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
26
Instant Photography Pop-Ups
Polaroid is Marking Its 80th Anniversary with Its First-Ever Pop-Up
25
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
13
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
8
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
6
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
3
Ice Cream Delivery Services
Baskin-Robbins Will Now Deliver Through a Service Called DoorDash
2
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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Sustainable Streetwear Store Interiors
Snarkitecture Embraces Recycled Materials for This Store
Contemporary Guitar Stores
Klein Dytham Architecture Designs Fender's Tokyo Flagship Store
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Freshly Rebranded Frozen Drinks
Slurpee's Bold New Identity and Mascot Speak to Gen Z
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Vegan Haircare Pop-Ups
DESIGNME Unveils the First Ever Canadian Pop-Up in Toronto
Contemporary Engaging Stores
New Balance Opens Unique Retail Concept Store on in Boston
Vibrant Palette Denim Collections
G-Star RAW Presents its Latest Collection for the SS23 Season
Food-Inspired Apparel Collections
Vandy The Pink Releases New Burger-Themed Apparel Collection
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Celebratory Soda Diners
The 125 Pepsi Diner Revisits Iconic Creations of the Last Century
Kitchen-Inspired Store Interiors
Crosby Studios Designs This Unconventional Jewelry Store Interior
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Blue-Toned Restaurant Lounges
Visual Display Re-Designs the Agli Amici 1887 Lounge Space
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Heat-Sensitive Vending Machines
Sprite's Vending Machine Drops a Drink When Temperatures Rise
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
DTC Kitchenware Stores
Kitchenware Brand Our Place Opens its First Physical Store in Los Angeles
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Artistic QSR Merch
Starbucks Unveils New Collection in Collaboration with Artist Tim Singleton
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
Food-Hued Serveware
The Pantone x H&M Home Collab Plays with the Colors of Citrus and Peppers
Exterior-Inspired Restaurant Designs
YOD Group Designs the New Terra Restaurant Space
Frozen Summer Menus
Starbucks Welcomes the Summer with the New Frozen Lemonade Refreshers
Youthfully Vibrant Sodas
Mirinda's New Visual Identity Was Crafted for Gen Z
Colorfully Immersive Retail Experiences
Al-Jawad Pike Designs a Athletic Propulsion Labs Store
Celebratory Convenience Store Apparel
The 7-Eleven 7/11 Birthday Collection Commemorates 96 Years
Menu-Inspired Merch Collections
Mellow Mushroom's Merch Conveys the Menu's Retro-Futuristic Style
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Minimally Designed Fashion Boutiques
Another Burberry Store Opens in London on Bond Street
Playful Cafe Merch Collections
This Dunkin' Merch Celebrates the Summer Season
Bold Soda-Themed Intimates
Parade x Coca-Cola Unveil a New Collection of Colorful Intimates
Collaboration QSR Merch Collections
The McDonald's x graniph Collection is Retro-Inspired
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Summer-Inspired Coffee Machines
Nespresso & PANTONE Drop an Unforgettable Mediterranean Summer
Pastel-Hued Energy Drink Packaging
The Rockstar Energy Rebranding Has Enhanced Graphics and More
Limited-Edition Hip-Hop Sodas
Sprite Lymonade Legacy Celebrates 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Red-Hued Store Interiors
Dan Brunn Designs Road to Awe's New Location in Manhattan
Elevated Condiment Pop-Ups
Ennismore & the Kraft Heinz Company are Sharing a Taste of Heinz 57
Renovated Accessories Flagship Stores
The Boyy Flagship Store Gets Another Refurbishment
Spring-Ready Pastel Outdoor Collections
Clare and Industry West Join Forces on a Collection
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
Lively Soda Rebrands
Fanta Confirms a New "Bold and Bright" Rebrand Backed by Coca-Cola Design
Bold Burger Lineups
Huddle House Has Begun Testing a Bold Burger Lineup and a New Sandwich Lineup
Limited-Edition Retailer Drinks
Circle K and PepsiCo Partnered to Offer an Exclusive Drink
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
Brightly Colored Luxe Appliances
Smeg Unveils a New Series of Colors of the FAB28 Fridge
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Milanese-Themed Fashion House Cafes
Prada Opens a New Prada Caffè in Harrods Celebrating Milan
Vibrant Colorful Retail Spaces
Ringo Studio Designs a New Our Place Retail Space in Los Angeles
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Craft-Centric Retail Locations
LOEWE Amsterdam Opens with a Colorful Interior
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
Light-Filled Public Restrooms
I IN Uses Yellow and Green to Create Vivid Toilet Interiors
Chinese Heritage-Inspired QSR Stores
Panda Express Unveils the Panda Home New Store
Indulgent Summertime Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' 2023 Summer Menu Has Sweet and Creamy Options
Luxe Monogrammed Spring Apparel
adida and Gucci Join Forces on a New Capsule for SS23
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Simplistic Spring-Ready Minimal Fashion
Uniqlo U Introduces its Latest Collection for SS23
Dynamic Restaurant Wall Decor
Michael Groth and Other Talents Create Decor for Donna Restaurant
Next-Generation Soda Branding
The New Pepsi Logo Showcases a Bold Typeface and Elevated Aesthetics
Refreshing Cannabis Brand Identities
RISE Dispensaries Taps Turner Duckworth and Brand Bureau
Radial Modern Barbershops
Gin Design Group Creates a Design-Forward Layout for This Barbershop
Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs
Format Architecture Office Designs the Leica Store & Gallery
Minimally Designed Revamped Restaurants
Akran Fahmi Redesigns the Etch Restaurant in Hove
Digitally Led Bakery-Cafes
Panera's Small-Format Store Has a Digitized Menu & Tracking Screens
Immersive Mint Pop-Ups
The Tic Tac Experience Shares a New Strawberry & Cream Flavor
Pop Art-Inspired Bright Furniture
Henri Judin's New Furniture Series Unveiled at SaloneSatellite
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
Halleroed Designs the Flagship Toteme Store in Mayfield
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Glowing Chicken Restaurant Designs
Preen Inc Designs the Dino's Famous Chicken Restaurant
Rebranded Snack Packaging
Graze Debuts a New Brand Identity for Easier Identification on Shelves
Elevated Contemporary Sportswear Lines
Admiral Sporting Goods Co. Re-Interprets Classic Designs
Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores
Random Studio Creates the Bodyscape Installation
Orange Branding Updates
Minute Maid Launches a New Global Brand Identity for its Orange Products
Artist-Remixed Summertime Drinks
The Sonic Drink Remix Campaign Stars Four Musicians
Tea Leaf Refreshment Branding
This New Lipton Ice Tea Branding Refreshes the Beverage Range
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
Pink-Tinged Modern Jewelry Stores
Gharib Studio Designs a Store for Little Words Project
QSR Food-Inspired Door Designs
McDonald's France Launches a New Digital Campaign of Door Visuals
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
Fruit-Forward Fall Cafe Menus
The Tim Hortons 2023 Fall Menu Has Sweet and Spiced Flavors
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Apothecary-Style Supplement Stores
The New GNC Flagship Boasts a Warm, Open, Inviting Atmosphere
Summer-Inspired Vibrant Streetwear
Colorful Rebel Unveils a New Bright Collection for SS23
Newly Renovated Fashion Stores
NEIGHBORHOOD Recently Re-Opened Its Shibuya Flagship Store
Updated Tech-Brand Store Locations
The New Apple Store is at Battersea Power Station
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Beach-Ready Opulent Pop-Ups
Harrods Opens a CELINE Plein Soleil Pop-Up Store in London
California-Inspired Gallery-Style Stores
Studio FB Designs the New Frame Store in London
Color-Accented Flagship Stores
The Valentino Flagship Store in London Recently Opened
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Breakfast-Included Sandwich Menus
The Urban Eat Relaunch Includes Foods for All Times of Day
Convenience Retailer Private Labels
These New 7-Eleven Private Label Products are Value-Minded
Sneaker Pop-Up Cafés
adidas and Pharrell's Samba Café Will Run Between June 22nd and 24th
Vibrantly Re-Designed Tea Packaging
Chay Tea Has Undergone a Geometric Packaging Rebrand
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Culturally Influenced Parisian Boutiques
Halleroid Designs the New L/Uniform Boutique in Paris
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus
The Latest Dunkin' Spring Menu is Arriving Now
Summer-Ready Luxe Restaurants
Black+Blue in Toronto Was Designed by Navigate Design
Convenience Chain Golf Collections
7-Eleven Unveils its new Convenience Tour Golf Collection
Eye-Catching Fruit Cups
This Dole Sunshine Company Packaging Highlights Bright Colors
Pastel Palette Retail Stores
Aro Archive Opens Up a New Store Location in Shoreditch
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Affordable Clean-Label Groceries
Know & Love Offers Cost-Conscious, Clean Foods and Beverages
Stylish QSR-Backed Apparel
Panera Bread Unveils its New Menu-Inspired Merchandise Collection
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Ominous Interior Sushi Restaurants
VSHD Design Creates a New Look for the Origami Restaurant
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Minimally Designed Store Openings
London Opens its Door at the New Self-Portrait Store in Chelsea
Refreshing Spring-Ready QSR Menus
Wendy's Debuts Three New Spring-Inspired Menu Items for Fans
Interactive Illustrative Refreshment Pop-Ups
The Volvic A Touch of Colour Pop-Up is in London
Debut Footwear Lineups
Le Tigre Taps Designer Brands for a New Footwear Collection
Dessert Graphic-Adorned Matching Sets
LOEWE Launches a Doughnuts Set for the FW22 Season
Modernized Confectionery Branding
MARICH Pancrafted Chocolates is Showing Off a Brand Refresh
Low-Cost Cosmetic Retailer Expansions
Dollar General is Rolling Out a New Beauty Layout
Fruity Frozen Lemonade Lineups
Rita's Italian Ice Just Added Four New Frozen Lemonades
Premium QSR Deli Sandwiches
Subway Introduces the New 'Deli Heroes' Sub Collection
Customizable Donut Menus
Desert Donuts' Build-Your-Own-Donut Menu Shares Fresh, Fun Treats
Locally Focused Footwear Stores
The Athlete's Foot Opened a Neighborhood Concept Store in Atlanta
Autumnal Private Label Products
These SEG Seasonal Own Brands Products are Limited-Edition
Exotic Rose-Flavored Lemonades
Rubicon Launches a New 'Sparkling Rose' Lemonade Flavor
Retailer-Rewarding Brand Promotions
This PepsiCo Retailer Competition is Running in the UK
Spicy Summertime Food Menus
The QuickChek Summer Menu Cranks Up the Piquant Flavor