# Convenient Retail Trend Hunter Alex Lam Discusses Retail Apps and Pokemon Training By | Published 2013-07-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-apps References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHKzpnj6vEM) & [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sold-app)  In his interview with Trend Hunter's video team, Alex Lam showcased some cool new [retail apps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHKzpnj6vEM) that make buying and selling items easy and painless. Alex's favorite app, called '[Sold](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sold-app),' lets users take pictures of their unwanted items. After evaluating these pictures, 'Sold' prices the objects, finds a buyer, then sends employees to the seller's house to pick up and package their sold item. This makes for an incredibly easy selling experience; users don't even have to drag themselves to the post office. Sold makes for super convenient trading, adding to the popularization of online shopping in its ability to make everyday tasks less time-consuming for those with busy lifestyles. While he's perhaps gone on to more realistic pursuits, Alex revealed that he longed to become a [Pokemon trainer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-2) in his younger days. While this was one dream that could not be, Alex has realized that, just like Pokemon training, when Trend Hunting, you gotta catch 'em all! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retail Apps:** The rise of retail apps like 'Sold' presents an opportunity for streamlined buying and selling processes that eliminate the need for physical stores. - **Online Shopping:** The popularization of online shopping facilitates convenient trading and saves time for busy individuals with its ability to simplify everyday tasks. - **Convenient Trading:** The development of apps like 'Sold' enables convenient trading by offering pricing, buyer-finding, and pickup services, revolutionizing the selling experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry benefits from the growth of retail apps and the rise of online shopping, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in the digital retail space. - **Logistics:** The logistics industry can explore opportunities in creating efficient pickup and packaging services to support the convenience-driven trading facilitated by retail apps like 'Sold'. - **Marketplace Platforms:** Marketplace platforms have the potential to integrate features similar to 'Sold' to enhance user experience and attract sellers and buyers seeking convenient trading solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fandom Culture Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eb-trends-store-concept.md) - [Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-vision-pro-shopping-app.md) - [AI-Powered Adventure Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globe-chaser.md) - [Localized Boutique Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boutique-shopping-apps.md) - [Gamified Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-shopping-app.md) - [Sporty Indian Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-shopping-app.md) - [Sustainable Marketplace Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercari-pop-up.md) - [AI Resale Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-ai.md) - [AI Resale Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-app.md)