What: Wellness is becoming a top priority in the design of retail environments as shoppers desire commercial spaces that promote emotional, physical, and social benefits.

Why it is important: The wellness economy, which is valued at USD 1.5 trillion, represents an opportunity for physical retailers to reinvent their spaces and create a communal experience that brings wider value to consumers.

Complex retail concepts which tap into the wellness economy are emerging around the globe as consumers want spaces that go beyond the typical retail environment.

Shopping has the potential to influence multiple dimensions of well-being by providing leisure-oriented activities and creating social cohesion for the community, according to the VP of retail strategy and design at Figure3.

Retailers should look to transcend their space, creating an environment that promotes healthier ways of living and opens consumers’ minds to new possibilities.

At Hyundai Department Store in Seoul, the store’s floors are organized a central atrium with sensory elements. 50% of the store’s floor space is dedicated to spaces where people can socialize in an experiential environment.

As health and wellness continue to be top priorities for consumers, the communal nature of retail developments will be vital to their survival. Retailers have the opportunity to reinvent their experience and create a space that encourages connection and becomes a gathering place for community.

How wellbeing is remodeling the malls of the future

How wellbeing is remodeling the malls of the future