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The Stores of the Future (ULI)

It’s about discovery: brands are using showrooms and fitting rooms to replace traditional stores
• A fun and engaging experience: technology is enabling interactive experiences and new ways to connect with the consumer
• A new level of personalization: more companies are using data to offer a personalized experience online as well as offline

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Future of Retail: Is It Coming Apart at the Seams? (RMS)

• Over the next 5 years US consumer spending is
forecasted to grow by 22%; non-essential
categories, including vacations and dining out, will
see the fastest growth, about 27% (Mintel)
• More than 3 in 4 millennials would choose to
spend money on a desirable experience
• Experiences are what people use to define
themselves across social channels

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June 2016 US Same-Store Sales

The earlier Easter weighed on results for some retailers in March. L Brands noted that it had a one-point negative impact, while Zumiez and Fred’s also called out an impact from the calendar shift of the holiday.

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The Shoptalk Startup Pitch

• Fung Global Retail & Technology advises retailers, real estate developers, tech companies, and others on projects situated at the intersection of retail, tech and/or fashion
• Our team offers a robust knowledge bank and deep-rooted experience across the retail, fashion. and tech industries. We are involved in many areas of the business, which allows us to offer a unique perspective on the future and where the sector is heading.

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Top 25 Retail Trends

Top 25 Retail Trends
1. Store Traffic
2. Experiential Retail
3. Smart Malls
4. Retail Store Closings and Openings
5. Owning Grocery
6. Moving to Omni
7. Evolving Pure Plays
8. Winner-Take-All E-Commerce & More…..

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