Shufl is an Online Marketplace to Trade One Item for Another
Laura McQuarrie — July 29, 2015 — Tech
References: shufl.it & itunes.apple
Rather than having people shell out their hard-earned cash for a shiny new item, Shufl introduces a new way to acquire desired items. The app hosts a marketplace where users can trade one item for another with other local users.
In the style of Tinder, Shufl users can sift through the assortment of items on the app in order to look for items that might be worthy of a trade. When two people mutually like what the other has offered, a dialog is opened up to negotiate a trade. A chat then becomes the place where users can organize details for physically exchanging these items.
Other services that are leading a boom in the sharing economy include apps like Peerby for resource borrowing, PeerShip for arranging package pick ups and drop offs and Swappi for trading fashion.
In the style of Tinder, Shufl users can sift through the assortment of items on the app in order to look for items that might be worthy of a trade. When two people mutually like what the other has offered, a dialog is opened up to negotiate a trade. A chat then becomes the place where users can organize details for physically exchanging these items.
Other services that are leading a boom in the sharing economy include apps like Peerby for resource borrowing, PeerShip for arranging package pick ups and drop offs and Swappi for trading fashion.
Trend Themes
1. Object-swapping Apps - Opportunity for businesses to create innovative online marketplaces that facilitate peer-to-peer item swapping.
2. Sharing Economy Boom - Potential for disruptive innovation in various industries as more apps and platforms enable resource borrowing, package pick ups and drop offs, and fashion trading.
3. Convenience and Sustainability - Growing demand for platforms that promote sustainable consumption and provide convenient alternatives to traditional purchasing methods.
Industry Implications
1. E-commerce - E-commerce businesses can explore incorporating object-swapping features to their platforms to attract environmentally conscious consumers and promote sustainable consumption.
2. Logistics and Delivery - Logistics and delivery companies can leverage the sharing economy trend by offering services like package pick ups and drop offs for individuals and businesses.
3. Fashion and Retail - Fashion and retail industry can capitalize on the popularity of fashion trading apps by creating their own platforms or partnering with existing ones to drive customer engagement and foster a circular economy.
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