Barb Olson
Barb Olson is vice president, strategic services for The Lacek Group, a Minneapolis-based data-driven loyalty, experience, and customer engagement agency that has been delivering personalization at scale for its world-class clients for more than 25 years. The Lacek Group is an Ogilvy Experience company.
Marketing to various generations in the retail industry requires a strategic approach tailored to the unique preferences and behaviors of each age group. Baby boomers, Generation X, millennials, and Generation Z each present distinct opportunities and challenges for retailers looking to engage and convert them into loyal customers. Understanding the nuanced expectations and needs of…
Retail escapism — immersive experiences that blend the best elements of shopping, entertainment, education and socialization — is giving retail therapy a major upgrade. With inflation on the rise, consumers are likely to spend less this season and discounters may command a greater share of sales than usual. However, retailers that elevate the shopping experience…





