Doug Stephens — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder of Retail Prophet, a globally renowned consultancy.
Author of four internationally bestselling books, including 'Reengineering Retail: The Future of Selling in a Post-Digital World' (2017).
Authored 'The Future of Competitive Advantage: A Business Plan to Save Your Customers, Your Company and Democracy' (2026).
Serves as a business advisor to Fortune 100 companies such as Walmart, Google, Home Depot, L'Oréal, BMW, Coca Cola, and Microsoft.
Sits on multiple academic and corporate advisory boards, including the David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retail & Services at St. Mary’s University.
Nationally syndicated retail columnist for CBC Radio and a featured columnist for The Business of Fashion.

Biography

Doug Stephens is a prominent business and retail industry futurist, recognized as the founder of Retail Prophet, a globally renowned consultancy. His insights and creative work have influenced numerous well-known retailers, agencies, and brands, including Fortune 100 companies such as Walmart, Google, Home Depot, L'Oréal, BMW, Coca Cola, and Microsoft.