# Kiddie Display From grocery to apparel, retail targets children. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Mar 11, 2015 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/kiddie-display ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.9/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Kiddie Display trend? **Kiddie Display:** Many companies are taking on child-targeted displays as a way to appeal to the individualistic Millennial entering parenthood. These creative kiddie displays allow parents to feel their purchases are targeted toward children in a more explicit way that makes the shopping experience more enjoyable. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 24, 2015 to Mar 29, 2017 - Published: Mar 11, 2015 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Kiddie Display trend ### Child-centric retail displays Companies are creating displays that appeal directly to children, improving the shopping experience for families. ### Playful retail design Retail spaces are incorporating playful design elements in order to create an immersive and exciting shopping experience, particularly for children and parents. ### Educational gaming opportunities Retailers are offering classes and workshops that teach children valuable skills like programming and game design, providing them with a fun and interactive learning experience. ## What the Kiddie Display trend means for industry ### For Retail industry These trends are transforming the way retailers design their stores and appeal to families with children. ### For Toy and game industry Educational gaming opportunities present an opportunity for toy and game companies to enhance their products with educational benefits. ### For Educational industry The trend towards educational gaming opportunities highlights a growing interest in educational programming for children outside of traditional schooling. ## Trend signals for Kiddie Display Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 47%, activity 63%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 47% - Activity: 63% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Kiddie Display trend 4 featured examples from Aug 24, 2015 to Mar 29, 2017. - [Maze-Like Child Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindo): The 'Kindo' Store Combines a Sense of Play with High-End Clothing (Category: Business) Implication: Retailers can incorporate interactive and playful elements into their stores to attract customers and enhance the shopping experience. - [Exclusive Kids Sneaker Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-sneakers): Berlin's 'Yumalove' Was Designed to Sell Kids Sneakers Specifically (Category: Fashion) Implication: With stores like Yumalove becoming more common, footwear companies could consider more niche offerings such as exclusive kids sneaker lines. - [In-Store Game Development Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-academy): Microsoft's Xbox Academy Teaches Game Development and More (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for retailers to offer in-store game development classes as an educational and experiential service. - [Unenclosed Airport Toy Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-store): This Store Was Placed in the Middle of an Airport to Occupy Kids (Category: Business) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate playful and interactive elements in retail spaces to attract customers and increase sales. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ai-assisted-checkout) (Business) - [Occasion Commerce](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/occasion-commerce) (Business) - [Autonomous Merchandising](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-merchandising) (Business) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Business - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Natural Deodorant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-beauty-studios) - [Mini Beauty Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-luxuries-store) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)