Future Retail Newsletter #137

What to know about virtual stores, the embrace of genderless retail, and the radical reshaping of retail through technology.

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OUTFORM // Reshaping the Health and Fitness Retail Experience As we plan for the future, physical stores will evolve into experiential showcases with technology becoming the enabler to bringing the brand story and products to life. outform.com Read More

RETAIL // 5 Beauty Retail Spaces For The Post-COVID Offline Consumer Shops across Asia reflect a move toward greater sustainability, personalization and discovery-led experiences in cosmetics and skincare stores. frameweb.com Read More

RETAIL // The 5 Biggest Retail Trends In 2021 Retailers have seen a massive impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Digital transformation became more urgent than ever, and consumer behavior is shifting fast. Here are the five biggest trends every retailer should be ready for. forbes.com Read More

TECH // Can Shopping Malls Survive? How Technology And The Pandemic Are Radically Reshaping Retail Walk through Seattle’s trend-setting University Village shopping center near the University of Washington, and you’ll see Apple, Crate & Barrel, Allbirds and other top retail brands still booming. geekwire.com Read More

TECH // What To Know About Virtual Stores VR developers are dispensing with headsets and creating virtual stores that everyone can access. voguebusiness.com Read More

TRENDS // Genderless Retail Brands are beginning to embrace gender inclusivity in droves, echoing gen Z’s sensibilities for more fluid expression through fashion. The fallout from the pandemic is making them favor more streamlined, sustainable processes and all-purpose designs. intelligence.wundermanthompson.com Read More

INNOVATION // Snapchat Googles Concept This Snapchat googles concept by Swift Creatives puts a twist on AR filters by letter users apply them to other people around them. linkedin.com Read More

BRAND HIGHLIGHT // What to Know about Nike Unite Built to help locals connect more closely with sport, Nike Unite creates new in-and-out-of-store experiences, rooted in serving people the most valuable sport destination in their community. news.nike.com Read More

OUTFORM // Catch Up On Last Week’s News Missed the innovative storied we shared last week? Take a look here to catch up! linkedin.com Read More

OUTFORM // Newsletter Survey How are we doing? Please take a moment to provide your feedback on our Future Retail Newsletter. outform.typeform.com Read More