Category
Business
Errand Leisure
Trend cluster
Category
Retail
Splendor
Hip stores and boutiques that turn shopping into an enjoyable experience.
5.4
Trend score
Trend
What is the Retail Splendor trend?
Retail Splendor: From upside-down stores to touch-screen display windows, these shops and boutiques offer consumers much more than just a place to buy goods; they provide an experience. Whether you prefer the mall, chic boutiques or purchasing on the web, the point remains that shopping is a necessity, yet one which can be made fun.
Trend themes
Themes within the Retail Splendor trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Experiential Retail
Stores and boutiques are offering consumers a unique and enjoyable shopping experience, from touch-screen display windows to hip interiors, as shopping evolves past the traditional necessity.
02
Artistic & Innovative Interiors
Retail and hospitality businesses are designing interiors that capture the imagination and excite consumers, such as upside-down stores and crystal facades, while incorporating technology like interactive sculptures and LED walls for a modern twist.
03
Technology-Enhanced Shopping
Online and in-store shopping experiences are becoming more immersive and user-friendly with the use of zooming and maneuvering visuals, touch-screens, and search boxes, making the virtual and physical retail experience blend together.
Industry implications
What the Retail Splendor trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Retail
Retail businesses are at the forefront of these trends, developing creative and disruptive ways to appeal to consumers and enhance their shopping experience.
For
Hospitality
Hospitality businesses are also incorporating these trends into their design and service approach, creating memorable and unique guest experiences that highlight artistic interiors and technology.
For
Architecture
The merging of art, technology, and function in retail and hospitality design is pushing the boundaries of architecture and offering new opportunities for innovation in the field.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Retail Splendor
Trend score 5.4 out of 10, from popularity 72%, activity 81%, freshness 8%.
Popularity72%
Activity81%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Retail Splendor trend
12 featured examples from Feb 15 to Sep 9, 2008CategoryArt & Design
World's Largest Gucci Store
Gucci New York
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating innovative architectural and technological elements into luxury retail stores to enhance the overall customer experience.
CategoryArt & Design
Upside Down Stores
Viktor & Rolf in Milan
Upside-down design can be utilized by fashion and luxury goods brands to create memorable physical spaces that reflect their brand identity and stand out to consumers.
CategoryArt & Design
Interactive Store Windows
Diesel Milan Display is Very Big Brother
Interactive store windows can be used by retailers to create engaging experiences for shoppers, and increase foot traffic and sales.
CategoryAutos
Couture Car Stores
'Italian Models' at Lamborghini's Las Vegas Boutique
Automotive companies can explore strategic partnerships with fashion brands to expand their market reach and cater to the lifestyle preferences of their customers.
CategoryArt & Design
Fashionable Interiors
Karim Rashid Vesna Store
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revamp fashion retail spaces to incorporate artistic elements and create a more immersive shopping experience.
CategoryArt & Design
Artistic Store Openings
Local Artists for Nike Mexico Launch
Sporting goods retailers can enhance their store openings by incorporating artistic installations that engage and captivate customers.
CategoryPop Culture
Luxury Fast Food Interiors
Chic McDonald's Europe Stores
Restaurants of all kinds are under constant pressure to upgrade their interior designs to maintain an inviting atmosphere and keep customers coming back.
CategoryBusiness
Glimmering Architecture
The Swarovski Store in Japan
The field of retail design can leverage optical illusion facades and interactive store experiences to revolutionize the way customers engage with brands and products.
CategoryLifestyle
Virtual Book Shelves For Real Shopping
Zoomii On-Line Bookstore
There is a significant opportunity for e-commerce platforms to incorporate immersive and interactive features to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
CategoryArt & Design
Swank Wine Stores
Alko in Finland
The wine retail industry can benefit from adopting innovative store design strategies to differentiate themselves and attract a larger consumer base.
CategoryBusiness
Recyclable Retail
'NoStore' Offers Artisans Retail Space for Just One Week
NoStore's concept disrupts the traditional retail industry by providing short-term retail spaces for artisans to showcase and sell their products.
CategoryLifestyle
Ultra Hip Parisian Bookstore
Cool Hang Out
A need for more social meeting spots creates an opportunity for hospitality companies to create unique spaces that attract young people.
