The buzz: Wake-up, Retailers! Our hyper-connected networked economy has created a fast-paced environment for business growth, innovation, and optimization. Many retailers are taking advantage of this trend to deliver innovative consumer experiences. But retailers who wait too long to adapt may find their strategy defined by the consumer. The experts speak. Brent Brown, HP: “So we finish the 18th and he's gonna stiff me. And I say, ‘Hey, Lama, hey, how about a little something, you know, for the effort, you know.’ And he says, ‘Oh, uh, there won't be any money, but when you die, on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness.’ So I got that goin' for me, which is nice…“ (Carl Spackler in CaddyShack) Brian Kilcourse, RSR Research: “Think global, act local.” (Patrick Geddes) Tim Hood, SAP: “In the networked economy…Retailers must embrace the opportunities and manage the challenges in order to be successful.” Join us for The Networked Economy: Shaping the Future of Retail