Ian Scott

Biography

About Ian

Ian Scott is an independent retail consultant and public speaker with more than 23 years of experience in the retail sector. Extensive global travel informs the commentary and analysis he provides on how retail environments are evolving.

Working at a strategic level, Ian collaborates with brands and retailers to deliver consumer centric insight and support store development. He is credited with introducing the concept of Symbiotic Retail, an approach in which every retail channel works together as one ecosystem to improve the shopper experience.

Ian also curates and leads Retail Safaris in major cities around the world, showcasing bricks and mortar best practice and retail innovation in action.

A sought after speaker, he has delivered keynotes, moderated panels and presented at major industry events including NRF, Marketing Week Live, the Retail Technology Show and Retail Insight, as well as conferences hosted by The Grocer and Retail Gazette. In January 2024 he gave a TEDx talk titled “Is The Physical Store Dead?”