# Entrepreneurial Retail Games Own a Boutique with PopSugar's Facebook 'Retail Therapy' Game By Katherinev123 | Published 2010-07-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-retail-therapy-game References: [geeksugar](http://www.geeksugar.com/Fashion-Game-Facebook-9173450) & [apps.facebook](http://apps.facebook.com/retailtherapy/) Now you can be the owner of your very own fashion store with PopSugar's Retail Therapy game on [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook1). This virtual game lets aspiring fashion entrepreneurs act as the owner of a high-end [fashion boutique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drest-x-jimmy-choo), in which the player can hire friends as employees, build and decorate a store and mix and match outfits for their own personal avatar. The boutique even features virtual replicas of clothing designs by designers and brands like Diane von Furstenberg, Tory Burch, [Banana Republic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-marketing-overhaul) and Top Shop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Retail Gaming:** The rise of virtual retail gaming presents opportunities for retailers to engage with customers in a unique way. - **Fashion Entrepreneurship:** Social media platforms are providing new ways for fashion entrepreneurs to test their skills before investing in a brick-and-mortar store. - **Virtual Fashion Design:** The availability of fashion design tools in virtual retail games opens up opportunities for aspiring fashion designers to create and showcase their designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can leverage virtual retail gaming to promote their brand and engage customers. - **Retail:** Retailers can explore the use of virtual retail gaming to test new products and customer preferences before investing in a physical store. - **Gaming:** The intersection of fashion and gaming provides opportunities for gaming companies to create engaging and interactive experiences for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion Styling Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellemint.md) - [Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashionverse.md) - [Fashion-First Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dressgo.md) - [Fashion Gaming App-Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-gaming-app-drest.md) - [Virtual Clothing Designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-styler-studio.md) - [Gamified Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-shopping-app.md) - [Tycoon-Style Beauty Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-cosmetics-2.md) - [Luxe Skiwear Metaverse Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-skiwear-mini-game.md) - [Online Resale Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-resale-startup.md)