The concept of Kiosk is simple: it offers kooky goods, none of which are too expensive, but all are super-stylish, old school chic. The clever bit is that Kiosk offers goods in collections, each from a specific country.
For example, at the moment, the US kiosk is open. Previous countries included Japan, Mexico and Finland. They also have online mini exhibitions and a reference library to boot.
Goods currently on offer from the US include a brilliant ‘Clam Ram’ for $18 and a pitting spoon from California.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Temporary Global Retail
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating temporary shops that offer goods from different countries, providing consumers with a unique global shopping experience.
- Curated Country Collections
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating curated collections of goods from specific countries, allowing consumers to explore and purchase unique items from various cultures.
- Online Mini Exhibitions
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing online platforms that host virtual exhibitions, giving consumers the opportunity to discover and shop from different countries without leaving their homes.
Where This Applies
- Retail
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Retailers can set up temporary kiosk shops to showcase and sell goods from different countries, attracting customers with unique and culturally diverse products.
- E-commerce
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Online retailers can curate and offer country-specific collections, providing customers with access to unique and exotic products from around the world.
- Art and Cultural Events
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Event organizers can create online mini exhibitions that showcase cultural items from different countries, allowing people to explore and learn about diverse cultures through virtual experiences.
