Future Retail Newsletter

In this edition of the Future Retail Newsletter get a look into Outform’s week at EuroShop in Düsseldorf, the evolution of retail, and Gen Z’s shopping habits.

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OUTFORM // Outform’s Highlights From EuroShop 2020 Transformational Retail Experiences Showcased at EuroShop 2020 outform.com nbsp; OUTFORM // Simon Hathaway Chats With EuroShop About The Future Of Retail Outform EMEA’s Managing Director Simon Hathaway shared his thoughts with EuroShop on how Outform’s solutions are helping brands to deliver transformational experiences for customers. mag.euroshop.de RETAIL // Never Mind The Internet. Here’s What’s Killing Malls Here are factors have caused greater harm to traditional retail stores, according to an economist. nytimes.com nbsp; RETAIL // February Retail Imports To See Larger Drop Amid Coronavirus With coronavirus causing longer Lunar New Year factory shutdowns in China , imports could see a bigger-than-usual dip. nrf.com RETAIL // Retail Apocalypse Hits High End Malls, Leading To Landlord Deal The fallout from the retail apocalypse is putting pressure even on high-end malls. bloomberg.com nbsp; RETAIL // How Chain Stores Are Rightsizing New York City Retail Is the decline of national brands in NYC a regional problem or endemic of a larger retail shift? retaildive.com RETAIL // Brick-And-Mortar Not Dying But Evolving, Reveals Report A major finding of “State of Consumer Behavior Report 2020,” released by digital signage solution provider Raydiant is physical retail is not dying but evolving. retailcustomerexperience.com nbsp; CONSUMER INSIGHTS // Gen Z Shoppers Love The Physical Customer Experience While the Gen Z generation loves their mobile devices, apps and social media, they also love engaging with physical retail store associates. retailcustomerexperience.com CONSUMER INSIGHTS // For Gen Z, Millennials Influencers Less Trustworthy Than Friends Gen Z and millennials base their purchases off influencer posts more than any other generation, but they still trust friend and family recommendations more. ion.co nbsp; BRAND HIGHLIGHT // Alice + Olivia Debuted A Sustainable Fall 2020 Collection At NYFW Alice + Olivia’s new line included a collaboration with Zero Waste Daniel, a clothing brand that produces fashion with no wasteful byproducts. businessinsider.com BRAND HIGHLIGHT // Birdies Co-founder Bianca Gates On Shoppers’ Needs “It’s a pretty broad demographic,” Gates said about Birdies’ customer base. “No matter how old you are, you want to be fashionable, and no matter how young you are, you want to be comfortable.” glossy.co nbsp; BRAND HIGHLIGHT // Tiffany Opens Flagship Next Door With an Eye to Instagram Temporary store is filled with pop-ups, partnerships and private rooms. adweek.com BRAND HIGHLIGHT // Sainsbury’s Launches New ‘On The Go’ Concept Store Sainsbury’s unveils first On the Go city convenience store in London’s Square Mile. retailgazette.co.uk nbsp; BRAND HIGHLIGHT // Primark To Open First Ever Pop-Up Store At Boxpark Shoreditch It will mark the launch of Primark’s ethically-sourced Wellness collection. markets.businessinsider.com TECH // Retailers Focus On Visual Search For Apps, Kiosks Here’s one snapshot of how eCommerce and brick-and-mortar retailers are harnessing visual search and in-store kiosks to help shoppers find products to buy. pymnts.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