What's Next for Retail? 7 Cutting Edge Trends to Watch in 2023 1
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Getting Cozy with Human Dog Beds
Portable Solar Power Banks For charging devices on-the-go.
Nearly half (47%) of consumers take naps frequently. Over half (52%) would be willing to purchase solar power banks if they were available where consumers normally shop or online.
Top nap products: 37% blackout curtains 31% body pillow 24% ergonomic sleep pillow
Top uses: 74% power outages 55% camping 52% roadtripping
Searches for “solar energy storage” have increased by 48% over the last 24 months.
Human dog beds have gone viral on TikTok, with over 62 million views.
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Parenting Gets Smarter: Baby Smart Tech Devices
Digging into smart technology for baby’s first year.
Over half (59%) of consumers said they were interested in human dog beds for naps.
The most popular smart baby tech: 69% of parents said they would be more likely to purchase a smart baby device over a traditional device.
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36% smart night lights 34% smart baby monitor 29% baby sound machine 20% of parents indicated interest in smart bassinets.
It’s a Trip: Mushroom Decor Boom Bringing nature and psychedelic vibes inside.
40% of consumers learn about mushroom decor on social media.
37% of consumers find mushroom decor appealing. Top mushroom decor:
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The newest racket sport trend to hit the court.
63% wall art 61% indoor lamps 60% textiles
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Consumers interested in padel learn about it from friends and family (30%) and social media (35%).
Performance Accessories for Serious Gamers
45% of consumers are regular gamers—and they want to win.
Of gamers, 71% are casual players and 22% are competitive. 2% are professional gamers.
Get Ahead of the Game: Padel & Racket Sports
Top padel equipment: 21% rackets 20% balls 15% shoes
Searches for “padel” have increased by 193% over the last 5 years.
64% of gamers are interested in gaming accessories to boost their performance.
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Return of the Retro: The Bedroom Mini Fridge No need to go all the way to the kitchen anymore.
Top gaming accessories: 32% one-handed gaming keyboards 26% gaming finger sleeves 22% gaming arm sleeves
What’s next in retail? Ask Suzy.
Searches for “Frigidaire mini fridge” have increased by 446% over the last 5 years.
70% of consumers are familiar with bedroom mini fridges, and 60% find them appealing.
Videos mentioning a bedroom mini fridge have over 679 million views on TikTok.