These kid-friendly retail innovations range from interactive doll stores to toy-creating kiosks that encourage young consumers to embrace their creativity. In addition to toy shops that boast sensory design details, other examples include kid-friendly grocery stores that are color-coordinated to make healthy foods seem more appealing to picky eaters.
Other notable examples of kid-friendly retail include American Girl's DIY fashion design kiosks. Known for its diverse range of products and accessories, the doll maker is loved by a mass audience and its DIY design stations let kids personalize purchases to meet specific preferences.
Additional favorites include character-themed tech shops that make electronics more intriguing to small children and connected candy displays that feature fun animations and product info at the same time.
12 Kid-Friendly Retail Innovations
From Character-Themed Tech Shops to Interactive Candy Displays:
Jana Pijak — Dec 16, 2016 — Business
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Serene Toy Store Environments
Toys R Us Stores' 'Quiet Hour' is for Children Affected by Autism
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Upleveled Discount Grocers
The Winn-Dixie St Johns Store Reveals the Brand's New Concept
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Celebratory Crayon Bus Tours
Crayola's '100 Years of Colour' Bus Tour Entertained UK Kids
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Interactive Doll Retailers
The American Girl New York Shop is Dubbed "The Store of the Future"
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Kid-Focused Grocery Stores
Supermarket Chain Giant Eagle Creates Healthy Snack Aisle for Children
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In-Store Movie Experiences
A Series of In-Store Star Wars Activities Delight Tesco's Customers
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AR-Powered Doll Displays
Mattel's App-Connected Barbie Display Features Scannable Products
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Character-Themed Tech Shops
This Kakao Talk Popup in Seoul Featured Emoji-Inspired Art and Prizes
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Connected Candy Stores
Perch Interactive's Dylan's Candy Bar Installation Boasts Digital Elements
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In-Store Toy Shops
Crate & Barrel is Temporarily Housing a Land of Nod Store-In-Store Shop
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Digitized Retail Directories
Moscow's Central Children's Store Boasts Connected Product Displays
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DIY Fashion Design Kiosks
American Girl's Truly Me Signature Studio Lets Users Customize Dolls
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Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
Hands-Free Footwear Stores
Kizik Announced the Debut of a First-of-Its-Kind Store at CES 2023
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Amorous Immersive Pop-Ups
Museum of Ice Cream & Kendra Scott Partnered for Valentine's
Grocery Store Runway Shows
Lidl Created a Runway Show Inspired by London Fashion Week
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
AI Food Scanners
Yum-Yum Kids Analyzes Food Intake Before and After Meals
Light-Up Kidswear
Go-Glow by PatPat Features Fabric-Illuminating Technology
All-Pink Corner Shops
The Proper x Barbie Shop Shares Co-Branded Popcorn Packs
Basketball-Themed Candy Toy Treats
The Kinder Joy x NBA Eggs Include all 12 Teams
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Interactive Creativity Home Displays
The 'Doodle' Interactive Wall by Hyungwoo Lee is Immersive
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Family Dollar Debuted a New Mobile Shopping App for Customers
Miniaturized Doll Collections
The Mini BarbieLand Collection Makes Playing Portable
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
Blind Box Toy Shops
The Newest MINISO Store in the UK is Full of Mysteries and Surprises
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
Ultra-Accessible Kiosks
'The 46' Kiosk is the Most Accessible in the Micro Market Industry
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Child-Friendly Service Robots
The Hyundai Next Generation Service Robot is Expressive
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Interactive Kiosk Content
Red Dot Digital Media Debuts Outdoor Kiosks to Enhance Guest Experience
In-Airport Toy Retailers
Toys R Us is Expanding its Retail Presence with Up to 24 Airport Stores
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
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
Candy-Themed Pop-Up Shops
The HI-CHEW Bite-Size Candy Shop is Opening in New York City
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Streetwear Experimental Kids Capsules
The Ksubi 'Kids' Collection Arrives Ahead of the Holidays
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Miniature Baking Collectibles
Make It Mini Food Collectibles Can Be Made & Displayed
AI-Powered Snack Shops
The Aramark Quick Eats Store Has a Checkout-Free Layout
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
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
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
AI Mother's Day Campaigns
Showcase is Simplifying Mother's Day Shopping with ChatGPT
Theater-Inspired Children's Stores
Vives St-Laurent Designs the Interior of Billie Le Kid
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
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
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Virtual Chocolate Stores
Lindt & Sprüngli USA Created Its First-Ever 3D Virtual Online Store
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
Klarna's House of Y2K Explores the Evolution of Shopping Since the 2000s
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
Renovated Accessories Flagship Stores
The Boyy Flagship Store Gets Another Refurbishment
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Metaverse Shopping Malls
Avatly Offers a New Hybrid Shopping Experience for Avatars
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Family-Focused Learning Toys
Chick-fil-A Debuts a Family Game Brand to Inspire Family Playtime
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Historical Doll-Themed Wardrobes
Consumers Can Rent Barbie's Dream Wardrobe Through Selfridges
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Futuristic Phone Accessories Stores
CASETiFY Taps Andre Fu for Its Retail Location in Osaka, Japan
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Storybook Recipe Experiences
The Magical Pantry Brings Recipes to Life Through Fables
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Educational Snack Packs
Hannaford Snack Pals Teach Children About Healthy Nutrition Habits
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Cartoon Cappuccino Toys
Hello Kitty Cappuccino is a Multi-Sensory Interactive Toy
Specialty Baby Retailers
Buybuy Baby Debuts the Baby and Toddler Specialty Retailer Ever & Ever
Digital Product Care Brochures
'Lolita & Zoitza' Partnered with Tapkit on Informative Brochures
Easter-Inspired Baby Collections
Magnetic Me's Easter Shop is Filled with Playful Spring Styles
Kid-Friendly Modular Sofas
The Figgy Play Couch is Launching in Durable, Family-Friendly Materials
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
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
AI Room Designers
IKEA Canada Launches a New AI Room Design Feature for Enhanced Customization
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Adventure Travel Pop-Up Stores
Craghoppers Has Unveiled a Boutique Store in Kildare Village
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Film-Themed Retailer Collections
Target x Disney The Little Mermaid Collection Arrives This Month
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
Wholesome Accessible Kids Foods
Good & Gather Baby and Toddler Foods are Well-Priced
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Checkout-Free Grocery Stores
ALDI Launches the Innovative 'ALDIgo' Checkout-Free Grocery Store
Low-Noise Grocery Shopping Experiences
Aldi is Trialling Sensory-Friendly Shopping Hours in the UK
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
DIY Kid-Focused Metaverses
Home Depot Launches its Kids Workshops Metaverse on Roblox
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Doll-Themed Bag Series
State Bags and American Girl Have Teamed Up for an Exciting Collaboration
Branded D2C Candy Platforms
The HI-CHEW Shopping Experience Offers an Expanse of Options
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Sustainable Kids Apparel
Kidly Debuts a New Eco Denim Collection for Toddlers and School-Age Kids
Collaboration Candy Clothing Collections
The Justice x Jelly Belly Collection Has Sweet Styles
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Taiwan-Based AI Shopping Carts
Innolux Debuts a Smart Shopping Cart at FamiSuper Stores
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Micro Self-Service Checkout Kiosks
The 365 Retail Markets MM6 Mini Kiosk is Versatile
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Play Kidcore Games
Cutedressup Let's You Make Kidcore Dressup Games of Your Dreams
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
Confectionary Candy Debuts
Hancocks Debuts a Series of Candies for the Autumn Season
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Locally Focused Footwear Stores
The Athlete's Foot Opened a Neighborhood Concept Store in Atlanta