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Top 40 Retail Trends in September

From Archive-Inspired Streetwear Pop-Ups to Luxury Italian Cafés

— October 1, 2023 — Business
From the rise of augmented reality shopping to the eco-conscious revolution reshaping consumer choices, this retail trends top list everything needed to stay ahead of the shopping sphere.

Cosmetics store Ulta Beauty and Haut.AI have partnered to provide consumers with a disruptive, hyper-personalized AI engine that guides them toward achieving their skincare and beauty aspirations. This allows both brands to get ahead of market trends and transform the way people engage with and purchase beauty products.

Elsewhere, Spanish interior design studio El Departamento recently made over PJ Lobster's contemporary eyewear store by incorporating textured materials and various shades of green. Located in Barcelona's El Born district, the retail store was designed based on research that the human eye has a unique capacity to distinguish various shades of green.
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All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Promotions
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Promotions
IHOP All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes Celebrate its 65th Anniversary
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Teacher-Supporting Back-to-School Campaigns
Teacher-Supporting Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Aims to Support Teachers
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38
Complete Horror Franchise Bundles
Complete Horror Franchise Bundles
Humble is Offering a Resident Evil Bundle for a Limited Time
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Curbside Cafe Retail Services
Curbside Cafe Retail Services
Target Drive Up with Starbucks Offers Drinks with Purchases
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Student-Targeted Delivery Programs
Student-Targeted Delivery Programs
The Shipt College Student Membership Program is Only $4.99
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Discounted Thigh Wing Promotions
Discounted Thigh Wing Promotions
Atomic Wings Offered Samples of its New Thigh Wings Menu Item
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Premium Retail Resell Categories
Premium Retail Resell Categories
Walmart Restored Premium Offers Like-New Items for Less
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33
Grilled Potato Pancake Mixes
Grilled Potato Pancake Mixes
The Basic American Foods Griddle Mix makes Fast and Easy Pancakes
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32
Magazine-Curated Cannabis Products
Magazine-Curated Cannabis Products
In July 2023, MARY Magazine Debuts Its Partnership with NTWRK
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31
Alcohol Cashback Programs
Alcohol Cashback Programs
Swiftly's Alcohol Cashback Program Redefines the Rebate Process
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30
Performance Apparel Collections
Performance Apparel Collections
Elevate Your Fall Style with Free Fly's Essential Layers Series
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29
Aesthetics Treatment Platforms
Aesthetics Treatment Platforms
PatientFi Launched 'PRIVI' for Non-Invasive Aesthetics Memberships
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Savory Breakfast Sanwiches
Savory Breakfast Sanwiches
Wendy’s Adds New Savory English Muffin Sandwiches to Breakfast Lineup
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Archive-Inspired Streetwear Pop-Ups
Archive-Inspired Streetwear Pop-Ups
POST ARCHIVE FACTION (PAF) Boasts a New Pop-Up Experience
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Localized Beauty Marketplaces
Localized Beauty Marketplaces
Rinna Beauty Meets the Needs of Customers Across Different Regions
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International Snack Marketplaces
International Snack Marketplaces
OrderExoticSnacks.com Delivers Exotic Snacks to US Shoppers
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Whimsically Branded Cannabis Products
Whimsically Branded Cannabis Products
Angel Therapy Announces Its Expansion in the NYC Market
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Low-Noise Grocery Shopping Experiences
Low-Noise Grocery Shopping Experiences
Aldi is Trialling Sensory-Friendly Shopping Hours in the UK
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Fried Thigh Chicken Wings
Fried Thigh Chicken Wings
Amid Rising Chicken Costs, Wing it On Debuts Fried Chicken Thigh Wings
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Jaw-Refining Face Masks
Jaw-Refining Face Masks
LAPCOS' V Line Contour Face Mask is Non-Invasive
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Luxury Beauty Relaunches
Luxury Beauty Relaunches
Marc Jacobs Beauty is Relaunching on the Market with Coty
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Sophisticated Tokyo Flagship Stores
Sophisticated Tokyo Flagship Stores
WIND AND SEA TOKYO Features Glass and a Clean Aesthetic
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Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
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AI-Powered eCommerce Reviews
AI-Powered eCommerce Reviews
Amazon Customer Review Highlights Leverage AI Capabilities
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Revolutionary Therapeutic Beds
Revolutionary Therapeutic Beds
Skin Rejuvenation With the Trifecta Light Bed
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15
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
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14
LGBTQ+ Business-Supporting Programs
LGBTQ+ Business-Supporting Programs
The Daylight App and Civil Jewelry are Rewarding LGBT Spending
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Retail Sneaker Collaborations
Retail Sneaker Collaborations
Sneaker District and Reebok Join Forces on the Club C Mid II Vintage
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Iconic Cupcake Brands
Iconic Cupcake Brands
The new CRUMBS Cupcakes Embraces a Modern Approach, Leveraging E-Commerce
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Sustainable Department Store Initiatives
Sustainable Department Store Initiatives
John Lewis' Furniture Will Use Local Farm-Sourced Leather
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10
Efficient Shipping Container Solutions
Efficient Shipping Container Solutions
Boxhub Eliminates the Hassle of Buying a Shipping Container
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9
Groundbreaking Flagship Guitar Stores
Groundbreaking Flagship Guitar Stores
The Gibson Garage London Will Open in Early 2024
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AI-Powered Beauty Partnerships
AI-Powered Beauty Partnerships
Haut.AI and Ulta Beauty Join Forces to Transform Beauty Retail
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Luxurious Canadian Athleticwear
Luxurious Canadian Athleticwear
First Health Apparel Was Designed for Comfort and Flexibility
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Kitchen-Inspired Store Interiors
Kitchen-Inspired Store Interiors
Crosby Studios Designs This Unconventional Jewelry Store Interior
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Stunning Eyewear Store Interiors
Stunning Eyewear Store Interiors
El Departamento Orchestrates an All-Green Eyewear Store Aesthetic
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Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
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Luxury Italian Cafés
Luxury Italian Cafés
Louis Vuitton Opens Its Italian Café in Taormina, Sicily
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Stunning Fine Jewelry Collections
Stunning Fine Jewelry Collections
Sartoria Studio Announces Partnership with BURKINDY
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Upright Cafe Sleeping Pods
Upright Cafe Sleeping Pods
Nescafé Harajuku Will Launch Giraffenap Pods for Quick Naps
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