Global Retail Trends

PSFK was invited to a GDR Creative Intelligence presentation of their quarterly retail trend report last week. Held in the offices of Pompei A.D., Chris Pompei introduced the subject by talking about the importance of aesthetic movements: how spaces affect the culture and how these spaces inter-relate across global centers.

The four key trends that GDR reported on was:

Curated Retail - Curated consumption is something we have reported on frequently within PSFK. In stores, the emphasis is on education rather than selling. The display methods are influenced by museums and exhibitions and GDR predicted that we will see more museum designers moving into the retail space. Related PSFK Articles About Curated Retail: Male Grooming Stores, VIP Styling, Pop Up Windows, Curated Consumption

Mind Body & Soul - GDR talked about how the future of well being is of the mind and happiness of the soul. It’s not just about looking good anymore. They pointed at the Slow Life Movement as an example of this. Related PSFK Articles About Mind Body & Soul: A Restaurant Like No Other, What We Really Want To Put In Our Belly, American Apparel - A Brand Sweatshirt, Designer Sex

Animation - Movement using intelligent fascias. Related PSFK Articles About Animation: We’re Not Talking Snakes, Custom Ready Feet

Aesthetics: Related PSFK Articles About Aesthetics: Dunkle Delight

Other Global Retail Trend Data Available Via The Web

** The Original And Far More Detailed Post By PSFK On This Subject Was Asked To Be Removed by GDR Intelligence **

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