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
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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
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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
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Fembot-Inspired Retail Stores
The Acne Studios Flagship Store in Milan is Futuristic and Feminine
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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
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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
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Pop-Up Train Carriages
AART's Redesigned Train Carriages Serve a Variety of Purposes
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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
Remixed Lemonade Drinks
New 7 Brew Lemonades Incorporates Flavors Like White Chocolate & Berry
Modular Store Concepts
Aldi South Group Introduced a New Store Format
Culturally Specific Retail Expansions
ICONSIAM and POP MART Establish a Global Landmark Location
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
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
Nostalgia-Driven Apparel Partnerships
The Pacsun x McDonaldland Collection is a Whimsical Revival
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Tennis-Forward Pop-Ups
Lacoste’s Activations Serve Up Style Across NYC Ahead of U.S. Open
Limited-Time QSR Summer Menus
Starbucks' Summer Menu Revives Seasonal Favorites and Adds New Items
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
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
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
Dynamic Running-Focused Retail Concepts
Nordstrom Debuts Nike Running @ the Corner
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
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
These New McDonald’s CosMc Drinks are Headed to Over 500 Locations
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Subtly Spooky Halloween Decor
The Target 2025 Halloween Collection Debuted Ahead of Summer
K-POP Group Retail Pop-Ups
The BLACKPINK Pop-Up Store Features Limited Edition Merchandise
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Luxury Seasonal Retail Interiors
Chanel's Seasonal Boutique in Saint-Tropez is Luxurious
Viral Temporary Renamed Stores
67-Eleven Replaced 7-Eleven Branding at a Stockholm Location
Luxuriously Modern Hospitality Designs
Transit Studio Redesigns Le Méridien Ra Beach Hotel & Spa
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
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
Annual Summer Pop-Ups
Dior’s Lucky Collection Enters Harrods with Starry Retail Experience
Gourmet Lunch Pop-Ups
Uber Eats' Sandwich Studio Elevated the Classic Combo Meal
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Vibrant QSR Offerings
Kupfert & Kim Adds Viral Glow-Up Appeal With New Lemon Drop Smoothie
Upgraded Brand Packaging Schemes
Higgidy Launches a New Brand Look Across Multiple Products
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
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
Swedish-Style Kitchen Pop-Ups
IKEA House Warming Showcases Cooking & Eating Essentials
Retailer Dinosaur Product Ranges
The 7-Eleven Jurassic World Rebirth Collaboration is Expansive
Flagship Store Redesigns
COMME des GARÇONS Kyoto Store Reopens with New Three-Floor Layout
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Minty Modern Cafes
StudioAC Designs a Stunning Coffee Establishment in Toronto
Luxury Branded In-Store Cafés
Michael Kors Announces the Jet Set Lounge
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
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
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
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Retail Store Expansions
Publix Opened New Florida Locations with Architectural Features
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
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'
Youthful Convenience Store Campaigns
7-Eleven is Running the Roll-Up & Refuel™ Initiative
Beer Brand Artist Refreshes
Terrapin Beer Co. Refreshes Packaging With Artist Collaborations
Nostalgic Summer Ice Creams
Jeni's Super Fun Times Collection Captures the Essence of the Season
Heritage-Inspired QSR Ranges
The Chick-fil-A Newstalgia Lineup Pays Homage to the Brand's History
Nostalgic Restaurant Ice Creams
Jeni's Ice Cream Spring Collection is Arriving with Three Flavors
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
Spring-Themed Pastel Drinkware
Starbucks Launches Vibrant Drinkware for Spring
Ingredient-Driven Chip Branding
The Refreshed Tostitos Branding Focuses on Nutritional Benefits
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
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
Heritage Brand Updates
Lipton's Comprehensive Brand Transformation Marks a Significant Evolution
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
Gas Station Meal Expansions
7-Eleven Enters Fast-Food Territory with Chicken Items
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Modern Deli Brand Identities
Schlotzsky's is Rebranding Itself as Schlotzsky's Deli
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
All-White Contemporary Retail Designs
The White is Good Shop Was Designed by designRESERVE
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
Retail Tech Revamps
Claire's Invests in Modern POS and Data Integration
Vibrant Organic Product Branding
Fruit Bliss Introduces Its First Packaging Redesign in Ten Years
Strawberry-Themed Restaurant Menus
Perkins Strawberry Freshtival Showcases the Summertime Fruit
Convenience-Focused Bold-Flavored Products
Summer Fresh® Introduces Three New Flavorful Products
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Sustainable Retail Interiors
Sheep Inc London Store Uses Sculptural Displays & Graphic Art
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
Low-Cost Summertime Merchandise
The Dollar General Summer Collections are Arriving This Month
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
Neighborhood Stationery Boutiques
Moleskine Debuts Community-Focused Concept Store In Manhattan
Energetic Green Retail Makeovers
Heatherwick Studio Updates a Longchamp Store in Manhattan
Substantial Retail Environment Redesigns
BURDIFILEK Redesigns the Cosmetics and Beauty Department
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Themed Frozen Treat Flavors
The 16 Handles Summer Menu Has Three New Flavors
Colorful Sampling Windows
7UP's Pink Refresh Window Brings a Splash of Color to UK Cities
Expansive UK-Based QSR Menus
McDonald’s UK Unveils a Summer Menu with New Customizations
Renovated Kyiv Boutiques
HE.D Group Reshapes Kyiv’s LBtM Shop with Light and Poetic Details
Creamy Tart Lemonades
SONIC's Sweet Topped Lemonades Pair All-Natural Lemonade with Cold Foam
South Korean Monotone Shop-In-Shops
juun.j Debuted a Shop-In-Shop at The Hyundai Seoul
Gallery-Like Retail Floors
Tutto Bene Redesigns Globus Basel Fashion and Private Shopping Floors
QSR Color-Shift Cups
Mcdonald’s Launches Limited-Edition Color-Changing Cold Cups
Restored Retail Interiors
The New MoMA Design Store SoHo Shows a Revamped Historic Structure
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Retro Sandwich Diners
The Renzo Sandwich Shop Embraces Vintage Diner Aesthetics with Modern Craft
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
Adventurous Summertime Retailer Promotions
The Maverik Summer Deals Prioritize Cost Savings
Strategically Revised Retail Concepts
The Zellers Retail Brand is Being Re-Established in Canada
Packaging Anniversary Refresh
King’s Hawaiian Marks 75 Years with a Joyful New Look
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
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Accessible Summertime Retailer Refreshments
The Latest Tesco Summer Food Range Has Over 230 Items
Summer-Celebrating Retailer Deals
The QuickChek Summer Menu Features Subwiches and More
Bold Bright Burger Restaurants
Flip-N-Fry in Berlin Uses Vibrant Colour as Its Core Design Theme
Brick Market Interior Design
The LINEHOUSE Ink Ink Food Market Uses a Greenhouse-Style Hall