Many of the top March 2015 retail ideas bring harmony to the discord that exists between brick and mortar, web and mobile shopping experiences. One of the most effective ways to harness the power of technology is the implementation of location-based technology for promotions, displays and in-store ads, which can be integrated into keychains, mannequins, shop windows and apps.
In terms of store design, one of the most impressive setups comes from Made.com. This hybrid showroom features a mix of physical and digital products, which connects two ways to shop the brand. In Japan, this emphasis on blending e-commerce into physical retail can be seen with the Rakuten BOX, stations that serve as places for consumers to pick up parcels ordered online at their own convenience.
Top 45 Retail Innovations in March
From Digital Product Showrooms to Contactless POS Systems:
Laura McQuarrie — Mar 28, 2015 — Business
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Shipping Container Campuses
Pop Brixton Aims to Bring A Sense of Community to the District
44
Hybrid Coffee Bars
All That is Solid's Cafe Interior Design Suits a Range of Needs
43
3D-Printed Retail Platforms
This 3d Startup is Now Offering Its Products on Sears.com
42
Holographic Fishing Technology
The Hunter-Gatherer Lets You Virtually Catch Your Food for Delivery
41
3D-Printed Hardware
This Partnership Shows Off Makerbot 3D-Printed Home Depot Tools & Hardware
40
Minimalist Retail Designs
The Legrand Showroom Boasts Both Exhibition and Seminar Spaces
39
Surreal Retail Display Museums
This Hermes Window Display is Made Using a Colorful Paper Medium
38
Shoppable Construction Barriers
Kate Spade's 'Coming Soon' Wall is an Interactive Retail Platform
37
3D Printing Stations
Staples Teams Up with 3D Systems to Offer 3D-Printing In-Store
36
Plastic Payment Promotions
Shoe Brand MAMUT is Accepting Plastic Bottle Payment for their New Line
35
Customizable Retail Gifts
Shapeways x Target's 3D-Printed Gifts Provide Personalization
34
Shipping Yard Shop Designs
The Nendo Backyard Store was Inspired by a Playful Commercial Rear Lot
33
Additive Manufacturing Shops
Aylesbury's 3D Print World Stocks Printer Kits and Hosts Workshops
32
LCD Ceiling Displays
The Oakley Store Display Features 27 LCD Screens
31
3D Printing Shops
Copenhagen's 3D Printhuset Makes 3D Printing Accessible to All
30
Crowdfunded Local Food Platforms
Credibles Lets You Prepay for Food and Invest in Your Community
29
Yin Yang Retail Displays
Store with a Floating Staircase Creates Enigmatic Balance Between Levels
28
VR Vending Machines
The Acure Drink Dispenser Mimics a Store Shelf to Provide Product Info
27
Luminiscent Retail Havens
The Hangzhou Apple Store in China is an Idyllic Shopping Palace
26
Digital Product Showrooms
Made.com's Display Shows Off Items Available Online and In-Store
25
Parcel Pickup Lockers
Rakuten Lets Its Online Shoppers Pick Up Parcels from a Mall Collection Box
24
Animated Bag Webshops
Bagigia's Creative Web Shop Features an Engaging User Interface
23
Rippling Retail Facades
The Seoul Givenchy Flagship Store is a Beacon of Modernity
22
Aquatic Couture Displays
This Hermes Window Display Boasts Water-Themed Imagery
21
Architectural Flagship Stores
The New Ileana Makri Flagship in Athens Creates Customer Curiosity
20
Indoor Location-Based Services
GE Lighting and ByteLight Roll Out Next-Generation LED Lighting
19
Tablet POS Systems
Elo's PayPoint Pro Register Handles Cards, Cash and Receipts
18
Pharmacy Beacon Technology
The Duane Reade App Vastly Improves Customer's In-Store Experience
17
Footwear Availability Apps
Adidas's Confirmation is a Reservation App for Limited Edition Sneakers
16
Artistic T-Shirt Webshops
The Neopolitan Clothing Website Highlights The Brand's Artful Vision
15
Beacon Treasure Hunts
Australia's Bendigo Marketplace Hosts Hi-Tech Family Scavenger Hunts
14
Personalized Loyalty Keychains
Physical Cookie Brings the Web's Best to Brick and Mortar Shopping
13
Digital Retail Showrooms
Tommy Hilfiger's High Tech Retail Concept Gets Introduced in Amsterdam
12
Local Shopping Kiosks
American Express' Shop Small Helps You Experience Local Treasures
11
Car Shopping Quizzes
TMatch Narrows Down Choices When Purchasing a Vehicle
10
Intuitive Retail UX
The TargetBuy App is Designed for Easy Interaction with Few and Familiar Icons
9
Contactless POS Systems
Proxama's Units Offer Solutions for NFC Marketing & Loyalty Platforms
8
Beacon Food Marketing
American Craft Sausages Successfully Grew in Popularity with Message Tech
7
Beacon-Optimized Chocolate Shops
Laima Chocolate Shop Introduces Low Energy Beacons
6
Beacon-Embedded Mannequins
The Westfield Ted Baker Store Introduces Location-Based Technology
5
Biometric Store Payments
This Chinese Grocery Store Features a Unique 'Face Pay' System
4
Immersive Retail Beacons
Hudson’s Bay Company Introduces iBeacon at North American Locations
3
Indie Bookstores Search Tools
CityShelf Lets You Browse the Stock of Independent Book Shops in NYC
2
Auto Buyer E-Commerce
Autohome is China's Leading Car Consumer Website
1
Location-Based Ads
Microsoft Wraps Beacon-Enabled Advertising Around Its Retail Stores
Related Ideas
Personal Shopping Apps
Aritzia's New App Delivers Boutique Shopping to Your Smartphone
AI-Managed Retail Stores
Andon Labs Deploys an AI Named Luna That Controls Store Operations
Spatial AI Shopping Technologies
VusionGroup EdgeSense AI Immerses Shoppers
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Art-Display Smart TVs
Amazon Turns Televisions into Gallery-Style Digital Canvases
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
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
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Digitally Enhanced Shopping Experiences
The Ray-Ban Boutique Opened at Royalmount Shopping Complex
AI Chat Shopping Systems
Shopify Brings Retail to ChatGPT
Hyper-Personalized AI Shopping Tech
OTB Group Embraces Hyper-Personalization with Google Cloud
Slick Contemporary Apothecary Concepts
ODAMI Designs the Living Beauty Store in Toronto
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Autonomous Smart Store Installations
VenHub Global and Circa Introduced the VenHub Smart Store
Colorful European Retail Experiences
Marimekko Opens Its New Location in Paris
Gen Z Concept Stores
UO Insiders Insights Informed the UO x Glendale Store Experience
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
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
Multicolored Jewelry Stores
Swarovski Launches its Shinsaibashi Location in the Heart of Osaka
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
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
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
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 Retail Concierge Systems
Puma’s In-Store AI Assistant Offers Multilingual Product Guidance
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
AI Retail Experiences
RELEX Solutions Uses AI to Elevate In-Store Customer Journeys
Modern Consumer-Tech Stores
Nothing Announced its First Physical Store in India
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Retail Receipt Kiosks
OnQ And Epson Streamline In-Store Fulfillment Workflows
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
AI Merchant Discovery Ecosystems
Amazon’s Shop Direct is Now Available for Merchants
AI-Assisted Retailer Websites
Lightspeed Showroom Gives Brick-and-Mortar Stores an Online Presence
Renaissance-Inspired Curated Beauty Marketplaces
Rennaï Has Launched an E-Commerce Website
Virtual Try-On Tools
Clothing Virtual Try On Shows Realistic Outfits For Online & Retail Shopping
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Closed-Loop Retail Media Networks
Sam’s Club connects ads directly to measurable sales outcomes
Flagship Value Fashion
Primark expands affordable fashion with a major Manhattan flagship store
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
Autonomous Retail Merchandising Platforms
Retail Express Uses AI to Automate Pricing and Discounts
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
Community-Centric E-Commerce Initiatives
MyCommunity.Today Delivers Accessible Digital Tools
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
Immersive Tech Retail Experiences
The Latest Xiaomi Store in London Showcases Tech and Lifestyle
Personalized Home Shopping Platforms
MAiN Creates a 3D Model from a Single Image Using AI
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
AI-Powered Shopping Platforms
Daydream Represents an Innovative Approach to Digital Fashion Retail
Swiss-Engineered Virtual Presentation Systems
The ShowCase Caters to the Needs of Luxury Brands
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
Smart Mirror Platforms
loook.ai Helps Brands and Retailers Transform Retail with AR Mirrors
In-Store Return Kiosks
Save Mart And Amazon Simplify Box Free In Store Returns
Enterprise Retail Technology Upgrades
David's Bridal Introduced a New Enterprise Platform
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
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
multi-faceted retail complexes
Crossboundaries blends Digital and Physical Spaces
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
AI-Powered Shopping Ecosystems
Wayfair Partnered With Google on AI Commerce Infrastructure
Compact In-Retail Designs
IKEA Shop-In-Shop Adds Home Planning with Tech in a Compact Space
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
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-Powered Digital Displays
Intellino Signamic Unites a Brand's Online and Physical Presence
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
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
Interactive Retailer Screen Installations
Looma Deploys Its In-Store Digital Media System at BJ's
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
Spatial Commerce Platforms
Curie Shop Brings Interactive Product Exploration To Sneaker Shopping
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
Shopping-Friendly Ad Formats
Equativ Shoppable Ads Allow Consumers to Seamlessly Make Purchases
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
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
South Korean Monotone Shop-In-Shops
juun.j Debuted a Shop-In-Shop at The Hyundai Seoul
AI Retail Infrastructure Platforms
Huawei Expands Intelligent Retail Systems Across Europe
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Touchscreen Retail Ordering Systems
These New MicroTouch Products Help to Optimize Ordering
Integrated POS Ecosystems
Rogers Launches a Platform Combining Payments, Rewards, and More
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'
Restored Retail Interiors
The New MoMA Design Store SoHo Shows a Revamped Historic Structure
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
Managed Retail Connectivity Services
Internet Retailing Introduced ConsumerX Managed Connectivity
Video-Based Mystery Shopping Technologies
Blaze Pizza Partners with Reality Based Group
Shelf-Less Retail Stores
Goody Goody Liquor Uses Robots and QR Codes to Replace Shelving
Digital-First Furniture Stores
Article Debuted Its Direct-To-Consumer Furniture Stores in the U.S.
First-Of-Its-Kind Digital Coupons Programs
Inmar Intelligence Partners with bp and Axonet
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
Digital Shelf Edge Labels
James Hall & Co. Rolls Out the SOLUM Electronic Shelf Edge Labels
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
AI Commerce Platforms
iMerch.ai Delivers Personalized Shopping And Smart Storefront Solutions
Personalized Greeting Card Kiosks
Expressions Launches the Expressions Gift Card Kiosk
AI Kitchen Design Platforms
3D Cloud Introduces Conversational Tools for Custom Kitchen Planning
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
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Specialized Retail Execution Teams
The Reset Team Launches National Merchandising Service
Digital Furniture Showcases
The Canton Fair is Hosting Its March Industry Thematic Event
Modular Assisted Checkout Systems
Scotmid Co-op Deploys the New 4POS Assisted Checkout
iPad Vision Self-Checkout Systems
VisioLab Launches Its AI-Powered iPad Checkout Interface
Digital Store Mappings
Birdie Store Locator Map Shows Locations And Provides Actionable Insights
AI-Enabled POS Features
Pilot Standardizes Operations With Gilbarco Veeder-Root POS Platform
Global Home Improvement Stores
Vevor Opens Doors to its First U.S. Storefront