Marija Milasevic Senior Consultant
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About Marija
Marija is a Senior Consultant at Euromonitor International with a focus on retail and the digital consumer. In her current role, she is responsible for managing research projects in Europe.
Marija helps retailers and fmcg clients to understand the industry trends and evolving consumer priorities which will impact the future of retail. She authors strategic analysis on key trends and developments across retail and e-commerce with a focus on values-based buying, sustainability and retail innovation. Marija has more than 10 years of experience in the retail industry. She regularly writes articles for trade press, including Forbes Poland, speaks at major international conferences, and moderates panel discussions. In 2019, she received the International Marketing Specialist certificate from the Netherlands Institute of Marketing (NIMA).
Recently Published Work
Tech-Focused Investments: Retailers' Pursuit of New Concepts
Marija Milasevic
The retail landscape is continuously transforming in response to evolving consumer needs. Retailers must introduce new concepts to adapt to changing shopping behaviour and market conditions. In 2023 retailers’ new launches were around five key areas: New Digital Interfaces, Responsible Retail, Simplified Shopping, Experiential Retail and Data-Driven Retail. These five themes encompass trends that are expected to have the most influence on the development of new concepts within the retail sector over the next five years.
Riding the Wave of Recommerce: Why Brands Must Seize This Opportunity
Marija Milasevic
Despite the longstanding existence of the resale model, recent years have witnessed a transformative surge in recommerce. Fuelled by ongoing digitalisation, global financial instability, and a growing commitment to sustainability, recommerce has reached heretofore unforeseen levels.
Three Key Strategies for Navigating the Polish E-Commerce Landscape
Marija Milasevic
E-commerce growth rates are slowing from historic highs, meaning the channel is no longer a rising tide for all categories and brands, as it was in 2020. In Poland, however, the potential of the digital channel remains high, with e-commerce expected to account for 40% of all retail sales growth in the country over the next five years. This article will focus on brands' and retailers’ strategies to uncover e-commerce opportunities amid uncertainty.