The document discusses several trends and forces that will shape retail and society over the next 5-10 years. Key trends include: (1) the continued integration of online and physical retail experiences; (2) the rise of peer-to-peer commerce; (3) the growth of intelligence built into products and processes; (4) increasing expectations for environmental and social responsibility; and (5) the critical importance of mobile access. Technological acceleration in areas like 3D communication, nanotechnology, and 3D desktop manufacturing will also impact retail and society. An aging population combined with economic struggles and the widening income gap will be important factors. The future is shaped not by inevitable forces but by the choices made today.