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Top 100 Retail Trends in February

From Easter Candy Pop-Up Cafes to Gothic Footwear Boutiques

— February 28, 2016 — Business
The top February 2016 retail trends is marked by a number of permanent and temporary in-store concepts that highlight a product's best uses and the lifestyle vision of the brand.

One particular temporary retail experience making waves this month is the Cadbury Creme Egg pop-up cafe that is currently open in London. The immersive pop-up cafe features an adults-only ball pit and is filled with brand artifacts that makes it a retrospective on the classic Easter candy.

Another unique concept is the Sneakerhead White Store in Moscow, which only sells white pairs of sneakers. The fourth store from the Russian retailer in Moscow, the space signals that consumers are interested in highly curated retail offerings.

The top February 2016 retail trends highlight a number of shifting consumer desires such as an interest in experiential kiosks and spaces that educate shoppers on product's and brand history.
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Experience-Rating Payment Systems
Experience-Rating Payment Systems
'The Real Greek' Adopts the truRating Restaurant Rating System
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Inexpensive International Shipping Platforms
Inexpensive International Shipping Platforms
The 'GoSend Commerce' Platform Debuted at CES 2016
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98
Female-Run Sushi Restaurants
Female-Run Sushi Restaurants
This Tokyo Restaurant is Staffed Solely by Female Chefs
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97
Solar Beacon Devices
Solar Beacon Devices
The 'EKOOR' Solar Proximity Beacons Enable Light-Powered Digital Marketing
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96
Mobile Self-Checkouts
Mobile Self-Checkouts
Diebold Proposes a Scan-As-You-Shop Process to Streamline the Activity
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95
Cubed Diffusion Brand Boutiques
Cubed Diffusion Brand Boutiques
This PS Paul Smith Store is the brand's seventh in Hong Kong
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94
Transport-Themed Museum Cafes
Transport-Themed Museum Cafes
This Cafe Celebrates London's Transit System with Tube-Themed Drinks
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93
Boozy Pizza Pairings
Boozy Pizza Pairings
This Chain Offers Pizza and Wine Pairings at Most of Its Establishments
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92
Magnetic Track Lighting
Magnetic Track Lighting
'B Light' Pendant Lighting Solutions Offer a Flexible Design for Retailers
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91
Sustainable Retail Logistics Platforms
Sustainable Retail Logistics Platforms
Optoro Helps Retailers Deal With Returned Unwanted GIfts
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90
Custom Watchmaking Services
Custom Watchmaking Services
'Zeewatches' Offers Custom Watches for Consumers to Buy and/or Sell
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89
Editorial Subscription Shops
Editorial Subscription Shops
The magCulture Brick-and-Mortar Store Recently Opened in London
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88
VIP Food Kiosks
VIP Food Kiosks
Rutter's Touchscreen Ordering Stations Remember Previous Purchases
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Smartphone Coupon Campaigns
Smartphone Coupon Campaigns
McDonald's Fast Food Restaurants in Georgia Trial Beacon Technology
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86
Digital Santa Claus Selfies
Digital Santa Claus Selfies
UK Retailer GAME Implemented an Augmented Reality System for Shoppers
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Casual Hawaiian Eateries
Casual Hawaiian Eateries
This New York Restaurnt Offers Traditional Hawaiian Poké Bowls
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84
Quick Cashless Restaurants
Quick Cashless Restaurants
Restaurant Chain Wagamama Incorporates a Quicker Way to Eat and Pay
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83
Elder Care Retail Programs
Elder Care Retail Programs
The Super Care Initiative is Training Cashiers to Spot Elder Isolation
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Price-Picking Promotions
Price-Picking Promotions
The Everlane After Christmas Sale Allows You to Choose Your Price
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VR Winterwear Apps
VR Winterwear Apps
Jaunt and North Face Take Shoppers on a Virtual Adventure
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Proximity-Based Selling Apps
Proximity-Based Selling Apps
The '5miles' Mobile Marketplace App Connects Local Buyers and Sellers
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In-Store Holiday AR Events
In-Store Holiday AR Events
Tesco Mobile Ireland Hosted an In-Store Holiday AR Experience
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Refined Beige Couture Boutiques
Refined Beige Couture Boutiques
The JOSEPH Store in Singapore is the Brand's First in Asia
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Virtual Window Shopping Apps
Virtual Window Shopping Apps
The 'Retale' Mobile Shopping App Allows Consumers to Digitally Browse
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Palatial Designer Flagships
Palatial Designer Flagships
The Max Mara Beijing Store Has Opened in the Luxury Fashion District
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Automated Dining Experiences
Automated Dining Experiences
Over 1,000 Chili's Enhance Dining Experiences with Tablet Menus
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Art Collective Restaurants
Art Collective Restaurants
Neu West Berlin Has Reopened at a New Location in Kreuzberg
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In-Store Movie Experiences
In-Store Movie Experiences
A Series of In-Store Star Wars Activities Delight Tesco's Customers
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Rustic Galleria Boutiques
Rustic Galleria Boutiques
This Moncler Boutique Recently Opened at Taipei 101 Mall
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Gradient Apparel Merchandising
Gradient Apparel Merchandising
The Elgin Flagship Store is Organized by Color and Texture
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Branded Vintage Boutiques
Branded Vintage Boutiques
'LOOPWHEELER Vintage Service' is an Exclusive Concept Store in Tokyo
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Wine Store Bars
Wine Store Bars
'WineStyles' is a Retail Store During the Day and a Tasting Bar at Night
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Parisian-Inspired Dining Experiences
Parisian-Inspired Dining Experiences
This Themed Dinner Party Involved an Immersive Atmosphere
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Airy Teahouse Concepts
Airy Teahouse Concepts
The Rabbit Hole is a Whimsical Organic Tea Bar in Australia
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Prisoner's Dilemma-Inspired Eateries
Prisoner's Dilemma-Inspired Eateries
The 'Betrayers’ Banquet' is a Psychological Dining Experiment
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Hobbyist Beer Shops
Hobbyist Beer Shops
'BottleDog' Sells DIY Brewing Tools and Ready-Made Beer
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Customized Knife Retailers
Customized Knife Retailers
'MyKnife' Enables One to Design a Knife to Their Exact Specifications
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Festive Scented Taxi Cabs
Festive Scented Taxi Cabs
Molton Brown's 'Christmas Carriages' Offer Induglent Rides
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Wine Discovery Units
Wine Discovery Units
Etude's Countertop Display Promotes Discovery of a Wine's Origins
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Interactive Beer Fridges
Interactive Beer Fridges
Bud Light's Digital Fridge Displays Reveal Branded Content
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In-Store Danish Design Pop-Ups
In-Store Danish Design Pop-Ups
Nordstrom Will Be Featuring the HAY Mini Market in Seven Stores
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Contactless Payment Screens
Contactless Payment Screens
The Connected Screens Allow People to Pay By Waving Their Phones
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Georgian-Inspired Retail Concepts
Georgian-Inspired Retail Concepts
This Guildford Boutique Boasts an Airy New Interior Design
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Modular Maternity Boutiques
Modular Maternity Boutiques
The Mit Mat Mama Store in Barcelona is Brimming with Plant Life
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Folk Art Crepe Shops
Folk Art Crepe Shops
The Ojuara Tapiocaria Cafe in Brazil Serves Up the Regional Dish
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Intimate Lounge Bars
Intimate Lounge Bars
This Palermo Bar is a Daytime Cafeteria and Nighttime Lounge Bar
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RFID Wine Displays
RFID Wine Displays
Vistasys' Information Kiosk Scans Wine Bottles to Reveal Product Facts
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Contemporary Department Store Makeovers
Contemporary Department Store Makeovers
The KaDeWe Department Store is Set to Receive An Upgrade
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Gothic Footwear Boutiques
Gothic Footwear Boutiques
This Warsaw Store Boasts Church-Inspired Interior Architecture
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Ethereal Californian Boutiques
Ethereal Californian Boutiques
The Irene Neuwirth in LA Aims to Be More Than a Retail Space
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On-Demand VIP Store Hours
On-Demand VIP Store Hours
The Kenneth Cole Bowery Flagship Will Open at All Hours for VIPs
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Conceptual Eyewear Boutiques
Conceptual Eyewear Boutiques
The C_29 / Optimist Eyewear Store is a Futuristic Boutique in Greece
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Iconic Candy-Themed Cafes
Iconic Candy-Themed Cafes
The 'Cadbury Creme Egg Cafe' Celebrates a Beloved Easter Treat
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Museum Lifestyle Shops
Museum Lifestyle Shops
This Singapore Museum Opened a Multipurpose Space Called 'Gallery & Co'
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Rustic Americana Concept Stores
Rustic Americana Concept Stores
The CPCM Store in Harajuku is Covered in Reclaimed Wood
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Futuristic Whiteout Boutiques
Futuristic Whiteout Boutiques
The New Paco Rabanne Paris Store Boasts a Modular Storage System
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Camping-Inspired Retail Designs
Camping-Inspired Retail Designs
This Stone Fresh Location in Shanghai Mimics Outdoor Fun
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Upscale Galleria Boutiques
Upscale Galleria Boutiques
The Dior Mexico City Store is Located in the Polanco Neighborhood
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Digital Automobile Shops
Digital Automobile Shops
The Rockar Hyundai Store Boasts a Digitally Enhanced Sales Concept
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Slow-Paced Lifestyle Eateries
Slow-Paced Lifestyle Eateries
Yoshinoya is a New Taipei Restaurant with a Relaxing Atmosphere
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Chic Fashion-Forward Boutiques
Chic Fashion-Forward Boutiques
The New Beijing Anchoret Store Features an Installation-Like Setup
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Narrative Swedish Design Pop-Ups
Narrative Swedish Design Pop-Ups
Design Brand kikki.K Has Popped Up in London's Covent Garden
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Virtual Dressing Room Apps
Virtual Dressing Room Apps
The 'Swivel Selfie' Made Its Debut at CES 2016
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Communal Retail Shops
Communal Retail Shops
'Cornerstore' Houses Its Retail and Textile Production in One Space
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Staff-Free Restaurants
Staff-Free Restaurants
The Eatsa Restaurant Ordering System Automates Food Purchases
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Undulating Beauty Boutique Interiors
Undulating Beauty Boutique Interiors
The Second Aesop Stockholm Store Has Opened in the SoFo Area
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Whiteout Sneaker Shop Concepts
Whiteout Sneaker Shop Concepts
The Sneakerhead White Store Only Sells White Kicks
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Former Factory Fitness Centers
Former Factory Fitness Centers
La Factory in Moussy-le-Neuf is a Multipurpose Health Facility
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Speakeasy-Inspired Dining Experiences
Speakeasy-Inspired Dining Experiences
This Restaurant Delivers the Full Speakeasy Experience
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VR Dealership Showrooms
VR Dealership Showrooms
The Audi Virtual Showroom was Showcased by the Brand at CES 2016
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Shrouded Skincare Shops
Shrouded Skincare Shops
The Second Aesop Taipei Shop is Located in the Hip Neighborhood of Daan
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Virtual Reality Santa Visits
Virtual Reality Santa Visits
The JCPenney VR Santa Experience is Driving In-Store Traffic
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Interactive Dining Events
Interactive Dining Events
This Restaurant Combines Interactive Theatre with Fine Dining
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Garden-Inspired Beauty Shops
Garden-Inspired Beauty Shops
This Guangzhou Store is a European-Inspired Beauty Experience
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Mobile Fashion Boutiques
Mobile Fashion Boutiques
This Mobile Shop Showcases the Work of Emerging Fashion Designers
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NYC-Inspired Lifestyle Shops
NYC-Inspired Lifestyle Shops
BAY is a New York City-Inspired Lifestyle Shop in Vejle, Denmark
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Open-Kitchen Dining Experiences
Open-Kitchen Dining Experiences
This Restaurant Prepares Each Meal in Front of Diners
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Pampering Clothing Stores
Pampering Clothing Stores
The Newest Oasis Store Pairs Fashion with Beauty, Food and Beverages
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Vibrant In-Store Restaurants
Vibrant In-Store Restaurants
The Botanic Kitchen is a Nature-infused In-Store Restaurant Concept
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Snowy White Christmas Pop-Ups
Snowy White Christmas Pop-Ups
The Cadbury Festive Joy Tour Continues to Spread Joy in the UK
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Easter Candy Pop-Up Cafes
Easter Candy Pop-Up Cafes
The London Cadbury Creme Egg Pop-Up Has an Adult Ball Pit
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Wine Discovery Stores
Wine Discovery Stores
This Winestore Features Clever Signage and an Interactive Tasting Station
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Pop-Up Wellness Outlets
Pop-Up Wellness Outlets
The Newest Version of the STORY Retail Space is Themed After Health
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Express Grocery Stores
Express Grocery Stores
Sobeys' Unveiled a New Express Store Concept in Nova Scotia
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VR Retail-Enabling Platforms
VR Retail-Enabling Platforms
The Sixense 'vRetail' Digital Shopping Platform Immerses Shoppers
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Sprawling Italian Food Markets
Sprawling Italian Food Markets
Eataly Munich is the Latest in the Empire's Growing List of Stores
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Co-Branded Grooming Events
Co-Branded Grooming Events
The Carlsberg Ted Baker Event Celebrated the End of Movember
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Big-Box Convenience Shops
Big-Box Convenience Shops
'Walmart To Go' is the Brand's Take on the Convenience Store Format
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Upscale Indoor Food Markets
Upscale Indoor Food Markets
DekaMarkt's 'World of Food' is a Sophisticated Grocery Store Market
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Luxury Vehicle Garden Pop-Ups
Luxury Vehicle Garden Pop-Ups
Lexus Recently Partnered with Harvey Nichols for a Garden Pop-Up
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Aspirational Furniture Displays
Aspirational Furniture Displays
This Furniture Store Visual Merchandising Imagines a Lifestyle
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Futuristic Fresh Food Shops
Futuristic Fresh Food Shops
This Madrid Food Shop Only Sells Bread, Fish and Meat
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Dedicated Sneaker Pop-Up Shops
Dedicated Sneaker Pop-Up Shops
This Adidas BOOST Pop-Up Launches the Tech in London
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Experimental Coffee Shops
Experimental Coffee Shops
This Cafe Offers Unusual Coffee Drinks Made from Premium Beans
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Experience-Focused Convenience Stores
Experience-Focused Convenience Stores
The New Store Design of Murphy Express is Intuitive
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Multi-Dimensional Dining Experiences
Multi-Dimensional Dining Experiences
The 'Chambers of Flavour' Events are Packed with Suprises
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Vertical Latticed Retail Interiors
Vertical Latticed Retail Interiors
The APC Kyoto Store on Shijo Dori Gets a Modern Overhaul
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Festive Chocolate-Covered Pop-Ups
Festive Chocolate-Covered Pop-Ups
The Cadbury Christmas Grotto is Part of Its UK Advent Tour
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Throwback Barber Shops
Throwback Barber Shops
The 'Blind Barber' Resurrects a Time-Honored Tradition
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Luxury Convenience Stores
Luxury Convenience Stores
The 5 Points Market Convenient Store Design Has Upscale Features
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