In 1995 I had a vision of retail’s future that was so clear that I took bold risks to ensure I was part of shaping its future. I discovered the internet and instantly knew that nothing in retail would ever be the same. I was going to build one of the retail industry’s first web stores.
In 1995 as a retail CIO, I had a vision that the internet would revolutionize the retail industry forever and I wanted to be a part of it. I took a risk, invested tens of thousands of unsanctioned dollars in a stealth project that my board associated with a “fad.” This is my story.