In this article we take a look at the year ahead and highlight some of the key trends we expect to see influence the retail industry in 2022. The past two years have been ‘unusual’ for everyone associated with the retail industry. We saw some big names fall and experienced disruption after disruption. Many of …
When it comes to retail, 2020 was a strange year. The impact of Covid-19 was far reaching and significant. Retail, like many industries, was severely disrupted as consumers were stuck at home, shops were forced to close and strict restrictions applied across the globe. While we have by no means seen the back of Covid-19, …
There was a time in New York, a couple of decades ago, when new music clubs tried out a somewhat unorthodox technique to lure in customers. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the DJ would play music so loud it made the entrance doors pump to the beat, while right outside the club gorgeous Ferraris and …
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Art Basel in Miami December marks the start of Miami-based Art Basel. The event is a convergence of artists from across the globe, allowing them to showcase works ranging from sculptures to film and paintings to photography. This international art fair features paintings, sculptures, installations and photographs from over 4,000 artists all around the world, …
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Phygital retail is the latest buzzword for the strategies and tactics retailers use to engage with their customers. ‘Phygital’ is a portmanteau of ‘Physical’ and ‘Digital’, and it represents the merging of the physical with the digital. In the past we have read about, amongst others, ‘omni-channel’, ‘multi-channel’, and ‘holistic’ approaches. In simple terms, ‘Phygital’ …
What is Phygital Retail? Physical and digital retail, together Read More »
While the world attempts to return to a semblance of normality, it is clear some things may have changed irrevocably. The world of retail is no exception, so what is retail’s new normal? The Covid pandemic is one of only a few ‘before and after’ moments in history. When everything can be put into context …
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Want something more visual? Check out the infographic. With lockdown restrictions slowly lifting across the world, people are beginning to emerge from their homes and life is making its first tentative steps towards returning to normal. In this article we’ll talk through some of the steps retailers should consider when planning to open a store …
Covid-19 has had a disruptive impact on many industries and sectors. In this series we are showcasing a number of our clients and partners, highlighting the steps they have taken, their current activity and what their plans are for the future. We hope that by sharing this we can help organizations and brands going through …
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Experiential retail is the future. For years we’ve heard about the decline of physical retail and the rise of the internet. However, the desire for retail experiences is on the rise with 52% millennials saying of their spending goes on experience-related purchases. This introduces the concept of ‘retailtainment’. Enter: retailtainment Because of this, retailers have …
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Sergio Mannino, Principal of Sergio Mannino Studio, knows a thing or two about designing the perfect pop-up store and attracting buzz. He believes that every brand needs a holistic approach in order to succeed, and his studio advises brands on things like launching a consumer brand from scratch, and building out a pop-up store or retail …
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