analog retail

As artificial intelligence spreads through daily life, interest in analog products and experiences is growing, according to a new report from the Star Tribune. The piece describes a cultural counter-trend: people turning to vinyl records, film cameras, paper notebooks and other non-digital formats as a reaction to an increasingly AI-saturated world. Retailers are said to be responding to renewed demand for tactile, offline goods.

Canadian apparel brand Duer has launched its own print magazine, part of a broader revival of analog media among retailers looking to stand out and build deeper connections with customers. The move taps a wider trend of brands turning to physical publications as digital channels grow crowded and expensive.