article thumbnail

What the metaverse means for retail and consumer goods

Inside Retail

At Microsoft, we break down the metaverse i nto three strategies: consumer, enterprise, and industrial. Consumer metaverse. Immersive shopping experiences brought to life through digital products, interactive content, and store-associate interaction. Augmented Store Experiences. Store Layout Visualisation.

Consumer 263
article thumbnail

How Enterprise Modernization and Artificial Intelligence are Charting a New Course for the Consumer Industry

Retail TouchPoints

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data highlights a significant deceleration in inflation, now standing at half of last year’s peak. This moderating trend in inflation is an encouraging development, but it is not without its caveats, particularly within the dynamic and complex terrain of the retail and consumer goods industries.

Consumer 217
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Foot Locker Debuts ‘Store of the Future’ in New Jersey

Retail TouchPoints

It’s been designed with a streamlined approach to store layout to offer an intuitive shopping journey that encourages discovery and easy navigation. The new location features a bold storefront, expanded footwear and accessory selections and an emphasis on sustainability and dynamic digital fixtures.

article thumbnail

Holiday Store Experience Survey: Consumers Prioritize Safety Over Immersive Shopper Journeys

Retail TouchPoints

But supply chain pressures and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the pandemic means that consumers are focusing less on how immersive and entertaining in-store shopping experiences are and more on how safe and efficient they are. RTP: It seems like consumer priorities fall into two main buckets: ease/convenience and health/safety.

Consumer 255
article thumbnail

Retail’s tech revolution sets laser-like focus on the consumer

Inside Retail

This is not just a transient trend but a robust response to the changing consumer, who now craves the tactile satisfaction of in-store shopping along with the personalisation and convenience of online commerce. Today’s consumers might browse products online and then feel, try and buy them in physical stores.

Consumer 147
article thumbnail

How Technology and Science Create Unforgettable, Immersive In-Store Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

The Psychology of Immersive Shopping Experiential retail strategies are rooted in psychological principles about how consumers engage with spaces. Understanding these behavioral motivations and responses is key to creating impactful in-store moments. These cues influence time spent in-store and brand attitudes.

Consumer 279
article thumbnail

Aldi tops Australia supermarket rankings, yet again

Inside Retail

Canstar’s latest supermarket review asked more than 2600 consumers about their grocery buying experience across major Australian chains, and Aldi scored highest not just in overall satisfaction rating but also in the quality of produce, store layout, and value for money.