From unstaffed denim stores to trying on clothing items in AR, this list of February 2019 retail innovations explores some of the ways in which brands are changing to appeal to the modern consumer. This list features plenty examples of tech integration and personalization, demonstrating a consumer's demand for more autonomy and efficiency.
The Dollar Store has extended to the online world, offering Canadian consumers an eCommerce platform that prioritizes convenience and affordability. Meanwhile, an unstaffed denim store has opened in Seoul, offering an experimental business model as the location is open 24/7.
With Valentine's Day around the corner, a jewelry store in New York City is enabling consumers to purchase fine jewelry from a vending machine, offering a convenient and unique experience that streamlines purchasing jewelry, while making it more accessible.
Top 60 Retail Innovations in February
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Productive Hybrid Retail Concepts
The We Company Launches a Shop, Cafe and a Work Space
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Next-Gen Shopping Showcases
NXP's 'Smart Market' Exhibits Retail Solutions for Today and Tomorrow
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Softened Futuristic Retail Interiors
Xian Xiang Design's Boutique Design Boasts Pink Glass
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Slow Luxury Beauty Shops
The Atelier Beauté Chanel Encourages Guests to Explore Leisurely
56
Digital Personal Shopping Assistants
Piktorlabs' 'VERA' Recommends Based on Popular Styles & Media
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Affordable Online Shopping Sites
Zebit Offers Zero Percent Interest on Millions of Items
54
Solo Valentine Shops
Sour Patch's Valentine's Day Shop is Devoted to "Singles Appreciation Day"
53
Digital Grocery Stores
Kroger and Microsoft are Transforming the In-Store Shopping Experience
52
Playfully Colorful Showroom Designs
Hem's Los Angeles Store Boasts a Gigantic Painted Installation
51
Pop-Up Skincare Cafes
Singapore's L’Occitane Store Featured a Provence-Inspired Cafe Activation
50
App User-Exclusive Pop-Up Experiences
This Nike Pop-Up in Atlanta is Compatible with the SNKRS App
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Accommodating Convenience Markets
The Alltown Fresh Concept Caters to Various Dietary Preferences
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Luxe Joint Menswear Capsules
Lucky Blue Smith Stars in the KITH Versace Menswear Lookbook
47
AR Diamond Ring Try-Ons
Helzberg Diamonds is Introducing a Next-Gen Diamond-Buying Experience
46
Jewelry Vending Machines
Marla Aaron's In-Store Machine Offers a New Way to Buy Fine Jewelry
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Playfully Interactive Music Pop-Ups
The Moog House of Electronicus Temporarily Opened in LA
44
Design-Friendly Car Dealership Pop-Ups
Auto Classic BMW's Perth Dealership Celebrated Local Design
43
Contemporary British Streetwear Editorials
Wavey Garms Spotlights Its Key Offerings for SS 2019
42
Branded Candy-Themed Sundaes
The Wienerschnitzel Candy Sundaes Come in Three Delicious Varieties
41
V-Day-Specific Branding Initiatives
Smith&+Village Outfits Harvey Nichols' Luxury Chocolates
40
Hybrid Shanghai Retail Spaces
Office Coastline Designs a Multi-Purpose Space with Delicate Motifs
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Gamified Training Apps
The Walmart Spark City App Challenges Trainees in a Virtual Retail Setting
38
Terracotta-Accented Retail Spaces
Kengo Kuma Creates an Intricate Interior for Camper Retail Site
37
Luxury Luggage Boutiques
The Rimowa Flagship Store in Japan Celebrates Elegance and Functionality
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Vegetable Rice Substitutes
Pei Wei Has Added a Cauliflower Rice Option as a Healthier Substitution
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Contemporary Pop Streetwear
Eli Russell Linnetz Creates His First Collection With Nike
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Lavish Lifestyle Boutiques
RDAI's Hermès Osaka Store Embodies the Brand's Elegant Legacy
33
Voice-Activated Shopping Assistants
In BevMo! Stores, 'Smart Aisle' Offers Product Recommendations
32
Culture-Centric Sneaker Shops
Foot Locker's 'Power Store' is a Hub for Art & Sneaker Culture
31
Unstaffed Denim Stores
The LAB101 Denim Store Design Explores a New Format for Fashion Retail
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P2P Marketplace Apps
'Storr' Lets Anyone Open a Free Store from Their Phone in Three Clicks
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Contemporary Brooklyn Footwear Showrooms
Bower Designs a Fluid Space for Shoe Brand Gray Matters
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Shareable Valentine's Day Desserts
The Baskin-Robbins Love & Kisses Sundae Costs Just $5
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Internationally Inspired Peanut Chocolates
These New M&M’s Flavors are Limited-Edition
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Digital-First Design Flagships
New York's One Kings Lane Flagship Store Fosters Creativity
25
Golden Turmeric Coffee Drinks
These New Peet's Coffee Drinks Have a Warm Profile
24
AI-Integrated Shopping Carts
The Caper Smart Cart Revolutionizes Grocery Shopping
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Blue-Accented Menswear Flagship Stores
Jack Erwin's NY Store Has an Elegant & Minimalist Aesthetic
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Sculptural Metallic Pet Shops
This Modern Pet Shop in China Repurposes an Old Slaughterhouse
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Online Dollar Store Platforms
A Dollarama Online Store is Now Accessible to Canadian Consumers
20
Handwoven Year-Round Furniture Sets
Mr. Backyard Makes Affordable Handwoven Outdoor Furniture
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Interactive Home Electronics Boutiques
Yorkdale's Dyson Demo Store Encourages Product Interaction
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Autonomous eCommerce Delivery Robots
The Amazon Scout Robot will Start Delivering in Washington
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AR Shoe Try-On Apps
Wannaby's 'Wanna Kicks' Puts Sneakers on Feet with Augmented Reality
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Techy Free Creative Workshops
Apple Hosts Educational Sessions to Enhance Customer Experience
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Mall-Based Ride-Share Initiatives
Lyft is Offering More Convenient Car-Sharing Experiences
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AI Fulfillment Engines
IBM's Watson Order Optimizer Learns Intelligently and Makes Predictions
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Charitable Warm Winter Initiatives
The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation Works with Macy's
12
Traceable CPG Packaging
Digimarc and HP Created a Serialized Package Printing Solution
11
Discount-Notifying Shopping Apps
Pick n Pay's Mobile Community is Centered Around Price Specials
10
Cheesy Snack-Topped Sandwiches
The KFC Cheetos Sandwich is Being Test Marketed by the QSR Brand
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Elite Wine Subscription Services
The Wine Club Program by Cooper's Hawk Gives Members Elite Access
8
Dynamic Cooler Ads
Cooler Screens Commercial Freezer Doors Collect Data to Deliver Targeted Ads
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Assistive Apparel Hangtags
Digimarc's 'Barcode for Apparel' Shows Styles Not on the Retail Floor
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AR Eyewear Try-Ons
Warby Parker's AR App Helps Shoppers Virtually Try on Glasses
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Vegan QSR Kids Meals
The McDonald's Sweden Vegan Happy Meal Comes with Falafels
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AR Tent-Previewing Experiences
Mountain Hard Wear's AR Tech Simplifies Shopping for Outdoor Gear
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Cheesy Pretzel Crust Pizzas
The Little Caesars Stuffed Pretzel Crust Pizza Has a Crispy Profile
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AI Visual Search Tools
Syte's VSN Lets Consumers Browse by Showing Versus Telling
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Versatile Outdoor Adventure Jackets
The Packsture Jacket is Breathable, Warm and Adjustable
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Luxury Holiday-Themed Pop-Ups
Loro Piana Unveils its Holiday 2025 Pop-Up Store at Yorkdale
Personal Shopping Apps
Aritzia's New App Delivers Boutique Shopping to Your Smartphone
AI-Managed Retail Stores
Andon Labs Deploys an AI Named Luna That Controls Store Operations
Spatial AI Shopping Technologies
VusionGroup EdgeSense AI Immerses Shoppers
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Minimalist AI Jewelry Lines
Nirva Labs Previews a New Category of Wearable Technology
AI Virtual Fitting Rooms
Perfect Corp. is Bringing a Try-On Experience to Fashion Forward Week
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Circular Runway Fashion Events
eBay Endless Runway Brings Pre-Loved Styles to Fashion Capitals
Minimalist Footwear Retail Designs
OWIU Design Designs VEJA's Retail Destination in Venice Beach
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
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Immersive IP-Themed Stores
MINISO Opens Canada’s Biggest Store at West Edmonton Mall
Autonomous Smart Store Installations
VenHub Global and Circa Introduced the VenHub Smart Store
AI-Powered Inventory Systems
Iceland Launches invent.ai Platform
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Virtual Footwear Try-Ons
Google's AI-Powered Try-On Tech Helps with Online Shoe Shopping
Fragrance Refill Stations
L’Oréal Canada and Shoppers Drug Mart Launch Fragrance Refill Fountains
Romantic Retailer Basket Campaigns
The Asda Red Baskets are Arriving for Valentine's Day
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Gen Z Concept Stores
UO Insiders Insights Informed the UO x Glendale Store Experience
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Upgraded AI-Powered Grocer Platforms
Retail Insight Significantly Enhances Its WasteInsight Tool
Elegantly Subdued Retail Settings
Ann Demeulemeester Opened a New Boutique in Milan
AI-Driven Fragrance Concept Stores
My Scent Edit Offers Digital Consultations & an AI Photo Booth
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
AI-Powered Grocery Store Tools
Afresh Implements Its AI-Driven Inventory Management Platform
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
Enhanced Office Retail Experiences
Staples Canada Opens a New Retail Location in Burlington
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
AI-Powered Product Discovery Tools
The Vitamin Shoppe's Shoppe Advisor Supports In-Store Education
shop-in-shop streetwear installations
U Urban Outfitters debuts the Vans 'On Rotation' experience
Shelf-Scanning Robot Services
ShelfOptix Helps Retailers Access Insights with a Subscription
Freshness-Focused Perishable Goods Tools
Simbe Recently Enhanced Its Data Analytics Platform
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
GenAI Fashion Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. Fashion APIs Help Shoppers Visualize Scarves, Hats & More
High-Profile Home Improvement Pop-Ups
VEVOR Celebrates Black Friday at Times Square
Valentine's Jewelry Exchanges
The JCPenney Ex-Change Turns Once-Loved Pieces into a Fresh Start
Dedicated Contemporary Fashion Stores
COS Has Debuted a Dedicated Canadian Online Store
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Modern Consumer-Tech Stores
Nothing Announced its First Physical Store in India
Residential-Inspired Beauty Stores
The Tom Ford Beauty Brand Opens in the SoHo District
AI Dessert Store Concepts
Châteraisé Opened Its 24-Hour Unmanned Dessert Shop in Tokyo
Virtual Try-On Tools
Clothing Virtual Try On Shows Realistic Outfits For Online & Retail Shopping
In-Store Speed Dating Events
Fnac Hosted a Cultural Speed Dating Experience on February 14th
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Jewelry Retail Technolgies
A.JAFFE Launched Its AI Custom Jewelry Renderings for Retail Partners
Customer-Led Loyalty Programs
The Iconic Unveils a Loyalty Program Built on Community Insight
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
Emotionally Intelligent Retailer Platforms
JK Tech Spotlights Its Artificial Intelligence Platform
AI Wardrobe Systems
Vêtir Unites What Clients Already Own and What They Desire
AI-Assisted Pricing Systems
Academy Sports + Outdoors Launches Its Dynamic Pricing Feature
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
Connected Supermarket Platforms
Carrefour and Vusion Loot to the Future of Supermarket Retail
AI-Powered Retail Platforms
Target Introduced a Mobile App Rebuild with AI Coding Companions
Seoul-Specific Personalized Retail Experiences
Monclos Unveiled a Brand Experience Space in Seoul
AI Checkout Kiosks
Retailers Embrace AI Vision To Speed Self-Checkout Lines
Autonomous Retail Merchandising Platforms
Retail Express Uses AI to Automate Pricing and Discounts
Novel Multi-Brand Retail Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Debuts Multi-Brand Shopping and Ordering
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Low-Cost Summertime Merchandise
The Dollar General Summer Collections are Arriving This Month
Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups
Duomart Introduces a Themed Convenience Experience in Tokyo
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
Enterprise Retail Technology Upgrades
David's Bridal Introduced a New Enterprise Platform
Ai-Powered Freshness-Monitoring Grocery Platforms
Afresh Expands Its Service Coverage
Retail Tech Revamps
Claire's Invests in Modern POS and Data Integration
Hyper-Realistic Premium Eyewear Stores
Gentle Monster Opens its First Canadian Flagship in Toronto
Nationwide Digital Grocery Experiences
ALDI U.S. Partners with Instacart’s Storefront Pro
Mobile-First POS Systems
Boot Barn Launches Its Mobile POS Platform
Immersive Tech Retail Experiences
The Latest Xiaomi Store in London Showcases Tech and Lifestyle
Storytelling Jewelry Stores
The Edit by Zales Offers a Fresh Approach to Fine Jewelry Discovery
Digital Twin Retail Technologies
Hanshow and Microsoft Explore the Store Digital Twin Technology
Accessible Self-Checkouts
Target Launched a New Experience for Guests with Disabilities
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Awareness-Raising Shoe Store Concepts
Soles4Souls Canada Highlights What's Important This Season
Compact In-Retail Designs
IKEA Shop-In-Shop Adds Home Planning with Tech in a Compact Space
Autonomous Grocery Platforms
AI-powered systems automate inventory, pricing, and store operations
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Shelf-Less Retail Stores
Goody Goody Liquor Uses Robots and QR Codes to Replace Shelving
Interactive Retailer Screen Installations
Looma Deploys Its In-Store Digital Media System at BJ's
Expanded Wellness Retail Assortments
Target Added 30% More Wellness Products to Its Shelves
Ultra-Fast Retailer Deliveries
Walmart 30‑Minute‑or‑Less Delivery Maximizes Access to Essentials
Retail Design Landmarks
D14.2 Concept Store in Oslo Rethinks the Shopping Experience
Tech-Advanced Smart Retail Solutions
ZKONG Showcases Its Smart Retail Solutions in Düsseldorf
Premium Dispensing Solutions
Aptar Beauty Unveiled New On-Shelf Dispensing Systems
Agentic Retail Platforms
Levi Strauss And Microsoft Develop Unified AI Super Agent
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Anti-Automated Software Retail Pop-Ups
World LA's Retail Event Was Dubbed the 'No Bot Shop'
Luxury Linens Retails Flagships
Frette Opens Its First North American Flagship in Toronto
Digital-First Furniture Stores
Article Debuted Its Direct-To-Consumer Furniture Stores in the U.S.
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
Grocery Store Accessibility Models
Tesco Enhances Its Self-Service Checkout Experience
AI-Powered Try-On Shopping Features
The 'Doppl' App Now Features a Discovery Feed
Community Hub Convenience Stores
Co-op turns local stores into delivery and service hubs
Streamlined Payment Integrations
365 Retail Markets Incorporates VisionLink to Its Smart Stores
Digital Shelf Label Systems
Walmart Introduces the New Digital Shelf Labels Nationwide
Compact Urban Grocery Retail
Whole Foods Expanded Daily Shop Stores into Three U.S. Cities
Women-Focused Sports Stores
The Women’s Sports Store Can Be Accessed Digitally in the UK
Measured Retail Expansions
Vessi Launches its Bellevue Store and In-Store Splash Experience
South Korean Monotone Shop-In-Shops
juun.j Debuted a Shop-In-Shop at The Hyundai Seoul
On-Demand Payroll Benefits
Stinker Stores Uses DailyPay To Offer Flexible Wages
Executive Innovation Insight Services
Retail Innovation Council And dunnhumby Launch 'RIX'
Valentine's Day-Ready Grocery Deals
Natural Grocers Debuts Valentine's Hot Deals
Perishable Food Management Platforms
Afresh Technologies Debuts Fresh Store Suite
Futuristic Commerce Spaces
Deji Plaza Phase II Brings Deep-Sea Wonder to a Retail Environment
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
AI-Powered Vending Kiosks
SandStar Launches the Standalone SandStar VRK Vending Kiosk
AI-Native Store Research
Vusion and Qualcomm Released the AI-Native Store™ White Paper
Retail Execution Platforms
Walmart Launched a Real-Time Supplier Data Tool Called Scintilla
Digital Shelf Edge Labels
James Hall & Co. Rolls Out the SOLUM Electronic Shelf Edge Labels
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Experience-Focused Retail Carts
Target Redesigned Shopping Carts for Comfort and Convenience
Speedy Seasonal Retailer Deliveries
Boots On-Demand Deliveries are Available from 500 Locations
Elevated By-Appointment Shopping Services
Royalmount Montreal Opens a Shopping and Styling Suite
Healthcare Apparel Retail Concepts
Kindthread Opens an Omnichannel Scrub Store
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Refined Outdoor Retail Concepts
Tilley Opens New Its Store Under Unity Brands
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™
Autonomous Retail Experiment Stores
Andon Labs Launches the AI-Led Andon Market
Category-Focused Ball Retailers
The Ball Depot Launches its New E-Commerce Platform
Discovery-Led Beauty Zones
Watsons Launches BeautyVerse And Jubilee Wellness Corners
Luxury Jewelry Retail Boutiques
The Henri Noël Jewelry Flagship in Naples is Designed by DS Studio
AI-Powered Assortment Tools
Newell Brands Unveiled Its Direct-to-Consumer AI Model
iPad Vision Self-Checkout Systems
VisioLab Launches Its AI-Powered iPad Checkout Interface
Global Home Improvement Stores
Vevor Opens Doors to its First U.S. Storefront