Over the years, retail display systems have undergone significant transformations, driven by advancements in technology, evolving consumer preferences, and the need for retailers to create immersive shopping experiences. In the past, retail display systems primarily consisted of basic shelves and counters where products were neatly stacked or arranged, but lacked the ability to capture consumers’ attention. In today’s world, retail displays aren’t just about enticing shoppers to come in-store. Instead, they’re about drawing attention, displaying information, and setting products apart from the competition. With fewer people watching traditional TV, in-store displays also need to do the extra work of informing and selling to potential customers.
Retailers can integrate digital displays, interactive screens, and even augmented reality (AR) elements into their fixtures, which allow for dynamic content presentation, enabling retailers to communicate the unique features and benefits of a new product or brand in a more engaging manner. They can showcase product videos, customer reviews, and engaging content, fostering a deeper connection with consumers.
In the world of considered purchases, using tech well can add to the experiential and immersive experience that shoppers increasingly expect from their high street visits, helping to engage and excite consumers. Retailers such as John Lewis are striving to meet this need, with new concepts presented at their Horsham store earlier this year, including a “wonder trial” interactive treasure hunt and a Clarins express skin service, to provide a ‘multi-sensory one-stop destination for fashion, beauty, tech and home design’. Visually appealing and shareable displays are also highly effective for generating ‘hype’, allowing retailers to capitalise on social media and influencer marketing to amplify the excitement around a new product or brand. Shoppers are more likely to capture and share their experiences on social platforms, effectively spreading the word and generating organic buzz.
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