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Writer's pictureMichele

FIGS’ Next Opportunity: Fitting Rooms That Elevate Medical Retail

FIGS changed how medical pros shop for scrubs. They started online with better fabrics and modern styles. Now they're changing the in-store experience too.



Look at their stores. The LA flagship started it.



Now their new 4,200-square-foot Philadelphia store takes it further.



Every detail shows they understand their customers. They're not just selling scrubs. They're building community.



Here's what sets FIGS stores apart:


  • Smart store layouts that make shopping quick and easy

  • Spaces where medical teams can gather and connect

  • Embroidery stations for adding personal touches

  • Coffee bars that welcome busy healthcare workers

  • Training areas for product education

  • Prime spots near major hospitals



FIGS gets retail right. But here's what's interesting: fitting rooms could work even harder. They could transform how medical teams shop, move, and work together.


Why Fitting Rooms Matter Now


Think about a typical hospital day. Lights change from bright ORs to dim patient rooms. Teams rush between departments. Scrubs need to work everywhere.



Current fitting rooms miss these realities:


  • Standard store lighting doesn't match hospital settings

  • Basic mirrors don't show how scrubs move during procedures

  • Single-person rooms slow down team shopping

  • Static spaces ignore how medical pros really work



The Clinical Reality


Medical pros need more than a basic fitting room. They need spaces that feel like their workplace:


  • OR lights are different from ER lights

  • Surgical scrubs need different movement tests than regular scrubs

  • Teams often shop together between shifts


Clinical Insight: Hospitals use five different types of lighting. Scrubs need to look good under all of them.


Smart Solutions That Make Sense


Modern fitting rooms should have:


  • Lights that match different hospital settings

  • Tech that checks how scrubs move during medical tasks

  • Quick-change systems for team shopping during breaks



💡 Key Takeaway


Tomorrow's fitting rooms must copy real hospital environments. That's how we'll know if scrubs really work.


Making It Work


We need fitting rooms with:


  • Lights that switch between different hospital settings

  • Mirrors that help check movement for different medical jobs

  • Systems that track multiple shoppers at once

  • Setup ready for future tech like virtual fittings



Tech Spotlight


Success comes from flexible design:


  • Power systems ready for new tech

  • Networks that handle many users

  • Spaces that change based on needs

  • Backup systems that keep everything running


Real Benefits


Smart medical fitting rooms pay off:


  • Fewer returns because people can see how scrubs look at work

  • More team sales from easy group shopping

  • New ways to use the space in the future

  • Happier customers who feel understood


Looking Forward


Medical retail needs fitting rooms that get healthcare work. By building for today's needs and tomorrow's ideas, stores can serve their community better.


Building better spaces for medical pros,


Rich and Michele

KRCrossing Consulting


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