Enhancing the consumer's retail experience is at the core of the top July 2014 business trends. Today's top retail brands know that their biggest market might never even walk through the doors to one of their stores, which is why businesses are turning to technology to create a one-of-a-kind experience for consumers at the touch of their fingers and in the comfort of their homes.
From personal online stylists offered by ASOS to the online shopping assistants available from Fetch and the instant chat services for the Norwegian Cruise Line, consumers don't even need to get off the couch to experience extraordinary customer service and professional advice.
For the consumers who still enjoy in-store shopping, brands continue to innovate the face-to-face experience through instant pay wristwatches for added convenience and sophisticated change room technologies that log the sizes, color and designs tried on by shoppers.
If you're looking for a more in-depth analysis of the top July 2014 business trends, our Business Trend Report offers professional research and additional examples.
Top 55 Business Trends in July
From Medieval Home Securities to Web Shopping Stylist Services:
Jaime Neely — Jul 31, 2014 — Business
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Marijuana Food Trucks
The Samich by MagicalButter Serves THC-Infused Sandwiches
53
Modernized Traditional Lighting
The Botero Collection by Masiero is Sophisticatedly Cartoonish
52
Exotic Beef Flavoring
New Givaudan Flavors Include Picanha, Matambre and Chorizo Beef
51
Cabin-Like Retail Stores
Torafu Architects Creates Another Aesop Store with Warm Details
50
Emergency Fashion Deliveries
This Luxury Fashion Delivery Service is Smart and Effective
49
Interactive Shopping Signs
The Videotel System Helps Shop Owners Create Digital Signs
48
Hotel-Jeweler Partnerships
The Mandarin Oriental New York Engaging Escape Creates an Event
47
Hyper-Connected Dressing Rooms
The Connected Fitting Room Lets Consumers Take Control of Shopping
46
Social Media-Reserving Car Purchases
The BMW M5 Instagram Promotion Provides Real-Time Buyers Info
45
Beacon-Powered Retail Platforms
Swirl's Mobile Marketing Platform Engages Consumers on a New Level
44
Web Shopping Drop Boxes
Click-and-Collect Stations Help to Make Amazon Delivery More Convenient
43
Transformative Reading Experiences
D'Buk Editors Campaign Turns People into Who They Read About
42
Buying Assistant Apps
The Fetch E-Commerce Platform Makes Online Shopping a Simpler Process
41
High Top Pawnbrokers
A Teen Entrepreneur Launched the First Sneaker Pawn Shop for High-End Shoes
40
Pre-Work Dance Parties
Kickstart Your Workday by Partying Early in the Morning
39
Experiential Smart Shops
Sears Connected Solutions Allows Interaction with Automation Products
38
Shoppable Instagram Accounts
Vogue Instagram Sends Followers Links to Purchase Liked Items
37
Iconic Literature Quotations
BuzzFeed Brings Us the Most Popular Kindle Quotes
36
Wearable Wrist Payments
Barclaycard's Contactless Payment bPay Bands Will Reduce Cash Transactions
35
Anime Pop-Up Shops
A Pop-Up Shop in Paris Opened to Promote Pokemon X and Y
34
Disengaged Employees Infographics
Officevibes Illustrates the 13 Personality Traits of Bad Workers
33
Hi-Tech Wallpaper Bookshelves
The Digital Library Wallpaper is Full of Downloadable E-Books
32
Sustainable Supermarkets
Original Unverpackt Aims to Become Germany's First Waste-Free Supermarket
31
Connective Technology Departments
Dixons and Carphone Warhouse Introduce Smart Tech Departments
30
Gun Range Bars
Wilshire Gun Range was Granted a Liquor License
29
Mobile-Recognition Retail
LXR & Co.'s Innovation Store Uses the Thirdshelf App to Track Customers
28
On-Demand Delivery Apps
The WunWun Allows Consumers to get Products Delivered for Free
27
Web Shopping Stylist Services
ASOS Now Lets You Chat with an Online Personal Stylist for Free
26
Author-Approved Writing Implements
A Ninja Essays Infographic Illustrates Effective Writing Tools
25
Construction Equipment Shares
A B2B Sharing Marketplace Called FLOOW2 Allows for Increased Assets
24
Tribute Author Books
The Ernest Hemingway Foundation Ads Focus on Hemingway's Life
23
Standalone Job Search Apps
The LinkedIn Job Search App Focuses on Finding Employment Opportunities
22
Anime Character Cafes
The Sanrio Character Ranking Awards Cafe Celebrates the Best Cartoons
21
Instantly Shoppable Ads
Le Fast Shopping Lets You Scan an Ad, Buy & Receive Within 48 Hours
20
Boundary-Blending Retail Stores
NIKElab Merges the Online World with the Physical Realm
19
Comprehensive Shopping Apps
The Duane Reade App Makes Shopping Easier Than Ever
18
Medieval Home Securities
Defending Your Castle by William Gurstelle Inspires Playful Protection
17
Test-Driving Clothing Promos
GU Customers Are Trying on Clothes Outside Stores Without Purchase
16
In-Mall Car Showrooms
Pennsylvania's Cherry Hill Mall is a New Place to Test Drive a Car
15
Tantalizing Taco Burritos
The Taco Bell Quesarito is a Burrito Wrapped Up in a Soft Quesadilla
14
Camping Gear Sharing Platforms
The Outdoor Exchange Subscription Service is for Outdoor Equipment
13
Alerting Tablet Cases
The Smart Cover Case Lights Up When You Have a Notification
12
Butter-Dedicated Book Blogs
This Butter Blog Replaces Popular Book Titles With the Word Butter
11
Crowdsourced Style Sites
'What Goes With This?' is an Online Site that Offers Free Fashion Advice
10
Athlete-Friendly Earbuds
Beats' Powerbears2 Wireless Earbuds Resist Against Sweat and Water
9
Budgetary Product Search Sites
Five Star Finds the Best Amazon Products Within a Specific Budget
8
Teamwork Bottle Caps
The Coca-Cola Friendly Twist Campaign Makes a Bottle That Takes Two
7
Autonomous Real Estate Services
Zenly Helps Find New York Apartment Rentals on Your Terms
6
Cruise Line Chat Services
The Norwegian Cruise Line Offers Direct Representative Assistance
5
Social Enterprise Lending Websites
Buzzbnk is a Peer-to-Peer Crowdfunding Platform for the UK
4
Taco-Inspired Burgers
Del Taco's Taco Burger Swaps a Taco for Burger Buns
3
Immersive Virtual Safaris
An Online Experiential Travel Tool Gives Four Seasons Guests a Preview
2
Group Photo-Sharing Apps
Pikichat is a Fun Photo Sharing App for Chatting and Drawing with Others
1
Video Communication Apps
The Skype App 5.0's Overhaul Makes Texting, Voice and Video Calls Easy
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Personal Shopping Apps
Aritzia's New App Delivers Boutique Shopping to Your Smartphone
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Collaborative AI Fashion Experiences
Curated for You x Microsoft Launch a Fashion Discovery Tool
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
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
Chic Technique-Forward Fashion Lines
Tory Burch Fall 2026 RTW Capsule Explores History and Utility
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Conversational Shopping Experiences
Ask Pinterest Debuts on the Ask Pinterest App
AI Chat Shopping Systems
Shopify Brings Retail to ChatGPT
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
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
Summer-Ready Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN is Hosting a Four-Day Toronto Summer Trends Pop-Up
Flagship Value Fashion
Primark expands affordable fashion with a major Manhattan flagship store
Beauty Marketplace Expansion
Bath & Body Works Enters 600+ Ulta Beauty Stores
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Gen Z Concept Stores
UO Insiders Insights Informed the UO x Glendale Store Experience
Prestige Beauty Storefronts
Ulta Unveiled Its Times Square Experiential Store
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
High-End Pharmacy Fragrance Boutiques
Boots Fragrance Offers Over 400 Options
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
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
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Window-Fashion Design Brand Celebrations
TWOPAGES Curtains Hosted a Special Brand Day
Beauty Retail Delivery Partnerships
Ulta Beauty Has Added 1500 Stores to the Uber Eats Marketplace
Heritage Lifestyle Collections
Canadian Tire Releases Hudson’s Bay Stripes into a Summer Lineup
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Expansive eCommerce Events
The Amazon Prime Day Promotion Will Offer New Deals Every Five Minutes
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Luxury Design-Led Retail
ALAÏA Opens a Bangkok Boutique Featuring Collectible Design Pieces
Accessible Beauty Consultations
Walmart’s Beauty Experts Offer Personalized In-Store Guidance
AI-Powered Shoppable Runways
Topshop and THG Studios Hosted a Front Row AI Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Renaissance-Inspired Curated Beauty Marketplaces
Rennaï Has Launched an E-Commerce Website
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Shoppable Discovery Commerce
SmartCommerce and Ahold Delhaize USA Connect Content to Carts
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
Consumer-Driven Grocery Stores
The Waitrose Home of Food Lovers Concept Store is in Newbury
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
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
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Target Partners with ChatGPT to Highlight New AI Shopping Capabilities
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
Beauty-Founder Delivery Experiences
Sephora Launches its 'Beautiful Deliveries' Campaign
AI-Powered Shoppable Experiences
ASOS Launches Thire ASOS Stylist With ChatGPT Integration
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
Ultra-Opulent Jewelry Boutiques
The Luxury Jewelry Brand Bulgari Shop Opens on Rodeo Drive
AI Checkout Kiosks
Retailers Embrace AI Vision To Speed Self-Checkout Lines
Curated Resale Experiences
Poshmark Blends Community Curation with Personalized Shopping
Mobile Retail Terminals
Toshiba Launches the TCx M7 for Flexible In-Store Checkout
Novel Multi-Brand Retail Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Debuts Multi-Brand Shopping and Ordering
Curated Grocery Platforms Rise
FirstClub Launches Its Curated Grocery Platform
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
back-to-school retail campaigns
Target rolls out its back-to-school & back-to-college campaigns
Agentic Shopping Platforms
Hey Savi Uses AI to Search, Compare and Buy Fashion
Experience-Enabled Franchises
Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. Uses Square to Scale Retail Experiences
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Weeklong Retailer Deal Events
Walmart Deals Will Offer Discounts on Thousands of Items This Month
Anniversary-Celebrating Marketplace Events
eBay Inc. is Commemorating Its Thirtieth Anniversary
AI-Powered Personal Shoppers
The New Perplexity Shopping Experience is Conversational
Enterprise Retail Technology Upgrades
David's Bridal Introduced a New Enterprise Platform
Retail Tech Revamps
Claire's Invests in Modern POS and Data Integration
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
AI-Personalized Streaming Ads
Amazon Customized Prime Video Ads Using Shopping Behavior Data
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
Human-Centered Marketplace Campaigns
Etsy's Shop Other Jeffs Celebrates Independent Sellers
Personalized Telehealth Service Platforms
Enhanced Reports Success of the Inaugural Enhanced Games
Fashion-Beauty Convergence
Première Vision and Cosmetic Valley Unite Fashion and Beauty Brands
New Tech Product Announcements
Apple Unveiled New Products at a Recent Event
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Sports Nutrition Retailer Ranges
The Very Group Added Four New Brands to the Very Online Offerings
Luxury Learning Rewards
Education Couture Rewards Summer Reading with Premium Apparel
Sports Lifestyle Retail
Nordstrom Blends World Cup Fashion with Immersive Pop-Ups
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Luxury Retail Ecosystems
Exemplar Luxury Group Unites Three Luxury Retail Banners
AI-Powered Fashion Consultants
Meadowhall's Style Suite Provides Free, Fast, Custom Color Analysis
Running Footwear Showrooms
The Brooks Spring/Summer 2027 showroom previews upcoming footwear
Self-Expression Retail Campaigns
Tillys Marked Ten Months of Its Discover Your Style Campaign
Agentic Beauty Shopping
Ulta Beauty Integrates Gemini AI for Seamless Product Discovery
Mobile Luxury Boutiques
Mytheresa Tours the Hamptons with a Curated Mobile Boutique
Expanded Visual Search Features
Amazon Unveiled Its Visual Search Capabilities in Shopping App
Grocery Store Accessibility Models
Tesco Enhances Its Self-Service Checkout Experience
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Conversational Visual Shopping
Amazon Lens Live Matches Products Through Real-Time Scanning
Shoppable Swimsuits
Sports Illustrated Launches Its Shoppable Swimsuits
Spatial Commerce Platforms
Curie Shop Brings Interactive Product Exploration To Sneaker Shopping
Creator-Led Beauty Commerce
Amazon India Combines Creator Content and Beauty Shopping
Hybrid Beauty Discovery
Ulta Beauty Finds Gen Alpha Blends AI Tools with In-Store Shopping
Christmas Retail Delivery Campaigns
The Debenhams Delivered Campaign Was Created by Exposure
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Creator-Led Live Commerce
AliExpress Uses Livestreams to Showcase Verified Brands
Conscious Shopping Assistants
Better Buy Reveals Product Risks And Suggests Healthier Alternatives
Nostalgia-Powered Retail
Zellers Revives a Canadian Favorite With New Ontario Stores
In-Store Retail Media Networks
Raley's Expands Shopper Advertising Through Grocery TV
Festival-Inspired Resale Marketplaces
The Reloved Market Pop-Up Shares In-Demand Seasonal Styles
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Managed Retail Connectivity Services
Internet Retailing Introduced ConsumerX Managed Connectivity
Empathy-First Loyalty Playbooks
SumUp's CEO Highlights Main Street Tactics For Tech Loyalty
Video-Based Mystery Shopping Technologies
Blaze Pizza Partners with Reality Based Group
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Visual Preference Commerce
Jo Malone Turns Pinterest Boards into Fragrance Recommendations
Global Brand Refresh Systems
'Face the Future' Announces Rebrand With ShopTalk Studio
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Elevated Casual Fashion
RetailMeNot Spotlights Capri Pants as a Versatile Summer Staple
Ready-Made Brand Marketplaces
Brands Like These Sells One-Off, Agency-Quality Brand Kits
Elevated By-Appointment Shopping Services
Royalmount Montreal Opens a Shopping and Styling Suite
AI Adoption Insights
The 2025 State Of AI Development Reveals Key Industry Trends
Transparency Driven Shoppers
Akeneo's 'PX Pulse' Highlights Demand For Clearer Product Details
Digital-First Furniture Stores
Article Debuted Its Direct-To-Consumer Furniture Stores in the U.S.
Experience-Focused Retail Carts
Target Redesigned Shopping Carts for Comfort and Convenience
Market Analytics Tools
Zabble Insights Turns Google Reviews Into Clear Business Intelligence
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Marketplace Showrooms
StockX Combines Shopping, Seller Services and Community Events in New York
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Data-Led Brand Creation
AS Watson Builds Brands Using Shopper Insights and Loyalty Data
Real-Time Grocery Personalization Platforms
Birdzi’s Journey Tool Delivers Automated Behavior-Base
Integrated Retail Execution Services
JLL Streamlines Retail Development Services
Cardholder Access Experiences
Visa Unlocks Early Access and VIP Perks at Top of the Rock
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform