The document discusses the future of retail and how retailers can adapt. It notes that mobile use is growing rapidly and retailers need an omnichannel strategy to engage customers across online and physical stores. Retailers should move to a "one channel" model that seamlessly connects the online and offline shopping experiences. Emerging technologies like augmented reality, beacons, and bots will also shape the stores of the future by enhancing customer assistance and personalization. The sharing economy will further impact retail by transforming assets like commercial spaces into commodities available for short-term rental through new marketplace platforms.