With the holiday season rapidly approaching, brands are offering holiday shopping solutions to help consumers amid the "new normal." These inventive solutions range from virtual holiday markets to holiday-rush curbside pickups and enable consumers to safely find gifts for loved ones.
Notebly, Walmart announces 'Black Friday Deals for Days,' a reinvented Black Friday shopping experience that offers consumers "more convenient and safer ways to shop Black Friday at Walmart. Whether that’s from the shelf in one of our stores, ordering online and picking it up curbside or having it delivered right to their front door."
In addition, brands are leveraging smart shopping lockers, including Luxer One's Smart Retail Lockers with supports a non-contact shopping experience. Consumers can pick up or return items without the need to come into contact with on-site staff members.
10 Holiday Shopping Solutions
From Virtual Christmas Markets to Holiday-Rush Curbside Pickups:
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Virtual Christmas Markets
The World’s Biggest Virtual Christmas Market Will Run in November
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App-Based Virtual Shops
Postmates' Shopping Experience Lets Retailers Create Virtual Storefronts
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Smart Shopping Lockers
Luxer One's Smart Retail Lockers Support No-Contact Experiences
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Reinvented Black Friday Shopping Experiences
Walmart Announces 'Black Friday Deals for Days'
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Queue Management Mobile Apps
The Sainsbury's Ufirst App Helps Navigate Contactless Shopping
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Branded Business-Supporting Shopping Apps
Cadillac Fairview Debuted the LiVE by CF Shopping App
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Holiday-Rush Curbside Pickups
Macy's Will Use Curbside Pickup Capabilities for the Holiday Traffic
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Shoppable Home Film Sets
Sam's Club's VR Home Recreates National Lampoon's Griswold House
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Smart TV Shopping Apps
LG's Shop Time App Helps Viewers Make Purchases from Video Retailers
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Branded Line-Reducing Mall Apps
The CF Guest List Beta Reduces Line Waits for Efficiency & Safety
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Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
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Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Seasonal Shopping Occasions
Sephora Canada Spotlights Must-Haves for the Sephora Savings Event
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
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Speedy eCommerce Produce Deliveries
Amazon Same-Day Delivery is Now Available on Fresh Groceries
AI Chat Shopping Systems
Shopify Brings Retail to ChatGPT
Curated Online Fashion Storefronts
SHEIN Introduced its 'Trend Stores' for Personalized Shopping
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
Mischievous Gift Deliveries
Walmart’s WhoKnewVille Campaign Had the Grinch Drop Off Surprise Gifts
Shareable Wishlist Templates
Urban Outfitters and Canva Partnered to Simplify Holiday Gifting
Autonomous Smart Store Installations
VenHub Global and Circa Introduced the VenHub Smart Store
Virtual Footwear Try-Ons
Google's AI-Powered Try-On Tech Helps with Online Shoe Shopping
AI-Powered Retailer App Assistants
Walmart 'Ask Sparky' Helps Shoppers Access a Range of Queries
Romantic Retailer Basket Campaigns
The Asda Red Baskets are Arriving for Valentine's Day
One-Stop Wellness Marketplaces
The Market Place by Laird Superfood Curates Active Living Solutions
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
AI-First Shopping Experiences
Walmart and OpenAI are Partnering to Simplify Purchases
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Auto-Centric Digital Retail Spaces
Hyundai Becomes First Automaker to Sell on Amazon Autos
Mobile Beauty Supply Pop-Ups
Sally Beauty Enters into a Collaboration with DoorDash in NYC
Rapid Grocery Pickups
Amazon Tests One Hour Rush Pickup Across Owned Stores
Brand Price-Matching Shopping Programs
AliExpress Brand+ Offers Peace of Mind for Shoppers
Connected Grocer Shopping Carts
The New Amazon Dash Cart is Arriving at Whole Foods Market
Festive Airport Pop-Ups
Urban Outfitters' Club Holiday Pop-Up Entices Gen Z Travelers
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Sci-Fi Series Shopping Experiences
Stranger Things 5 at Target Invites Fans into Hawkins
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
Virtual Clothing Try-Ons
Virtual Try-On for Online Shopping Let's You See Clothes on You Instantly
24/7 Live Shopping Streams
QVC is Launching an Always-On Shopping Experience with TikTok Shop
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Small Business Retail Spaces
IKEA Valencia Strives to Support Small Businesses with Free Space
High-Profile Home Improvement Pop-Ups
VEVOR Celebrates Black Friday at Times Square
Essential Shopping eCommerce Promotions
Amazon Everyday Essentials Week Will Offer Up to 40% Off
AI-Powered Personalized Shopping Features
Instacart AI Solutions are Optimized for Grocers
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
Curated Retail Marketplace Expansions
H&M Collections are Now Available on Nordstrom Marketplace
Retailer-Led Healthcare Services
Walmart Better Care Services Connects to Healthcare Providers
AI-Powered Shopping Features
Target is Making Seasonal Gifting Easier, Personalized and More Fun
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
Renaissance-Inspired Curated Beauty Marketplaces
Rennaï Has Launched an E-Commerce Website
Convenience Store-Inspired Holiday Lines
7-Eleven Debuts the Holiday Capsule from 7Collection™
AI-Assisted Retailer Websites
Lightspeed Showroom Gives Brick-and-Mortar Stores an Online Presence
Festive Shoppable Choirs
Toblerone Reimagined Holiday Songs & Shared QR Codes for Buying Truffles
Data-Driven Grocery Deliveries
Burq Last-Mile Delivery is Aiming to Transform Grocery This Year
Accessible Beauty Consultations
Walmart’s Beauty Experts Offer Personalized In-Store Guidance
Same-Day Personal Care Deliveries
Instacart Joins Forces with Lush Cosmetics on Same-Day Delivery
Health-Focused Retail Campaigns
Health-E Commerce Encourages a Home Medicine Cabinet Restock
In-Store Beauty Bars
Walmart Beauty Bars Help Customers Discover Products & Test Samples
Beauty Shopper Transports
Sephora & Lyft Media's Delivered to Beauty Sent Shoppers to Stores
Connected TV Ad Features
Walmart Connect Launches Its CTV Activation
Hyper-Personalized Beauty Platforms
Kult App Transforms How Shoppers Find & Buy Products in India
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Target Partners with ChatGPT to Highlight New AI Shopping Capabilities
Holiday-Centric Retailer Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue is Running the Holiday Your Way Campaign
Holiday-Ready Fashion Collections
Pacsun is Emphasizing Comfort for the 2025 Holiday Season
Holiday Retail Campaigns
Walmart's WhoKnewVille is a Seuss-Inspired World of Festive Cheer
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Gamified Back-to-Campus Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' UO Haul Supports Gen Z Through Transition
Approachable Retailer Branding Updates
The Latest Walmart Brand Refresh Reflects its Legacy
Olympian-Backed Livestream Events
Walmart Hosted Her Day Made Easy With Laurie Hernandez and P&G
Shelf-Less Retail Stores
Goody Goody Liquor Uses Robots and QR Codes to Replace Shelving
Community-Centric E-Commerce Initiatives
MyCommunity.Today Delivers Accessible Digital Tools
Deal-Finding Chatbot Features
The ChatGPT Shopping Assistant Helps Users Find the Best Deals
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Beauty-Branded Holiday Markets
L'Oréal Paris Partners with Toronto's Distillery Winter Village
Novel Multi-Brand Retail Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Debuts Multi-Brand Shopping and Ordering
Affordable Makeup Offers
Maybelline New York Drops its Black Friday Deals Ahead of the Holidays
Multiple Store Delivery Services
Grubhub Multi-Store Ordering Helps Customers Maximize Orders
Simplicity-Focused Back-To-School Campaigns
Staples Wants to Simplify Back-To-School Shopping
Connected Grocer Order Fridges
Kroger Smart Fridges Will Support Contactless Grocery Pickup
AI-Powered Personal Shoppers
The New Perplexity Shopping Experience is Conversational
In-Store Return Kiosks
Save Mart And Amazon Simplify Box Free In Store Returns
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
Social Shopping Integrations
The MONAT Tiktok Shop Strengthens the Direct Sales Business Model
Console-Focused Retail Updates
Walmart and Best Buy are Shifting Store Operations for the Switch 2
Nationwide Digital Grocery Experiences
ALDI U.S. Partners with Instacart’s Storefront Pro
Emotional Delivery Campaigns
Shipt’s 'No Order Is Ordinary' Campaign Emphasizes Connection
Accessible Self-Checkouts
Target Launched a New Experience for Guests with Disabilities
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Collaborative Beauty Deliveries
Ulta Beauty Partners with Instacart for Same-Day Delivery
Accessibility-Focused Furniture Retail Services
IKEA Finland Emphasizes Accessibility in Vantaa
Shoppable Fridge Screens
Samsung Unveils a New Partnership with Instacart for On-Fridge Shopping
Compact In-Retail Designs
IKEA Shop-In-Shop Adds Home Planning with Tech in a Compact Space
On-Demand Grocery Delivery
Tops Friendly Markets Unveils a New Partnership with DoorDash
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Shopping Campaign Optimizers
Productsup Introduced AI-powered Google Shopping Enhancement Tools
Holiday-Ready Lighting Solutions
Nanoleaf Shares Various Lighting Products Ahead of the Holidays
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Retailer-Enabled Car Sales
Amazon Autos Allows Consumers to Shop for Their Next Vehicle at Home
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Two-Hour Tech Delivery Services
Apple Delivery is Now Free for Christmas Eve Purchases
Drive-Thru Markets
Goods Offers Instant Grocery Pickup from an Underground Delivery System
Expanded Wellness Retail Assortments
Target Added 30% More Wellness Products to Its Shelves
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Post-Holiday Retail Promotions
The One Stop Big Brands Low Prices Campaign is Packed with Savings
Grocery Store Accessibility Models
Tesco Enhances Its Self-Service Checkout Experience
Digital Shelf Label Systems
Walmart Introduces the New Digital Shelf Labels Nationwide
Personal Shopping Carts
The Marketday Cart is Designed to Organize Groceries and Personal Items
Christmas Retail Delivery Campaigns
The Debenhams Delivered Campaign Was Created by Exposure
Simplified AI Shopping Tools
Target Focuses on Holiday Shoppers with its New AI-Powered Tools
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Conscious Shopping Assistants
Better Buy Reveals Product Risks And Suggests Healthier Alternatives
Valentine's Day-Ready Grocery Deals
Natural Grocers Debuts Valentine's Hot Deals
Personalized Deal Assistants
Dealio Offers Curated Black Friday Deals and Tailored Recommendations
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Valentine's-Ready Personalized Gifts
Wolt Launches New Personalized Gifts for its Shoppers
30-Minute eCommerce Deliveries
The Amazon Now Delivery Service is Launching in Select Markets
Last-Minute Gift Replacements
DoorDash's Holiday Rescue Sweepstakes Helps to Overcome Delays
One-Click Purchase Protections
Authentic Brands Group Launches One-Click Purchase Protection
Diverse Shopping Platforms
VARSHOPS Discovers Quality Products Across Multiple Categories Securely
Fulfillment-Only Retail Locations
Walmart Dark Stores are Opening to Fulfill Online Orders
Activity Planner Contests
This Black Friday, Decathlon Invites Consumers to Make Time for Sports
Community-Led Grocery Initatives
CaringBridge and Instacart Unite to Enhance Delivery Services
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
Startup Deal Platforms
Discover Hidden Startup Gems With Micro Deals This Black Friday
Sustainability-Focused Scooter Campaigns
iScooter Has Initiated Its Annual Black Friday Campaign
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
AR Merchandising Tools
Instore Activation Enhances Trade Marketing With Real-Time AR Solutions
Same-Day Holiday Deliveries
Shipt Ensures Comfort and Convenience During the Holidays
Holiday Planning Toolkits
Ultimate Holiday Planner for Christmas Helps You Be Organized & Festive
Rapid Grocery Delivery Expansions
Amazon Introduced Two-Hour Grocery Delivery for Cub Stores
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Personalized AI Shopping Experiences
Walmart Launches a Branded ChatGPT Environment