Future Retail Newsletter

In this edition of the Future Retail Newsletter Outform EMEA’s Managing Director speaks about industry trends and the future of retail, 50 of the world’s best retail displays and how retail technology needs to progress.

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OUTFORM // Simon Hathaway – The Future Of POP Outform EMEA’s Managing Director Simon Hathaway spoke on EuroShop’s POPAI stage about industry trends and brands’ opportunities to shape the future of retail. vimeo.com nbsp; OUTFORM // Our AR + RFID Experience At EuroShop 2020 This experience creates instant customer engagement, delivering entertainment and immersion through the combination of augmented reality and RFID technology. vimeo.com RETAIL // How Physical Retail Provides Opportunities For Consumer Outreach How the customer journey has changed, the role retail plays in the journey and what 2020 holds for innovative brands and retailers alike. retailcustomerexperience.com nbsp; RETAIL // John Lewis, Polo Ralph Lauren & HomeSense Perform High Among Consumers YouGov has named John Lewis, Polo Ralph Lauren and HomeSense the brands most recommended by their consumers across the high street retail, fashion, and general retail sectors. retailgazette.co.uk RETAIL // Creating Retail Enterprises Built For Change The market has created a high demand for retailers to innovate and adapt in this fast-moving environment. aptos.com nbsp; RETAIL // Will Store Associates Become The Ultimate Personalization Tool At Retail? Store associates have the potential to be more than just salespeople. They can become consultants throughout the shopping journey, providing a personalized experience, if properly supported, trained and enabled by the retailer. retailwire.com RETAIL // 50 of the World’s Best Retail Displays From extraordinary facades and unusual interiors to eco-friendly displays and art installations, here’s a look at the 50 best retail displays on the planet. insider-trends.com nbsp; CONSUMER INSIGHTS // Southern Hemisphere Retail: More Alike Than Different Retail in the southern hemisphere used to have an entirely different set of rules and consumer preferences. Has globalization now carpeted over the equator in retail? edited.com TECH // Extended Reality Becomes The Norm At Sundance XR is coming, are you and your business ready with innovative ways to take advantage of this new(ish) medium? alistdaily.com nbsp; TECH // What Retail Technology Needs To Do Next A lot of work is happening in retail technology to solve problems in the supply chain. But there’s one big problem in stores that very few people are working on and it’s the next looming issue for retail technology. forbes.com DESIGN // This Simple Design Solves One Of The Biggest Problems In UX HTC debuts two concept headsets that signal a huge sea change in virtual and augmented reality, with an idea stolen from something as simple as sunglasses. fastcompany.com nbsp; BRAND HIGHLIGHT // How SARS Led To The Birth Of China E-Commerce SARS was a turning point for both JD.com and Alibaba, we take a look at what happened and how they navigated the virus crisis. jingdaily.com BRAND HIGHLIGHT // Virginia Legislature Clears Way For Amazon Delivery Robots The legislature approved a bill that would allow electric personal delivery robots of up to 500 pounds to operate on sidewalks and road shoulders. retaildive.com nbsp; 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