Selfridges Now Has a Dedicated Space for Retail Consultations
Laura McQuarrie — August 19, 2015 — Business
References: selfridges & manchestereveningnews
Selfridges Exchange Square is now home to a new personal shopping suite that is set to assisting male and female consumers who are looking to purchase high-end items.
Even before arranging a consultation inside the gilded suite, consumers are asked to supply a few details about themselves or the person they are shopping for. As well as helping consumers acquire new items, it's often happens that a shopper brings in a treasured item in the hopes of updating it with more current fashion items.
Although personal shopping is often seen as a luxury, technology like apps and big data are making it more accessible to the average shopper and retailer. As such, upscale retailers are enhancing the experiential qualities of a consultation.
Even before arranging a consultation inside the gilded suite, consumers are asked to supply a few details about themselves or the person they are shopping for. As well as helping consumers acquire new items, it's often happens that a shopper brings in a treasured item in the hopes of updating it with more current fashion items.
Although personal shopping is often seen as a luxury, technology like apps and big data are making it more accessible to the average shopper and retailer. As such, upscale retailers are enhancing the experiential qualities of a consultation.
Trend Themes
1. Personalized Retail - Upscale retailers are enhancing the experiential qualities of a consultation, making it more accessible to the average shopper and retailer.
2. Big Data in Retail - The use of big data in personal shopping is making it more accessible to shoppers and retailers.
3. Fashion Consultations - Trend of offering fashion consultations for high-end shopping should continue to grow.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Retail - Luxury retailers are enhancing the experiential qualities of a consultation with personalized retail.
2. Data Analytics - The rise of personalized retail is leading to the increase in utilization of data analytics in retail.
3. Fashion - High-end fashion retailers are focusing on offering fashion consultations for their consumers.
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