Retail Transformation in Asia-Pacific: Ryf Quail (NRF APAC) & Shopify’s Bold Moves, with The Retail Podcast

The Retail Podcast · May 25, 2025 · 22m · transcript

In this special “Five Things Friday: APAC Edition,” Alex from The Retail Podcast and Laura from Neat sit down with Ryf Quail, Managing Director of NRF APAC, to unpack the biggest trends shaping retail in Asia-Pacific ahead of NRF APAC in Singapore.🎙️ Topics covered:

Ryf’s top insights for APAC retail leaders

Digital transformation: AI, 5G, and cloud

Shopify Editions: Key updates, global e-commerce, new “Horizon” theme

The future of agencies and AI-driven retail

CEO Club at NRF APAC and leadership networking

NRF APAC 2024

The Retail Podcast

Laura @ Neat

Chapters:

00:01 – Welcome &…