Trend cluster
Category

Retail
Exclusivity

Posh retail spaces cater to shoppers looking for more stimulating experiences.

Posh Kitchenware Pop-Up StoresContemporary Fashion CafesMonochromatic Marble RetailersExtravagant English PerfumeriesFashionably Rebranded Retailers

Trend

What is the Retail Exclusivity trend?

Retail Exclusivity: With the amount of retail spaces continuously popping up on the scene, brands are turning towards more exclusive shopping experiences to give consumers more of a customized feel. Ritzy retail spaces and posh interior designs offer shoppers more of a visually elevated environment, combining the allure of extravagant finishes with the need for more stimulating retail experiences.

Trend themes

Themes within the Retail Exclusivity trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Experiential Retail

Brands are focusing on providing consumers with exclusive, visually elevated environments to cater to their need for more stimulating retail experiences.

02

Curation

Retail spaces are becoming more curated and focused on specific products, attracting consumers looking for products with a unique design and aesthetic.

03

Branding-Focused Design

Retail spaces are becoming a more tactile embodiment of the new aesthetic vision, with the focus on creating brand identity.

Industry implications

What the Retail Exclusivity trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Retail

Retailers are looking for ways to standout and offer customized experiences to attract consumers.

For

Luxury Goods

Brands that sell luxury goods are creating posh retail spaces to enhance the exclusivity of their products.

For

Fashion

Fashion companies are creating branded spaces that offer customers an immersive experience while shopping.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Retail Exclusivity

Trend score 4.3 out of 10, from popularity 62%, activity 59%, freshness 8%.

Popularity62%
Activity59%
Freshness8%
Audience
30%Men
70%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 Exclusivity trend

6 featured examples from Aug 29, 2012 to Jun 10, 2013
Posh Kitchenware Pop-Up Stores
CategoryBusiness

Posh Kitchenware Pop-Up Stores

The Umami Mart Pop-Up Shop Opens Up in Oakland with Sophistication

Pop-up shops will become a growing trend, allowing online retailers like Umami Mart to test the market in a more tangible way.

Contemporary Fashion Cafes
CategoryArt & Design

Contemporary Fashion Cafes

The Maison Kitsune Tokyo Store is an Intergrated Model

Innovative retail companies can incorporate cafes or other leisure elements into their stores to attract customers and increase sales.

Monochromatic Marble Retailers
CategoryLuxury

Monochromatic Marble Retailers

The New Flagship Saint Laurent Paris Store Pushes Brand Identity

The use of monochromatic marble and art-deco elements in interior design creates potential for premium design services targeting luxury residential and commercial clients.

Extravagant English Perfumeries
CategoryArt & Design

Extravagant English Perfumeries

Penhaligon’s by Christopher Jenner Features Opulent Decor

The opulent interior design trend presents opportunities for interior design firms to offer unique and luxurious design solutions to their clients.

Fashionably Rebranded Retailers
CategoryLuxury

Fashionably Rebranded Retailers

The Wedgwood Brand Updates its Look with Magazine-Like Captures

The homeware industry may see an increase in modernization campaigns to appeal to younger demographics, as demonstrated by Wedgwood's success.

Victorian Perfume Retailers
CategoryArt & Design

Victorian Perfume Retailers

The Diptyque London Store by Christopher Jenner Reinvents Luxury

Perfume companies can incorporate traditional and contemporary elements in their store design to create an immersive, premium shopping experience that elevates their brand.