It's not enough to just be on Facebook and Twitter anymore. Retailers need to step up their engagement with their customers not only by using social media tools, but also by creating unique experiences for their consumers such as having interactive storefronts.
Cutting edge retailers are publicizing their social media interaction by displaying reactions about their products and brands from Twitter or Facebook on the windows of their shops. Other retailers are connecting to their customers be allowing them to customize their own storefront via touchscreen storefronts. These innovative ways to create a memorable experience with shoppers are creating a whole new meaning for the term "window shopping."
It is evident that the future of retail is evolving at an escalating pace due to technological revelations.
10 Innovative Interactive Storefronts
From Gesture-Based Window Shopping to Touchscreen Windows:
Shelby Lee Walsh — Mar 6, 2011 — Marketing
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Interactive Store Windows
Diesel Milan Display is Very Big Brother
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Temporary Deliverable Storefronts
The Storefront Transformer is a Mobile Space for Entrepreneurs
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Touchscreen Storefronts
The Starbucks Interactive Window Display Turns Heads
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Interactive Ballet Storefronts
Passersby Change Ballerina's Image in the Repetto Window Display
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Oversized Touchscreen Blackboards
The University of Groningen Ups their Teachig System
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Interactive Window Displays
The Hyper Island WeSC Ad Seems From the Future
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Interactive Curtain Storefronts
Nicklas Roy Creates a 'Little Piece of Privacy'
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Social Networking Storefronts
Henri Bendell Launches Facebook Page With Live Window Display
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Nighttime Storefront Photographs
Richard Vantielcke 'Urban Oasis' Captures Hidden Beacons of Light
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Virtual Window Shopping
Turn Hills Lets Online Shoppers Browse the Storefronts of NYC Stores
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Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
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
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
Immersive Spatial DIY Apps
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Debuts Lowe's Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro
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
Futuristic Retail Kinetic Displays
FOG Architecture Designs Super Seed's Retail Store
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Digital Footwear Experiences
Reebok Impact is a Next-Gen Shoe Experience with AI and Wearables
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Family Dollar Debuted a New Mobile Shopping App for Customers
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
Ultra-Accessible Kiosks
'The 46' Kiosk is the Most Accessible in the Micro Market Industry
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
AI-Powered Shopping Apps
Shoptrue Curates Personalized Fashion Picks with Artificial Intelligence
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
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
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Immersive Banking Experiences
The CIBC Experience Centre Helps You Visualize Your Financial Future
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Interactive Kiosk Content
Red Dot Digital Media Debuts Outdoor Kiosks to Enhance Guest Experience
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
Autonomous Showroom Concepts
JIDU's Dealership Experience Lets Buyers Watch Their Car Pilot Itself
Metaverse Watch Shops
Casio is Opening a Virtual G-SHOCK STORE in the Metaverse
Shoe Retailer AI Apps
SuperStep Partnered with 'IMSHOP' to Create a Convenient Mobile App
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
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
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
Virtual Mall Metaverses
Metamall Uplevels the Modern Shopping Experience
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Digital Grocery Screens
Kroger Launches the New Digital Smart Screens Across 500 Store Locations
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
All-in-One Self-Serve Kiosks
Touch Dynamic's 'Edge Ultra Kiosk' is Perfect for Restaurant Chains
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
AI Mother's Day Campaigns
Showcase is Simplifying Mother's Day Shopping with ChatGPT
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
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
Virtual Chocolate Stores
Lindt & Sprüngli USA Created Its First-Ever 3D Virtual Online Store
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
AI Shopping Customization Tools
The Zegna X Experience Merges AI Technology & Traditional Retail
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
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
AI-Powered Video Chats
Fireworks Enhances Shoppable Live Video Commerce with Generative AI
Immersive Flagship Tech Stores
Bang & Olufsen Inaugurates Its Flagship Store on New Bond Street
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
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
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Metaverse Shopping Malls
Avatly Offers a New Hybrid Shopping Experience for Avatars
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
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
Phygital Fashion Platforms
Macy's and Journee Debut the mstylelab Platform for Users
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Circular Concierge Kiosks
This Conceptual Screen Concierge by Ivan Zhurba Automates Check-ins
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
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Glass Facade Shopping Centers
OMA and Shohei Shigematsu Design the Harajuku Quest Retailer
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Digitally Led Bakery-Cafes
Panera's Small-Format Store Has a Digitized Menu & Tracking Screens
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
Social Media-Inspired eCommerce Features
Amazon Inspire Features Content and Lets Users Shop Looks
Cannabis Marketplace Apps
Jane Technologies Launches Its First iOS Shopping App
Streamlined Shoppable Video Ads
Instacart Launches New Shoppable Video Ads in 'Ads Manager'
Elderly Customer-Reserved Retail Zones
JD Announced Exclusive Service Zones for Elderly Customers
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
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
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores
Random Studio Creates the Bodyscape Installation
Communication App Shopping Experiences
WhatsApp Flows Allow for In-App Booking and Shopping
Immersive Trivia Experiences
The Samsung SmartThings Connected Home Experience is Now Open
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Whimsical Virtual Beauty Shops
The Laneige Virtual World is an Experiential Beauty Shop
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Virtual Beauty-Focused Stores
Laura Mercier Debuts the Virtual ‘World of Beauty’ Store
QSR Food-Inspired Door Designs
McDonald's France Launches a New Digital Campaign of Door Visuals
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Digestible Shopping Feeds
Amazon Debuts the Inspire Platform to Drive Sales and Consumer Marketing
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
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
California-Inspired Gallery-Style Stores
Studio FB Designs the New Frame Store in London
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'
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
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
Taiwan-Based AI Shopping Carts
Innolux Debuts a Smart Shopping Cart at FamiSuper Stores
Classroom-Ready Touchscreen Displays
The Samsung Interactive Display Will Come in Three Sizes
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
Virtual Shopper Solutions
Firework Launches a One-to-One Video Chat Solution for Virtual Shoppers
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Video-Powered eCommerce Services
Apple Shop with a Specialist Over Video Supports At-Home Shopping
Micro Self-Service Checkout Kiosks
The 365 Retail Markets MM6 Mini Kiosk is Versatile
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Compact Automated Retail Checkouts
The OneView Self-Checkout Offers Advanced Features
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Visual Merchandising Planning
Visulon Inc.'s is a Cloud-Based Enterprise Solutions Platform
Dating App-Themed Store Experiences
Tinder Opens Up a SwipeMart Store Location in Tokyo
Interactive Sandwich Billboards
Subway's 3D Billboard Lets Onlookers Build Their Own Sub On-Screen
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
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Enhanced Shopping Results
Google Updates its Search Engine to Better Aid Holiday Shopping
Locally Focused Footwear Stores
The Athlete's Foot Opened a Neighborhood Concept Store in Atlanta
Live Shoppable Streams
CommentSold Introduces a New Shopify Feature for Live Shopping