THE IMPORTANCE OF ‘PLACEMAKING’ IN RETAIL.
The future of physical retail will be defined by spaces and places that deliver experience, and digital touch-points will be a vital component in delivering this. DTC brands and retailers, will look to bigger and bolder digital formats, to help them create impact, outside of traditional retail spaces in malls and on high streets.
FUTURE OF THE HIGH STREET.
This won’t be the first report on the subject of ‘the future of the high street’ and it certainly won’t be the last. Recent reports have dealt with the concept of ‘what next for physical retail?’ or ‘how does retail need to evolve to engage and enthuse the consumer?