Future Retail Newsletter

Unexpected brand experiences of the Seoul subway, Canada Goose’s inventory-free store, and why entertainment plays a large role in retail.

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OUTFORM // Hirsch & Mann & Outform Collaborate From an animated ice bucket for club parades to glasses that magically sparkle when champagne is poured in them – these illumination prototypes aim to elevate the brand’s presence in a table and bar experience in clubs. linkedin.com nbsp; OUTFORM // Art Basel Party 2019 Check out highlights from Outform’s 2019 Art Basel party! Thanks to everyone who came and celebrated with us! outform.com RETAIL // 5 Unexpected Brand Experiences Of The Seoul Subway Brands in Seoul have been taking a different approach to the capital’s subway, treating it not just as a space we can move through as quickly as possible, but as a space where we can also “experience”. gdruk.com nbsp; RETAIL // How Retailers Are Pushing the Boundaries Entertainment and experience has become the cornerstone of retail survival. Now, top brands are starting to incorporate entertainment experiences into select markets to bush the boundaries of the traditional retail structure. globest.com RETAIL // 5 Retail Innovation Trends That Reshaped 2019 Companies are using every retail innovation tool at their disposal to differentiate their brand, and it’s transforming the retail experience as we know it. smartercx.com nbsp; CONSUMER INSIGHTS // Consumers Aren’t Fully Embracing Virtual Shopping Only about half of shoppers will use voice assistants, chatbots and other emerging technology, according to a new survey. retaildive.com TECH // Despite Challenges, AR Device Manufacturers Push Forward 2019 will go down as the year AR devices became big news, but the only people who actually owned them were influencers or Google cofounders. morningbrew.com nbsp; DESIGN // A Sunglass Boutique Shows How Designers Can Use Light As Material The interior represents the studio’s exploration of micro and macro light, reflection and refraction, through a clever use of materials that invoke the full participation of its visitors’ senses. frameweb.com BRAND HIGHLIGHT // The Smart Strategy Home Depot Uses to Grow Sales With the implementation of BOPIS, customers can still avoid the lines and shop from home, then easily pick up their packages in the store. fool.com nbsp; BRAND HIGHLIGHT // Canada Goose Has No Inventory, But Does Have A Daily Snowstorm It’s called “The Journey.” The coatmaker wants consumers to have a multisensory experience to feel why the outerwear is worth the hefty price tag. cnbc.com OUTFORM // Get More Innovation News Check out previous editions of the Future Retail Newsletter for even more on tech, innovation, design, and retail. outform.com nbsp; OUTFORM // How Are We Doing? Take Our Survey We’d love to know what you think of Outform’s Future Retail Newsletter. It only takes 5 minutes and will help us improve our content to fit your interests better. outform.typeform.com