Omnichannel: Retail (R)evolution | Kilian Wagner | TEDxHSG

Today consumers are demanding. They expect merchandise to be available online, but also a trustful and impeccable in-store service. To remain competitive, businesses must therefore act fast and smart.
Illustrating his thoughts with inspiring example from some of today’s largest retail players, Kilian Wagner, CEO of a very innovative Swiss start-up, gives us insights on his retail strategy and on how Omni-channelling might just be the quiet revolution we have all been waiting for.
Kilian Wagner, rethinks retail by holistically engaging with customers across online and offline worlds and bringing fashion to the optical industry.
CEO of VIU, a Swiss eyewear startup shaking up the optical industry with a premium eyewear concept that breaks with norms through vertical integration and omnichannel retail. Seamlessly combining online and offline channels VIU is building holistic customer experiences, while offering premium and sustainable products at revolutionary prices. Founded in Switzerland in 2013 VIU is active in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, operating 17 own flagshipstores, proprietary online channels and more than 20 partnerstores. Prior to VIU, Kilian worked 5 years as a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Company, leading projects in different industries (Telecoms, Banking, Media, Consumer Goods) with focus on growth strategy and market entry. He holds a M.A. in Business Administration from the University of St.Gallen (HSG).
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@Getcontrol]

Great talk! We agree that the omni-channel experience is the future of retail.

[@rammiguel0037]

Great talk, but making the crowd stand up that long is a risky move as a speaker.

[@boaz63]

I wonder if he regrets wearing that... 🤔😜

[@joanclayton5212]

It was an “eye” opener👌😉

[@Matt-wg9xn]

Strong "I can't hear youuuu" vibes to start haha

[@LilLeanCuisine]

snooze fest

[@MalluStyleMultiMedia]

good info

[@animishr]

I so need to meet Kilian :) Need our products to work :D

[@chauvi9276]

Excellent tips on nowaday retailing marketing.
Victor Fong,

[@KitchenbrandStore]

I am not sure if somebody has development something for omni channel.

[@fast3454]

Tradução

[@konr4d]

don't like the red carpet

[@raullaforcada5877]

It’s now 2018 I wonder if the predictions of people using VR commerce came true (1700 million)

[@noahengracia_]

Thank you

[@prztube]

Points*Perks*Privileges

[@tomatocan2502]

it was very kind for his wife to lend him her blouse for the presentation