints a clear picture of consumer segments – from Baby Boomers to Generation Alpha – based on the latest demographic, socioeconomic, and psychographic trends as well as buying behaviors.:

  • 5 redefined customer generations
  • 20 proven success strategies for brick-and-mortar retailers
  • 60 best-practice examples from around the world

The book also explores emerging retail topics such as gender fluidity, curated assortments, cause-related marketing, and beauty-to-go – always with the goal of making brick-and-mortar retail future-ready.

What readers are saying

«It is more important than ever to know your customers exactly and to adapt to their current needs. Matthias Spanke’s book provides valuable information on that. His analysis is not only insightful but also exciting and entertaining thanks in particular to the examples from all over the world.»
Alexandra Ettler, Director Creative Services CEE, Ralph Lauren

««Entrepreneurial decisions are required! Matthias Spanke shows how important it is to ask the right questions with regard to customer target groups and their new necessities.»
Markus Naewie, Head of Retail, Victorinox

Book - Hello, I'm your customer (EN)

ENGLISH EDITION

ISBN: 979-8988279600
Published: June 2023
Pages/No.: 191 pages
Format: 8.25 x 0.64 x 11 inches

BOOK: RETAIL ISN’T DEAD

Innovative strategies for brick-and-mortar retail success.

In this book, Matthias Spanke demonstrates how brick-and-mortar retail is transforming by embracing digitalization, e-commerce, and evolving customer expectations.

  • 15 forward-looking strategies for retail
  • 50+ inspiring best-practice examples from around the globe
  • Practical insights on technology, sustainability, and brand experience
Book - Retails isn't dead

GERMAN EDITION

ISBN: 978-3-86641-346-7
Published: December 2021
Pages/No.: 184 pages
Format: 210 x 280 mm
Publisher: Deutscher Fachverlag

BOOK: RETAIL ISN’T DEAD

Book - Retails isn't dead

DEUTSCHE AUSGABE

ISBN: 978-3-86641-330-6
Erschienen: Februar 2020
Seitenanzahl: 176 Seiten
Format: 210 x 280 mm
Verlag: Deutscher Fachverlag

Innovative strategies for brick-and-mortar retail success.

In this book, Matthias Spanke demonstrates how brick-and-mortar retail is transforming by embracing digitalization, e-commerce, and evolving customer expectations.

  • 15 forward-looking strategies for retail
  • 50+ inspiring best-practice examples from around the globe
  • Practical insights on technology, sustainability, and brand experience

What readers are saying

«Retail isn’t dead and Matthias shows how successful brands are rethinking themselves today in order to stay relevant with millennial customers.»
Martino Pessina, President North America, H&M

«A great guidebook to thereinvention of brick-and-mortar experiences in a digital age..»

Donald Chesnut, Chief Experience Officer, Mastercard

Book - Retails isn't dead (CN)

CHINESE EDITION

ISBN: 978-7-5046-­9148-4
Published: October 2021
Publisher: China Science and
  Technology Press Co., Ltd
   

Book - Retails isn't dead (EN)

ENGLISH EDITION

ISBN: 978-3-030-­36649-0
Published: February 2020
Pages/No.: 137 Pages
Format: 160 x 240 mm
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Book - Retails isn't dead (KOR)

KOREAN EDITION

ISBN: 978-89-6735-­904-103320
Published: June 2021
Pages/No.: 158 Pages
Publisher: Geulhangari
   

BOOK: EASY BRANDING IN FASHION RETAIL

A step-by-step guide to building a successful fashion brand at the point of sale.

Branding at the POS is the key to successful presentation in fashion retail. Spanke explains step by step how to make your brand visible, emotionally engaging, and distinctive.

  • A practical guide with visual tools and checklists
  • Exclusive insights into the branding strategies of nine successful fashion brands
  • Expert perspectives on creating powerful customer experiences
Book: Easy branding in fashion retail

BILINGUALE EDITION (DE/EN)

ISBN: 978-3-86641-305-4
Published: June 2015
Pages/No.: 208 pages
Format: 170 x 240 mm
Publisher: Deutscher Fachverlag

BOOK: EASY BRANDING IN FASHION RETAIL

Book: Easy branding in fashion retail

BILINGUALE EDITION (DE/EN)

ISBN: 978-3-86641-305-4
Published: June 2015
Pages/No.: 208 pages
Format: 170 x 240 mm
Publisher: Deutscher Fachverlag

A step-by-step guide to building a successful fashion brand at the point of sale.

Branding at the POS is the key to successful presentation in fashion retail. Spanke explains step by step how to make your brand visible, emotionally engaging, and distinctive.

  • A practical guide with visual tools and checklists
  • Exclusive insights into the branding strategies of nine successful fashion brands
  • Expert perspectives on creating powerful customer experiences

BOOK: Successful Visual Merchandising

Your step-by-step guide to creating compelling retail spaces.

Discover how to design points of sale that truly captivate customers – with practical tools, visual examples, and proven strategies. A hands-on resource for retailers who want to turn stores into experiences.

  • Step-by-step instructions for on-site implementation
  • Proven tactics to encourage self-service and boost efficiency
  • A wealth of real-world examples and visuals for inspiration
Book: Erfolgreiches Visual Merchandising

GERMAN EDITION

ISBN: 978-3-86641-257-6
Published: June 2012
Pages/No.: 187 pages
Format: 220 x 225 mm
Publisher: Deutscher Fachverlag

BOOK: Successful Visual Merchandising

Book: Erfolgreiches Visual Merchandising

GERMAN EDITION

ISBN: 978-3-86641-257-6
Published: June 2012
Pages/No.: 187 pages
Format: 220 x 225 mm
Publisher: Deutscher Fachverlag

Your step-by-step guide to creating compelling retail spaces.

Discover how to design points of sale that truly captivate customers – with practical tools, visual examples, and proven strategies. A hands-on resource for retailers who want to turn stores into experiences.

  • Step-by-step instructions for on-site implementation
  • Proven tactics to encourage self-service and boost efficiency
  • A wealth of real-world examples and visuals for inspiration