Trend cluster
Category

Clairvoyant
E-Tail

Instead of shopping, consumers are told what to buy from in-the-know retailers.

Monthly Menswear Clothing SubscriptionsPrice-Based Search EnginesInteractive High-Tech MannequinsSingle Dress RetailersClairvoyant Shopping Apps

Trend

What is the Clairvoyant E-Tail trend?

Clairvoyant E-Tail: While the push towards customization in retail has been beneficial for both buyer and seller, consumers are craving the next level of shopping, which consists of being told precisely what to purchase. Offering minimal choice and requiring little effort by the consumer, brands direct buyers to the exact items they should buy to satisfy a desire for hyper-personalization.

Trend themes

Themes within the Clairvoyant E-Tail trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Personalized Shopping

Consumers are looking for minimalistic choices in shopping and desire to be informed by retailers on what to purchase to fulfill their needs.

02

Subscription-Based Services

The popularity of subscription-based clothing services indicates a consumer preference for convenient and affordable access to new, curated styles.

03

Price-Based Search Engines

The emergence of gift search engines like WannaSpend show a potential market for consumers who want to simplify their shopping experience through budget-based gift ideas.

Industry implications

What the Clairvoyant E-Tail trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Retail Industry

Retailers can explore personalized shopping experiences through artificial intelligence or digitizing product catalogs. Subscription-based clothing services can also provide a consistent source of revenue.

For

Fashion Industry

Fashion brands can take advantage of subscription-based models and increase their reach to a larger audience through targeted, personalized styling services.

For

Search Engine Industry

Search engine companies can develop tools and services to simplify the shopping process, such as budget-based shopping or personalized product recommendations.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Clairvoyant E-Tail

Trend score 4.8 out of 10, from popularity 81%, activity 56%, freshness 8%.

Popularity81%
Activity56%
Freshness8%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X (not a primary audience)
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific