Category
Life-Stages
Constructible Franchises
Trend cluster
Category
Exhibiting
Adolescence
Youthful retail displays allow shoppers to connect with their innocence.
5.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Exhibiting Adolescence trend?
Exhibiting Adolescence: While maturing into adulthood often suggests letting go of all your childish tendencies, referring back to the innocence of youth allows individuals to relish in a familiar and sentimental feeling. Retail displays that feature cartoonish designs and whimsical imagery provides a sense of nostalgia that consumers can emotionally connect with, catering to adult consumers looking to make everyday experiences more personally engaging.
Trend themes
Themes within the Exhibiting Adolescence trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Youthful Retail Displays
Retail displays that feature cartoonish designs and whimsical imagery provide a sense of nostalgia that consumers can emotionally connect with, catering to adult consumers looking to make everyday experiences more personally engaging.
02
Imaginative Merchandizing
The 'Table in Wonderland' collection of furnishings was developed specifically to dress up the United Colors of Benetton flagship store in Miami in order to present the stock in a more imaginative way.
03
Equestrian-Inspired Displays
The Sugarboo & Co. boutique keeps things fresh and exciting by having their line of soft scarfs featured on a horse head display.
Industry implications
What the Exhibiting Adolescence trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Retail Industry
Retailers can leverage youthful retail displays and equestrian-inspired displays to emotionally connect with adult consumers, and imaginative merchandising to present their stock in a more imaginative way.
For
Fashion Industry
The whimsical, equestrian-inspired scarf displays could inspire fashion boutiques to incorporate unique and imaginative displays featuring their products.
For
Food and Beverage Industry
The rainbow arches used in the Coca-Cola display could inspire food and beverage brands to incorporate more playful and emotive displays to better connect with their consumers.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Exhibiting Adolescence
Trend score 5.2 out of 10, from popularity 76%, activity 71%, freshness 8%.
Popularity76%
Activity71%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Exhibiting Adolescence trend
6 featured examples from Jan 29, 2012 to Feb 25, 2014CategoryArt & Design
Rainbow Arched Drink Displays
This Coca-Cola Display Brings the Smiles with Rainbow
Retail companies can create unique displays to attract customers and increase sales.
CategoryBusiness
Eccentric Equestrain-Inspired Displays
The Sugarboo & Co. Boutique Features a Horse Head Display
Retailers can explore unique store display concepts and incorporate equestrian elements in their fashion collections to differentiate their brand and attract customers.
CategoryBusiness
Dessert-Themed Scarf Displays
The Anthropologie Scarf Display Is Ready for Summer
Retail brands can incorporate playful and colorful displays to attract customers and create a fun in-store experience.
CategoryArt & Design
Suspended Sphere Shops
The Cinimod Studio SNOG Store is Playful and Childlike
Retail stores can use playful interior design to create a unique and memorable brand image that sets them apart from competitors.
CategoryArt & Design
Whimsical Merchandizing Movables
'Table in Wonderland' Brings Imagination to Retail Arrangements
Retail brands can explore new ways to present their products with imaginative and versatile designs like those found in Table in Wonderland's collection.
CategoryBusiness
Cardboard Creature Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney Kids Pop-Up Shop Offers a Cute Shopping Experience
Implementing pop-up stores and creative visual merchandising techniques to attract young customers and enhance brand experiences.
