These April 2020 retail trends range from 5G retail partnerships to female-led business initiatives.
Standouts include a recent partnership between Walmart and Verizon that aims to incorporate 5G capabilities inside the companies' retail locations. In particular, Walmart hopes to launch its Digital Health solutions across stores, allowing virtual video chats and data sharing among doctors and patients.
Another notable example is RetailMeNot's recent business initiative that aimed to empower women during International Women's Day. The company's 'We Shop With Her' initiative encouraged shoppers to buy from women-run businesses, rewarding consumers with exclusive coupons and savings while empowering female founders.
Other April 2020 retail trends include Amazon's discounted Prime Subscriptions for Veterans or Military that are offered at just $79 along with Amazon Go Grocery's cashier-free online supermarket.
Top 30 Retail Trends in April
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Ultra-Colorful Retail Spaces
Yinka Ilori Embraces Maximalism When Designing the Happy House
29
Sustainable Package-Free Grocery Stores
bare market Boasts Many Affordable & Locally Sourced Goods
28
Fast-Growing Russian Supermarket Chains
The Successful VkusVill is Planning a Sizeable Expansion
27
Colourfully Sustainable Retail Stores
Ace & Tate Boasts a Plastic-Made Terrazzo Aesthetic
26
Bookstore Assistance Robots
The 'AROUND B' Robot Carries Books for Browsing and Purchasing
25
Futuristic Beauty Shops
Dazed Beauty at Selfridges Introduces the Beauty Counter of the Future
24
NFC-Enabled Lifestyle Shops
Cole Haan's Lifestyle Concept Shop Supports Consumers with NFC Tech
23
Tech-Enhanced Styling Rooms
JCPenney's Fitting Rooms Simplify the Try-On Experience
22
Checkout-Free Retail Expansions
Amazon Now Has Agreements for Automated Checkout Systems
21
Self-Serve Beverage Systems
7-Eleven's Machines Let Customers Be Their Own Barista
20
Cashierless Grocery Shops
Amazon Go Grocery Offers "Just Walk Out Shopping"
19
Activist Workshop Stores
The Body Shop's Body Care Store Returns to Its Activist Roots
18
Value-Priced Pizza Deliveries
These Chuck E. Cheese Family Packages are Available for Takeout
17
Low-Cost QSR Family Meals
The Panda Express $20 Family Meal Deal is Available for a Limited Time
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5G Retail Partnerships
Walmart and Verizon are Collaborating on Stores with 5G Capabilities
15
Convenience Store Chicken Restaurants
Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits Offers Tasty Eats
14
Tier-Based Summery Loyalty Programs
Seafolly's Beach Club Successfully Encourages Repeat Purchases
13
Grocery Membership Service Launches
Walmart May Test the Walmart+ Services Beginning Next Month
12
Collectible Premium Loyalty Programs
7-Eleven Entices Malaysian Consumers with Hello Kitty Plates
11
Regional E-Commerce Services Changes
Amazon Won't Deliver Non-Essential Goods in France and Italy
10
Versatile Foodservice Pizza Doughs
Rich's Ready-To-Stretch Dough Requires Minimal Prep
9
Female-Led Business Initiatives
RetailMeNot Launched the 'We Shop With Her' Cmapaing
8
Complimentary Breakfast Sandwich Promotions
McDonald's is Offering Free Egg McMuffins on March 2
7
Bottled Chicken Chain Sauces
Bottled Chick-fil-A and Polynesian Sauces Will Soon Be Available
6
Veterans E-Commerce Discounts
Amazon Offers Prime Subscriptions at $79 for Veterans or Military
5
QSR Digital Discount Promotions
Jack in the Box is Offering a 25% Mobile Order Discount
4
Match-Up Game Loyalty Initiatives
Casey's General Store Boasts a Playful March Madness Promotion
3
Complimentary Lunchtime Cheesecake Promotions
The Cheesecake Factory is Offering Free Cheesecake
2
Cargo-Only Airline Flights
American Airlines Will Only Transporting Cargo to and from Europe
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Expansive Retailer Reward Programs
The Walmart+ Program is a Paid-Membership Loyalty Initiative
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Monthly Gaming Giveaway Lineups
Amazon Prime Launches a Prime Gaming April Drop
Gen X Beauty Campaigns
Bluemercury's Up Next Campaign Celebrates Women 40+
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Private Label eCommerce Groceries
Amazon Grocery Will Feature Over 1,000 items with Many Under $5
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Hyper-Personalized AI Shopping Tech
OTB Group Embraces Hyper-Personalization with Google Cloud
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
On-Demand Style Deliveries
Urban Outfitters and DoorDash Partnered Ahead of Graduation Season
Experiential K-Beauty Retail
Yepoda Opens an Immersive Flagship Store in Seoul
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Wintry Retail Activations
ASOS will Host a Winter Wonderland Pop-Up in SoHo
Romantic Retailer Basket Campaigns
The Asda Red Baskets are Arriving for Valentine's Day
Prestige Beauty Storefronts
Ulta Unveiled Its Times Square Experiential Store
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Flagship Value Fashion
Primark expands affordable fashion with a major Manhattan flagship store
Health-Conscious Grocery Programs
Harris Teeter Launches 'Happier, Healthier with Harris Teeter'
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Generative AI Retail Strategies
Kroger & Google Cloud Enhance Growth and Personalization
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
AI-First Shopping Experiences
Walmart and OpenAI are Partnering to Simplify Purchases
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Expansive eCommerce Events
The Amazon Prime Day Promotion Will Offer New Deals Every Five Minutes
Human-Grade Dog Food Partnerships
The Farmer's Dog Partners with Walmart in April 2026
Affordable Book Retailing Initiatives
SHEIN x Alibris Partner for Gen Z's Interest in Books
Connected Grocer Shopping Carts
The New Amazon Dash Cart is Arriving at Whole Foods Market
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
Creator-Led Beauty Retail
rhode Expands Across Sephora Europe After Strong Viral Demand
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Beauty Retail Delivery Partnerships
Ulta Beauty Has Added 1500 Stores to the Uber Eats Marketplace
Freshness-Focused Perishable Goods Tools
Simbe Recently Enhanced Its Data Analytics Platform
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Accessible Beauty Consultations
Walmart’s Beauty Experts Offer Personalized In-Store Guidance
Menopause-Friendly Online Aisles
Ocado Retail and GenM Launched an MTick-Certified Product Range
Omnichannel Grocer Experiences
Instacart and Allegiance Retail Services Expand Their Partnership
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
Retailer-Led Healthcare Services
Walmart Better Care Services Connects to Healthcare Providers
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
Social Media-Driven Brand Partnerships
Target and Parke Join Forces on a Limited Style Capsule
Connected TV Ad Features
Walmart Connect Launches Its CTV Activation
Interactive Shopping Streams
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches Innovative Partnership with Amazon Ads
Online Grocery Delivery Partnerships
ASDA and Ocado Partnered to Streamline Grocery Delivery
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Closed-Loop Retail Media Networks
Sam’s Club connects ads directly to measurable sales outcomes
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Target Partners with ChatGPT to Highlight New AI Shopping Capabilities
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
AI-Enabled Personalized Retail Experiences
Honeywell Implements an AI-Driven Retail System
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Satellite Capacity Programs
AT&T T-Mobile & Verizon Launch Its Satellite-Enabled Wireless Coverage
back-to-school retail campaigns
Target rolls out its back-to-school & back-to-college campaigns
Flagship Private Label Redesigns
Walmart Great Value Was Redesigned to Meet Changing Needs
Co-Branded Shopper App Partnerships
Grubhub and Instacart Partnered to Offer a Wider Selection
AI-Powered Digital Retail Solutions
Vusion Continues Its Partnerships with JYSK
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Connected Supermarket Platforms
Carrefour and Vusion Loot to the Future of Supermarket Retail
AI Checkout Kiosks
Retailers Embrace AI Vision To Speed Self-Checkout Lines
Mobile Retail Terminals
Toshiba Launches the TCx M7 for Flexible In-Store Checkout
Celebrity Tech Retail Partnerships
Shaquille O'neal Joins the Innovation Retail Platform tm:rw
Compact Urban Grocery Retail
Whole Foods Expanded Daily Shop Stores into Three U.S. Cities
Novel Multi-Brand Retail Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Debuts Multi-Brand Shopping and Ordering
Satellite Smartphone Connectivity
Amazon Expands Satellite Connectivity to Everyday Smartphones
Retail Tech Revamps
Claire's Invests in Modern POS and Data Integration
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Wellness Shop-in-Shops
Wellness by Ulta Beauty Shares Immersive, Informative Experiences
Weeklong Retailer Deal Events
Walmart Deals Will Offer Discounts on Thousands of Items This Month
Nationwide Digital Grocery Experiences
ALDI U.S. Partners with Instacart’s Storefront Pro
Digital Twin Retail Technologies
Hanshow and Microsoft Explore the Store Digital Twin Technology
Fintech Mobile Plans
Cash App Launches an Unlimited 5G Phone Service
AI-Powered Shopping Ecosystems
Wayfair Partnered With Google on AI Commerce Infrastructure
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
AI-Personalized Streaming Ads
Amazon Customized Prime Video Ads Using Shopping Behavior Data
Immersive Tech Retail Experiences
The Latest Xiaomi Store in London Showcases Tech and Lifestyle
Hybrid Beauty Discovery
Ulta Beauty Finds Gen Alpha Blends AI Tools with In-Store Shopping
Rewarding Retailer Subscription Services
Ocado Retail Smart Pass Rewards Has Exclusive Offers
Strategic Smartphone Partnerships
T-Mobile Will Offer Google's Pixel 10 Series & the Pixel Watch 4
Sports Nutrition Retailer Ranges
The Very Group Added Four New Brands to the Very Online Offerings
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Expanded Wellness Retail Assortments
Target Added 30% More Wellness Products to Its Shelves
Conversational Visual Shopping
Amazon Lens Live Matches Products Through Real-Time Scanning
Upgraded In-Store Headsets
Co-op Partners With VoCoVo S5 Pro Headsets
Grocery Digital Rewards
Giant Eagle Made Ibotta Its Exclusive Digital Promotions Partner
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Retail Drone Delivery Networks
Walmart Expands Drone Delivery Across Five U.S. States
Expanded Visual Search Features
Amazon Unveiled Its Visual Search Capabilities in Shopping App
Grocery Store Accessibility Models
Tesco Enhances Its Self-Service Checkout Experience
Intelligent Retail Infrastructure
Supermicro Spotlights Its Intelligent In-Store Retail Solutions
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Streamlined Payment Integrations
365 Retail Markets Incorporates VisionLink to Its Smart Stores
Digital Shelf Label Systems
Walmart Introduces the New Digital Shelf Labels Nationwide
Women-Focused Sports Stores
The Women’s Sports Store Can Be Accessed Digitally in the UK
AI Grocery Ordering
Grocery Outlet Deploys Afresh Across More Than 500 Stores
AI Store Assistants
xPilot Helps Retailers Make Proactive Moves with Digital Twin Technology
Ramadan-Focused Tech Campaigns
Hisense Delivers 'Innovation That Brings Us Together This Ramadan'
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
AI Retail Infrastructure Platforms
Huawei Expands Intelligent Retail Systems Across Europe
Creator-Led Beauty Commerce
Amazon India Combines Creator Content and Beauty Shopping
Valentine's Day-Ready Grocery Deals
Natural Grocers Debuts Valentine's Hot Deals
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Mom-Focused Grocer Campaigns
Natural Grocers is Honoring Mother's Day from May 8th Until May 10th
Dedicated Outlet Shopping Initiatives
Simon Premium Outlets is Hosting a Four-Day Shopping Event
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Managed Retail Connectivity Services
Internet Retailing Introduced ConsumerX Managed Connectivity
Small Business-Honoring Events
Fairfax City Economic Development Brings Back Small Business Month
Retail Execution Platforms
Walmart Launched a Real-Time Supplier Data Tool Called Scintilla
AI-Native Store Research
Vusion and Qualcomm Released the AI-Native Store™ White Paper
Future-Facing Food Retailer Ranges
The Ocado Future of Food Edit Aisle Spotlights Modern Varieties
Ultra-Fast Retailer Deliveries
Walmart 30‑Minute‑or‑Less Delivery Maximizes Access to Essentials
Elevated Casual Fashion
RetailMeNot Spotlights Capri Pants as a Versatile Summer Staple
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
AI-Driven Private Label Strategies
Grupo Coppel Introduced Its First Insight AI For Private Label
AI-Powered Smart Terminals
TCL and Microsoft Partner to Deliver Smart Terminals
New Year Retailer Promotions
The Tesco Everyday Low Prices Promotion Cuts 3,000 Price Points
Gender Gap-Addressing Basketball Initiatives
Shoot 360 Hosted HER Month in March
In-Store Retail Media Networks
Raley's Expands Shopper Advertising Through Grocery TV
Healthcare Apparel Retail Concepts
Kindthread Opens an Omnichannel Scrub Store
Experience-Focused Retail Carts
Target Redesigned Shopping Carts for Comfort and Convenience
Month-Long Member-Focused Promotions
T -Mobile Names June 'Member Month' for a Special Anniversary
Retail Membership Ecosystems
Walmart+ Combines Delivery, Shipping, and Streaming Benefits
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Marketplace Showrooms
StockX Combines Shopping, Seller Services and Community Events in New York
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
Data-Led Brand Creation
AS Watson Builds Brands Using Shopper Insights and Loyalty Data
Specialized Retail Execution Teams
The Reset Team Launches National Merchandising Service
Global Sourcing-Focused Innovation Events
Made-In-China.com Hosted the Amazing April 2026 Event
Integrated Retail Execution Services
JLL Streamlines Retail Development Services
Discovery-Led Beauty Zones
Watsons Launches BeautyVerse And Jubilee Wellness Corners
Personalized AI Shopping Experiences
Walmart Launches a Branded ChatGPT Environment
Phone Software Updates
Google Launches March Pixel Drop With New Pixel And Android Features