August 2017 retail design trends reveal a variety of creative new initiatives, as well as the revamping of what were once more traditional design spaces.
The Herschel Supply brand opened a lemonade stand-inspired pop-up store that combines nostalgic lemonade imagery with social media-friendly aesthetics to create a vibrant and endearing space. The pop-up store features bright yellow walls and a vibrant pink lemonade cooler, along with sculptures and imagery that are reminiscent of lemons.
With Subway now having to compete with fast food restaurants that are much more focused on health, quick service and modern store layouts, the Subway brand decided to do the same. Its new store layouts have cleaner and more contemporary designs, and its new branding is much more health-focused than its previous brand identity.
Top 30 Retail Design Trends in August
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Nostalgic Food Truck Branding
Grilled Cheese Wonderland's Concept is a Nod to 90s Youth Culture
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Retail-Focused Smart Streets
London's Intelligent Bird Street Features Pedestrian-Powered Retail
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Waste-Reduction Cafes
Handsome Her Features a Wall with Dozens of Mugs to Take To-Go
27
Redesigned Fast Food Chains
Subway Stores Will Now Feature More Modern and Health-Focused Designs
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Instant Photography Pop-Ups
Polaroid is Marking Its 80th Anniversary with Its First-Ever Pop-Up
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Pop-Up Lemonade Stores
Herschel Supply's Pop-Up Lemonade Stand Supports Arts Education
24
Millennial Pink Paper Shops
Papersmiths Shoreditch Occupies a Shipping Container at Boxcar Park
23
Melted Ice Cream Shops
Nendo Designed 'Glace et Chocolat' to Look Like Melted Ice Cream Cake
22
In-Store Meditation Spaces
Lululemon Opened an Area for 'Mindfulosophy' Within Its NYC Store
21
Pop-Up Sandal Shops
The Pop-Up Birkenstock Store is Located Inside a Shipping Container
20
High-Tech Pop-Up Barbershops
The Lynx 'Find Your Magic Shop' in Dublin Includes a "Magic Mirror"
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Empowering Footwear Stores
This ASICS' Store Concept Helps Consumers Understand Their Own Needs
18
Fitness-Fused Retail Stores
'Runner Camp' Fuses Fitness with Retail in Shanghai
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Facial-Recognition Cafe Loyalty Programs
Bahista Cafe Rewards Customers With the Help of Tech
16
Small-Footprint Beauty Retailers
'Sephora Studio' is a New Store with Same-Day Ordering
15
Fembot-Inspired Retail Stores
The Acne Studios Flagship Store in Milan is Futuristic and Feminine
14
Community Dog Cafes
Boris & Horton Hosts Dogs for Coffee and Community Events
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Rapper Merch-Selling Pop-Ups
The Location of Damn Pop-Ups Will Coincide With Kendrick Lamar's Tour
12
Millennial-Only Food Trucks
'Drop' Will Give Millennials the Chance to Eat Avocado Toast for Free
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Kid-Focused Flavored Waters
The RETHINK Kids Boxed Water Line Contains No Added Sugar
10
Ultra-Condensed Pharmacy Shops
London Drugs is Opening a Small Store Called 'LDExpress'
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Automotive Ice Creams
The Ford Mustang Ice Cream Sandwich Celebrates the New Muscle Car
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Japanese Homeware Retailer Hotels
The Ginza MUJI Hotel will Start Welcoming Guests in Spring 2018
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Self-Serve Shopping Cafes
Alibaba's 'Tao Cafe' Takes the eShopping Experience Offline
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Deli-Style QSR Takeout Shops
THE TABLE by KFC will Serve More Wholesome Food to Shoppers
5
Pop-Up Train Carriages
AART's Redesigned Train Carriages Serve a Variety of Purposes
4
Shopping Mall Gaming Booths
This Gaming Booth is for Husbands to Use While Their Wives Shop
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Ice Cream Delivery Services
Baskin-Robbins Will Now Deliver Through a Service Called DoorDash
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Kid-Sized Travel Agencies
JetBlue's 'Little Tickets' Has Kids Plan and Pay for Family Getaways
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Rooftop Produce Brands
IGA's 'Frais Du Toit' Brand Sells Organic Greens from Its Rooftop Garden
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Museum-Inspired High-Fashion Stores
Erdem Opens Its Second Retail Location in London
Layered Drink Lineups
The New DRIPS by Pepsi Lineup Delivers a Customizable Experience
Modular Store Concepts
Aldi South Group Introduced a New Store Format
Remixed Lemonade Drinks
New 7 Brew Lemonades Incorporates Flavors Like White Chocolate & Berry
Culturally Specific Retail Expansions
ICONSIAM and POP MART Establish a Global Landmark Location
Fair-Inspired QSR Cafe Drinks
These New McDonald’s McCafé Drinks are Arriving in the UK
texturally artistic fashion stores
The Acne Studios flagship store in Tokyo is eye-catching
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Soft Modernist-Inspired Retail Interiors
Miu Miu Redesigned Its Miami Design District Boutique
Tennis-Forward Pop-Ups
Lacoste’s Activations Serve Up Style Across NYC Ahead of U.S. Open
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Minimalist Footwear Retail Designs
OWIU Design Designs VEJA's Retail Destination in Venice Beach
Sensory Supermarket Pop-Ups
ALDI will Host a 'A Very ALDI Holiday' Pop-Up in NYC
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Pristine Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's All Flavour, No Mess Spotlights a Tidy Snack
Vibrant Mango Beverages
Starbucks Unveiled New Mango Strawberry Refreshers
Summer-Ready QSR Menus
Tim Hortons U.S. Debuts New Cold Drinks and Soccer-Themed Merch
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
Minimalist Pizza Chain Rebrandings
The Latest Domino's Brand Refresh is Expansive
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Fast-Food Graphic Capsules
The Mcdonald’s x Graniph 7th Edition Capsule Drops Playful Streetwear
Eclectic Bistro Designs
Luke Edward Hall Designs Deux Gares Express Café with British-French Flair
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Summery Adventure-Inspired Drinkware
Starbucks Launched its 'Road Trip Collection'
Americana Cafe Refreshment Menus
The Dunkin' Fourth of July Menu Marks America's 250th
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Tea Experience Bars
HeyTea's Teabar Expands Tea into Desserts, Tastings, and Social Experiences
Spooky QSR-Branded Merchandise Lines
Tim Hortons Debuts New Halloween-Themed Seasonal Merchandise
Colorful European Retail Experiences
Marimekko Opens Its New Location in Paris
70s-Style Concept Stores
Anya Hindmarch x Boots Looks Like an Apothecary with a Playful Twist
Beaded Drink Carriers
McDonald’s Susan Alexandra Carriers Turn Refreshers into Accessories
Gen Z Concept Stores
UO Insiders Insights Informed the UO x Glendale Store Experience
QSR Brand Coffeehouses
The Daybright Coffee & Refreshment Concept Was Announced by Chik-fil-A
Tennis-Inspired Summer Pop-Up Stores
Lacoste Launches a Summer Pop-Up Store in Ibiza
Vibrant QSR Offerings
Kupfert & Kim Adds Viral Glow-Up Appeal With New Lemon Drop Smoothie
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Upgraded Brand Packaging Schemes
Higgidy Launches a New Brand Look Across Multiple Products
Limited-Edition Lemonade Sodas
poppi Debuts its Nostalgic poppi Lemonade Flavor for the Summer
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Elegantly Subdued Retail Settings
Ann Demeulemeester Opened a New Boutique in Milan
Summer-Inspired Japanese Snack Collections
TokyoTreat Minimart Has Launched a Special Summer Line
Swedish-Style Kitchen Pop-Ups
IKEA House Warming Showcases Cooking & Eating Essentials
Experiential Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Turned Chicken Tenders Into a Music Venue Experience
Nostalgic Summer Snacks
Entenmann's Launches Childhood-Inspired Seasonal Treats
Flagship Store Redesigns
COMME des GARÇONS Kyoto Store Reopens with New Three-Floor Layout
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Minty Modern Cafes
StudioAC Designs a Stunning Coffee Establishment in Toronto
Heritage Lifestyle Collections
Canadian Tire Releases Hudson’s Bay Stripes into a Summer Lineup
Grocer-Inspired Installations
FREITAG Launches Mini Market Pop-Up at Dover Street Market Ginza
Holiday QSR Pop-Ups
Tim Hortons Unveils a New Pop-Up at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Festive Convenient Store Offerings
7-Eleven Gears Up for the Holidays with Food, Beverages & More
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Revamped Beverage Marketing Platforms
Sprite Launches the It’s That Fresh Marketing Platform
Luxury Design-Led Retail
ALAÏA Opens a Bangkok Boutique Featuring Collectible Design Pieces
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Authentically Flavored Drink Ranges
Milo's New Refrigerated Beverages Come in Three Varieties
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
Heritage Grocery Packaging
Bob’s Red Mill Redesigned Its Packaging for Easier Shelf Navigation
Food Packaging Refreshes
Higgidy Gets New Visual Identity on the Idea of Bursting with Abundance
Consumer-Driven Grocery Stores
The Waitrose Home of Food Lovers Concept Store is in Newbury
Anniversary-Celebrating Brand Evolutions
Smoothie King Debuts 'The Best Kind of Delicious'
Beer Brand Artist Refreshes
Terrapin Beer Co. Refreshes Packaging With Artist Collaborations
Nostalgic Restaurant Ice Creams
Jeni's Ice Cream Spring Collection is Arriving with Three Flavors
Dirty Soda-Inspired Lemonades
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, Puts a Tropical Twist on Summer Sips
Heritage-Inspired QSR Ranges
The Chick-fil-A Newstalgia Lineup Pays Homage to the Brand's History
Content-Driven Flagship Retail
GARAGE Builds an Immersive Flagship in New York's Flatiron District
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Heritage Beverage Branding
Schweppes Redesign Updates Packaging and Revives the Skittle Bottle
Spring-Themed Pastel Drinkware
Starbucks Launches Vibrant Drinkware for Spring
Collab Retail Formats
Bed Bath & Beyond And The Container Store Open Its First Co-Branded Location
Playfully Branded Crosswalks
OREO Turned Marked Areas Outside Some Kroger Stores into OREO Walks
Crafted Fast Food Beverages
McDonald’s Expands into Refreshers, Dirty Sodas and Energy Drinks
Compact Urban Grocery Retail
Whole Foods Expanded Daily Shop Stores into Three U.S. Cities
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups
Duomart Introduces a Themed Convenience Experience in Tokyo
Modern Deli Brand Identities
Schlotzsky's is Rebranding Itself as Schlotzsky's Deli
Modular Fashion Boutiques
Solmé Pairs Reconfigurable Displays with Stainless Steel Furnishings
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
Flagship Retail Spaces
Marc-Antoine Barrois Opens Its SoHo Flagship Store
NYC Identity-Inspired Retail Cconcepts
Concrete Amsterdam Designs the Inaugural Steve Madden Store
Colorful Chocolate Boutique Interiors
ADHOC Led the Envisioning of the Les Chocolats De Chloé
back-to-school retail campaigns
Target rolls out its back-to-school & back-to-college campaigns
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Urban Food Hubs
M&S Expands City Stores with Bakery, Coffee, Sushi, and Fresh Food
Refreshing Pop-Up Spas
The Simplest Spa by Simply Lemonade Provides a Moment of Pause
Strawberry-Themed Restaurant Menus
Perkins Strawberry Freshtival Showcases the Summertime Fruit
Running Footwear Showrooms
The Brooks Spring/Summer 2027 showroom previews upcoming footwear
Mobile Luxury Boutiques
Mytheresa Tours the Hamptons with a Curated Mobile Boutique
Sustainable Retail Interiors
Sheep Inc London Store Uses Sculptural Displays & Graphic Art
Seasonal Value Campaigns
Huey Magoo's Combines Value Meals with Collectible Cups
Sports Lifestyle Retail
Nordstrom Blends World Cup Fashion with Immersive Pop-Ups
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Accessible Design Campaigns
Canva's Really, Really Good Design Transformed a Sandwich Business
Archival Packaging Revivals
Chick-Fil-A Newstalgia Marks an 80th Anniversary Rollout
Expanded Wellness Retail Assortments
Target Added 30% More Wellness Products to Its Shelves
Retail Design Landmarks
D14.2 Concept Store in Oslo Rethinks the Shopping Experience
Greek-Inspired Bakery Packagings
The Daily Greek Packaging Rebranded by A.S. Strategy
Substantial Retail Environment Redesigns
BURDIFILEK Redesigns the Cosmetics and Beauty Department
Dual-Format Dining
The Granola Bar Opens Dine-In and Takeaway Concepts in New Yotk
Colorful Sampling Windows
7UP's Pink Refresh Window Brings a Splash of Color to UK Cities
QSR Lemonade Stands
DQ Transformed a Location into a Lemonade Stand for One Day Only
South Korean Monotone Shop-In-Shops
juun.j Debuted a Shop-In-Shop at The Hyundai Seoul
Music Festival Refreshment Campaigns
This Lipton Summer Campaign Offers VIP Festival Experiences
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Renovated Kyiv Boutiques
HE.D Group Reshapes Kyiv’s LBtM Shop with Light and Poetic Details
Convenience Dining Growth
Checkers & Rally’s Grows Through Travel Centers and Convenience Stores
Gallery-Like Retail Floors
Tutto Bene Redesigns Globus Basel Fashion and Private Shopping Floors
Nostalgia-Powered Retail
Zellers Revives a Canadian Favorite With New Ontario Stores
QSR Color-Shift Cups
Mcdonald’s Launches Limited-Edition Color-Changing Cold Cups
Non-Traditional Flagship Expansions
Pickleman's Gourmet Café Opens Inside Nebraska Furniture Mart
Restored Retail Interiors
The New MoMA Design Store SoHo Shows a Revamped Historic Structure
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Community Hub Convenience Stores
Co-op turns local stores into delivery and service hubs
In-Store Retail Media Networks
Raley's Expands Shopper Advertising Through Grocery TV
Retro Sandwich Diners
The Renzo Sandwich Shop Embraces Vintage Diner Aesthetics with Modern Craft
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Renovated Food Court Designs
Bramalea City Centre Completed Its South Food Court Renovation
Midweek Summertime Refreshment Promotions
Love's Midweek Mix-Ups Offer Two Drinks for $5
Experience-Focused Retail Carts
Target Redesigned Shopping Carts for Comfort and Convenience
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Island Concept Pop-Ups
The 10am Apotheke Pop-Up Reimagines Island Retail and Hospitality
Graffiti-Driven Franchise Interiors
Pablito’s Tacos Unveiled a New Mindful Design Concept
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Australian Designer Pop-Ups
WeWearAustralian Opens its WeWearAustralian Soho Store
Self-Expression Retail Campaigns
Tillys Marked Ten Months of Its Discover Your Style Campaign
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Store-In-Store Fandom Retail
DICK'S and Lids Create Dedicated Fan Destinations Across U.S. Stores
Bold Bright Burger Restaurants
Flip-N-Fry in Berlin Uses Vibrant Colour as Its Core Design Theme
Integrated Retail Execution Services
JLL Streamlines Retail Development Services
Brick Market Interior Design
The LINEHOUSE Ink Ink Food Market Uses a Greenhouse-Style Hall