The top July 2024 retail trends blend high-tech advancements with a human touch, enhancing customer experiences through meaningful interactions and cutting-edge technology.
In brick-and-mortar retail, stores are increasingly focusing on creating inclusive spaces that bring people together through shared experiences and interests. Recognizing the issue of loneliness among the elderly population, Asda established designated zones within stores that foster social interaction and community engagement.
Online retailers are leveraging GenAI to address significant pain points such as sizing and customer service. AI-powered sizing solutions use data analytics and advanced algorithms to provide personalized recommendations on clothing sizes, reducing the likelihood of returns due to poor fit. Artificial intelligence is also enhancing customer service interactions by introducing responsive chatbots and assistants that can handle inquiries and resolve issues efficiently.
Top 65 Retail Trends in July
From GenAI Shopping Assistants to In-Store Senior Fan Zones:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 21, 2024 — Business
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Recruitment Metaverse Shops
IKEA on Roblox Merges Virtual Gaming and Real-World Job Opportunities
63
Portion-Adjusted CPG Snacks
Conagra is Altering its Products in Response to GLP-1 Popularity
62
Collaborative Rock Band-Branded Bourbons
FEW Spirits Drops the Smashing Pumpkins Bourbon
61
AI-Powered Swimwear Quizes
Carve Designs Introduces the Swim Quiz & Wair Fit Predictor Technology
60
Autonomous Micro Markets
Micromart Features Digital Price Tags & AI Product Recognition Sensors
59
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
58
In-Store Senior Fan Zones
Asda's In-Store Nanzones Fight Loneliness in Elderly Sports Lovers
57
Celebrity-Backed Used Furniture Sales
Kaiyo Collaborates with Sonja Morgan from Real Housewives
56
Hair Care Retail Expansions
Bumble and Bumble Launches Its Storefront on Amazon
55
AI-Powered Shopping Assistants
Kudos is an AI-Driven Smart Wallet That is Rapidly Expanding
54
Innovative Toy Creations
Fun In Motion Toys Launches TECTI, a Kinetic Building System Toy
53
Kind Gardening Pop-Ups
Mrs. Meyer's Compassion Store Trades Generous Acts for Garden Essentials
52
Natural Yogurt Jars
Danone Argentina Adopted New Packaging to Improve Environmental Efforts
51
Celebratory Smoothie Campaigns
This Nékter Juice Bar National Smoothie Day Promotion is Refreshing
50
Hair Care Retail Expansions
Function of Beauty Opens a Storefront With Amazon
49
GenAI Retail Chatbots
Target's Store Companion Supports Team Members
48
Supermarket-Health Supplement Partnerships
Erewhon Partnered with Vimergy to Enhance Its Smoothies
47
Burger Restaurants Giveaways
Wayback Burgers Offers Free Shakes for National Milkshake Day
46
Reformulated Green Tea Collections
Lipton Teas Released a New Set of Green Tea Flavors
45
Kids School-Ready Oat Bars
KIND Rolled Out Two New Oat Bars for Gen Alpha Consumers
44
Reformed Yogurt Packagings
Nomadic Redesigned its Packaging to Emphasize Health Benefits
43
GLP-1-Tailored Store Sections
GNC is Adding a New Section to 2,300 of its U.S Store Locations
42
Freeze-Dried Sliced Pickles
Freeze-Dried Pickles are Versatile Snacks for Healthier Consumption
41
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
40
Clinical Care Retail Expansions
Estee Lauder is Now Offering its 'Clinique' Products on Amazon
39
Lightweight Outdoor Furniture Stores
Helinox Launches Its First European Flagship Store
38
Jelly-Inspired Primers
e.l.f Cosmetics Brings Back Its Limited-Edition Jelly Pop Primer
37
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
36
Immersive Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Canada Has Launched a New Boutique in Montreal
35
Curated Live Fashion Resale
Poshmark Launches Posh Party LIVE as a New Virtual Shopping Experience
34
Food Delivery Retail Partnerships
Amazon Users can Now Order Grubhub from the Amazon App
33
Members-Only Retail Platforms
Invite-Only Subscription Platform Mile Reshapes Luxury Shopping
32
Game Console-Inspired Phones
Nothing Announced the Phone (2a) Special Edition with a Unique Design
31
Men's Personal Care Brands
Jake Paul Launches a Men's Personal Care Brand to Be Sold at Walmart
30
Inaugural Anime-Inspired Retail Stores
HYPLAND Reccently Debuted Its First Retail Store in LA
29
Paper-Based Packaging Advancements
Coveris Debuted a New Sustainable Form-Fill-Seal Solution
28
Premium Retail Destinations
Noa Santos Ovevrhauled the Banana Republic Flagship in Soho
27
Circular Packaging Services
Returnity's 'In Rotation' AIms to Reduce Packaging Waste
26
Poetry-Inspired Retail Activations
LUSH Oxford Street Welcomes The Poetry Pharmacy
25
Mexican QSR Partnerships
Good 2 Go Partnered with Rusty Taco to Expand Customer Access
24
Fast Wireless Ergonomic Keyboards
Keychron's V8 Max Uses a 2.4Ghz Connection and the Alice Layout
23
Modern Fashion Retail Expansions
Simons Expands with Two New Urban Stores in Toronto
22
Raw Pet Food Toppers
Primal Pet Foods Debuted a Freeze-Dried Topper to Enrich Pet Diets
21
Refned Retail Boutiques
242 Mulberry in Soho Offers an An Eclectic Mix of Products
20
Cocoa Bean-Based Display Units
Mars Wrigley is Trialing a Second 'Cocoa Cardboard' Bean Display
19
AI-Powered Content Rendering Tools
Toggle3D.AI Makes Significant Updates with AI-Powered Rendering
18
Protein-Rich Tortilla Chips
SimplyProtein Rolled Out New Restaurant-Style Chips
17
App-Exclusive QSR Meal Bonuses
The Wendy's $5 Biggie Bag Now Comes with a Complimentary Treat
16
Botanical Bodycare Pop-Ups
Lush Turned a Store into a Secret Garden Pop-Up for a Special Collab
15
Clothing Repair Concessions
Sojo Opens Permanent Repair Concession at Selfridges
14
GenAI Sizing Tools
True Fit's Fit Hub Simplifies Sizing and Fit Data on Retailers' Product Pages
13
Complimentary QSR Fries Promotions
McDonald's Free Fries Friday Deal is an App-Only Exclusive
12
Omnichannel Retail Initiatives
J. Jill is Aiming to Provide Women More Positive Retail Experiences
11
Liquid Blush Expansions
Huda Beauty's Releases the New 'Blush Filter Liquid Blush'
10
Beauty Retailer Expansions
Too Faced Joins Amazon's Storefront to Sell Its Products
9
Co-Creating Consumer Communities
The Sam's Club Member’s Mark Community Provides Valuable Feedback
8
High-Resolution Mini-LED TVs
LG Unveiled a 65-Inch Smart TV With a High-Contrast Display
7
Compact Urban Discount Grocers
This No Frills Grocery Store is Half the Size of Other Locations
6
Food Brand Acquisitions
DayDayCook Announced the Acquisition of Omsom to Bolster its U.S Presence
5
Local Retail-Championing Initiatives
The 'Reps are Local Too' Initiative is a Nationwide Movement
4
Recyclable Cover Papers
Saputo Dairy UK is Transitioning its Spreadable Covers to Paper-Based
3
Summer Solstice Retailer Promotions
My Sheetz Rewardz Members are Receiving a Special Offer
2
Refugee-Supporting Workplace Initiatives
IKEA is Extending its Refugee Employment Pilot
1
Budget-Minded Pizzeria Promotions
The Peter Piper Pizza Family Deals are Launching for the Summer
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AI Grocery Assistants
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AI Beauty Shopping Apps
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Purpose-Built Intelligence Platforms
Shoptelligence Debuts the ShopLab AI and ShopLaunch AI Tools
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
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
AI Chat Shopping Systems
Shopify Brings Retail to ChatGPT
AI-Powered Grocer Nutrition Assistants
Sainsbury’s Nutrition Assistant Helps with Health Choices
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Fashion-Focused AI Applications
Aesthetic's FindGPT Provides a Link Between Inspiration & Commerce
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
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Generative AI Retail Strategies
Kroger & Google Cloud Enhance Growth and Personalization
Gen Z Concept Stores
UO Insiders Insights Informed the UO x Glendale Store Experience
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Agentic Shopping Experiences
Price.com's Buy with AI Helps Shoppers Get Deals, Cashback & More
AI-Driven Fragrance Concept Stores
My Scent Edit Offers Digital Consultations & an AI Photo Booth
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
Conversational AI Customer Service
Home Depot Uses AI Voice Agents to Replace Phone Menus
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
AI-Powered Product Discovery Tools
The Vitamin Shoppe's Shoppe Advisor Supports In-Store Education
AI-forward home brand visions
LG Electronics presented its AI in Action strategy at CES 2026
AI Retail Concierge Systems
Puma’s In-Store AI Assistant Offers Multilingual Product Guidance
AI-Powered Styling Experiences
Gensmo and Fabrique are Changing How People Get Dressed
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
GenAI Fashion Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. Fashion APIs Help Shoppers Visualize Scarves, Hats & More
AI-Powered T-Shirt Customization Platforms
TeeDIY Debuts an AI-Powered Website for 2026
AI-Powered Closet Experiences
Google Shopping Aligned Try On in Search with an Anticipated Sequel
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
AI-Powered Personalized Shopping Features
Instacart AI Solutions are Optimized for Grocers
AI-Powered Home Improvement Experiences
The Home Depot Expands Its Collaboration with Google Cloud
AI Retail Experiences
RELEX Solutions Uses AI to Elevate In-Store Customer Journeys
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
AI-Powered Shopping Features
Target is Making Seasonal Gifting Easier, Personalized and More Fun
Luxury Sector-Focused AIs
Balenciaga & Intelo.ai Deliver Collaborative Intelligence Agent Network
Agentic Commerce Platforms
Google Introduced an AI-Powered Universal Cart for Smarter Shopping
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
AI Product Marketplaces
AI-enabled Hub Offers A Wide Range Of AI Products Online
Virtual Try-On Tools
Clothing Virtual Try On Shows Realistic Outfits For Online & Retail Shopping
AI Virtual Try-Ons
Wear AI Lets Users Try On Clothing Using AI And Personal Photos
AI Sports Coaching Platforms
DICK'S Launches Coach AI for Personalized Athlete Guidance
AI Agent Booking Systems
Fresha, Which Operates in Beauty & Wellness, Signals the Prevalence of AI
AI-Driven Tennis Tournament Experiences
Infosys Partners with Tennis Australia
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Conversational Web Discovery
Google Added Generative AI Features to Modernize Online Search
Jewelry Retail Technolgies
A.JAFFE Launched Its AI Custom Jewelry Renderings for Retail Partners
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
Emotionally Intelligent Retailer Platforms
JK Tech Spotlights Its Artificial Intelligence Platform
AI-Powered Shoppable Experiences
ASOS Launches Thire ASOS Stylist With ChatGPT Integration
AI-Assisted Pricing Systems
Academy Sports + Outdoors Launches Its Dynamic Pricing Feature
Predictive Artificial Intelligence Tools
Creatable AI Analyzes Social Commerce Data
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Personalized AI Shopping Features
Meta Launches Meta AI Shopping Research Experimental Tool
AI-Powered Retail Platforms
Target Introduced a Mobile App Rebuild with AI Coding Companions
AI Checkout Kiosks
Retailers Embrace AI Vision To Speed Self-Checkout Lines
AI-Powered Digital Retail Solutions
Vusion Continues Its Partnerships with JYSK
Autonomous Retail Merchandising Platforms
Retail Express Uses AI to Automate Pricing and Discounts
Personalized Home Shopping Platforms
MAiN Creates a 3D Model from a Single Image Using AI
Agentic Shopping Assistants
AWS Introduced Its Agentic Shopping Assistant on AWS
Brand-Led GenAI Experiences
Revieve's AI Skin Advisor for ChatGPT Supports Brands & Retailers
AI-Native Beauty Commerce
L'Oréal Brings Virtual Try-Ons and Product Discovery into ChatGPT
Agentic Retail Decision Features
PAR Technology Launches PAR Retail Drive AI
AI-Powered Personal Shoppers
The New Perplexity Shopping Experience is Conversational
Conversational Sizing Recommendations
Gap Inc. Introduced Predictive Sizing and AI-Native Commerce
AI-Powered Fragrance Development
Unilever Expands Fragrance R&D With New India Hub
Smart Mirror Platforms
loook.ai Helps Brands and Retailers Transform Retail with AR Mirrors
GenAI Sizing Technologies
CATCHES's RealFit Enhances E-Commerce Fashion with Movement and Drape
AI Shopping Assistants
Amazon Alexa Uses AI to Personalize Product Search and Purchases
AI Commerce Discovery
Constructor Personalizes Ecommerce Search with AI-Powered Recommendations
Ai-Powered Freshness-Monitoring Grocery Platforms
Afresh Expands Its Service Coverage
Retail Tech Revamps
Claire's Invests in Modern POS and Data Integration
AI Retail Call Systems
Phonexa Enhances Retail Phone Journeys With Omnichannel Intelligence
Integrated AI shopping
David’s Bridal Integrates Products into ChatGPT and Copilot
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Agentic Search Product Feeds
Academy Sports Has Integrated ChatGPT and Gemini for Its Platforms
AI Product Design Assistants
Arcade's Agent Maia Helps Anyone Create Custom Jewelry, Decor & Gifts
Nationwide Digital Grocery Experiences
ALDI U.S. Partners with Instacart’s Storefront Pro
Conversational Product Summaries
Amazon Launches Its Join the Chat AI Product Summaries
Digital Twin Retail Technologies
Hanshow and Microsoft Explore the Store Digital Twin Technology
AI-Powered Shopping Ecosystems
Wayfair Partnered With Google on AI Commerce Infrastructure
AI-Personalized Streaming Ads
Amazon Customized Prime Video Ads Using Shopping Behavior Data
AI In-House Production Features
Catalyst Brands Has Introduced Roundel AI Copy Tools
Store Experience Platforms
Cegid Launches Its Cegid Retail One to Consolidate In-Store Tools
AI Virtual Try-On Tools
DressUp AI Enables Virtual Try-Ons To Improve Online Apparel Decisions
AI Retail Experts
Ant by 11Ants Supports Faster, Evidence-Led Decision-Making
AI Style Consultants
StyleAdviceAI Provides Personalized Fashion and Beauty Guidance
Agentic Shopping Platforms
Hey Savi Uses AI to Search, Compare and Buy Fashion
Autonomous Grocery Platforms
AI-powered systems automate inventory, pricing, and store operations
AI Fan Experience Apps
Ferrari Uses Generative AI for Race Insights and Fan Interaction
AI-Powered Discovery Commerce
Shopen AI Personalizes Product Discovery and Deal Finding
AI-Powered Fashion Consultants
Meadowhall's Style Suite Provides Free, Fast, Custom Color Analysis
Comprehensive AI-Powered Retail Services
Dutchie Consumer AI Boasts Four Tech-Driven Features
Regional AI Image Features
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Images 2.0 Sees a Strong Uptake In India
Conversational Visual Shopping
Amazon Lens Live Matches Products Through Real-Time Scanning
Agentic Beauty Shopping
Ulta Beauty Integrates Gemini AI for Seamless Product Discovery
AI Shopping Search Tools
Vibe Shopping Uses AI To Identify Products From TikTok And Video Content
Visual-First AI Assistants
Pinterest Assistant Provides Personalized, Proactive Recommendations
Agentic Retail Platforms
Levi Strauss And Microsoft Develop Unified AI Super Agent
Creator-Led Beauty Commerce
Amazon India Combines Creator Content and Beauty Shopping
Grocery Store Accessibility Models
Tesco Enhances Its Self-Service Checkout Experience
GenAI Brand Messaging Tools
Proximity's Message Maestro Supports Personalized Retail Communication
AI-Powered Try-On Shopping Features
The 'Doppl' App Now Features a Discovery Feed
Expanded Visual Search Features
Amazon Unveiled Its Visual Search Capabilities in Shopping App
Automated Micro-Grocery Retail Tech
GrocerIQ Holdings is Working on a Physical AI Technology
AI Ordering Assistants
Alexa+ Introduces Conversational Food Ordering
AI Personal Shopping Assistants
Blink AI Makes Shopping Smarter, Faster, And Stress-Free
Simplified AI Shopping Tools
Target Focuses on Holiday Shoppers with its New AI-Powered Tools
AI Grocery Ordering
Grocery Outlet Deploys Afresh Across More Than 500 Stores
AI-Powered Retail Analysts
Bluecore's Marketing Agent is Poised to Revolutionize Retail
AI Store Assistants
xPilot Helps Retailers Make Proactive Moves with Digital Twin Technology
AI Retail Infrastructure Platforms
Huawei Expands Intelligent Retail Systems Across Europe
AI-Powered Store Manager Features
The Decision Logic AI Tool Seeks to Simplify In-Store Operations
Conversational Shopping Modes
Newegg Launched an AI Shopping Mode for Searching in Plain Language
Retail AI Assistants
Retail AI Council Develops AI Tailored to Industry-Specific Needs
Nostalgia-Powered Retail
Zellers Revives a Canadian Favorite With New Ontario Stores
AI-Driven Private Label Strategies
Grupo Coppel Introduced Its First Insight AI For Private Label
AI Voice Ordering Systems
Casey’s General Stores Uses Conversational AI to Handle Orders
AI-Powered Product Intelligence
DMI Innova One Analyzes Market Data to Guide Product Development
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
AI-Native Store Research
Vusion and Qualcomm Released the AI-Native Store™ White Paper
AI Kitchen Design Platforms
3D Cloud Introduces Conversational Tools for Custom Kitchen Planning
In-Store Retail Media Networks
Raley's Expands Shopper Advertising Through Grocery TV
AI Adoption Insights
The 2025 State Of AI Development Reveals Key Industry Trends
Experience-Focused Retail Carts
Target Redesigned Shopping Carts for Comfort and Convenience
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
AI Personal Shopping Assistants
Astrid Helps You Discover And Define Your Style Effortlessly
Conversational Shopping Assistants
Macy’s New Ask Macy’s Chatbot Launches on Gemini
Discovery-Led Beauty Zones
Watsons Launches BeautyVerse And Jubilee Wellness Corners
AI-Powered Assortment Tools
Newell Brands Unveiled Its Direct-to-Consumer AI Model
Personalized AI Shopping Experiences
Walmart Launches a Branded ChatGPT Environment
Agentic Local Stock Finders
Google AI Mode Calls Stores To Locate Items
Agentic Marketing Platforms
Insider One Expanded Its AI Customer Engagement Infrastructure
AI-Driven Supply Chain Features
Acumatica Unveils an AI Studio and Shop Floor Kiosk for the2026 R1