In-Store Retail Forecast: Heavy Mobile With a Chance of Beacons

Wearables
For retailers, the real benefit of wearables initially may be for store associates rather than shoppers. With the rise of omnichannel, stores also act as fulfillment centers. Employees using devices to pick, pack and ship are slowed by only having one hand accessible. The release of smartwatches and other wearables will allow retailers to better task store employees and enable more effective picking.