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Insight of the Day: 9 Wellness Trends to Watch From WSL Strategic Retail's Health Event

Findings

  1. Increasing Popularity of Virtual Workouts: Platforms like Peloton and Lululemon Mirror are driving the trend of at-home workouts, leading retailers to integrate these experiences into their physical locations​ (WSL)​​ (WSL)​.

  2. On-Demand Healthcare Growth: Retail clinics are in demand due to their convenience and affordability, with CVS playing a significant role in this trend​ (WSL)​.

  3. Pharmacist Support and Trust: The growing responsibilities of pharmacists necessitate additional support and private consultation spaces to enhance customer trust and service quality​ (WSL)​.

  4. Rising Focus on Mental Health: There is a notable increase in mental health issues, particularly among younger generations, prompting retailers like Victoria's Secret and CVS to offer related services and create supportive environments​ (WSL)​​ (WSL)​.

  5. Skincare Market Boom: The skincare segment is outpacing makeup, driven by a growing interest in products that promote overall skin health through diet and supplements​ (WSL)​.

  6. Changing Meal Patterns: Intermittent fasting is influencing consumer eating habits, leading to earlier dinner times and impacting retail and restaurant schedules​ (WSL)​.

Key Takeaways

  • Convenience and Accessibility: Consumers are prioritizing convenience and accessibility in both their workout routines and healthcare services.

  • Mental Health Awareness: There's a significant demand for mental health support, especially among younger demographics, which brands need to address.

  • Holistic Skincare: The trend towards holistic health is driving interest in skincare products that emphasize overall wellness.

  • Adaptation to Meal Timing: Retailers and restaurants must adapt to changing consumer eating patterns influenced by intermittent fasting.

Trends

  • Integration of Digital and Physical Experiences: Retailers are merging online and in-store experiences, particularly in fitness and healthcare.

  • Supportive Retail Environments: Creating environments that support mental health and wellness is becoming essential.

  • Emphasis on Preventive Health: There is a shift towards preventive health measures in skincare and dietary supplements.

Conclusions

  • The wellness market is rapidly evolving, with a clear shift towards digital integration, mental health support, and preventive healthcare.

  • Brands and retailers need to adapt to these changes by incorporating digital experiences, creating supportive environments, and focusing on holistic health products.

Implications for Brands

  1. Enhance Digital Integration: Brands should invest in digital platforms and tools to offer virtual workout experiences and on-demand healthcare services.

  2. Mental Health Initiatives: Develop and promote mental health services and create supportive retail environments to attract younger consumers.

  3. Promote Holistic Products: Focus on marketing skincare and dietary supplements that promote overall wellness.

  4. Adapt to Changing Eating Habits: Adjust product offerings and store hours to cater to new meal timing trends influenced by intermittent fasting.

By aligning with these trends and consumer behaviors, brands can effectively engage with their target audiences and stay competitive in the wellness market

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