Hans van den Hout

Strategic Retail Consultant & Designer | Founder retailLAB, since 1974 |Experienced and highly motivated speaker |Re-imagining Retail |What’s Next.

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Once again, sending lots of positive energy to all of you affected by this situation. You can do it! https://t.co/zfbksiqLYu

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Even though times might be hard... let's try to make the best out of this situation https://t.co/KltietjIwg

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There is more to a shopping experience than just a nice looking store. More Telling, Less Selling! #retail #retailing #ecommerce #retailtrends #shopping #storeexperience https://t.co/cUe3eYaR9t

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The brand experience and engagement with the customers should be the one focus of Communication teams. In Retail, we should also re-imagine the definitions and goals of different departments! #Retail #retailtrends #communications #brandexperience #disrupt…https://t.co/NexoWtz62J

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A quote of one of our blog posts in which we also discuss the ''Luxury Experience''. With millennials becoming the most important luxury shoppers, do you think the meaning of luxury has changed? Read the full blog here https://t.co/XrLJJRLIRw #retailtrend…https://t.co/YdpFQQLTDB

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BONAVERI's exhibition left me amazed! Great to see how they show their innovative and creative new products. In our latest blog we covered how important it is to use Labs in the retail industry. Read more: #euroshop2020 #design #retailtrends #euroshop #sh…https://t.co/XtTI0GQ8K8

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Another highlight at this year's Euroshop: Signify! #retail #shopping #design #philips #signify #euroshop #euroshop2020 #3dprinting #lightning https://t.co/KxspxJolhE

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I visited Euroshop 2020 last week and I was very inspired by FormFactoryDesign's exhibition! #retail #shopping #design #retailtrends #formfactorydesign #euroshop #euroshop2020 https://t.co/x1BBG19n3H

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When we're speaking of a so-called Retail ''Ocean'', who is ''On the Wave'' and who is getting ''Flooded''? In the new blog we look at some key retail players who have Labs and Innovation departments in order to stay in the ''Green…https://t.co/iuOeZKZ0nf https://t.co/zmDlp6OveI

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In my latest blog, I decided to try something new and interactive. A puzzle that can be the solution to your 2020 Retail challenges! Let me know what you think and if you could solve it. https://t.co/vsnsFYWUeZ

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Great to see that our ‘Fine Legs’ table goes viral. Thanks Ed Tchai and TEPE.

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Working on new 2020 collection with TEPE metal chief Clemens te Pas in Paris

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Iam with chief Clemens tePas of TEPE metal in Paris on the Maison & Objet

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In my last blog of the year, I wanted to share some pictures and proverbs, looking back at 2019 but more importantly looking forward to 2020! Small bites that could help you think a bit different at the start of the new year! I hop…https://t.co/RNP4Muo7kv https://t.co/rEmmPZkhLr

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The month December - a wonderful time for retailers and brands! But are these holiday retail calendars working for customers or is it simply too much information? In the new blog you can read my experiences and thoughts on planning…https://t.co/1MetNCQORD https://t.co/wuSIksOJGu

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The November and December period is the perfect time to look for new and interesting gifts and tasty products. But with SO many choices, I decided to do a little experiment myself! Read in the latest blog my thoughts and opportunit…https://t.co/ffBXG2SfSW https://t.co/xXRAukyl0f

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Last week I read an interesting article on how the 5 human senses can save brick and mortar retail. Read in our latest blog about the creative ways a retailer can stimulate its customer's senses. Touching, feeling, smelling, tastin…https://t.co/NOO4Nticrk https://t.co/sMWXrZqNbA

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I read so many retail platforms and talk to retail experts who always tell me ‘WHAT retailers should do’ instead of ‘HOW to do it’. One way to create a unique brand experience is by adding new (home) products and services. Read on…https://t.co/UvWfObWsO3 https://t.co/AgdEoUQFDx

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A few weeks ago, I was joined by 12 City Managers from Denmark for my Retail Masterclass and Streetail day! I shared my views on the future of Retail and together we explored the city of Amsterdam. In our latest blog you can read a…https://t.co/EpBWT4e4ZX https://t.co/3bY3SPfzzH

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The World of Retail is a World of Opportunity if we start seeing it as the World of Customers! What are the key areas retailers and brands should be focussing on? Are the growing E-commerce market and the Internet of things a threa…https://t.co/UtdjzpC37i https://t.co/jkjtjvs1Tc