Future Retail Newsletter

What retail AI looks like in Western Europe, how Showfields is perfecting the rotating retail experience, and the key takeaways from the 2020 China Social Retail Playbook.

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OUTFORM // Meet Outform At EuroShop 2020 Join us February 16th – 20th to see how we dare to innovate by transforming the retail experience and bringing brands to life through interactive sound, vision, touch and voice. outform.com nbsp; TECH // What Retail AI Looks Like In Western Europe AI has been a hot topic for a while, and attitudes about the technology vary throughout Western Europe. Still, companies are adopting AI to improve business results. emarketer.com TECH // Walgreens Is Expanding Its Digital Cooler Doors Ad Network Cooler Screens hit an early speed bump with critical consumer reaction to its cooler door sensor technology, but it now plans to expand its in-store advertising and merchandising network to 2,500 Walgreens stores. digiday.com nbsp; INNOVATION // Consumers Can Now Consistently Watch Their Carbon Footprint New services are merging environmental ideals to spending habits, incentivizing consumers to act sustainably. jwtintelligence.com RETAIL // Can American Retailers Survive In China With Tensions Rising? As younger Chinese consumers turn increasingly nationalistic, the American business community fears that this newfound patriotism could be weaponized. jingdaily.com nbsp; RETAIL // UK Retailers See Biggest Sales Jump In Six Years British shops experienced a 5.7 percent increase in sales last month, the biggest annual rise since January 2014. businessoffashion.com RETAIL // Showfields Founder :”The Only Thing That’s Died Is The Old Retail Customer” After a year in business, Showfields is figuring out how to perfect the rotating retail experience, from what brands to carry to how much inventory to stock. glossy.co nbsp; RETAIL // Key Takeaways from BCG x Tencent 2020 China Social Retail Playbook The BCG and Tencent’s recently published whitepaper, “2020 China Social Retail Playbook,” reveals the increasing popularity for Social Retail in China. jingdaily.com BRAND HIGHLIGHT // 7-Eleven Enters The Fray, Cashierless Stores Stay In The Test Phase The race to go cashierless has another entrant. This month 7-Eleven became the latest chain to test cashierless stores at its Irving, Texas headquarters as part of a pilot program. modernretail.co nbsp; BRAND HIGHLIGHT // First Look: Staples Launching New Retail Concept In Boston Staples is thinking outside the office with a reimagined store format that spotlights coworking, podcasting and community event spaces. chainstoreage.com BRAND HIGHLIGHT // Vans Opens its first Community-Driven Retail Store In Downtown LA The 11,500 sq. ft. space pays homage to Los Angeles’ deep skateboarding roots and thriving art community over two floors featuring work from a number of local makers, a wide range of Vans footwear, apparel and accessories, and a dedicated community experience studio. prnewswire.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