From grocery-scanning robots to one-way outdoor markets, the June 2020 retail ideas showcase how various businesses are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A notable trend across the restaurant sector is the transition from dine-in and take-out services to grocery essential providers. Various restaurants have begun selling fresh produce, household staples, cleaning supplies, and even toilet paper to help meet the evolving consumer demands.
Moreover, the retail industry has also seen a drastic shift with the emergence of digital malls that curate a selection of online retailers based on geographical location to allow consumers to shop locally and interact with store workers virtually. These range from the high streets of London to entire virtual shopping cities in Dubai, among others.
As COVID-19 continues to change the business landscape, we can expect more retail pivots to accommodate the "new normal."
Top 60 Retail Ideas in June
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Efficient E-Commerce Adaptations
Editorial Boutique Used Lightspeed's Platform to Adapt to Online
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Business-Launching Retail Kiosks
The Conceptual 'Smartmoov' Mobile Retail Kiosk is Multifunctional
58
Antimicrobial Shopping Cart Handles
Bact-Off's Snap-On Plastic Handle Defends Against Germs
57
Contact-Free Retail Touchscreens
The 'Air Touch' Technology from the Azkoyen Group is Hygienic
56
Distancing Suit Shops
Suitsupply's New Normal Shopping Uses Virtually Prepared Fitting Rooms
55
Online Shopping Cities
Dubai Commercity is a Free Trade Zone Dedicated to eCommerce
54
Post-Pandemic Shopping Malls
CPN's Safe Shopping Journey Starts with Extra Screening Measures
53
Contactless Smart Lockers
Koloni's Lockers Help with Safe Food and Parcel Pickups
52
Instant Coffee Retail Dispensers
Nestlé is Piloting Refillable Coffee Dispensers in Switzerland
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Luminous Social Distancing Dividers
The Cima Divi Dividers are a Versatile Safety Solution
50
Contactless Sampling Kiosks
Vengo's Digital Kiosks Promote Discovery, Wellness and Safety
49
AI-Powered Digital Fittings
Contactless Fit Supports Clothing Stores Reopening Post-COVID
48
Local Business Gift Boxes
Tourism Abbotsford and Trades Collaborate for Mother's Day
47
Virtual Storefront Platforms
Streetify Gives Consumers Access to Virtual Storefronts
46
Virtual Lineup Apps
Safe Queue Helps Stores Digitally Manage the Flow of Customers
45
Virtual Shopping Malls
New Zealand Company, EPIC, Recently Launched a Virtual Mall
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Social Media Shopping Initiatives
Facebook Shops Helps Businesses Sell Through Virtual Storefronts
43
Employee Engagement Platforms
BurgerFi Uses an App to Support Training, Communication & Engagement
42
One-Way Outdoor Markets
El Mercado's Outdoor Food Market is Set Up for Social Distancing
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People-Counting Digital Signs
The PeopleCount System Displays Promotional & Safety Information
40
Home Office Hotel Pivots
'Home Office Im Hotel' Platform Shows Hotels Offering Rooms to Work From
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Air Decontamination Devices
Airora Professional Sanitizes Indoor Air by Neutralizing Pathogens
38
Phygital Cross-Border Stores
The Sephora Tmall Global Flagship Store Has "Cloud Shelves"
37
D2C Prepackaged Food Shops
Two New Direct-to-Consumer Online Stores Have Been Launched by PepsiCo
36
Adaptive AI Shopping Platforms
The Yes Reimagines the Future of Commerce with Algorithms
35
Mother's Day Gift Boxes
Rebel Magnolia Offered a Number of Affordable Gift Boxes for the Holiday
34
Shipping Container Pop-Ups
BoxPop Offers Open-Air Eateries and Taprooms for the New Normal
33
QSR Pandemic Reopenings
Starbucks Canada Reopens Stores with Consumer Safety in Mind
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D2C Snack Deliveries
Nestlé Has Partnered with Deliveroo in the UK for a Snack Delivery Service
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Beer-Delivering Dogs
The Six Harbors Brewing Company's Brew Dogs Deliver Pickup Beer Orders
30
Purchase-Scanning Retail Systems
This AI Scanner Concept Accommodates Bakeries without Employees
29
Virtual Restaurant Storefronts
DoorDash Storefront Helps Restaurants Create Online Stores
28
On-Demand CBD Deliveries
Deliveroo & Trip Launched an On-Demand CBD Store in the UK
27
Natural Haircare Vending Machines
Diva By Cindy Dispenses Its Natural Haircare Products by Machine
26
Co-Venture Pizza Programs
Donna Italia's Pizza Joint Venture Supports Independent Restaurants
25
Assistive E-Commerce Apps
Builder.ai's Studio Store Apps Support Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
24
Live Streamed Shopping
Livescale is an eCommerce Platform That Displays Live Streaming Videos
23
Assistive Parcel Delivery Services
Picap Boasts Two New Services In Mexico—Pibox and Picagra
22
In-Store Safe Spaces
Boots is Offering Support for Domestic Abuse Victims During COVID-19
21
Seamless E-Commerce Transitions
EBANX Beep Tailors Your Business for the Online Environment
20
Rare Snack Shops
Vancouver's Dank Mart Shares Hard-to-Find Treats & Limited-Edition Flavors
19
Diner Chain Grocery Services
Denny's Has Launched a New Grocery Service Called 'Denny's Market'
18
Grocery-Scanning Robots
Giant Eagle Created Autonomous Scanning Robots to Monitor Inventory
17
Restaurant Grocery Deliveries
Earls Restaurant + Bar Debuted the New Earls Grocery Program
16
Food-Sharing Platform Updates
Uber Eats Makes it Easier to Send Food to Loved Ones
15
Contactless Retail Consultations
Lowe's Launched an AR Video Chat Tool for Homeowners or Clients
14
Virtual Reality Shopping Malls
Alliance Studio Debuted a 3D Virtual Shopping Mall
13
Restaurant-Branded Grocery Pick-Ups
Local Public Eatery is Now Offering to Sell Grocery Staples
12
DIY Frozen Dessert Cakes
The Cold Stone Creamery DIY Ice Cream Cupcake Kit is Tasty
11
Restaurant Essentail Item Pivots
JOEY Restaurants is Now Selling Grocery Staples and Home Products
10
Safe Return Systems
Checkpoint Systems' Inventory Quarantine Temporarily Isolates Returned Items
9
E-Commerce Security Solutions
BioCatch Secures E-Commerce Onboarding with Biometric Capabilities
8
Converted Restaurant Grocery Stores
Pai Toronto Debuted a New Food Market with Essential Goods
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Automated Independent Grocer Checkouts
Homeland Has Implemented the Toshiba Self-Checkout System 7
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Safe Pickup Systems
Postmates' Curbside Pickup Feature Supports Retailers & Restaurants
5
Complimentary Telenutrition Services
Kroger Health is Rolling Out a Telenutrition Service for Free
4
Occupancy Management Systems
STRATACACHE's Walkbase IntelliCount Uses 3D Footfall Cameras
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Rewarding Summery QSR Campaigns
Starbucks Canada Unveils New Summer Promotion
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Smartphone-Centric Fuel Payments
Kum & Go Has announced Mobile Fuel Pay at All Locations
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Ready-to-Bake Chicken Tenders
7-Eleven Now Sells Ready-to-Bake Pizzas, Tenders, Wings and Taquitos
Related Ideas
Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Modular Store Concepts
Aldi South Group Introduced a New Store Format
Spatial AI Shopping Technologies
VusionGroup EdgeSense AI Immerses Shoppers
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Therapy-Inspired Retail Concepts
Okamura Reimagines Retail Therapy with the Kimochi Kiosk in 2025
Next-Gen Autonomous Retail Robots
Simbe Robotics Has Launched the Tally 4.0 Retail Robot
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
Dynamic Running-Focused Retail Concepts
Nordstrom Debuts Nike Running @ the Corner
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Last-Minute Meal Pop-Ups
HelloFresh's No-Need-To-Go-To-The-Store Store Saves Commuters Time
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Speedy eCommerce Produce Deliveries
Amazon Same-Day Delivery is Now Available on Fresh Groceries
Autonomous Smart Store Installations
VenHub Global and Circa Introduced the VenHub Smart Store
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
AI-Powered Grocer Nutrition Assistants
Sainsbury’s Nutrition Assistant Helps with Health Choices
Romantic Retailer Basket Campaigns
The Asda Red Baskets are Arriving for Valentine's Day
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
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
AI-First Shopping Experiences
Walmart and OpenAI are Partnering to Simplify Purchases
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Upgraded AI-Powered Grocer Platforms
Retail Insight Significantly Enhances Its WasteInsight Tool
Retailer Dinosaur Product Ranges
The 7-Eleven Jurassic World Rebirth Collaboration is Expansive
Rapid Grocery Pickups
Amazon Tests One Hour Rush Pickup Across Owned Stores
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Connected Grocer Shopping Carts
The New Amazon Dash Cart is Arriving at Whole Foods Market
AI-Powered Grocery Store Tools
Afresh Implements Its AI-Driven Inventory Management Platform
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Shelf-Scanning Robot Services
ShelfOptix Helps Retailers Access Insights with a Subscription
Freshness-Focused Perishable Goods Tools
Simbe Recently Enhanced Its Data Analytics Platform
Reusable Takeaway Packaging Pilots
VTT Launches Reuse Pilot for Ready Meal Packaging
Grocer-Inspired Installations
FREITAG Launches Mini Market Pop-Up at Dover Street Market Ginza
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
Menopause-Friendly Online Aisles
Ocado Retail and GenM Launched an MTick-Certified Product Range
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Assistive AI-Powered Restaurant Tools
The Fourth iQ 2.0 Platform Targets Restaurant Managers
Omnichannel Grocer Experiences
Instacart and Allegiance Retail Services Expand Their Partnership
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
Consumer-Driven Grocery Stores
The Waitrose Home of Food Lovers Concept Store is in Newbury
Connected Grocer Shopping Carts
Instacart and Wegmans Partnered for a Caper Cart Pilot Project
Shelf-Less Retail Stores
Goody Goody Liquor Uses Robots and QR Codes to Replace Shelving
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
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
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
Integrated Grocery-Shopping Apps
Airbnb is Testing an Integration with Instacart for Customers
Co-Branded Shopper App Partnerships
Grubhub and Instacart Partnered to Offer a Wider Selection
Connected Supermarket Platforms
Carrefour and Vusion Loot to the Future of Supermarket Retail
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Advanced Grocer Shelf Labels
Co-op and VusionGroup Partnered for Smart Shelf Labels
AI Checkout Kiosks
Retailers Embrace AI Vision To Speed Self-Checkout Lines
AI Supply Chain Monitors
GrubMarket Launches AI Agent For Real-Time Risk Alerts
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Multiple Store Delivery Services
Grubhub Multi-Store Ordering Helps Customers Maximize Orders
Connected Grocer Order Fridges
Kroger Smart Fridges Will Support Contactless Grocery Pickup
Retail Supply Chain solutions
Oracle debuts the Oracle Retail Supply Chain Collaboration
Autonomous Menu Systems
Deliverect AI Optimizes Restaurant Menus in Real Time
Gamified Grocery Activations
The Asda Check-Out Challenge Leveraged a Nostalgic Game Show Format
Shoppable Recipe Collaborations
ALDI and Digitas Launch ALDIfy to Deliver Trendy Shoppable Recipes
Autonomous Retail Merchandising Platforms
Retail Express Uses AI to Automate Pricing and Discounts
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
Ai-Powered Freshness-Monitoring Grocery Platforms
Afresh Expands Its Service Coverage
Retail Tech Revamps
Claire's Invests in Modern POS and Data Integration
Robotic Food Serving-Focused Milestones
Chef Robotics Annouces 100 Million Servings
Supermarket Temporary Tattoos
Aldi's Specialbuy Temporary Tattoos Take After Favorite Items
Nationwide Digital Grocery Experiences
ALDI U.S. Partners with Instacart’s Storefront Pro
Digital Twin Retail Technologies
Hanshow and Microsoft Explore the Store Digital Twin Technology
AI-Optimized Service Features
Grab Introduced an AI-Centric Profit Plan to Drive Growth
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
On-Demand Grocery Delivery
Tops Friendly Markets Unveils a New Partnership with DoorDash
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
AI Retail Experts
Ant by 11Ants Supports Faster, Evidence-Led Decision-Making
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Shopping Campaign Optimizers
Productsup Introduced AI-powered Google Shopping Enhancement Tools
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Grocery Shelf Edge Pilots
Pricer Piloted Its Pricer Avenue™ Platform with East of England Co-Op
Interactive Robotic Demonstrations
GoLabs and GOTRAX Partner to Spotlight a New Golf Cart
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
Grocery Surplus Discount Programs
Kroger Launches the Cost-Effective Flashfood App Pilot
Mom-Focused Grocer Campaigns
Natural Grocers is Honoring Mother's Day from May 8th Until May 10th
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
Assistive Shopping Apps
Blind SA & Checkers Sixty60 Enhance Inclusivity for the Visually Impaired
Expansive AI Product Catalogues
Morrisons and Google Cloud Launch an AI-Powered Product Finder
Anti-Automated Software Retail Pop-Ups
World LA's Retail Event Was Dubbed the 'No Bot Shop'
Convenience-Focused Grocery Network Partnerships
Kroger and Uber Expand Their Existing Partnership
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
Automated Micro-Grocery Retail Tech
GrocerIQ Holdings is Working on a Physical AI Technology
AI Ordering Assistants
Alexa+ Introduces Conversational Food Ordering
Personal Shopping Carts
The Marketday Cart is Designed to Organize Groceries and Personal Items
Simplified AI Shopping Tools
Target Focuses on Holiday Shoppers with its New AI-Powered Tools
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Foodservice Product Showcases
McLane Company is Unveiling New Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Bridal-Focused Retail Concepts
David’s Bridal Seeks to Redefine Bridal Shopping
Robot Food Delivery Partnerships
Uber Eats and Starship Announced a Partnership for the UK market
Executive Innovation Insight Services
Retail Innovation Council And dunnhumby Launch 'RIX'
Nourishing Community-Focused Initiatives
Fresh Thyme Market Expands Efforts During the Holidays
Valentine's Day-Ready Grocery Deals
Natural Grocers Debuts Valentine's Hot Deals
Stylish Shopping Trolleys
Roulette Carts Transforms Grocery Shopping with Designer-Like Trolleys
Perishable Food Management Platforms
Afresh Technologies Debuts Fresh Store Suite
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'
Retail AI Assistants
Retail AI Council Develops AI Tailored to Industry-Specific Needs
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
AI-Native Store Research
Vusion and Qualcomm Released the AI-Native Store™ White Paper
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
Adventurous Summertime Retailer Promotions
The Maverik Summer Deals Prioritize Cost Savings
Healthcare Apparel Retail Concepts
Kindthread Opens an Omnichannel Scrub Store
Modular Drive-Thru Displays
Creative Realities Debuts Flexible Digital Drive-Thru Platform
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Integrated Grocery Supply
Walmart Expands Direct Milk Processing and Regional Distribution
AI-Powered Customer Personalization Features
eGrowcery and Birdzi Form a Strategic Partnership
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
AI-Powered Produce Recognition
Vynamic Smart Vision Identifies Fruits and Veggies at Self-Checkout
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Vision AI Restaurants
Berry AI and Culver’s Expand Real-Time QSR Analytics Nationwide
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Real-Time Grocery Personalization Platforms
Birdzi’s Journey Tool Delivers Automated Behavior-Base
Health-Focused Educational Programs
Natural Grocers Debuts Three Essential Health-Focused Hacks
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Restaurant App Templates
Restaurant Food Ordering App Enables QR-Based Menus With Flutter Code
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Discovery-Led Beauty Zones
Watsons Launches BeautyVerse And Jubilee Wellness Corners
AI-Enabled POS Features
Pilot Standardizes Operations With Gilbarco Veeder-Root POS Platform
AI-Driven Supply Chain Features
Acumatica Unveils an AI Studio and Shop Floor Kiosk for the2026 R1
iPad Vision Self-Checkout Systems
VisioLab Launches Its AI-Powered iPad Checkout Interface