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Where do you go when you've painted yourself into a corner ⇱ We seem to be at a key inflection point in retail experience. We've been "Digital Transforming" for over 10 years, we've been clicking the performance marketing button over and over, and everyone's AI task force is in a bit of an AI purgatory as to the true impact at this point. Where it seems most retailers know they can go is to make a strategic change in their IRL retail environments. Enhancing those environments not only improves revenue, but improves brand perception, and brand engagement. Not to mention, GenZ is shopping in store, and demanding unique experiences. More notes in the article linked

Retail is always changing and it’s important to keep ahead of the game…check out this article for upcoming changes to watch for.

🤖Brandon Kaplan, Chief Innovation Officer at Journey, spoke with Lifestyle Monitor, exploring the future of retail and how 2025 will change expectations for brands and consumers. 🛍 “Brands must embrace connected, immersive experiences that blend in-store amenities with the best of digital and AI.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eUYHCzk2 #MDX #Journey #FutureOfRetail

The future of retail is changing rapidly, with emerging trends set to redefine the industry by 2025. From AI-driven personalization to immersive shopping experiences, I've seen how these innovations can transform customer engagement and operational efficiency. Retailers that embrace technologies like augmented reality, automated logistics, and data-driven insights are poised to remain competitive. As these trends continue to shape the retail industry, adaptability and customer-centricity will be key to thriving in the years to come. #RetailTrends #Innovation #FutureOfRetail

Retail Revolution: 5 Trends Shaping Consumer Experiences in 2025🛍️ The future of retail lies in creating immersive, meaningful connections with consumers. According to a groundbreaking report by Westfield Rise, brands are reimagining shopping experiences in exciting ways: 1️⃣ Escapism is the new shopping currency: 47% of shoppers want entertainment-driven retail experiences, with Millennials and Gen Z leading the charge for interactive, playful spaces. 2️⃣ Wellness goes mainstream: Shopping centres are becoming health hubs, with 58% of UK adults seeking convenient wellness and medical services in retail destinations. 3️⃣ Sustainability takes centre stage: Nearly half of under-35 consumers are ditching brands without eco-friendly options, and 48% are willing to pay more for transparent sustainability. 4️⃣ Technology meets consumer consciousness: 77% see AI as a key tool for making sustainable shopping decisions. 5️⃣ Experience over transaction: Brands are creating memorable moments that go far beyond traditional purchasing. Discover how brands are redefining consumer engagement in TheIndustry.fashion & TheIndustry.beauty 👇 #RetailTrends #ConsumerExperience #FutureOfShopping #AEnewswatch

🤔 What is #Retailment and Why is It the Future of #Shopping? 💭 Discover in our new post this concept that is gaining traction #Retail. 👉 Combining retail and entertainment, retailment is revolutionizing how #consumers experience shopping, turning it into an engaging and immersive activity.  See more here 👇

REI selects its new CTO from within. Can the company leverage technology, data, and more immersive commerce for a turnaround? I spoke with Kevin Williams at Digital Commerce 360 about what the venerable outdoor co-op can do. “Consumer journeys and preferences have been radically altered by choice and algorithmic shopping, but all of the ingredients for REI to create an amazing consumer experience are in there,” Zakkour said. Article in comments. #Retail #REI #Immersivecommerce #Stores #Technology ##CTO #TechnologyInRetail #DataDrivenDecisions #RetailInnovatio #DigitalTransformation #CustomerExperience #OutdoorRetail

*5 retail trends to embrace the experience economy* Dive into insights from Cognizant’s Sushant Warikoo, on 5 Retail Trends to Embrace in 2024! As the retail landscape evolves, staying ahead is crucial. From immersive experiences to AI-driven personalization, these trends are shaping the future of retail. Check out the article for valuable insights: #RetailInnovation #FutureOfRetail #RetailTrends #2024Insights #CognizantRetail #RetailFuture

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬? 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫-𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 🛍️✨ As we move into a new era of retail, the concept of hyper-experiential retail is gaining traction, emphasizing the need for retailers to truly listen to consumer needs and preferences. Here are some key points discussed: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫-𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 ✨: Retailers must prioritize consumer feedback and tailor experiences that resonate with customers' desires for immersive and engaging shopping. 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🔍: Brands are leveraging technology, such as AR and VR, to create unique experiences that go beyond traditional shopping, aiming to captivate and retain customers. 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 📈: As consumer behaviors evolve, retailers need to stay ahead of trends by adopting flexible strategies that cater to changing expectations for personalization and convenience. By focusing on these aspects, retailers can prepare for the imminent renaissance in shopping experiences, ultimately driving loyalty and sales. Credit: https://vist.ly/3mphxy5 💬 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫-𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥? Share your insights below! 👇 #GOYALLO #yalloretail #HyperExperientialRetail #CustomerExperience #RetailInnovation #ConsumerTrends #RetailTech #EngagementStrategies #RetailCustomerExperience

Gyms Need To Focus on Experiences vs Equip... 63% Want A Immersive Brand Experience💃 Store Experiences and Retail need to focus less on product and more on #Experiences. As AI & technology advances personalization & convenience, #Stores | #Retail will need to advance immersive experiences... 📈 55% of brands & retailers plan to ⬆ investment into immersive CX 💵 55% of retail executives invest part of their marketing budget in store 👀 Boring retail / store experiences are most likely in trouble! 70% of people can't recall the last time a brand excited them and 63% report that they want brands to provide them with a multisensory experience. Retail Innovation | Store Experiences Formula Is A Fusion Of These Blocks; 🏢 Physical Location 💽 Technology Infusion 🤸♀️ Customer Experience 🤝 Associate Enablement 🎢 Different | Unique Memory 🧠 What is an experience you can make in your gym that you are the only one in the entire world to have that leaving a lasting impression & memory...❓ Last but not least, #Milennials and #GenZ value experiences and here are some good stats on why you should also; ◼ 64% value customer experience MORE than price ◼ 70% of experiences are based on how they FEEL ◼ 23% of MEMORIES are of "Unique Experiences" ◼ Stories are 22X more Memorable than Marketing ◼ 52% of Spending goes on Experience-Related Purchases Want more proof on this... go checkout DICK'S Sporting Goods with their new offering #HouseofSports and Sports Illustrated new Resorts they are building! 🔎 📌 I've always said as technology advances the desire of the customer for really cool IRL experiences will be another part of the world that will grow. It is the middle that ultimately feels the squeeze if you are living in the physical world its time level up your Experiences OR be the lowest cost Utility... P.S. - What is the future experiences in the gyms and studios? #Gym #FitnessExperiences #Experiential #Retailtainment #GenZ #Future #Milennials #ImmersiveExperiences #Retail #Stores #Growth #VS