Some of the highlights of the top July 2021 retail ideas include stores (online and off) that implement cutting-edge technology, sustainable initiatives and next-generation experiences for Gen Z.
With in-store refill stations, recycling centers and the use of environmentally friendly materials, many retailers are making their commitments to the environment visible before consumers' eyes. The first physical retail space from Google in New York City is an example of this, thanks to sustainable elements woven throughout the warm and welcoming tech store design.
New retail experiences are being created for a new generation, as seen in Yoox's new retail hub for digital natives called Hi_GuyZ!, as well as Afterpay's GenderFree shop to support authentic and creative self-expression.
Top 55 Retail Trends in July
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Contactless Product Testers
GK Concept's Dropper Provides Touch-Free Testing Experiences In-Store
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Zero-Waste Beauty Hubs
AROMATICA ZERO STATION is a Sustainable Space in South Korea
53
Healthy Plant-Based Snacks
The BitesWeLove Crunchy Peas Healthily Satisfy Snack Cravings
52
Greenery-Accented Retail Spaces
IKEA Copenhagen Employs Dorte Mandrup for a Green Rooftop Park
51
Sustainable Delivery Service Solutions
BrightDrop's Neighborhood Delivery Hub is Eco-Friendly
50
Thoughtful Private Label Rebrands
Coop Netherlands Tapped Customers for its Private Label Rebrand
49
Body Care Refill Stations
The Body Shop's Store Refill Scheme Supports a Circular Economy
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Global Flagship Beauty Stores
The Valentino Beauty Flagship Store is Located at the JFK Airport
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Gen Z Fashion Hubs
Yoox Created a Dedicated Section for Young Consumers Called Hi_GuyZ!
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Eco-Friendly Tech Shops
The Google Store NYC Features Cork & Recycled Materials
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Uplifting Lifestyle Pop-Ups
Christopher Kane's More Joy Pop-Up Inspires Daily Positivity
44
Balanced Prebiotic Health Products
Waitrose's Holistic Living Range Encourages a Healthy Lifestyle
43
Branded Virtual Shopping Events
Bayview Village Debut a Live Virtual Shopping Event, Covet & Click
42
Wizard-Themed Retail Experiences
The Harry Potter New York Store Offers Exclusive VR Adventures
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Non-Binary Style Shops
The Afterpay GenderFree Shop Encourages Purchases to Support Expression
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Shoppable Toy Video Platforms
The Kitoons OTT Platform Combines Content and E-Commerce
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Automated Grocery Stores
The Full-Size Amazon Fresh Grocery Store Has Just Walk-Out Technology
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Autonomous Community Markets
Valet Market is a Modern Amenity for Apartment Buildings
37
Refined Rebranded Supermarket Products
The Salling Group's Private Label Products Got a New Look
36
Award-Winning Private Label Products
Retailer Rimi Baltic Won Two European Private Label Awards
35
POS Solution Boxes
Visa's Tap to Phone Turns Phones Into POS Devices
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Restaurant Wine Shop Pivots
Bottega Volo Pivoted to an Exclusive Wine Shop Amid the Pandemic
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Drone Retail Delivery Services
Walmart Partners Up with DroneUp Service Provider for Deliveries
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Desert Planet-Inspired Skincare Stores
Lialawlab Has Outdone Itself with the Design of Formoral
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Sustainable Retail Goals
Target Launches New Sustainability Goals as Part of "Target Forward"
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Retailer EV Charger Expansions
7-Eleven will Install 500 EV Charging Stations at 250 Locations
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Rapper-Backed Entrepreneurial Platforms
Diddy Launches SHOP CIRCULATE for Black-Owned Businesses
28
Milk Bottle Recycling Initiatives
Morrisons is Reintroducing Glass Milk Bottles into Circulation
27
AI-Integrated Retail Systems
Walmart's New AI System Helps Consumers Make Shopping Substitutions
26
Orange Wine Shops
Orange Glou is the First and Only Wine Store Dedicated to Only Orange Wines
25
Retail Revival Announcements
Glossier Announced That the DTC Brand Will Get New Retail Locations
24
Retail Remodeling Campaigns
Target Released Photos of Updated Stores with More Renovations to Come
23
Private Equity Brand Acquisitions
Iconix Brands Will Be Acquired by a Firm Named Lancer Capital
22
Historic Theater Tech Stores
The Apple Tower Theater Mixes Modern Style with Historic Architecture
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Authenticated Luxury Bags
Select Luxury Handbags on eBay are Now Professionally Authenticated
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Online Marketplace Expansions
GoDaddy Announced Sellers Can Leverage Amazon and eBay for Sales
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Compostable Retailer Carrier Bags
Sewell On The Go is Launching Bags Made with Potato Starch
18
Plant-Based QSR Expansions
'Odd Burger' Recently Announced Plans to Expand to New York
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Versatile Connected Drink Machines
The IBD Bold 30i Beverage Dispenser Offers IoT Connectivity
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Digital Retail Investments
Neiman Marcus Group Acquires Stylyze to Bolster Digital Capabilities
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Climate-Neutral Private Label Products
Lidl Germany Launched a Range of Eco-Friendly Products
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Converted Natural Wine Shops
Paradise Grapevine Offers a Selection of Natural Wines
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Same-Day French Delivery Services
Instacart Launches in Quebec in Partnership with Costco
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Speedy Grocery Delivery Services
Tesco Expanded its Whoosh Delivery Service Outside Wolverhampton
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Pollution-Reducing Private Label Products
Żabka Reached Plastic Neutrality for its Own Products
10
Retail Employee-Focused Apps
Walmart Launches Its Me@Walmart App and Gives Devices to Employees
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Smart Market Intelligence Platforms
The EDITED Platform Provides AI-Powered Market Intelligence
8
Retail Pharmacy Saving Programs
Walmart Added a New Perk to Its Walmart+ Membership Program
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Digital Vaccination Retail Initiatives
Walmart is Offering Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Records
6
Limited-Edition Grocery Store Gins
Aldi Launched the Solar Gin to Celebrate the Solar Eclipse
5
Office Building Grocery Pickups
Lowes Foods Offers Grocery Pickup Lockers in Office Buildings
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Retail Nutrition Product Deals
GNC Will Expand Its Wholesale Presence with a New Deal with Walmart
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Regional Retail Distribution Partnerships
Hudson's Bay Entered into a New Forever 21 Partnership
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Historic Architecture-Accenting Renovations
Fosters + Partners Restored the Palazzo Marignoli
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Reactive Frozen Yogurt Packaging
The TCBY Magical Collectible Color-Changing Bowl is Chromatic
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Metaverse-Inspired Retail Interiors
Masquespacio Designs a Colorful Interior for Mango Teen
Summer-Centric Lifestyle Fashion
UNIQLO U Presents its New Collection for the SS24 Season
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
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Multi-Sensory Streetwear Stores
Presented By Launches an Immersive Sneaker Store in Riyadh
AI Product Image Generators
Google Product Studio Uses Generative AI to Create Product Images
AR Fashion Pop-Ups
ZERO10 + Crosby Studios Set Up a Shop with Digital-Only Clothing
Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
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
Vibrant Palette Denim Collections
G-Star RAW Presents its Latest Collection for the SS23 Season
Community-Driven Retail Stores
Stone Island's Munich Store Emphasizes the Importance of Community
Sustainable Canadian Retail Expansions
The Toronto Allbirds Brick-and-Mortar Store is Eco-Friendly
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
AI-Powered Shopping Apps
Shoptrue Curates Personalized Fashion Picks with Artificial Intelligence
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
In-Store Perfume Refill Stations
The Perfume Shop and L’Oréal Debuted a Multi-Brand Refill Setup
Premium Athleticwear Pop-Ups
Reigning Champ Announces Pop-Up in Toronto’s Yorkdale Centre
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
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
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
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Immersive Sports Supplies Stores
Picturesque Studio Debuts a Playful Retail Store for Vegas Sports
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Digital-First Tech Shops
Best Buy's New Store Includes Scannable QR Codes & Mobile Self-Checkout
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Upside-Down Sneaker Pop-Ups
Axel Arigato’s “Topsy-Turvy” Shopping Experience is Unique
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Digital Grocery Screens
Kroger Launches the New Digital Smart Screens Across 500 Store Locations
Self-Service Commerce Kiosks
Cantaloupe Go Brings Buy-and-Go Expereinces to Customers
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Age-Friendly Retail Initiatives
Lowe's Introduces a Baby Boomer-Focused 'Livable Home' Initiative
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
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
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Inviting Contemporary Auto Dealerships
Rivian’s Spaces Aims to Disrupt the Auto Retail Space
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
Klarna's House of Y2K Explores the Evolution of Shopping Since the 2000s
Red-Hued Store Interiors
Dan Brunn Designs Road to Awe's New Location in Manhattan
Cannabis Mini Marts
Jeeter's Pop-Ups Bring Retro Shop-in-Shops to Cannabis Retailers
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
AI Shopping Customization Tools
The Zegna X Experience Merges AI Technology & Traditional Retail
Renovated Accessories Flagship Stores
The Boyy Flagship Store Gets Another Refurbishment
Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
This Vietnamese Building Will Feature Lush Native Greenery
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Powered Fashion Assistants
Zalando is Launching a Virtual Assistant Powered by ChatGPT
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Grocery Store-Branded Apparel
ALDI Has Launched the 2023 ALDI Gear Collection of Clothes & Goods
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
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
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
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Curated Grocery Delivery Lists
Instacart Carts Offer Themed Shopping Lists Packed with Items
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
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
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Unstaffed Grab-and-Go Stores
ITRI and 7-Eleven Collaborated on X-STORE 7
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Boomer-Focused Grocery Services
Baby Boomers Continue to Dominate in Online Shopping Post-COVID
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"
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Wellness-Focused Retailer Ranges
Target is Welcoming More Than 1,000 Wellness Products
Virtual Fitting Room Experiences
be Retail Social's 'beDynamic' Joins Up with Get Cutie
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Gorpcore-Inspired Retailer Fashions
The ALDI Fall Merch Collection is Arriving with Many Styles
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
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
AI Clothing Try-Ons
Google's AI Shopping Feature Shows How Apparel Looks on Real Models
Elderly Customer-Reserved Retail Zones
JD Announced Exclusive Service Zones for Elderly Customers
Adventure Travel Pop-Up Stores
Craghoppers Has Unveiled a Boutique Store in Kildare Village
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
AI-Powered Retail Try-Ons
Walmart is Adding an AI-Based Try-On Technology for Online Consumers
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
Conscious Retailer eCommerce Initiatives
The Klarna Conscious Brands Collections is Easy to Shop
Beauty Shop Deliveries
Uber and The Body Shop Expand Partnership to Include 75 New Storefronts
Virtual Beauty-Focused Stores
Laura Mercier Debuts the Virtual ‘World of Beauty’ Store
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Celebrity Label Stores
Kanye West Announced Plans to Launch Physical 'Yeezy' Stores
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Checkout-Free Grocery Stores
ALDI Launches the Innovative 'ALDIgo' Checkout-Free Grocery Store
Apothecary-Style Supplement Stores
The New GNC Flagship Boasts a Warm, Open, Inviting Atmosphere
Elegant Grocery Shopping Spaces
De Zwarte Hond Designs the New Dynamic SuperHub Store
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
Updated Tech-Brand Store Locations
The New Apple Store is at Battersea Power Station
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
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
Text-Based Shopping Features
Walmart Unveils a New Shopping by Text Feature for Mobile Shoppers
AI-Powered Inventory Tech
Google Cloud is Introducing AI-Powered Inventory Tracking Technology
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
Sustainable Secondhand Marketplaces
Yoox Launches a Pre-Owned Marketplace for Used Apparel
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
Pastel Palette Retail Stores
Aro Archive Opens Up a New Store Location in Shoreditch
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Custom Phygital Grocery Deals
Amazon Uses Prime Member's Data to Offer Bespoke Whole Foods Deals
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Compact Automated Retail Checkouts
The OneView Self-Checkout Offers Advanced Features
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
Summer-Ready Boutique Shops
Urban Outfitters Unveils a New Dress Boutique Pop Up Opening in April
E-Commerce Optimizing Platforms
Lily AI Use Algorithms to Help Retailers Improve Their Webstores
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