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Sphere-spotting: Paris

By Emily Siwek, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Architectural Design

Riann Henkel, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Interior Home

Merci, Paris “Into The White”

We love gathering new information in the Fall, recently we were in Paris for the Maison & Objet tradeshow and made our way around the city to see the latest in retail as well. At Merci, the creative general store of Paris, the latest installation called “Into the White” put neutral hues in the spotlight showcasing everyday goods in a variety of parchment shades.

Merci – Paris
Merci – Paris
Merci – Paris

BHV, Paris “Iconic 70s”

The department store BHV always has a special theme of the moment and this year their focus is on the 70s with rich, warm hues and retro geometric patterns.

BHV – Paris
BHV – Paris

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The Glorified Garden

By Cathy Schneider, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Color Theory

At Sphere Trending, we always have an eye on how the retail experience is evolving. We were excited to see that Terrain is opening a new location at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. This new partnership will offer a fresh shopping concept for the botanical space. This will be an immersive retail experience, showcasing their unique plants, seasonal decor, artisan gifts, and more.

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Inspirational Retail

By Riann Henkel, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Interior Home

In a world of screens, AI-everything, bots and having almost  anything you need available at the blink of an eye without ever leaving your house, sometimes it’s refreshing to get out and go analog – and get rewarded with a dose of inspiration.

As trend forecasters, we are constantly looking for inspiration all around us, from a color palette inspired by an amazing sunset to patternwork in a building’s architectural façade. Retail in one of many tools in our toolbox, but post-pandemic it is a reminder of how you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. At the end of the day, there is nothing like getting out in the middle of a city and immersing yourself in the pulse points to observe consumer patterns and product trends.

Retail as Art

Exhibit-style evolving retail keeps the shopping experience fresh and interesting. Recent exhibits while retail trendspotting in Paris included “at my grandmother’s house – ‘chez ma grand-mere-” at Merci and Ole, Ole! – a celebration of Spanish design – at Le Bon Marche. 

Beyond Brick-and-Mortar–retail all around

Sphere Trendspotting – The Signature 5th Ave Fragrance by Nest

Sensory experiences tie in to product and retail. With scent being so strongly tied to memory, both Nest Candles and Bath and Body Works got creative for the holiday NYC season. Nest featured immersive outdoor scents to reach shoppers on the street, while Bath and Body Works rolled a gigantic candle into the streets to celebrate their annual Candle Day.

Bath & Body Works – NYC

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