# Warehouse-Inspired Concept Shops E-Retailer Howdy's Store Envisions a "Futuristic Warehouse" By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-03-08 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-warehouse References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2018/03/02/howdy-interior-design-branding-by-emart/) & [emartcompany](http://www.emartcompany.com/) Howdy, an e-commerce platform that specializes in curated product selections for men, launched a [physical retail space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ader-error-tokyo-space) in South Korea inspired by the theme of a "[futuristic warehouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-store-of-the-future)." Throughout the space, there are whimsical graphics and metallic foil packages that convey the brand's forward-thinking nature, as well as its witty, refined personality. One of the most notable features of the [brick-and-mortar shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/base-store) is the vending machine stationed behind a glass wall, which features a robotic arm that adds a theatrical element to the process having consumers pick and choose their desired products in-store. Image Credit: Jung Hoon Han / H Factory, Cham Kim / Kim Cham Studio, Sung Wook Choi / Manmulsang, Won Tae Park / Park Won Tae Studio, 2Rabbit ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Curated Product Selections:** Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to expand into physical retail spaces with curated product selections, providing a unique shopping experience for customers. - **Futuristic Warehouse Theme:** Potential for creating retail spaces that incorporate futuristic warehouse aesthetics, combining industrial elements with modern design for a visually impactful experience. - **Robotic Vending Machines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to introduce robotic vending machines in retail spaces, offering a novel and interactive way for customers to select and purchase products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **E-commerce Platforms:** E-commerce platforms can explore physical retail spaces as an extension of their online presence, attracting customers through curated product selections and immersive experiences. - **Retail Design and Architecture:** Retail designers and architects can incorporate futuristic warehouse themes into their projects, creating visually striking and memorable retail spaces for various brands. - **Vending Machine Manufacturers:** Vending machine manufacturers have the opportunity to develop robotic vending machines that offer a unique and interactive shopping experience, catering to the evolving needs of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Retail Kinetic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-kinetic-display.md) - [Automated Retail Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venhub.md) - [Curated Store Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-soho-store.md) - [Retail Design Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d142.md) - [Interactive Virtual Denim Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-jeans.md) - [Futuristic Commerce Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deji-plaza-phase-ii.md) - [Boutique Grocery Makeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-clothing-boutique.md) - [Boutique Grocery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-lane-store.md) - [All-White Contemporary Retail Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-is-good-shop.md)