Future Priorities for Design, Branding, Marketing and Retail

The Era of Technology and Sustainability

T C Melewar editor Charles Dennis editor Rosy Boardman editor Courtney Chrimes editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Emerald Publishing Limited

Publishing:13th Oct '25

£80.00

This title is due to be published on 13th October, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Future Priorities for Design, Branding, Marketing and Retail cover

In recent years there has been a dramatic shift in consumer behaviour, with people becoming increasingly more environmentally conscious, putting pressure on companies to adapt their current working practices. Sustainability is, therefore, acting as a key driver for innovation, encouraging retailers and brands to adopt out-of-the-box thinking and find novel solutions without exploiting the environment.

As society contends with the realities of a cost-of-living crisis, brands grapple with multifaceted challenges: from dwindling consumer resources to the diminishing vitality of traditional retail spaces. Embracing technology as an ally, Future Priorities for Design, Branding, Marketing and Retail unravels the transformative role it plays in amplifying brand resonance, propelling a seismic shift in the fabric of communication between brands and their audience.

Future Priorities for Design, Branding, Marketing and Retail offers essential insights for brands navigating these uncharted waters, instigating a paradigm shift in design, branding, and marketing that intertwines sustainability with technological innovation. With fascinating insights from both practitioners and scholars, it crystallises a holistic understanding of the dynamic landscape, orchestrating ideas and experiences that illuminate the path forward for retailers and marketers in the post-pandemic world.

More than ever, technology drives and transforms the future of business, and especially design, branding and marketing. This book is very timely and an excellent source for exploring this transformation in the context of retailing through valuable research and insight. -- Bernd Schmitt PhD, Robert D. Calkins Professor of International Business, Faculty Director, Center on Global Brand Leadership, Columbia Business School, Columbia University, New York, USA

A timely exploration of the intersection between technology, sustainability, and innovation, Future Priorities for Design, Branding, Marketing and Retail offers an insightful roadmap for navigating the rapidly evolving retail landscape. With contributions from leading experts, this book is a must-read for professionals and academics looking to future-proof their strategies in a world defined by digital transformation and environmental consciousness. Engaging, forward-thinking, and deeply relevant, this book redefines what it means to innovate in design, branding, and marketing.

-- Marko Sarstedt PhD, Professor for Marketing, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany
This book is an essential read for anyone navigating the rapidly evolving retail and branding landscape. Edited by a team of esteemed scholars, it brilliantly addresses the intersection of sustainability, technology, and consumer behavior in a post-pandemic world. By combining insights from scholars and practitioners, it offers a comprehensive roadmap for brands to innovate responsibly and engage effectively with modern consumers. A must-read for those looking to thrive in today’s competitive and environmentally-conscious market. -- Jaywant Singh PhD, Professor of Marketing, Head of the Department of Digital and Data Driven Marketing, Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom

ISBN: 9781836088073

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300 pages