Each of these holiday retail stores offers unique experiences for the season, great gift ideas or even activities that help to get people in the giving spirit. Some physical outlets have been created just for the purposes of raising funds for charity or helping people make donations to those who are less fortunate.
While many of the festive retail destinations take the form of pop-ups that will only be around for a short time, some are completely virtual and invite shoppers to interact with apps or visit a website.
Knowing that many people struggle to come up with gift ideas, brands are creating festive retail experiences that are centered around a high degree of customization, women-owned businesses or even hyper-specific interests. Boots, for example, launched Bootiques that are filled with products based on themes like love or sleep.
15 Holiday Retail Stores
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Storage Container Pop-Up Shops
TuppSoho in NYC is Tupperware's First-Ever Brand Store
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DIY-Style Holiday Workshops
Build-A-Bear's Toy Workshop Strategy is Rolled Out in Multiple Cities
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In-Store Skincare Labs
In London, Boots Opened the 'Inkey Lab' with The Inkey List
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Cult Skincare Pop-Ups
A Glossier Pop-Up Shop is Coming to London This Holiday Season
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Virtual Holiday Pop-Ups
Kohl's Holiday Pop-Up Lets Snapchat Users Experience the Event
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Home-Style Holiday Shops
STORY at Macy's Home for the Holidays is Like a "Living Gift Guide"
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Storytelling Holiday Pop-Ups
Cubcoats x Amazon IRL Invites Kids to Discover Character Stories
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Educational Toy Pop-Ups
Lakeshore's Gifts for Growing Minds Pop-Up Shares Interactive Stations
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Virtual Holiday Shops
Chick-fil-A's Online & Pop-Up Time Shop Helps People Share the Gift of Time
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DIY Cookie Pop-Ups
The Hershey's Kitchens Bakeshop is a Place to Make Your Own Cookies
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IRL Charitable Social Pop-Ups
Facebook Launched the 'More Together' To Help Fundraise IRL
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Generous Gift-Giving Pop-Ups
Sainsbury's Giving Store Lets People Make Purchases for Those in Need
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Luxury Retailer Festive Pop-Ups
Need Supply Co. Launched its First-Ever Holiday Pop-Up Activation
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Entrepreneurial Holiday Shops
SoGifted at Macy's Spotlights Gifts by Women-Owned Small Businesses
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Curated Gift Boutiques
Boots' Bootiques Offer Gift Ideas for People Who are Hard to Buy for
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Hands-Free Footwear Stores
Kizik Announced the Debut of a First-of-Its-Kind Store at CES 2023
Festively Fashionable Cafe Kitchenwares
Starbucks Holiday Drinkware Comes in Many Styles
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
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
Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets
The Give Back Express Invites Shoppers to Buy and Donate Goods
Branded Interactive Parks
Birkenstock's Birkenfields Invited New Yorkers to Slow Down
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
Fair Trade Beauty Advent Calendars
The Body Shop's Big Advent of Change Gift Set Features 25 Items
Champagne-Branded Holiday Popups
The Art of Gifting from Moët & Chandon is Open at Holt Renfrew
Exclusive Holiday Loungewear
The SKIMS Holiday Gift Shop Features 15 Limited-Edition Items
Multi-Sensory Footwear Pop-Ups
The UGG Feel House is a Comfort-Focused Community Space
Contemporary Engaging Stores
New Balance Opens Unique Retail Concept Store on in Boston
Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
Bumpsuit Created a Pop-Up Pod for Its First Physical Retail Presence
Digital Fashion Labels
Digital Fashion by Printemps is a 40-Piece Virtual Collection
Community-Driven Retail Stores
Stone Island's Munich Store Emphasizes the Importance of Community
Enchanting Body Care Sets
The Lush Holiday Sets are "Un-dupable," Visually Appealing & Functional
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
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
Small-Format Grocery Stores
Amazon’s Whole Foods to Open New Small-Format Stores in Cities
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Empathic Emporium Pop-Ups
Not on the High Street's FML Store is Full of Uplifting Curated Gifts
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
In-Airport Toy Retailers
Toys R Us is Expanding its Retail Presence with Up to 24 Airport Stores
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
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
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Conscious Shopping Promotions
Hey Harper is Holding 40% Sales Throughout November
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
Festive Showroom Eateries
Seasons Eating's at IKEA Opens Roomsets for Holiday Hosting
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Black Friday Apparel Deals
PrettyLittleThing Swaps Black Friday for Pink 2022
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Affordable Holiday Gift Sets
The Body Shop Presents a Diverse Range of Holiday Gift Sets
Toy Brand Retail Partnerships
Target and FAO Schwarz Have Partnered for Physical and Online Shops
Digital Holiday Dresses
Bershka x DressX Digital Going Out Collection Targets Gen Z Customers
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
Plush Footwear Pop-Ups
The Monster Den by On Shares the Joy of Running
E-retailer Fashion Pop-ups
The SHEIN Pop-up Shop Experience Opens March 23 at the Eaton Centre
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Virtual Chocolate Stores
Lindt & Sprüngli USA Created Its First-Ever 3D Virtual Online Store
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
Klarna's House of Y2K Explores the Evolution of Shopping Since the 2000s
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Virtual Body Care Stores
Tatcha Debuted a Virtual Store Powered by Emperia
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
Riviera-Inspired Retail Experiences
Balmain Beach Club Brings France to Neiman Marcus Customers
Lunar Boutique Pop-Ups
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Bayview Village's Lunar Luxe Boutique Pop-Up
Beauty School Pop-Ups
Pinterest is Launching an In-Person Beauty School in London
Autumn eCommerce Fashion Pop-Ups
This SHEIN Pop-Up Will Celebrate the Arrival of Fall Fashions
Immersive Flagship Tech Stores
Bang & Olufsen Inaugurates Its Flagship Store on New Bond Street
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Metaverse Shopping Malls
Avatly Offers a New Hybrid Shopping Experience for Avatars
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Craft-Centric Retail Locations
LOEWE Amsterdam Opens with a Colorful Interior
French Modernism Luxe Retailers
The New Celine Store is Located on Paris' Rue Saint-Honoré
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Phygital Fashion Platforms
Macy's and Journee Debut the mstylelab Platform for Users
Nourishing Holiday Cosmetics
The Tree Hut Holiday Collection Gifting or Self-Indulgence-Ready
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
Festive Skincare Stocking Stuffers
Burt's Bees Modest but Well-Designed Holiday Line Just Dropped
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Nostalgic Toy Stores
Christmasville Cove is a Tennessee-Based Retailer of Fun Toys for All Ages
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Italy-Inspired Luxe Fashion Stores
The Latest Bottega Veneta Store Opens on Sloane Street
Affordably Decorated Getaways
The House of HomeGoods Uniquely Transforms for Each Guest Stay
Prom Fashion Pop-Ups
House of Prom is a Limited-Time Pop-Up for Prom Goers
Accessible Home Decor
FOX HOME Makes Its Official Debut in Canada with Toronto Flagship Store
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
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
Holiday Decor Subscriptions
ReadyFestive Delivers Personalized Holiday Decorations to One's Door
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Body Care Advent Calendars
The Body Shop's Holiday Advent Calendars are Indulgent
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
Honey-Infused Holiday Pop-ups
Gisou Just Opened Up a Christmas Pop-Up Store in London
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
One-Stop-Shop Bridal Boutiques
LoversLand Has Everything Wedding-Related in One Marketplace
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
Exploratory Fashion Metaverses
H&M's Loooptopia Helps Fans Discover Their Digital Fashion Identity
Whimsical Virtual Beauty Shops
The Laneige Virtual World is an Experiential Beauty Shop
Luxury Retail Expansions
WHEAT Opens First Martha’s Vineyard Store & Coffee Shop
Exclusive Hat Stores
Lids Hat Drop Offers First Access to Limited-Edition Drops
Virtual Beauty-Focused Stores
Laura Mercier Debuts the Virtual ‘World of Beauty’ Store
TV-Show Christmas Markets
The Emily In Paris Pop-Up In NYC Transported Visitors to Paris
Celebrity Label Stores
Kanye West Announced Plans to Launch Physical 'Yeezy' Stores
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Apothecary-Style Supplement Stores
The New GNC Flagship Boasts a Warm, Open, Inviting Atmosphere
Newly Renovated Fashion Stores
NEIGHBORHOOD Recently Re-Opened Its Shibuya Flagship Store
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Vintage Homeware Shops
Galerie Was Opens a Brick-and-mortar Shop in Lower Manhattan
London-Based Startup Retailers
The Nothing Store is Opening a Location in Soho, London
Updated Tech-Brand Store Locations
The New Apple Store is at Battersea Power Station
Cyclist-Targeted Skincare Gifts
Raleigh and Boots Partnered on New Exclusive Gift Sets
Digital Retailer Strategy Updates
This Walmart eCommerce Update Refreshes the Website and App
Beach-Ready Opulent Pop-Ups
Harrods Opens a CELINE Plein Soleil Pop-Up Store in London
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Exclusive Subscription-Based Merchandise
Disney+ Expands Into E-Commerce with a Merch Shop
Deadstock Concept Stores
size? Launches its Debut Concept Store at Liverpool ONE Shopping Center
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Affordable Gifting Marketplaces
Bifties Is the Gifting Destination for Any Special Occasion
Video-Powered eCommerce Services
Apple Shop with a Specialist Over Video Supports At-Home Shopping
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
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
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Fragrant Holiday Trees
Fifth Avenue's Holiday Tree Displays Shares NEST's Holiday Fragrance
Summer-Ready Boutique Shops
Urban Outfitters Unveils a New Dress Boutique Pop Up Opening in April
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
Seasonal Grocer Celebrations
Natural Grocers AUTUMNFEST Offers Ample Discounts
Accessible Festive Grocer Products
The ALDI Holiday Assortment Has Over 70 New Items
Festive Value-Minded Retail Campaigns
The Spar BIG Deal of Christmas Campaign Launches This Month
Athlete-Led Shopping Sprees
DICK'S Sporting Goods' Holiday Shopping Sprint is Led by Kelsey Plum
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
Expansive Grocer Holiday Promotions
Natural Grocers Holly Deals Offer Up to 46% Off Products