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Top 45 Retail Innovations in March

From Digital Product Showrooms to Contactless POS Systems

— March 28, 2015 — Business
Many of the top March 2015 retail ideas bring harmony to the discord that exists between brick and mortar, web and mobile shopping experiences. One of the most effective ways to harness the power of technology is the implementation of location-based technology for promotions, displays and in-store ads, which can be integrated into keychains, mannequins, shop windows and apps.

In terms of store design, one of the most impressive setups comes from Made.com. This hybrid showroom features a mix of physical and digital products, which connects two ways to shop the brand. In Japan, this emphasis on blending e-commerce into physical retail can be seen with the Rakuten BOX, stations that serve as places for consumers to pick up parcels ordered online at their own convenience.
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Indie Bookstores Search Tools
Indie Bookstores Search Tools
CityShelf Lets You Browse the Stock of Independent Book Shops in NYC
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Auto Buyer E-Commerce
Auto Buyer E-Commerce
Autohome is China's Leading Car Consumer Website
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Beacon-Optimized Chocolate Shops
Beacon-Optimized Chocolate Shops
Laima Chocolate Shop Introduces Low Energy Beacons
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Personalized Loyalty Keychains
Personalized Loyalty Keychains
Physical Cookie Brings the Web's Best to Brick and Mortar Shopping
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Car Shopping Quizzes
Car Shopping Quizzes
TMatch Narrows Down Choices When Purchasing a Vehicle
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Immersive Retail Beacons
Immersive Retail Beacons
Hudson’s Bay Company Introduces iBeacon at North American Locations
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Artistic T-Shirt Webshops
Artistic T-Shirt Webshops
The Neopolitan Clothing Website Highlights The Brand's Artful Vision
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Local Shopping Kiosks
Local Shopping Kiosks
American Express' Shop Small Helps You Experience Local Treasures
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Footwear Availability Apps
Footwear Availability Apps
Adidas's Confirmation is a Reservation App for Limited Edition Sneakers
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Beacon-Embedded Mannequins
Beacon-Embedded Mannequins
The Westfield Ted Baker Store Introduces Location-Based Technology
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Animated Bag Webshops
Animated Bag Webshops
Bagigia's Creative Web Shop Features an Engaging User Interface
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Beacon Food Marketing
Beacon Food Marketing
American Craft Sausages Successfully Grew in Popularity with Message Tech
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Beacon Treasure Hunts
Beacon Treasure Hunts
Australia's Bendigo Marketplace Hosts Hi-Tech Family Scavenger Hunts
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Location-Based Ads
Location-Based Ads
Microsoft Wraps Beacon-Enabled Advertising Around Its Retail Stores
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Intuitive Retail UX
Intuitive Retail UX
The TargetBuy App is Designed for Easy Interaction with Few and Familiar Icons
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Tablet POS Systems
Tablet POS Systems
Elo's PayPoint Pro Register Handles Cards, Cash and Receipts
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Crowdfunded Local Food Platforms
Crowdfunded Local Food Platforms
Credibles Lets You Prepay for Food and Invest in Your Community
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Parcel Pickup Lockers
Parcel Pickup Lockers
Rakuten Lets Its Online Shoppers Pick Up Parcels from a Mall Collection Box
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Biometric Store Payments
Biometric Store Payments
This Chinese Grocery Store Features a Unique 'Face Pay' System
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Contactless POS Systems
Contactless POS Systems
Proxama's Units Offer Solutions for NFC Marketing & Loyalty Platforms
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Architectural Flagship Stores
Architectural Flagship Stores
The New Ileana Makri Flagship in Athens Creates Customer Curiosity
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Pharmacy Beacon Technology
Pharmacy Beacon Technology
The Duane Reade App Vastly Improves Customer's In-Store Experience
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Yin Yang Retail Displays
Yin Yang Retail Displays
Store with a Floating Staircase Creates Enigmatic Balance Between Levels
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Rippling Retail Facades
Rippling Retail Facades
The Seoul Givenchy Flagship Store is a Beacon of Modernity
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Luminiscent Retail Havens
Luminiscent Retail Havens
The Hangzhou Apple Store in China is an Idyllic Shopping Palace
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3D Printing Shops
3D Printing Shops
Copenhagen's 3D Printhuset Makes 3D Printing Accessible to All
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Digital Product Showrooms
Digital Product Showrooms
Made.com's Display Shows Off Items Available Online and In-Store
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Indoor Location-Based Services
Indoor Location-Based Services
GE Lighting and ByteLight Roll Out Next-Generation LED Lighting
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Additive Manufacturing Shops
Additive Manufacturing Shops
Aylesbury's 3D Print World Stocks Printer Kits and Hosts Workshops
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Customizable Retail Gifts
Customizable Retail Gifts
Shapeways x Target's 3D-Printed Gifts Provide Personalization
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Plastic Payment Promotions
Plastic Payment Promotions
Shoe Brand MAMUT is Accepting Plastic Bottle Payment for their New Line
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3D-Printed Hardware
3D-Printed Hardware
This Partnership Shows Off Makerbot 3D-Printed Home Depot Tools & Hardware
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LCD Ceiling Displays
LCD Ceiling Displays
The Oakley Store Display Features 27 LCD Screens
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3D Printing Stations
3D Printing Stations
Staples Teams Up with 3D Systems to Offer 3D-Printing In-Store
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Digital Retail Showrooms
Digital Retail Showrooms
Tommy Hilfiger's High Tech Retail Concept Gets Introduced in Amsterdam
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Aquatic Couture Displays
Aquatic Couture Displays
This Hermes Window Display Boasts Water-Themed Imagery
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Shipping Yard Shop Designs
Shipping Yard Shop Designs
The Nendo Backyard Store was Inspired by a Playful Commercial Rear Lot
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Holographic Fishing Technology
Holographic Fishing Technology
The Hunter-Gatherer Lets You Virtually Catch Your Food for Delivery
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VR Vending Machines
VR Vending Machines
The Acure Drink Dispenser Mimics a Store Shelf to Provide Product Info
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3D-Printed Retail Platforms
3D-Printed Retail Platforms
This 3d Startup is Now Offering Its Products on Sears.com
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Shoppable Construction Barriers
Shoppable Construction Barriers
Kate Spade's 'Coming Soon' Wall is an Interactive Retail Platform
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Surreal Retail Display Museums
Surreal Retail Display Museums
This Hermes Window Display is Made Using a Colorful Paper Medium
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Minimalist Retail Designs
Minimalist Retail Designs
The Legrand Showroom Boasts Both Exhibition and Seminar Spaces
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Shipping Container Campuses
Shipping Container Campuses
Pop Brixton Aims to Bring A Sense of Community to the District
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Hybrid Coffee Bars
Hybrid Coffee Bars
All That is Solid's Cafe Interior Design Suits a Range of Needs
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