In his interview with Trend Hunter's video team, Alex Lam showcased some cool new retail apps that make buying and selling items easy and painless. Alex's favorite app, called 'Sold,' lets users take pictures of their unwanted items. After evaluating these pictures, 'Sold' prices the objects, finds a buyer, then sends employees to the seller's house to pick up and package their sold item. This makes for an incredibly easy selling experience; users don't even have to drag themselves to the post office. Sold makes for super convenient trading, adding to the popularization of online shopping in its ability to make everyday tasks less time-consuming for those with busy lifestyles.
While he's perhaps gone on to more realistic pursuits, Alex revealed that he longed to become a Pokemon trainer in his younger days. While this was one dream that could not be, Alex has realized that, just like Pokemon training, when Trend Hunting, you gotta catch 'em all!
Convenient Retail
Trend Hunter Alex Lam Discusses Retail Apps and Pokemon Training
Trend Themes
1. Retail Apps - The rise of retail apps like 'Sold' presents an opportunity for streamlined buying and selling processes that eliminate the need for physical stores.
2. Online Shopping - The popularization of online shopping facilitates convenient trading and saves time for busy individuals with its ability to simplify everyday tasks.
3. Convenient Trading - The development of apps like 'Sold' enables convenient trading by offering pricing, buyer-finding, and pickup services, revolutionizing the selling experience.
Industry Implications
1. E-commerce - The e-commerce industry benefits from the growth of retail apps and the rise of online shopping, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in the digital retail space.
2. Logistics - The logistics industry can explore opportunities in creating efficient pickup and packaging services to support the convenience-driven trading facilitated by retail apps like 'Sold'.
3. Marketplace Platforms - Marketplace platforms have the potential to integrate features similar to 'Sold' to enhance user experience and attract sellers and buyers seeking convenient trading solutions.