Mar 1, 2001 12:00 PM, Elise Vachon
A year ago I would have said, “Shop online? Not with my credit card!” I admit, I don't think of online buying often, but when I wanted to send flowers to my hubby for our anniversary (15 years!), I decided to give it a try.
 to save.</p>
<p>Many people say coupons don't work or are on the way out. But are they? Or are they simply evolving to appear again with a new “face” in the store of the future?</p>
<b>GlobalShop 2001</b>
<p>At last year's show, attendees came in droves to see new multimedia technologies, touch screens, body scanners, high tech kiosks, biometrics identification units, and advanced gizmos and gadgets.</p>
<p>At this year's Store of the Future (see Retail Design Trends), organizers say attendees of all walks can peruse seven assorted retail “fantasy stores” such as high fashion apparel, jewelry, shoes, home/garden and collectibles.</p>
<p>Their goal was to create a shopping space combining the outer high tech world and the indoor retail environment. They plan on stretching the barriers of retail by eliminating the need for sales associates.</p>
<p>I can't wait to see their version of futuristic coupons.</p>
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