From drive-up delivery services to shoppable fashion storefronts, the June 2018 retail trends demonstrate that brands are going to great lengths to make in-store shopping easier for consumers.
On the one hand, many retailers are attempting to make in-store shopping more convenient by combining it with the ease of online shopping. In the case of Target, consumers can now have their purchases delivered to them right in the parking lot, so they never even have to leave their car. Similarly, Walmart is introducing on-site pick-up stations so consumers never have to wait around for their orders.
Beyond new delivery and pick-up options, the June 2018 retail trends also reveal the rise of on-site digital shopping. One example is Fred Segal and Mastercard'sRock ‘n Roll Holy Land, which turned the storefront into a digital shop where consumers could add virtual items to their cart and make purchases via their smartphones.
Top 35 Retail Ideas in May
From In-Aisle Checkout Services to Shoppable Fashion Storefronts:
Katherine Pendrill — May 27, 2018 — Business
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Party-Inspired Retail Spaces
Bangkok's What-The-Forest Club Engages Shoppers with AR Tech
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Health-Focused Convenience Stores
'The Goods Mart' is an Eco-Friendly, Better-for-You Shop
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Mixed-Reality Makeup Mirrors
The Coty Magic Mirror Launches a Try-On Following Product Interaction
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Whimsical Fairy Tale Bars
Brooklyn is Set to Host an Alice in Wonderland Pop-Up Bar on a Bus
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Shoppable Fashion Storefronts
Fred Segal and Mastercard Created a 'Rock ‘n Roll Holy Land'
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All-Natural Cosmetic Retail Platforms
The Cure Apothecary Boasts Sustainable Beauty and Health
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High-Fashion VR Experiences
Balmain's Store Design by Olivier Rousteing Shares "My City of Lights"
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Alternative Mobile Retail Methods
Solebox Sells an Nike Air Max Silhouette from a Matching Van
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Magical Wizard-Inspired Stores
Toronto's Curiosa Society Sells Harry Potter-Themed Products
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Convenient Pickup Towers
Walmart is Taking on Amazon With On-Site Package Pickup Sites
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Multi-Sensory Fabric Pop-Ups
Hermes' 'Silk Mix' Shares Experiences Centered Around Luxury Silk
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Energy-Efficient QSR Restaurants
This Small-Format Wendy's Restaurant Design Reduces Energy Use
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Supportive Multi-Brand Shops
'50m' is an Experimental Concept Store Showcasing Emerging Designers
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High-End Commercial Complexes
Durham Live is a Costly Development with Entertainment Options
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Designer-Curated Concept Shops
Christian Siriano's The Curated NYC is Interactive & Instagrammable
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Drive-Up Department Stores
Target is Adding a Drive-Up Service to Hundreds of Retail Locations
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Pivoting Drive-Thru Canopies
OrderMatic's Drive-Thru Canopy Moves to Accommodate Tall Vehicles
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Charitable Fashion Pop-Ups
Harrods' Launched 'Fashion Re-Told' with the NSPCC to Benefit Charity
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Home-Style Furniture Showrooms
The Inside's 'Creative Compound' is Styled as a Welcoming Home
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Futuristic Cashierless Stores
Alibaba's 'Futuremart' is a High-Tech Cashierless Store in China
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90s Boy Band Pop-Ups
NSYNC is Launching #TheDirtyPopUp to Share an Official Merch Capsule
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Color-Centric Fashion Pop-Ups
Ted Baker's Women's Fashion Pop-Up Offers Light and Color Therapy
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Book Store Brunch Menus
Barnes & Noble is Serving Up a Three-Course Mother’s Day Brunch
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Incentivized Reusable Bags
Tesco's Unforgettable Bag Rewards Conscious Consumers with Discounts
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In-Airport Fragrance Kiosks
Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport Now Offers a Fragrance Service
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Brutalism-Inspired Clothing Shops
Kloke's Melbourne Store Boasts Coarse Walls & Monolithic Forms
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Male-Targeted Department Stores
Nordstrom Recently Opened Its First-ever Standalone Men's Store
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In-Aisle Checkout Services
Walmart's 'Check Out with Me' Saves Consumers Time and Effort
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Phygital Beauty Shops
'The New Age BuY Paris Duty Free' Concept Integrates Digital Platforms
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In-Restaurant Wine Shops
The Vita Uva Wine Shop is Situated Inside the Pho Bac Súp Shop
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Delivery-Based Loyalty Programs
'Target Red' Offers Target Customers Discounts on Delivery
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Secret Convenience Store Menus
Wawa's Touchscreen Ordering Kiosk Hides a Secret Drink Menu
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On-Campus Cashless Supermarkets
Hogeschool Utrecht University's 'Skippen' Appeals to Students
Related Ideas
Modular Store Concepts
Aldi South Group Introduced a New Store Format
Retail-Integrated EV Charging Hubs
Circle K Combines Fast Charging With Food and Convenience Stops
Personal Shopping Apps
Aritzia's New App Delivers Boutique Shopping to Your Smartphone
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
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
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
AI Chat Shopping Systems
Shopify Brings Retail to ChatGPT
On-Demand Style Deliveries
Urban Outfitters and DoorDash Partnered Ahead of Graduation Season
Immersive IP-Themed Stores
MINISO Opens Canada’s Biggest Store at West Edmonton Mall
Wintry Retail Activations
ASOS will Host a Winter Wonderland Pop-Up in SoHo
Autonomous Smart Store Installations
VenHub Global and Circa Introduced the VenHub Smart Store
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Flagship Value Fashion
Primark expands affordable fashion with a major Manhattan flagship store
Gen Z Concept Stores
UO Insiders Insights Informed the UO x Glendale Store Experience
AI-First Shopping Experiences
Walmart and OpenAI are Partnering to Simplify Purchases
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Upgraded AI-Powered Grocer Platforms
Retail Insight Significantly Enhances Its WasteInsight Tool
Mobile Beauty Supply Pop-Ups
Sally Beauty Enters into a Collaboration with DoorDash in NYC
Rapid Grocery Pickups
Amazon Tests One Hour Rush Pickup Across Owned Stores
Summer-Ready Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN is Hosting a Four-Day Toronto Summer Trends Pop-Up
Affordable Book Retailing Initiatives
SHEIN x Alibris Partner for Gen Z's Interest in Books
Connected Grocer Shopping Carts
The New Amazon Dash Cart is Arriving at Whole Foods Market
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Sci-Fi Series Shopping Experiences
Stranger Things 5 at Target Invites Fans into Hawkins
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
Enhanced Office Retail Experiences
Staples Canada Opens a New Retail Location in Burlington
Beauty Retail Delivery Partnerships
Ulta Beauty Has Added 1500 Stores to the Uber Eats Marketplace
Shelf-Scanning Robot Services
ShelfOptix Helps Retailers Access Insights with a Subscription
Freshness-Focused Perishable Goods Tools
Simbe Recently Enhanced Its Data Analytics Platform
Mail-Focused Convenience Stores
Collect+ is Rebranding Many Locations to the Royal Mail Shop
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Dedicated Contemporary Fashion Stores
COS Has Debuted a Dedicated Canadian Online Store
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
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 Retail Experiences
RELEX Solutions Uses AI to Elevate In-Store Customer Journeys
Omnichannel Grocer Experiences
Instacart and Allegiance Retail Services Expand Their Partnership
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
AI-Powered Shopping Features
Target is Making Seasonal Gifting Easier, Personalized and More Fun
Consumer-Driven Grocery Stores
The Waitrose Home of Food Lovers Concept Store is in Newbury
Locker Delivery Retail
Very Expands Parcel Collection Through InPost's Nationwide Locker Network
Branded Retail Installations
Urban Outfitters Recently Spotlighted UGG in Its 'On Rotation' Series
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
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-Powered Shopping Tools
Target Partners with ChatGPT to Highlight New AI Shopping Capabilities
AI-Enabled Personalized Retail Experiences
Honeywell Implements an AI-Driven Retail System
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
AI-Powered Grocery Apps
Tre'dish's Transparent Pricing Offers Real-Time, Geo-Targeted Comparisons
Co-Branded Shopper App Partnerships
Grubhub and Instacart Partnered to Offer a Wider Selection
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
AI Checkout Kiosks
Retailers Embrace AI Vision To Speed Self-Checkout Lines
Mobile Retail Terminals
Toshiba Launches the TCx M7 for Flexible In-Store Checkout
Autonomous Retail Merchandising Platforms
Retail Express Uses AI to Automate Pricing and Discounts
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
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
Low-Cost Summertime Merchandise
The Dollar General Summer Collections are Arriving This Month
Cross-Brand Shop-in-Shops
The IKEA in Best By Pilot Shares Inspirational Kitchen & Laundry Setups
Gamified Grocery Activations
The Asda Check-Out Challenge Leveraged a Nostalgic Game Show Format
In-Store Return Kiosks
Save Mart And Amazon Simplify Box Free In Store Returns
Collab Retail Formats
Bed Bath & Beyond And The Container Store Open Its First Co-Branded Location
Direct-to-Consumer Storefront Debuts
William-Sonoma’s GreenRow Opens a Physical SoHo 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
Nationwide Digital Grocery Experiences
ALDI U.S. Partners with Instacart’s Storefront Pro
Mobile-First POS Systems
Boot Barn Launches Its Mobile POS Platform
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
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
AI-Powered Shopping Ecosystems
Wayfair Partnered With Google on AI Commerce Infrastructure
AI Store Assistants
xPilot Helps Retailers Make Proactive Moves with Digital Twin Technology
Shops-In-Shop Openings
Maje X Holt Renfrew Partner for a New Era in Canada
Compact In-Retail Designs
IKEA Shop-In-Shop Adds Home Planning with Tech in a Compact Space
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Shelf-Less Retail Stores
Goody Goody Liquor Uses Robots and QR Codes to Replace Shelving
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Elevated Casual Fashion
RetailMeNot Spotlights Capri Pants as a Versatile Summer Staple
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Drive-Thru Markets
Goods Offers Instant Grocery Pickup from an Underground Delivery System
Expanded Wellness Retail Assortments
Target Added 30% More Wellness Products to Its Shelves
Ultra-Fast Retailer Deliveries
Walmart 30‑Minute‑or‑Less Delivery Maximizes Access to Essentials
Retail Design Landmarks
D14.2 Concept Store in Oslo Rethinks the Shopping Experience
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Digital-First Furniture Stores
Article Debuted Its Direct-To-Consumer Furniture Stores in the U.S.
Grocery Store Accessibility Models
Tesco Enhances Its Self-Service Checkout Experience
Intelligent Retail Infrastructure
Supermicro Spotlights Its Intelligent In-Store Retail Solutions
Community Hub Convenience Stores
Co-op turns local stores into delivery and service hubs
Streamlined Payment Integrations
365 Retail Markets Incorporates VisionLink to Its Smart Stores
Digital Shelf Label Systems
Walmart Introduces the New Digital Shelf Labels Nationwide
Compact Urban Grocery Retail
Whole Foods Expanded Daily Shop Stores into Three U.S. Cities
Spatial Commerce Platforms
Curie Shop Brings Interactive Product Exploration To Sneaker Shopping
AI-Powered Discovery Commerce
Shopen AI Personalizes Product Discovery and Deal Finding
Dedicated Outlet Shopping Initiatives
Simon Premium Outlets is Hosting a Four-Day Shopping Event
South Korean Monotone Shop-In-Shops
juun.j Debuted a Shop-In-Shop at The Hyundai Seoul
Simplified AI Shopping Tools
Target Focuses on Holiday Shoppers with its New AI-Powered Tools
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Managed Retail Connectivity Services
Internet Retailing Introduced ConsumerX Managed Connectivity
Hybrid Party Retailers
Staples and Party City combine event supplies with print services in-store
AI-Native Store Research
Vusion and Qualcomm Released the AI-Native Store™ White Paper
Retail Execution Platforms
Walmart Launched a Real-Time Supplier Data Tool Called Scintilla
Future-Facing Food Retailer Ranges
The Ocado Future of Food Edit Aisle Spotlights Modern Varieties
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
Digital Shelf Edge Labels
James Hall & Co. Rolls Out the SOLUM Electronic Shelf Edge Labels
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Experience-Focused Retail Carts
Target Redesigned Shopping Carts for Comfort and Convenience
Speedy Seasonal Retailer Deliveries
Boots On-Demand Deliveries are Available from 500 Locations
Elevated By-Appointment Shopping Services
Royalmount Montreal Opens a Shopping and Styling Suite
Healthcare Apparel Retail Concepts
Kindthread Opens an Omnichannel Scrub Store
Campus Convenience Hubs
Co-op Expands Self-Service Stores Across Russell Group Universities
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Refined Outdoor Retail Concepts
Tilley Opens New Its Store Under Unity Brands
Australian Designer Pop-Ups
WeWearAustralian Opens its WeWearAustralian Soho Store
Retail Membership Ecosystems
Walmart+ Combines Delivery, Shipping, and Streaming Benefits
Checkout-Based Micro-Donations
Adyen and adidas expand donation features at checkout
Specialized Retail Execution Teams
The Reset Team Launches National Merchandising Service
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Discovery-Led Beauty Zones
Watsons Launches BeautyVerse And Jubilee Wellness Corners