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Why slowing down in stores can drive big sales: The science behind dwell time

Inside Retail

That’s the time it takes to realise you’ve walked into a chain you swore you’d never shop at again. A 2014 study by Patrick Bohl on airport shopping behaviour revealed a striking pattern: Longer dwell time in duty-free shopping zones directly increased spending. Add a coffee shop and they might even bring a friend.

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Tips to avoid sensory overload at Christmas

Inside Retail

By design, Christmas is an explosion of sensory stimuli designed to fire all at once: colour, sparkle, lights, crowds, queues, music, extended product lines, changes to store layouts and pricing. Many neurodivergent customers will have researched the exits and entry points in advance, as well as where the registers are positioned.

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Hyperphysical Luxury Retail Stores: Bridging the Gap Between the Physical and Digital Worlds

Retail Focus

Hyperphysical experiences benefit retailers, particularly in appealing to the Gen Z audience, who seek more than just a transactional shopping process. The Hyperphysical Retail Revolution Hyperphysical retail is an innovative concept, heralding a new era in the world of luxury shopping. Hyperphysicality is not a temporary trend.

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Shaping Tomorrow: Top 4 Retail Design Trends to Watch for in 2024

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Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) are becoming integral tools for creating captivating and interactive shopping experiences. Expect to see AR mirrors for virtual try-ons, interactive displays providing in-depth product information, and VR experiences that transport customers into a brand’s story.

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How digital signage and kiosks can help stores match the online experience

Inside Retail

Having embraced digital shopping channels during the pandemic, Australian consumers have become well used to the personalisation and tailored content offered online. So how can physical retail stores replicate the experience and deliver an equally personalised interface for customers?

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Digital transformation: the evolving role of artificial intelligence in retail

Retail Focus

While artificial intelligence, or AI if you prefer, is not an entirely new concept to retailers, the way it is being used and rolled out in shops and stores, as well as online, is changing at a rapid pace. Glancing ahead to the future, Cherri believes AI will fundamentally reshape the retail landscape.

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Looking Back on 2023: Increasing In-Store Spending with Design & Technology

Retail Design Solutions

In today’s digital age, retailers are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance the in-store shopping experience and boost spending. RDS uses a range of digital design tools and techniques to create compelling layouts to engage and entice customers, ultimately leading to increased sales.

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