Across Latin America, pleasure shoppers are looking for innovation, but winning their business requires brands to balance aspirational qualities. Consumers are watching every dollar — or peso, Brazilian real, Peruvian sol, etc. — as tariffs, exchange rates and import costs push retail prices upward.
XBIZ Retreat will return to Cabo San Lucas Aug. 17–21, bringing together top LATAM retail buyers and pleasure product brands for a week of dealmaking and networking.
Walking into an adult store and being greeted by someone who not only knows the difference between various kinds of materials and motors, but also understands and empathizes, is where brick-and-mortar retailers really shine. Physical spaces enable them to engage shoppers’ senses, build rapport in real time and close sales.
Shoplifting has always posed a persistent challenge for retailers, and its effects reach far beyond simple loss of inventory. Theft can disrupt operations and saddle retailers with the cost of increased insurance premiums and heightened security measures. Robust security protocols can also negatively impact customers’ shopping experience.
From classic designs amplified with extra power to unique functions and one-of-a-kind shapes intended for deep stimulation, the current wave of pleasure products is bringing customers new ways to push boundaries and immerse themselves in pleasure.
