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FuturistU > Retail > How to be Retail Resilient > Module 1 / 4

Intro to How to be Retail Resilient

Instructor: Ady Floyd
In this module, Trend Hunter's VP of Client Success, Ady Floyd, explores the fast-paced world of retail shifts and how so many retailers remained resilient against the abrupt changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Retail as an industry has the power to change, grow and adapt, and it will never die - retail is necessary. What kinds of disruptions took place both online and offline, in the world of retail and what do you need to know to stay ahead?
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Fashion Cafe
Luxury fashion labels are opening in-store cafes to foster in-person connection
Trend - Luxury fashion labels across Europe and Asia are opening dedicated restaurants and cafes. These are designed to transform the boutiques from simple shopping ventures, to full-blown experiences. The experiential retail helps build consumer connections to one another and the brand.
Workshop Question - How can your brand integrate unique experiential elements to foster deeper connections with consumers?
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Retail Lounge
Retailers are launching experiential events to enhance connections to consumers
Trend - Retailers in various industries, such as department stores, luxury brands, and more, are launching in-store lounges and experiential events. These events are designed to enhance the comfort of shoppers while deepening the connection between the shoppers and the brand.
Workshop Question - How can we create experiential in-store events that enhance consumer engagement and strengthen their connection to our brand?
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AI Kiosk
Smart kiosks that provide recommendations and point-of-sale support are being deployed
Trend - Retailers are deploying in-store kiosks powered by artificial intelligence (AI). These AI kiosks interpret and make recommendations for consumers interacting with them, thus streamlining the retail process. The advent of AI kiosks also reduces the required staff and, thus, costs for retailers.
Workshop Question - How could your brand improve its consumers' experiences by employing artificial intelligence, or other, smart features?
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Gamified Storefront
Brands are gamifying brick and mortar stores for the retailtainment trend
Trend - Brick-and-mortar storefronts are adding elements of gamification and entertainment to improve the in-store shopping experience. These 'retailtainment' initiatives add immersive experiences and interactive elements to increase consumer engagement and pull the focus away from simply spending money.
Workshop Question - How can we integrate gamification and entertainment into our physical spaces to create a more engaging and immersive experience for our customers?
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Barcode-Free Checkout
Artificial intelligence is used to identify barcode-less items at checkout
Trend - Artificial intelligence has been adapted to enable barcode-less product scanning, facilitated by algorithms that analyze images and videos of objects to identify unique features. This technology accurately accounts for retail items in real time, providing shoppers with seamless checkout experiences.
Workshop Question - How can your brand use automation to appeal to consumer's demand for convenience?
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Small-Format Retail
More retailers are rolling out small-format stores with curated offerings
Trend - Retail is entering a "less-is-more" era, driven by consumer desire for curated shopping experiences that simplify decision-making. Consumers, overwhelmed by past excess, now value well-edited selections that simplify decision-making. This trend prioritizes quality and guidance over sheer quantity.
Workshop Question - How can your brand refocus its approach to retail by becoming a trusted curator of products, simplifying decision-making for consumers?
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Magnetic Power Bank
Startups are launching competitive magnetic power banks with unique features
Trend - Magnetic power banks are transforming mobile charging for iPhone users with their innovative magnetic attachment feature. Sparked by Apple's MagSafe battery pack, numerous startups have introduced alternatives with extra features or better pricing, broadening consumer choices. This technology enhances convenience and meets the growing demand for seamless, integrated smartphone accessories.
Workshop Question - How can your brand enhance both functionality and aesthetic appeal for consumers in a mobile-driven market?
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Mobile AI
Retailers are using AI to add unique features to their mobile retail apps
Trend - Retailers are launching mobile apps with AI-powered features designed to replace their existing apps. These apps offer recommendations, conversational support, image search, and features unique to certain retailers. These brands aim to improve customer retention while reducing ordering friction.
Workshop Question - How could your brand improve its customer satisfaction rates through AI features?
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Retail Ad
Smart retail shelves are being used to provide customizable in-store marketing
Trend - Brick-and-mortar retailers are implementing smart retail shelf displays to market to consumers at the point of sale. These displays are eye-catching and provide helpful information or video advertisements–enhancing in-store immersion for nearby consumers.
Workshop Question - How might your brand benefit from offering immersive experiences or events to attract new and existing customers to return?
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Avatar Worker
Retailers are hiring remote workers with realistic in-store avatars for service
Trend - Retail stores and restaurants are addressing employee droughts by partnering with metaverse and AI companies to deploy on-site realistic avatars controlled by remote workers. This drastically expands the eligibility pool for employees while ensuring customer service remains a priority.
Workshop Question - Could metaverse avatars and remote employees benefit your industry?
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