Between transparent in-store beauty campaigns, immersive technology and exciting in-store experiences, these February 2018 retail trends demonstrate that brands are continuing to shift to further convenience and engage a consumer.
High-end fashion brands are attempting to attract an experience-oriented consumer through offering one-of-a-kind retail experiences, like Gucci's Florence-based fashion museum, which served as a retail space and a museum. Other brands, like Walmart are attempting to attract a higher-end clientele, with a new personal shopping service, as well as luxury offerings.
Meanwhile, companies are integrating in-store technology to learn the habits of its consumers to offer a more streamlined retail experience. For example, 'Kroger Edge' technology offers consumers a digital price tag of items on a store's shelf, and even provides nutrition information and related videos. Apps have also played a crucial role in the retail world, as apps like 'Benebit' attempt to unify retail's loyalty programs using digital tokens, while the Benefit beauty app enables consumers to try-on products, prior to buying them.
Top 60 Retail Trends in February
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eCommerce Bargain Shops
Items from Amazon's '$10 & Under' Collection Ship for Free
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Physical Crowdfunding Stores
This Retail Space Only Sells Kickstarter-Crowdfunded Products
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Autonomous Retail Vehicles
'e-Palette on Demand' is Toyota's Plan for the Future of Shopping
57
Next-Gen Shopping Systems
SwiftGo Enhances In-Store Shopping with Carts, Apps and Weighing Devices
56
Next-Gen Donut Shops
Dunkin' Donuts' Concept Store Features Mobile Pickup and Drinks on Tap
55
Industrial Department Store Hubs
Makro SA's Warehouse Space Marries Aesthetics with Function
54
Self-Serve Convenience Stores
Irispay's "E-Concept Store" in Malaysia is a Self-Service Store
53
Permanent Pop-Up Restaurants
Pop-ups: The Restaurant Would Host a New Pop-up Every Two Months
52
AR Fitting Room Mirrors
Amazon's Augmented Reality Mirror Patent Transforms the Try-On Experience
51
Interactive Store Shelves
'Kroger Edge' Technology Communicates with a Shopper's Smartphone
50
Baby Clothing Rental Services
'Tchibo Share' is an Online Baby Clothing Rental Service
49
Hybrid Beauty-Bakery Stores
L’Occitane and Pierre Hermé Created a Shared Store Space
48
Bartering Sweet Shops
Cadbury's 'Glass and a Half' Pop-Up Accepts Knick-Knacks for Chocolate
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Chocolate-Centric Pop-Up Camps
Cadbury's 'Creme Egg Camp' Appeals to Hungry Chocolate Lovers
46
Connected Convenience Stores
The Amazon Go Store is Open and Aims to Change the Way we Shop
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3D Printed Store Interiors
Bottletop's New Store Was Made Using 60,000 Plastic Bottles
44
Castle-Like Furniture Stores
The New Knoll LA Store is Based on York Castle in Morocco
43
App-Connected Unstaffed Pop-Ups
The WeChat 'WeLive' Shop May Only Be Accessed Through WeChat
42
Luxury Sportswear Pop-Ups
The VLTN Men's Collection Debuted in a New York City Pop-Up
41
Luxe Designer Nail Bars
Christian Louboutin's Nail Bar Opened in Paris for the Holidays
40
Department Store Personal Shoppers
Walmart is Rolling Out a New Personal Shopping Service
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Large-Scale Airport Food Halls
San Francisco Airport's Manufactory Food Hall Will Entice Foodies
38
Recording Studio Restaurants
Nando's in London Features a Free-to-Use Recording Studio
37
Mobile Wireless Connectivity Printers
The KODAK Mini 2 Instant Printer Boasts Bluetooth and NFC
36
Action-Built Adventure Pants
The Trailhead Adventure Pants are Durable Pants for all Situations
35
Rentable IoT Pop-Ups
Samsung's 'Connected Spaces' Introduce a Retail-as-a-Service Solution
34
Streetwear Rewards Programs
The BAPE CARD Offers a New Way to Shop BAPE
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VR Store Openings
IKEA Kicked Off the Opening of a New Location with Virtual Reality Experiences
32
AI Shopping Assistants
At CES 2018, Suning and Emotibot Introduced the Smart Retail Solution 'Sue'
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No-Branding Perfume Shops
Perfumarie Eliminates All the Branding So Users Can Focus on Scent
30
Interactive Restaurant Activities
Toronto's Richtree Market Offers Fun Farm and Pizza-Making Games
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Affordable Universally Sized Apparel
Target Released a New Clothing Line for Women of All Sizes
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Customized Streetwear Pop-Ups
Off-White's Pop-Up Will Customize Clothes with Exclusive Numbers
27
In-Store Grocery Shopping Trackers
A New Adobe Cloud Platform Could Track Shoppers in Real Time
26
Unaltered Beauty Ad Initiatives
CVS Pharmacy's 'Beauty Mark' Campaign Promotes Transparency
25
AR Earring Try-On Platforms
Dangle by FaceCake Introduces a Seamless Way to Shop for Jewelry in AR
24
Cashless Resort Concepts
Walt Disney World is Testing a Cash-Free Animal Kingdom Lodge
23
Interactive Fashion House Museums
The Gucci Garden is Exhibiting in Florence, Italy
22
Chocolate Conveyor Pop-Ups
The Sweety Loft Pop-Up Takes Inspiration from Sushi Conveyors
21
Experiential Consignment Shops
'The Real Real' is a Place to Resell a Variety of Luxury Goods
20
Clear Caffeinated Citrus Sodas
New Mountain Dew Ice Packs Caffeine for a Crisp, Refreshing Boost
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Sentimental Naturally Mined Diamonds
Ada Diamonds Make Jewelry from a Consumer's Special Memories
18
Unified Retail Loyalty Programs
Benebit is Unifying Retail's Loyalty Programs Using Digital Tokens
17
Eyebrow Try-On Apps
Benefit Cosmetics' 'Brow Try-On' Helps to Find the Perfect Eyebrow Shape
16
Art House Retail Spaces
Swiss Backpack Brand QWSTION Unveiled Its New Pop-Up in a Former Theater
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Bespoke 3D-Printed Gold
The Precious Project Produces Custom 3D Printed Jewelry in the UK
14
Self-Service Fashion Kiosks
Rent the Runway is Launching iOS-Based In-Store Scanners and Kiosks
13
AI Beauty Advisors
The Revieve Beauty Advisor on Amazon Alexa Makes Tailored Recommendations
12
Direct-to-Consumer Oyster Deliveries
The Hama Hama Company Offers Seasonal Mollusks to Your Door
11
Tablet-Connected Shopping Carts
Focal Systems' Grocery Cart Tech Assists Consumers with AI
10
Vocal Shopping Platforms
The Voysis Platform Can Turn Any E-Commerce Site into a Smart Experience
9
Palm Tree-Covered Boutiques
The Louis Vuitton Tokyo Pop-Up Featured Plenty of Hawaiian Decor
8
Shelf-Scanning Retail Robots
The Bossa Nova Robot Autonomously Keeps Tabs on Inventory
7
Voice Assistant Car Accessories
The Anker 'Roav Viva' Brings Amazon Alexa to Your Vehicle
6
Accessible High Fashion Brands
Style Mafia is a Miami-Based Brand with Reasonable Price Points
5
Autonomous Retail Platforms
magia.ai Creates Natural Sales Experiences with AI Technology
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Healthful Private Brand Campaigns
'Little Helps to Healthier Living' Touts Tesco's Healthy Choices
3
Assistive Retail Robots
The Armar-6 Robot Provides Labour Assistance to Warehouse Workers
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Tourist-Targeted Payment Platforms
Lacoste's Use of the Alipay System Attracts Foreign Shoppers
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Smart Department Store Companions
'Macy's on Call' Helps Shoppers Navigate Their Local Stores
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AI-Generated Beauty Images
Elizabeth Arden Uses Generative AI to Enhance Archival Images
Raw Architecture-Inspired Retail Interiors
The New Balenciaga Flagship Store Recently Opened
AR Runway Experiences
Vogue & Snap Created Custom Augmented Reality Experiences for Vogue World
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Multi-Sensory Streetwear Stores
Presented By Launches an Immersive Sneaker Store in Riyadh
AR Fashion Pop-Ups
ZERO10 + Crosby Studios Set Up a Shop with Digital-Only Clothing
Grocery Store Runway Shows
Lidl Created a Runway Show Inspired by London Fashion Week
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Bag-Modeling AR Mirrors
Coach's Digital Experience Lets Shoppers Digitally Try Its Tabby Bag
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
Contemporary Engaging Stores
New Balance Opens Unique Retail Concept Store on in Boston
Retail Exhibition Experiences
TAG Heuer Unveils a Set of Exhibition Windows and Pop-Up at Harrods
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Family Dollar Debuted a New Mobile Shopping App for Customers
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
AI-Powered Shopping Apps
Shoptrue Curates Personalized Fashion Picks with Artificial Intelligence
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
In-Store Perfume Refill Stations
The Perfume Shop and L’Oréal Debuted a Multi-Brand Refill Setup
Biomaterial Retail Interiors
Molly May Ratcliffe Researches How Biomaterials Can Be Better Used
Premium Athleticwear Pop-Ups
Reigning Champ Announces Pop-Up in Toronto’s Yorkdale Centre
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Text-to-Shop Retail Services
Walmart Text to Shop Makes it Easier Than Ever to Shop
AR-Based Store Replicas
Lowe's Will Create a 'Digital Twin Store' Using Augmented Reality
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Influencer-Made Lifestyle Apparel
Zara McDermott Introduces the Rise Clothing Brand at Tesco
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
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
Interactive Beauty Metaverses
Fenty Beauty's First Campaign on Roblox Has Mazes & Scavenger Hunts
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Digital Grocery Screens
Kroger Launches the New Digital Smart Screens Across 500 Store Locations
Couple-Focused Fashion Campaigns
The Burberry 'B:Mine' Campaign Showcases Intimacy and Gifts
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
E-retailer Fashion Pop-ups
The SHEIN Pop-up Shop Experience Opens March 23 at the Eaton Centre
Smart Retail Inventory Tools
Puma Partners with Nedap to Roll-Out Omnichannel Inventory Solution
Red-Hued Store Interiors
Dan Brunn Designs Road to Awe's New Location in Manhattan
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
Renovated Accessories Flagship Stores
The Boyy Flagship Store Gets Another Refurbishment
Riviera-Inspired Retail Experiences
Balmain Beach Club Brings France to Neiman Marcus Customers
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Beauty Brand Accelerator Programs
Walmart Start™ Returns to Discover Next Gen Beauty Brands
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Sculptural Luxury Fashion Stores
Burberry's New Store in Milan is Situated at Via Sant' Andrea 2
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Virtual Try-On Mirrors
Hugo Boss Launches New VR Try-On Tool, the 'PictoFit Mirror'
Retailer Health Goal Apps
'Sincerely Health' from Albertsons Companies is Feature-Rich
Diversity-Promoting Retail Concepts
Eoghan Ross Designs PUSH as a Conscientious Retail Space
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
AR Fragrance Campaigns
Lacoste's Two-Day Experiential Pop-Up Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Record-Breaking AR Mirrors
Maybelline New York & FFFACE.ME Debuted a Large Interactive Experience
AR-Based Skincare Try-Ons
J.C. Penney Recruits Revieve for an AR and AI-Based Cosmetic Experience
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Next-Gen Fitting Rooms
The Fit Xperience at Savage x Fenty Integrates Body Scanning Tech
Italy-Inspired Luxe Fashion Stores
The Latest Bottega Veneta Store Opens on Sloane Street
Early-Access Shopping Apps
The J.Crew App Provides Users Access to Sales 48 Hours in Advance
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Accessible Clean Beauty Platforms
Clean Beauty at Walmart Features More Than 900 Products
Minimal Affordable Sub-Labels
Target Presents its Own No-Frills Brand with Minimal Design
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Exclusive Beauty Retail Partnerships
Kroger and MCoBeauty Partnered to Expand Beauty Offerings
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Virtual Skincare Experiences
Skincare Brand Laniege Launches its First Virtual Store with Obsess
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores
Random Studio Creates the Bodyscape Installation
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
AI-Powered Retail Try-Ons
Walmart is Adding an AI-Based Try-On Technology for Online Consumers
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
In-Store Bra-Fitting Technologies
Macy’s Implements FIT:MATCH Bra Fitting Technology in its Stores
Virtual Beauty-Focused Stores
Laura Mercier Debuts the Virtual ‘World of Beauty’ Store
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Premium Retail Resell Categories
Walmart Restored Premium Offers Like-New Items for Less
Newly Renovated Fashion Stores
NEIGHBORHOOD Recently Re-Opened Its Shibuya Flagship Store
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Color-Accented Flagship Stores
The Valentino Flagship Store in London Recently Opened
Digital Retailer Strategy Updates
This Walmart eCommerce Update Refreshes the Website and App
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
European Refurbished Tech Retailers
Refurbed Offers Refurbished Electronics in Vienna and Beyond
Camera Gear Product Displays
GoPro Has Announced a Significant Retail Expansion at Best Buy
Text-Based Shopping Features
Walmart Unveils a New Shopping by Text Feature for Mobile Shoppers
Retail Social Platforms
Walmart is Taking Social Media Seriously with 'Walmart Creator'
Exclusive Drugstore Collaborations
about-face beauty Expands into Canada with Shoppers Drug Mart
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Virtual Makeup Try-Ons
Parfums Christian Dior Launches a Virtual Try-On Consultation Service
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
Pastel Palette Retail Stores
Aro Archive Opens Up a New Store Location in Shoreditch
Youth Accessory Brand Partnerships
Claire's is Partnering with Walgreens to Expand Retail Presence
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Immersive Luxury Fashion Campaigns
FLANNELS Launches Its 'Welcome to New Luxury' Campaign
Digital-First Denim Brands
True Religion Will Become a Digital-First Brand with its New Mobile App
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Minimally Designed Store Openings
London Opens its Door at the New Self-Portrait Store in Chelsea
Occasion-Driven Apparel Retailers
Windsor Fashions Llc Expands into the Canadian Market
Summer-Ready Boutique Shops
Urban Outfitters Unveils a New Dress Boutique Pop Up Opening in April
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
E-Commerce Optimizing Platforms
Lily AI Use Algorithms to Help Retailers Improve Their Webstores
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
Festive Value-Minded Retail Campaigns
The Spar BIG Deal of Christmas Campaign Launches This Month
Enhanced Shopping Results
Google Updates its Search Engine to Better Aid Holiday Shopping
Low-Cost Cosmetic Retailer Expansions
Dollar General is Rolling Out a New Beauty Layout
Locally Focused Footwear Stores
The Athlete's Foot Opened a Neighborhood Concept Store in Atlanta