# Digital Retail Mapping Solutions Living Map Installs Screens at Metrocentre Shopping Centre By Kanesa D | Published 2025-01-22 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-map References: [retailtechinnovationhub](https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2025/1/22/living-map-interactive-maps-available-on-screens-located-throughout-metrocentre-shopping-centre) & [livingmap](https://www.livingmap.com/)  [Living Map](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-haircare-advisor) has installed new [digital screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intellino-signamic) at Metrocentre Shopping Centre, a popular UK shopping destination, to help optimize foot traffic while supporting customer service representatives and floor staff as they navigate large groups of people. The company hopes that this signage will allow the shopping center to enhance its customer experience and provide consumers with frictionless shopping trips. With 13 kiosks total, this [mapping solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-path) can also be accessed through the Metrocentre website for easy trip planning. “The introduction of the Living Map technology, and the ability for shoppers to use their own phones for navigation, has made a huge difference and greatly improved the experience for visitors enabling them to discover more of what the centre has to offer," said Gavin Prior, Centre Director at Metrocentre. Image Credit: Metrocentre ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 35% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Digital Signage:** The integration of touch-sensitive digital screens in public spaces transforms customer interaction by offering personalized and real-time information access. - **Omni-channel Navigation:** Seamlessly linking physical and digital navigation channels allows consumers to plan their visits more efficiently and enhances overall shopping experiences. - **Frictionless Shopping Experiences:** Leveraging digital tools to streamline customer journeys reduces barriers and creates more enjoyable shopping environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail Technology:** Innovations like digital maps and interactive kiosks are reshaping how consumers interact with physical shopping spaces, increasing efficiency and engagement. - **Digital Mapping Solutions:** Advancements in digital navigation guide buyers effortlessly through complex environments, aiding in discovery and convenience. - **Customer Experience Enhancement:** The use of tech-driven strategies to enrich consumer interactions represents a shift toward more personalized and efficient service in the retail sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multichannel Wayfinding Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multichannel-wayfinding-solution.md) - [Large-Scale Digital Signage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/largescale-digital-signage.md) - [Retail Navigation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simon-search.md) - [Interactive Kiosk Content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-dot-digital-media.md) - [Airport-Focused Digital Navigation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-navigation-system.md) - [Digital Mall Product Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westland-mall.md) - [Retail Marketing Advancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmatic-targeting-solution.md) - [Digital Store Mappings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdie-store-locator-map.md) - [Accessible 3D Station Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-station-maps.md)