TECHNOLOGY IS THEFUTURE OF THE HIGH STREET

A round up of retail technology

#FutureofRetail

iBEACONSSensors interacting with customers’ mobiles to collect information or send tailored offers

SMART LABELSElectronics incorporated into product labelling including freshness, allergy information or complementary product

suggestions

ELECTRONIC SHELF LABELSDisplays the product pricing to the consumer, can be

automatically updated, improves accuracy and reduces labour

CONTACTLESS PAYMENTPopular with banks and credit card companies and

expanding to mobiles, watches and key rings

AUGMENTED REALITYAdopted by catalogue companies, enabling customers to virtually try on watches or check a desired sofa will fit

VIRTUAL STORESPop up interactive stores with virtual displays

or grocery shopping via a billboard

3D PRINTING SHOPSReplacing the photocopying store, offering bespoke or unique products while you wait

DIGITAL CHANGING ROOMSVirtual mirrors to try on a whole catalogue of clothes or

get alternative sizes direct to customer’s cubicle

ROBOTIC ASSISTANTSLocating specific items on customers’ shopping

lists, or stacking shelves, or identify sell by dates

FACIAL RECOGNITION Used to gauge customers’ moods, tracking

reactions or targeting adverts

ON DEMAND DELIVERYClick and collect, Amazon delivery drones,

rapid delivery services or delivery based apps

For retail property expertise contactMartin Foxall or Paul Leddington

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