Virtual reality, vending machines and social media fused with traditional sales experiences are major themes reflected in the top June 2015 Retail trends. Putting an emphasis on unconventional sales tactics, retailers are making the process of coming to a purchasing decision more convenient and entertaining.
Some of the most noteworthy ways traditional retail is being refreshed include Starbucks opening up an express store where visitors won't have to stand in line, making purchases with social currency at the ooVootique and the Audi VR Experience being used in car dealerships.
Although many of these retail innovations deal with the intangible, physical store displays are still proving to be valuable places for marketing and engagement, especially when transformed into spaces that host interactive games and videos.
Top 85 Retail Concepts in June
From No-Wait Coffee Shops to Shopper-Guiding Supermarkets:
Laura McQuarrie — Jun 20, 2015 — Business
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No-Wait Coffee Shops
The Starbucks Line is Eliminated with an Efficient Location in New York City
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Retail Farmer's Markets
Ferme En Ville is a Local Food Market That Recalls a Marketplace Aesthetic
83
Sustainable Clothing Boutiques
Moeon Berlin is a Shop Stocking Only Ethically Produced Collections
82
Couture VR Experiences
Dior Eyes is a Branded Virtual Reality Headset for Interacting with Clients
81
Luminous Retail Windows
This Cosmetics Window Display Resembles Glowing Test Tubes
80
Multimedia Retail Displays
This Woolworths Shop has In-Store Video Walls and LED Displays
79
Crowdsourced Bicycle Couriers
This Amsterdam Service Lets Anyone Get Paid to Do Bike Deliveries
78
Understated Retail Concepts
This Stockholm Retail Design is an Elegant Whiteout Experience
77
Skin-Matching Clothing Sites
Nudevotion Helps Find the Perfect Nude Apparel for Every Skin Tone
76
Rustic Juice Establishments
The Cold Pressery in Mississauga is a Stylish Healthy Lifestyle Bar
75
Fixed Gear Bicycle Boutiques
This Shanghai Bicycle Shop Boasts an Industrial-Chic Design
74
Rustic Retail Marketplaces
This Modern Munich Marketplace Recalls the Charm of the Market Hall
73
Artisanal Culinary Boutiques
This Swiss Specialty Food Store is Brimming with Quality Ingredients
72
VIP Shopping Experiences
Ralph Lauren Milan Opens a Shop That is Exclusive to Loyal Customers
71
Industrial Bookstore Pop-Ups
These Sustainable Retail Displays Are Made from Scaffolding
70
Pristine Denim Boutiques
The New Natural Selection Flagship is a Minimalist Menswear Escape
69
Old World Delicatessan Interiors
This Helsinki Cafe and Deli Exudes a Rustic, Maritime Charm
68
Apothecary-Style Beauty Flagships
The Delbove Flagship Boutique is a Sprawling Upscale Boutique
67
Subscription-Specific Websites
The Cratejoy Platform Caters to Regularly Delivered Boxes
66
Social Media Vending Machines
IHeartRadio's Kiosk Turns Instagram Posts into Free Merchandise
65
Spa-Inspired Retail Concepts
This Aesop Store by JamesPlumb Boasts Shelves with Running Water
64
Provincial Delicatessen Interiors
This London Butcher Shop Boasts Artisanal Design Inspirations
63
Vending Machine Retail Displays
This Fendi Window Display at Harrod's is Inspired by Arcade Kiosks
62
Whimsical Womenswear Pop-Ups
This Free People Pop-Up Was Recently Launched in Australia
61
Elegant Concept Stores
Bazar Noir is an Eclectic, Well-Curated Concept Shop in Berlin
60
Sweetheart Pharmacy Interiors
This Madrid Pharmacy Features a Romantic Ode to Health
59
Earthy Beauty Bars
This Beauty Bar Design Exudes an Organic Sense of Calm
58
Gaming Retail Windows
The Play Array Project Turns a Retail Storefronts into a Pop-Up Game
57
All-Natural Cosmetics ATMs
These 3FLOZ Vending Machines Sell Travel-Sized Beauty in Airports
56
Illustrious Bookstore Displays
This Clever Bookstore Merchandising is Delightfully Detailed
55
Subterranean Espresso Bars
This Toronto Espresso Bar is Located in the City's Underground PATH
54
Iconic Department Store Cafes
Cafe Cuillier Inside Galleries Lafayette is Perfectly Parisian
53
Cosmopolitan Espresso Bars
'West 4' is a Moscow Coffee Bar is Inspired by Manhattan
52
Storage-Inspired Pop-Ups
This Footwear Pop-Up Shop Uses a Variety of Materials
51
Social Media Shopping Apps
The Net Set App Will Make Shopping a More Social Experience
50
Redesigned Retail Shirts
These Apple Retail Uniforms Marked the Launch of the Apple Watch
49
Shrouded Streetwear Flagships
A New JUICE Flagship Store Has Opened in Beijing
48
Fashion E-Commerce Platforms
NuORDER is a Seamless B2B Platform for Fashion Retailers
47
E-Commerce Flagship Uniforms
The Warby Parker Uniforms at Their Flagship Store Offer Flexibility
46
Cannabis Vending Machines
American Green Has Built the First Consumer-Operated Marijuana Atm
45
Quirky Secondhand Bookstores
This Tokyo Bookstore Combines Minimalist Design and a Love of Font
44
Interactive Optometry Shops
Specsavers Makes Shopping for Glasses More Customer-Friendly
43
Hybrid Tile Stores
Topps Tiles' Shop Channel the Feel of a Boutique and Function of a Warehouse
42
Locking Delivery Boxes
Shopbox Offers a Solution for Unattended Home Deliveries
41
Textured Perfumery Interiors
This Fragrance Shop Interior Resembles a Minimalist Cave
40
Refreshed Blue Uniforms
Apple Store Employees Now Wear Bright Blue Shirts with Cleaner Lines
39
Nutty Pop-Up Kitchens
Longo's Grocery Store Pop-Up Takes the Form of a Tasty Nutella Creperie
38
Social Currency Shops
The ooVootique Lets Social Media Influencers Trade ooVoo Friends for Merch
37
3D Shopping Simulators
Visageo is a Fashion Shopping Platform That Visualizes Items in 3D
36
Bookworm Fashion Shops
Sonia Rykiel's Tokyo Fashion Pop-Up Puts Garments and Books on Display
35
Fashion Matchmaking Apps
Grabble Aims to Match Users Up with Fashion They Want to Buy
34
Shopper-Guiding Supermarkets
This Supermarket's Indoor Positioning System Uses LED Technology
33
Pixelated Candy Shop Interiors
This Candy Shop Design Boasts a Visually Stimulating Decor
32
Virtual Reality Car Dealerships
The Audi VR Experience Serves as a Mobile Car Dealership
31
Fragrant Multi-Sensory Campaigns
Fortnum & Mason's Sensorium Has Shoppers Explore Scent and More
30
Luxury Retail Outposts
The New Acne Studios Stockholm Shop is Inside Nordiska Kompaniet
29
Gilded Flagship Makeovers
The Barneys Beverly Hills Store Recently Experienced a Modern Update
28
Incentivized Fashion Apps
Tagspire Gives You Money When People Purchase the Products You Post
27
Small-Batch Coffee Roasters
Nylon Coffee Roasters Operate a Sustainable Coffee Bar in Singapore
26
Crossover Loyalty Apps
Plenti by American Express Lets You Use Points from One Place at Another
25
Cycling Culture Hubs
The Brompton Bike Cafe Recently Opened in Brooklyn
24
Bright Tech-Savvy Stores
The Kafkas Retail Concept is Airy and Spacious for Easy Browsing
23
Collaborative E-Commerce Services
The Amazon Business Marketplace Connects Vendors and Businesses
22
Timber-Clad Couture Displays
The Spring 2015 Prada Window Displays in Paris Features Lots of Wood
21
Experiential Candy Shops
The Hershey’s Chocolate World Experience Boasts a Wall of Candy
20
Cost-Cutting Retail Apps
Fashalot Offers Retail Discounts When a Shopper Checks in to the Store
19
Massive Cloud Marketplaces
Ingram Micro Platform Helps Tech Resellers Take Advantage of the Cloud
18
Purchase-Predicting Stores
Farfetch Turns Browns into a "Store of the Future" with Retail Tech
17
Multi-Sensory Cognac Shops
Martell's Airport Spirits Store Promises an 'Art de Vivre' Experience
16
Anime Gaming Incentives
Game Rental Service GameFly Teams Up with Crunchyroll to Offer Anime
15
Skincare Airport Dispensers
Online and Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport is Where to Buy Proactive
14
Auto Showroom Lounges
Club Aston in Los Angeles Serves Up Martinis to Customers
13
Sun-Drenched Snack Branding
This Tortilla Chip Branding for Tesco's is Refreshing and Bright
12
Intuitive Business Platforms
Apttus' Automated Quote-to-Cash Service Simplifies B2B Transactions
11
Car Rental Uniforms
Avis Budget Introduces Global Attire for a Consistent Retail Experience
10
Airport Barber Booths
The Truefitt & Hill Chatrapati Shivaji Airport Kiosk Grooms Visitors
9
Whiteout Bookstore Interiors
The Soda.BERLIN Bookshop is a Masterful Application of Minimalism
8
Accessory Tool Boxes
The Swagger Toolbox is a Man's Ultimate Kit Where Fashion Meets Function
7
Local Membership Cards
Goloco Connects People to Local Businesses and the Community
6
Inebriated Retail Services
This New App Encourages Retail Happy Users to Do Drunk Shopping
5
Web Service Marketplaces
Elto Connects Small Business Owners with Web Professionals
4
Customer Retention Platforms
Gainsight's CoPilot Makes Sense of Collected Consumer Data
3
Personalized Product Email Platforms
Pushmarket Sends Custom Yet Automated Emails for E-Retailers
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Digitized Car Dealerships
This Projected Window Display is Created for German Auto Brand BMW
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Informatively Immersive Car Showrooms
These BMW Product Geniuses are Helping Inform Car Shoppers
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Modular Store Concepts
Aldi South Group Introduced a New Store Format
Playful Toy-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Jellycat Café Pops Up at Shanghai’s Plaza 66 to Revive Traffic
Spatial AI Shopping Technologies
VusionGroup EdgeSense AI Immerses Shoppers
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
Next-Gen Virtual Merch Stores
The Benfica Immersive Store Assists Customers with an AI Concierge
Creator-Led Beauty Retail
rhode Expands Across Sephora Europe After Strong Viral Demand
Hyper-Personalized AI Shopping Tech
OTB Group Embraces Hyper-Personalization with Google Cloud
Therapy-Inspired Retail Concepts
Okamura Reimagines Retail Therapy with the Kimochi Kiosk in 2025
Minimalist Footwear Retail Designs
OWIU Design Designs VEJA's Retail Destination in Venice Beach
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
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
Dynamic Running-Focused Retail Concepts
Nordstrom Debuts Nike Running @ the Corner
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
Digitally Enhanced Shopping Experiences
The Ray-Ban Boutique Opened at Royalmount Shopping Complex
AI Chat Shopping Systems
Shopify Brings Retail to ChatGPT
Modern Coffee Culture Boutiques
The Nespresso New York City Flagship is a Sizable Retil Space
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Autonomous Smart Store Installations
VenHub Global and Circa Introduced the VenHub Smart Store
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Community-First Beauty Hubs
The Immersive Club MAC Retail Concept Features Experiential Zones
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Colorful European Retail Experiences
Marimekko Opens Its New Location in Paris
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
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
Annual Summer Pop-Ups
Dior’s Lucky Collection Enters Harrods with Starry Retail Experience
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
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
Contemporary Luxury Retail Spaces
Casablanca Opens Its Store on Rue Du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
shop-in-shop streetwear installations
U Urban Outfitters debuts the Vans 'On Rotation' experience
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
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
AI Retail Experiences
RELEX Solutions Uses AI to Elevate In-Store Customer Journeys
Flagship Value Fashion
Primark expands affordable fashion with a major Manhattan flagship store
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Retail Store Expansions
Publix Opened New Florida Locations with Architectural Features
Consumer-Driven Grocery Stores
The Waitrose Home of Food Lovers Concept Store is in Newbury
AI-Assisted Retailer Websites
Lightspeed Showroom Gives Brick-and-Mortar Stores an Online Presence
Branded Retail Installations
Urban Outfitters Recently Spotlighted UGG in Its 'On Rotation' Series
Virtual Try-On Tools
Clothing Virtual Try On Shows Realistic Outfits For Online & Retail Shopping
Closed-Loop Retail Media Networks
Sam’s Club connects ads directly to measurable sales outcomes
Autonomous Retail Merchandising Platforms
Retail Express Uses AI to Automate Pricing and Discounts
Customer-Led Loyalty Programs
The Iconic Unveils a Loyalty Program Built on Community Insight
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
AI-Enabled Personalized Retail Experiences
Honeywell Implements an AI-Driven Retail System
Emotionally Intelligent Retailer Platforms
JK Tech Spotlights Its Artificial Intelligence Platform
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
Connected Supermarket Platforms
Carrefour and Vusion Loot to the Future of Supermarket Retail
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
Novel Multi-Brand Retail Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Debuts Multi-Brand Shopping and Ordering
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups
Duomart Introduces a Themed Convenience Experience in Tokyo
Modern Luxury Retail Concepts
The New BOSS Boutique Opened at Montreal's Royalmount
Accessibility-Focused Furniture Retail Services
IKEA Finland Emphasizes Accessibility in Vantaa
Console-Focused Retail Updates
Walmart and Best Buy are Shifting Store Operations for the Switch 2
Direct-to-Consumer Storefront Debuts
William-Sonoma’s GreenRow Opens a Physical SoHo Store
NYC Identity-Inspired Retail Cconcepts
Concrete Amsterdam Designs the Inaugural Steve Madden Store
Retail Tech Revamps
Claire's Invests in Modern POS and Data Integration
Wellness Shop-in-Shops
Wellness by Ulta Beauty Shares Immersive, Informative Experiences
In-Store Audio Channels
Custom Channels Unveils Unified In-Store Engagement Platform
Immersive Tech Retail Experiences
The Latest Xiaomi Store in London Showcases Tech and Lifestyle
Digital Twin Retail Technologies
Hanshow and Microsoft Explore the Store Digital Twin Technology
Accessible Self-Checkouts
Target Launched a New Experience for Guests with Disabilities
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Shelf-Less Retail Stores
Goody Goody Liquor Uses Robots and QR Codes to Replace Shelving
Experiential Clog Stores
The New York City Crocs Icon Concept Centers on Personalization
Compact In-Retail Designs
IKEA Shop-In-Shop Adds Home Planning with Tech in a Compact Space
Sustainable Retail Interiors
Sheep Inc London Store Uses Sculptural Displays & Graphic Art
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
AI Retail Infrastructure Platforms
Huawei Expands Intelligent Retail Systems Across Europe
Vision AI Restaurants
Berry AI and Culver’s Expand Real-Time QSR Analytics Nationwide
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Book-Themed Bar Concepts
Book Bar is an Upcoming Destination for Shopping, Eating & Connecting
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Interactive Beauty Destinations
Superdrug Beauty Playgrounds Inspire Fun & Product Discovery
Expanded Wellness Retail Assortments
Target Added 30% More Wellness Products to Its Shelves
Retail Design Landmarks
D14.2 Concept Store in Oslo Rethinks the Shopping Experience
Tech-Advanced Smart Retail Solutions
ZKONG Showcases Its Smart Retail Solutions in Düsseldorf
Contemporary Point-Of-Sale Systems
Vibe Retail Delivers a Cloud-Based POS Software Alternative
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Grocery Store Accessibility Models
Tesco Enhances Its Self-Service Checkout Experience
Intelligent Retail Infrastructure
Supermicro Spotlights Its Intelligent In-Store Retail Solutions
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Streamlined Payment Integrations
365 Retail Markets Incorporates VisionLink to Its Smart Stores
Measured Retail Expansions
Vessi Launches its Bellevue Store and In-Store Splash Experience
Young Consumer-Focused Store Redesigns
Auntie Anne's Presents a Contemporary Updated Aesthetic
Mississauga Coffee Chain Debuts
%Arabica Expands into Square One with an Innovative Store Design
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Bridal-Focused Retail Concepts
David’s Bridal Seeks to Redefine Bridal Shopping
Gallery-Like Retail Floors
Tutto Bene Redesigns Globus Basel Fashion and Private Shopping Floors
Executive Innovation Insight Services
Retail Innovation Council And dunnhumby Launch 'RIX'
Spatial Commerce Platforms
Curie Shop Brings Interactive Product Exploration To Sneaker Shopping
Futuristic Commerce Spaces
Deji Plaza Phase II Brings Deep-Sea Wonder to a Retail Environment
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Video-Based Mystery Shopping Technologies
Blaze Pizza Partners with Reality Based Group
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
AI-Native Store Research
Vusion and Qualcomm Released the AI-Native Store™ White Paper
Future-Facing Food Retailer Ranges
The Ocado Future of Food Edit Aisle Spotlights Modern Varieties
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Adventurous Summertime Retailer Promotions
The Maverik Summer Deals Prioritize Cost Savings
Healthcare Apparel Retail Concepts
Kindthread Opens an Omnichannel Scrub Store
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Australian Designer Pop-Ups
WeWearAustralian Opens its WeWearAustralian Soho Store
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Balanced Retail Atmosphere
The Capitamall Skyview Reimagines the Mall as an Immersive Urban Street
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Perception-Focused Tile Capsules
PRIME and COTTO Wow Visitors at Coverings 2026
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Discovery-Led Beauty Zones
Watsons Launches BeautyVerse And Jubilee Wellness Corners
iPad Vision Self-Checkout Systems
VisioLab Launches Its AI-Powered iPad Checkout Interface