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FuturistU > Business > New Business Models > Module 3 / 4

New Business Models and Simplicity

Instructor: Mary Van Puymbroeck
Convenience Culture
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In a world where nearly any product or service is available in an instant, on-demand services hold the upper hand over more traditional business models.
The rise of on-demand services speaks to a growing expectation for access and convenience. This module aims to explore current expressions of the Instant Economy through the lens of our Megatrend, Simplicity.

The Instant Economy is one where access to goods, products and services are delivered just as quickly as a need is identified. With more consumers leaning into and developing an appetite for instant gratification, what are the key expressions and implications of this for your business?
Related Trend Report: Convenience Culture
Workshop Questions:
1. How could you delivery a luxury experience without compromising convenience?
2. When was the last time you experimented with how to delivery your product, and what's changed since?
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Featured Insights

Contact-Less Vending
The traditional vending machine adopts smartphone payment systems
Trend - The convenience of vending machines is being enhanced by brands with the incorporation of contact-less payment systems that can be made through smartphones. This shift comes as this form of retail adapts to meet the demands of consumers’ rituals, with streamlined day-to-day transactions now being the norm.
Workshop Question - How could your brand effectively streamline the purchase journey for its customers?
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Everyday Rental
Brands begin to offer everyday items like clothing and home textiles for rent
Trend - Consumers today are increasingly thoughtful with how they spend, leading many companies--especially those whose products are used infrequently--to offer rental options in lieu of expensive purchase items. Brands that sell products used on an everyday basis, like home decor and casual fashion, are pivoting to offer a rental model as well.
Workshop Question - How will consumers' rising expectations when it comes to value and convenience impact your brand?
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Insights by Trend Hunter AI

Repairable Phone
Phone companies are launching self-repair services for product longevity
Trend - Some mobile technology manufacturers are releasing services and products that give customers the ability to repair their own devices after the point of sale. This extends the lifecycle of devices while reducing e-waste produced by broken and discarded phones.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better build trust with its customers?
3.7
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Chat Commerce
Brands are enabling users to order and pay for products directly via messaging apps
Trend - Retailers are utilizing social messaging apps to allow shoppers to interact with businesses and pay for products while they remain in-chat. What this means is that shoppers can use their favorite messaging channels to discover products, place orders, make payments, and track packages.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better prioritize convenience and personalization?
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Phygital Retail
Brands merge physical and digital worlds in retail spaces
Trend - Though digital elements in retail spaces aren't new, brands are now designing "phygital" in-store experiences from the ground-up. These stores offer a blend of experiences--the interaction of in-person retail, the convenience of e-commerce, and the novelty that's associated with tech-forward retail experiences.
Workshop Question - What kind of customer-focused experiences can your brand create?
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Accessible Micromobility
Public micromobility services are prioritizing accessibility
Trend - Public and private micromobility services in cities are already seen as accessible transportation options, and these services are now expanding their accessibility features with options that include everything from disability-friendly scooter designs to affordable pass-based rentals.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better meet demands for inclusion and accessibility?
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Retail Finance
Banking apps are including online retail features and functions
Trend - Banking apps are becoming increasingly functional, now with extended features that allow people to shop (or sell) within the apps. These features help customers consolidate some of their lifestyle habits, merging banking and shopping to create simpler online experiences.
Workshop Question - How is your brand prioritizing convenience for its customer base?
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Eco Organization
Apps help consumers prioritize eco-conscious fashion choices
Trend - With the fahion industry being an enormous contributor to worldwide pollution, some brands are releasing apps that help users make better choices when it comes to buying, repairing and generally extending the life cycles of their wardrobes.
Workshop Question - How is your brand prioritizing sustainability?
6.4
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Virtual Accessibility
Online shopping is being used as a tool to enhance accessibility
Trend - People with various disabilities may have difficulties shopping in traditional retail or virtual shopping settings, and some brands are aiming to change this with app-based features and services that prioritize accessibility. These include everything from voice-controlled shopping experiences to platforms that connect seniors with people who will do their grocery shopping for them.
Workshop Question - How is your brand authentically prioritizing accessibility for employees and customers?
4.9
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Affordable Milestone
Traditional milestones are made accessible for the post-pandemic Millennial
Trend - Conventional adult milestones, such as buying a home or having children, are more difficult for the Millennial generation to achieve than ever due to the financial situation post-pandemic. Apps and services that make these milestones more accessible provide consolation and compromise.
Workshop Question - How can you better assist your Millennial customer in achieving their goals?
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Virtual Changing
Virtual fitting rooms are growing in popularity amidst the pandemic
Trend - Virtual fitting rooms are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to in-person fitting rooms, particularly as the ongoing pandemic has put restrictions on in-person shopping. Now, consumers are able to see how clothing may look on them without having to worry about hygiene or being inconvenienced.
Workshop Question - What long-term pandemic-related changes could your brand better adapt to?
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