Kapten & Son: New adventure store in Stuttgart opens doors!
Kapten & Son is opening a new Experience Store in Stuttgart on October 27th, 2025. Interactive experiences offer innovative shopping.

Kapten & Son: New adventure store in Stuttgart opens doors!
There is fresh news from the world of retail in the vibrant city of Stuttgart: The popular retailer Kapten & Son opened its new Experience Store on Königstrasse today. With a generous sales area of 75 square meters, the brand focuses on a distinctive shopping experience that goes far beyond normal shopping. The main focus of the opening is to expand Kapten & Son's presence in southern Germany, reflecting the increasing demand for their products. Fashion Network reports that the store was designed in collaboration with the renowned companies Schwitzke (planning) and Kölling (store construction).
But what makes this store so special? The answer lies in the interactive experience elements that Kapten & Son has integrated into the store. There's this, for examplePacking table, where customers can experience how much storage space a backpack actually offers. In addition to the packing table, theMagic Mirrorensuring customers can see what they look like with the backpack from every angle while theSize check-Station helps check dimensions for carry-on luggage. These innovative approaches aim to improve and shape the shopping experience, which is also emphasized by Tonio Kantorski, General Manager Retail & Expansion.
Experiential retail on the rise
The trend towards “experiential retail” is not only evident at Kapten & Son, but is also shaping retail in general. According to a blog post by Infovision Nowadays, retailers can no longer just score points with prices or speed. Instead, they must create engaging and differentiated experiences that cannot be replicated online. This shift means physical stores are taking on new roles - becoming destinations where consumers can not only buy products, but also discover and try them out.
Immersive in-store experiences are in focus as more consumers, particularly Generation Z and Millennials, seek interactive and educational experiences. A variety of elements such as technology, personalization and community engagement are crucial to retaining customers. This could explain why Kapten & Son in Stuttgart focuses on precisely these aspects - to get the most out of the shopping experience.
Consumers expect more than just products
The high expectations of consumers require consistent integration of online and offline experiences. How Infovision points out in his post, modern shoppers are looking for meaningful, personalized experiences. Therefore, stores must adapt and combine both physical and digital elements.
The challenges in implementing these concepts should not be underestimated. Brands must find a balance between automation and human interaction while maintaining privacy standards. But investing in a memorable shopping experience can prove to be essential for market success in the future.
Kapten & Son with its new branch in Stuttgart impressively shows how retailers are taking up the new trends in experiential shopping. Through innovative elements and strategic approaches, the brand challenges the competition and offers a shopping experience that will be remembered.
