Future Retail Newsletter #128

Virtual communities have become more crucial, people are spending more on furniture, clothes and restaurants, and sustainability’s role in the future of retail design.

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hospitalitytech.com OUTFORM // The iDISPLAY Thermometer Is A Touchless Solution Designed To Instill Safety Backed by the world’s leading thermal imaging technology, the thermometer can be synced with automatic doors, turnstiles, and ticketing systems to restrict access to those with a fever. Read More outform.com SMART HOME SERIES // The Smart Home Retail Revolution Smart home products have seen a growth in online sales with 54% of men and 42% of women purchasing them remotely. The challenge to be overcome is how to effectively demonstrate the features and benefits of the products in-store. Read More outform.com MICRO TRENDS // Store Fitting Rooms Are Going Virtual Virtual fitting rooms at home create shopper convenience and combat the rising product returns due to the inability to see and touch items up-close. Read More npr.org RETAIL // People Are Spending More On Furniture, Clothes, Restaurants And Bars After a near-collapse in the spring because of the coronavirus pandemic, spending at stores and eateries has been above last year’s levels since June. Read More frameweb.com DESIGN // Why The Climate, Rather Than COVID-19, Will Define the Future of Retail Design Brands should follow consumers’ lead and make sure sustainability is a driving force behind the design of their retail outlets. Read More wwd.com CONSUMER BEHAVIOR // COVID-19 Has Made Virtual Communities Crucial Virtual brand communities — online destinations where a brand’s fans can create and share content with others who share a love of the brand or a common interest — are the perfect solution for companies looking to build close, long-term relationships with their customers. Read More econsultancy.com TECH // 6 Examples Of In-Store Tech Innovations For The Covid-19 Era From booking and virtual queuing systems to Scan, Pay & Go technology, many technological solutions are emerging or coming into greater prominence that promise an enhanced, smooth and Covid-19 safe in-store shopping experience. Read More futurism.com TECH // Stores In Japan Are Stocking Shelves With Remote-Controlled Robots Two major convenience store franchises in Japan are testing out robots capable of stocking shelves using hands with three “fingers”. Read More sifted.eu BRAND HIGHLIGHT // Lilium Finds Its First Flying Taxi Hubs The company has agreed with Düsseldorf Airport and Cologne Bonn Airport that they will explore how to turn the two airports into regional air mobility hubs. Read More nintendolife.com BRAND HIGHLIGHT // Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Uses Augmented Reality The new game uses real RC cars with cameras attached to them. The idea is that you create your own course in the real world, and then race around it using the Switch. Read More cnbc.com BRAND HIGHLIGHT // Amazon Launches Luxury Fashion Shops Amazon’s foray into luxury fashion is the latest blow this year to U.S. department stores, which have been hit especially hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Read More outform.typeform.com OUTFORM // Newsletter Survey How are we doing? Please take a moment to provide your feedback on our Future Retail Newsletter. Read More outform.com OUTFORM // Get More Innovation News Check out previous editions of the Future Retail Newsletter for even more on tech, innovation, design, and retail. Read More