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18.10.2019

Are high-tech experiences the future of retail?

In the relatively short space of time since the last EuroShop in 2017, a lot has changed in retail. Everywhere you look, technology is transforming the way that consumers interact and transact with brands. At EuroShop 2020, 16 to 20 February in Düsseldorf, the 550 international exhibitors of the experience dimension “Retail Technology” (from the more than 2,300 international EuroShop exhibitors) provide impressive proof of this. In the run-up to EuroShop, we had a look around the international stores to see what is already being offered to customers in terms of high-tech.

In the relatively short space of time since the last EuroShop in 2017, a lot has changed in retail. Everywhere you look, technology is transforming the way that consumers interact and transact with brands. At EuroShop 2020, 16 to 20 February in Düsseldorf, the 550 international exhibitors of the experience dimension “Retail Technology” (from the more than 2,300 international EuroShop exhibitors) provide impressive proof of this. In the run-up to EuroShop, we had a look around the international stores to see what is already being offered to customers in terms of high-tech.

Spanish fast-fashion retailer Zara has introduced self-service checkouts in store as well as interactive mirrors equipped with RFID; Nike is using local data at its House of Innovation 000 in New York City to stock shelves and restock them based on what the community wants; and at skincare brand SK-II’s Future X Smart Stores in Tokyo, Shanghai and Singapore, visitors are able to experience next generation skin counselling through a magic scan (an AI-enabled skin analysis that unlocks skin age and personalises product recommendations by sitting in front of a mirror for three minutes). There are even coffee shops using robot baristas to serve drinks, such as Café X in San Francisco and Ratio in Shanghai. And then, of course, there is Amazon Go, where customers can pick up shopping and walk out, with payment made automatically through the app.

Photo: Frank Oudeman
04.09.2019

EuroShop: From clicks to bricks: Why online brands are getting physical

For years, media headlines have declared the death of the high street at the hands of e-commerce. But, while several well-known retailers have indeed shut up shop or cut back on store numbers, a growing number of digitally native brands are investing in bricks-and-mortar spaces to complement and support their online offer.

At the last EuroShop, the World´s No. 1Retail Trade Fairtrade, were already first signs that Pure Player and online start-ups are also increasingly looking offline. 3 years later, at EuroShop 2020 from 16 to 20 February in Düsseldorf, Germany, this will now be one of the major topics of the industry.

In fact, a report published by property firm JLL towards the end of 2018 predicts that online retailers in the U.S. will open 850 stores over the next five years, demonstrating the value these brands place on having a physical presence. “Everyone is saying that physical retail is dying, but online brands are opening at a pretty fast and aggressive rate,” says Taylor Coyne, Research Manager of Retail for JLL, in the report.

For years, media headlines have declared the death of the high street at the hands of e-commerce. But, while several well-known retailers have indeed shut up shop or cut back on store numbers, a growing number of digitally native brands are investing in bricks-and-mortar spaces to complement and support their online offer.

At the last EuroShop, the World´s No. 1Retail Trade Fairtrade, were already first signs that Pure Player and online start-ups are also increasingly looking offline. 3 years later, at EuroShop 2020 from 16 to 20 February in Düsseldorf, Germany, this will now be one of the major topics of the industry.

In fact, a report published by property firm JLL towards the end of 2018 predicts that online retailers in the U.S. will open 850 stores over the next five years, demonstrating the value these brands place on having a physical presence. “Everyone is saying that physical retail is dying, but online brands are opening at a pretty fast and aggressive rate,” says Taylor Coyne, Research Manager of Retail for JLL, in the report.

Despite the continuing growth in online sales, the majority of consumers still prefer the experience of shopping in-store, and more and more digitally native brands are using physical retail to their advantage.

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Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

08.05.2018

Das neue Online-Magazin der EuroShop bietet Facts, News, Stories und Trends aus der internationalen Retail Branche

An der EuroShop kommt keiner im Handel vorbei. Seit über 50 Jahren ist sie der globale Treffpunkt der internationalen Retailszene. Doch die EuroShop will nicht nur alle drei Jahre das Live-Event des Handels sein, sondern auch in der Zwischenzeit der Branche eine Informations- und Inspirationsplattform bieten. Deshalb gibt es ab sofort das neue EuroShop.mag. Dieses soll nicht nur der Kommunikationsmittelpunkt für eingefleischte „EuroShopper“ sein, sondern richtet sich an alle im Handel Tätigen oder am Handel Interessierten.

Das EuroShop.mag liefert rund ums Jahr Facts, News, Stories und Trends aus der internationalen Retail Branche in Deutsch und Englisch. Hierbei wird sich an den großen Themen der EuroShop orientiert, von Instore über Marketing und Technology bis hin zu Expo.

An der EuroShop kommt keiner im Handel vorbei. Seit über 50 Jahren ist sie der globale Treffpunkt der internationalen Retailszene. Doch die EuroShop will nicht nur alle drei Jahre das Live-Event des Handels sein, sondern auch in der Zwischenzeit der Branche eine Informations- und Inspirationsplattform bieten. Deshalb gibt es ab sofort das neue EuroShop.mag. Dieses soll nicht nur der Kommunikationsmittelpunkt für eingefleischte „EuroShopper“ sein, sondern richtet sich an alle im Handel Tätigen oder am Handel Interessierten.

Das EuroShop.mag liefert rund ums Jahr Facts, News, Stories und Trends aus der internationalen Retail Branche in Deutsch und Englisch. Hierbei wird sich an den großen Themen der EuroShop orientiert, von Instore über Marketing und Technology bis hin zu Expo.

Die Mischung macht´s, deshalb bietet das EuroShop.mag in loser Folge eine bunte Palette verschiedenste Rubriken, darunter z.B. „Visions of Retail“ mit zukunftsweisenden Beiträgen von Branchenprofis, Wissenschaftlern und Meinungsbildnern; unter „Shopping Today“ wird das Einkaufsverhalten und unterschiedliche Einkaufsperspektiven mal auf internationaler Ebene, mal aus Generationensicht unter die Lupe genommen; die „Exhibitor´s Corner“ und die „Visitor´s Corner“ zeigen Innovationen und Ideen aus dem direkten Umfeld der Veranstaltungen der EuroShop Familie auf, während  die Rubrik „Ein Tag mit“ hinter die Kulissen schaut und dabei Einblicke in den Alltag verschiedenster Berufsgruppen im Handel gewährt.

Um das EuroShop.mag möglichst kurzweilig zu gestalten, werden die Beiträge in verschiedenen Formaten aufbereitet, wie z.B. Features, News, Interviews, Videos und Fotostrecken, bei denen die Bandbreite von klarer Fakten- und Informationsaufbereitung bis hin zu Infotainment und Entertainment-Elementen reicht – natürlich immer mit Fokus Retail.

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Messe Düsseldorf