A brief introduction to technology and its application in the retail industry from HLP UK Ltd, a leading architecture services practice which specialises in the retail sector.

1. TECHNOLOGY IS THE
FUTURE OF THE HIGH STREET
A round up of retail technology
#FutureofRetail

2. iBEACONS
Sensors interacting with customers’ mobiles to
collect information or send tailored offers

3. SMART LABELS
Electronics incorporated into product labelling including freshness,
allergy information or complementary product suggestions

4. ELECTRONIC SHELF LABELS
Displays the product pricing to the consumer, can be
automatically updated, improves accuracy and reduces labour

5. CONTACTLESS PAYMENT
Popular with banks and credit card companies and
expanding to mobiles, watches and key rings

6. AUGMENTED REALITY
Adopted by catalogue companies, enabling customers to
virtually try on watches or check a desired sofa will fit

7. VIRTUAL STORES
Pop up interactive stores with virtual displays or
grocery shopping via a billboard

8. 3D PRINTING SHOPS
Replacing the photocopying store, offering bespoke
or unique products while you wait

9. DIGITAL CHANGING ROOMS
Virtual mirrors to try on a whole catalogue of clothes
or get alternative sizes direct to customer’s cubicle

10. ROBOTIC ASSISTANTS
Locating specific items on customers’ shopping lists,
or stacking shelves, or identify sell by dates

11. FACIAL RECOGNITION
Used to gauge customers’ moods, tracking reactions
or targeting adverts

12. ON DEMAND DELIVERY
Click and collect, Amazon delivery drones, rapid
delivery services or delivery based apps

13. For retail property expertise contact
Martin Foxall or Paul Leddington
enquiries@hlpltd.net
01543 275101
@HLPUK
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