The aim of the 5.0 Retail Community
Involving the various players of the Specialized Retail sector, the key representatives of the benchmark countries, and the European institutions in a process of constructive, on-going discussion, with the goal of offering action proposals to Italy's Government and the nation’s economy.
Documents from the 2nd Forum (December 2022)
Insights
Specialized Retail in Italy
The economic and social impact of the Specialized Retail sector on the country is much greater than what is perceived by the public and institutions, and it represents a vital asset for the nation’s competitiveness.

450,6
billion euros in revenues

100,9
billion euros in value added

9,7
billion euros in investment
Despite these figures, the Specialized Retail is not recognized as an economic sector, nor as a policymaking partner. Moreover, the social-economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 emergency has severely impacted the non-food retail sector, alongwith unprecedented changes currently underway.
In this scenario, the sector has the potential to react effectively to current crises and generate significant social impacts.
Specialized Retail, being a connector between production and consumption, can play a fundamental role in the sustainable transition and in the promotion of Circular Economy models.
If Italy wants to keep growing, it must support consumption, since 60% of its Gross Domestic Product depends on it.
Listen to the #Genzy4Retail podcast
The project was launched within the 5.0 Retail Community and is part of the already consolidated podcast series of Genzy, created by The European House - Ambrosetti to talk about today and tomorrow's professions with the new generations and help them to make informed choices about their professional future. Genzy4Retail will tell genuine stories from young professionals who are currently employed in the specialized retail sector, with the support of the Community's members.
Press Review
- The moves of the retail sector against the crisis - ItaliaOggi
- The beauty of working in retail - Mark Up
- The European House – Ambrosetti: how (and when) the Metaverse will change the world and trade
- 5.0 Paradigm: towards an increasing integration between digital and physical retail - Mark Up
- Energy and circular transition in specialised retail - Mark Up
- 5.0 Retail and the challenges for human resources management - Mark Up
- Generational transfer, instructions for use - Mark Up
- The strategic role of retail for Italy's economy - Italia Informa
- A new role for specialized retail - Mark Up
- Reopening of shopping centers over the weekend for the recovery of the country - HuffingtonPost.it
- Shopping centers and distribution nodes of the restart - Il Sole 24 Ore
- Press Release - About the Retail 5.0 Community
Archive: documents from the 1st edition (2021)
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Benedetta Brioschi
Associate Partner and Head of Food&Retail and Sustainability Scenario