(Video Interview) Lisa Hutcheson from J.C. Williams Group Discusses Top Global Retail Trends

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Craig sits down with Lisa (Phillips) Hutcheson, Managing Partner at J.C. Williams Group to discuss the new Ebeltoft Retail Innovations Book which is in its 18th year of production. Four Canadian retailers were among the top innovators.

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Below are videos of some of the top retail innovators that Lisa speaks about in the video.

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Porsche
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Lowes
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Taco Bell 
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Media Markt 
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Carlsberg

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