INSIGHTS, CREATIVITY & TECHNOLOGY
Ulta Beauty has tripled its ship-from-store locations, Saudi Arabian shoppers like to spend on luxury goods, sportswear & fast fashion, and Estée Lauder is making store design more sustainable.
Johnnie Walker unveils its “Depth Of Blue Room” in Thailand, Outform’s Digital Mannequin is creating a customized in-store experience, and the largest Bass Pro Shop is giving customers everything they want and more
Gen Z gives TJX a sales bump as TikTok trend goes viral, tangible experiences and physical product comparison are cited as key advantages of offline retail, and Wendy’s is focusing on a digital-first design created to enhance the customer experience.
94% of U.S. consumers admit to making impulsive purchases as part of “Little Treat Culture”, the beauty and personal care vending machine industry is set to be worth close to $100 million dollars this year, and Victoria’s Secret recently featured a smart vending machine called PodDrop to give samples to customers.
Diesel’s new 1DR store gets wrapped in a textural crushed silver fabric, Swarovski has opened their first Optik Shop as a combination of park and museum, and Coachtopia marks the beginning of a new era defined by sustainability for Coach.
The new Barbie movie has got Selfridges in London turning pink, Harrods is preparing to unveil an exclusive club in Shanghai later this year, and Toys R Us and its mascot Geoffrey are going on tour across the US East Coast.
Gen Z are wanting to see a revival of malls for nostalgic and convenience reasons, more and more consumers are acknowledging sustainability as an important aspect of their shopping practices, and Sephora’s biggest beauty event of the year is returning this year in a hybrid format.
Tik Tok opened a brick and mortar location on Oxford Street in London, the 580,000 sq ft LED Sphere was unveiled in Las Vegas and Fender has opened its first ever retail store in Tokyo.
Fashion brand Loewe has opened a store dedicated to repairing and preserving leather goods, Gucci has unveiled a space combining traditional aesthetic and modern technology, and Crocs has launched a virtual store designed around the brand’s unique shoe charms.
Rivian is redesigning the EV shopping experience to be more casual and inviting, Laneige has launched its first immersive virtual store and pop-up stores continue to be a strong marketing strategy for brands and retailers.