The top March 2018 retail ideas include a number of creative in-store display fixtures, assistive in-store apps to streamline the shopping process, as well as several notable new ventures from established brands.
Disney recently opened a dedicated homeware shop called Disney Home that exclusively deals in everything from kitchen tools to bed linens adorned with beloved animated characters. After experimenting with cafes, roasteries, bars and express-style stores, Starbucks has now opened its first Starbucks Reserve store at its headquarters in Seattle, which will set a precedent for hundreds of other planned locations.
Inspired by the many zero-waste lifestyle and beauty shops that are cropping up around the world, some retailers are taking steps to operate more sustainable stores; Ekoplaza in Amsterdam recently introduced an entirely plastic-free supermarket aisle stocked with hundreds of products.
Top 50 Retail Trends in March
From Artful Digital Storefronts to Assistive In-Store Apps:
Laura McQuarrie — Mar 25, 2018 — Business
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Low-Cost Pop-Up Stores
Bookline Created a Dynamic Temporary Shop with Affordable Raw Materials
49
Naturally-Inspired Artistic Boutiques
Zak Ik Boasts a Wonderful, Natural and Immersive Environment
48
Vending Machine Cafes
Chef-in-Box's VendCafes are Disrupting the Industry in Singapore
47
Health-Focused Convenience Pop-Ups
Lawson Inc. Spotlighted Better-for-You Goods for Businesspeople
46
Pasta-Inspired Pizza Bowls
The Olive Garden Meatball Pizza Bowl is Part of the Lunch Duos Menu
45
Diverse Fashion Mannequins
Missguided's Mannequins Celebrate Stretch Marks and Vitiligo
44
Disney-Branded Homewares Stores
The New Disney Home Store Sells Glassware, Kitchen Goods, and More
43
Modernized QSR Restaurant Locations
This Chicago McDonald's Location is Airy and Futuristic
42
Youthful Cosmetic Stores
Flormar's Retail Space Embodies Friendly, Approachable Design
41
Expansive Coffee Halls
The New Starbucks Reserve Store is Open at the Brand's Seattle Headquarters
40
Grounded Sneaker Galleries
Filling Pieces' Dynamic Shoe Showroom Presents Footwear on the Floor
39
Plastic-Free Supermarket Aisles
Ekoplaza Created an Aisle with Over 700 Products Without Plastic
38
Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Boutiques
Bean2Bar's Small-Scale Concept Shop Maximizes Interior Space
37
Wireframe Fashion Shops
Queens' Flagship Fashion Store Boasts Dynamic Product Displays
36
Color-Accented Shoe Stores
The Little Stories Shop is Whimsical with Color and Arched Doorways
35
Sculptural Sneaker Pop-Ups
The Louis Vuitton Archlight is a Focus of the Luxury Brand's New Pop-Up
34
Flexible Fashion Displays
Soft Architecture's Store Furniture Inspires Creative Configurations
33
Affectionately Opulent Chocolates
The zChocolat 2018 Valentine's Day Collection is Customizable
32
Naturalistic Hypermarket Stores
'Ahmadi Hyper' is a Hybrid Supermarket and Department Shop in Iran
31
Artful Digital Storefronts
Mazda and PATTISON Created a Screen That Shares Limited-Edition Prints
30
Glittering Chicken Wing Toppings
The Buffalo Wild Wings 'WingBling' Topping is a Sparkling Option
29
Eyelet Design Motifs
Free People Boasts a Summer Collection of Delicately Perforated Clothing
28
Artisanal One-Stop Shops
The Primary Essentials Store Supports the Artist Community & Good Design
27
Multipurpose Shoe Store Interiors
This Kith Store Has a Cereal Bar, Elite Footwear Displays & More
26
Candy-Infused Smoothies
The Tropical Smoothie Cafe 'Red Hot Love Smoothie' is Limited-Edition
25
Immersive Furniture Stores
Roman and Williams Guild Combines with a Restaurant to Sell Furnishings
24
Korean Food Halls
H Mart's 'Market Eatery' in Texas Boasts a Wide Range of Asian Food
23
Gridded Apparel Displays
Cañamiel's Concept Store Showcases Curated Mexican and Latin Designs
22
Curated Tech-Online Marketplaces
The 'Airya' Marketplace Offers Access to Premium Gear
21
Charming New Year Desserts
The Starbucks Korea Lucky Puppy Cupcakes Celebrate the Year of the Dog
20
Furniture Rental Programs
IKEA's Furniture Rental Program is Part of Its Sustainability Model
19
Ephemeral In-App Shops
Snapchat's 'Snap Store' is Stocked with Limited-Time Merchandise
18
Fire-Seared Chain Restaurant Dishes
The TGI Fridays Fire-Grilled Menu is Packed with Premium Meats
17
Brand Discovery Fashion Marketplaces
'The Reel' Locates Outfits in Stores Nearby
16
Seasonal Celebration Donuts
These Dunkin’ Donuts Spring Donuts Come in a Variety of Flavors
15
VR Store Visualizations
Kantar Consulting’s Experience Enables the Creation of VR Store Layouts
14
Rapid Grocery Deliveries
Whole Foods Grocery Delivery is Now Handled Through Amazon Prime
13
Formal Outfit-Inspired Breakfast Meals
The IHOP Tuxedo Pancakes Have Vanilla and Chocolate Flavors
12
Bundled Premium Apparel
Wardrobe NYC Introduces a Curated Approach to High Quality Clothes
11
Experiential Retail Registries
Honeyfund and Target are Now Offering Experiential Wedding Gifts
10
Complimentary Reward Member Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme Reward Members Can Get a Free Valentine's Treat
9
Social Gift Registry Apps
The 'Wishpoke' App Makes Spousal and Friend Gift Giving Efficient
8
Cookie-Infused Coffee Beverages
These Dunkin’ Donuts Girl Scout Cookie Drinks are Indulgent
7
Arboreal Handbag Displays
'The Forest' Installation Presents Bags in a Naturally Inspired Setting
6
Country-Style Cafe Sandwiches
The Starbucks Chicken Sausage & Bacon Biscuit Sandwich is Premium
5
Branded Knockoff Shops
Diesel's Canal Street Store Makes a Statement on Counterfeit Fashion
4
Chocolatey Valentine's Coffees
The Starbucks Molten Chocolate Line is Here for Valentine's Day
3
Assistive In-Store Apps
The Updated Walmart App Includes a New Experience Called 'Store Assistant'
2
Romantic Pizzeria Desserts
The Domino's Japan 'Lovin' Fondant Chocolate' Lava Cake is Heart-Shaped
1
Lunar New Year-Celebrating Meals
This Whole Fried Tilapia Meal at Disneyland is Suitable for Two
Related Ideas
Gifting-Ready Cafe Merch Lines
Starbucks Holiday Merchandise for 2025 Has New and Returning Faves
Festive Theme Park Tumblers
The New Starbucks x Disney Collection is Disney World Themed
Flower-Centric Events
Macy’s Flower Show Celebrates 50 Years with a Surrealist Garden
Museum-Inspired High-Fashion Stores
Erdem Opens Its Second Retail Location in London
Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
Modular Store Concepts
Aldi South Group Introduced a New Store Format
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
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Therapy-Inspired Retail Concepts
Okamura Reimagines Retail Therapy with the Kimochi Kiosk in 2025
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
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
Springtime Cafe-Inspired Coffee Products
Starbucks Spring Grocery Range Embraces Lighter Flavors
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
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Immersive IP-Themed Stores
MINISO Opens Canada’s Biggest Store at West Edmonton Mall
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
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
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
70s-Style Concept Stores
Anya Hindmarch x Boots Looks Like an Apothecary with a Playful Twist
Beauty Retail Delivery Partnerships
Ulta Beauty Has Added 1500 Stores to the Uber Eats Marketplace
Gen Z Concept Stores
UO Insiders Insights Informed the UO x Glendale Store Experience
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
Annual Summer Pop-Ups
Dior’s Lucky Collection Enters Harrods with Starry Retail Experience
Retro Pixelated Cafe Collections
Starbucks Introduces the Bearista Game Collection
Lifestyle Icon-Backed Stores
Martha Stewart is Launching Stores Globally, Starting in Dubai
Multicolored Jewelry Stores
Swarovski Launches its Shinsaibashi Location in the Heart of Osaka
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Swedish-Style Kitchen Pop-Ups
IKEA House Warming Showcases Cooking & Eating Essentials
Connected Grocer Shopping Carts
The New Amazon Dash Cart is Arriving at Whole Foods Market
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Elevated In-Store Experiences
Bath & Body Works Adapts its Store Designs to Appeal to Gen Z
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
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
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
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Freshness-Focused Perishable Goods Tools
Simbe Recently Enhanced Its Data Analytics Platform
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
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Retail Expansion Strategies
UNIQLO Unveils New Toronto Location With Community Focus
Innovative Retail Partnership
Best Buy and IKEA U.S. are Partnering for a Strategic Retail Collab
Small Business Retail Spaces
IKEA Valencia Strives to Support Small Businesses with Free Space
Essential Shopping eCommerce Promotions
Amazon Everyday Essentials Week Will Offer Up to 40% Off
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Omni-Compatible Smart Home Devices
The Latest IKEA Smart Home Range Has 21 Low-Cost Products
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
Accessible Beauty Consultations
Walmart’s Beauty Experts Offer Personalized In-Store Guidance
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
Residential-Inspired Beauty Stores
The Tom Ford Beauty Brand Opens in the SoHo District
Branded Retail Installations
Urban Outfitters Recently Spotlighted UGG in Its 'On Rotation' Series
Renaissance-Inspired Curated Beauty Marketplaces
Rennaï Has Launched an E-Commerce Website
Reintroduced New York Boutiques
Longchamp Introduces its La Maison Unique in Manhattan
Home Improvement Spring Promotions
The Home Depot is Launching Its Spring Starts Event
In-Store Beauty Bars
Walmart Beauty Bars Help Customers Discover Products & Test Samples
Customer-Led Loyalty Programs
The Iconic Unveils a Loyalty Program Built on Community Insight
AI-Enabled Personalized Retail Experiences
Honeywell Implements an AI-Driven Retail System
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Digitally Native Fragrance Stores
The Dossier Flagship Boutique Inspires Discovery & Education
AI-Powered Grocery Apps
Tre'dish's Transparent Pricing Offers Real-Time, Geo-Targeted Comparisons
Spring-Themed Pastel Drinkware
Starbucks Launches Vibrant Drinkware for Spring
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
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
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Cross-Brand Shop-in-Shops
The IKEA in Best By Pilot Shares Inspirational Kitchen & Laundry Setups
Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups
Duomart Introduces a Themed Convenience Experience in Tokyo
Furniture Retailer Pop-Up Shops
This IKEA Pop-Up Store Will Be at The Boulevard in Banbridge
Festive Bakery Merch Shops
The Paris Baguette Shop is Launching December 1
Modern Luxury Retail Concepts
The New BOSS Boutique Opened at Montreal's Royalmount
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
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
Heritage-Inspired Home Retail Stores
The Laura Ashley Brand Opens a Flagship Outlet in the UK
Furniture Store Openings
IKEA's New Zealand Debut Draws Long Queues and Buzz
Retail Tech Revamps
Claire's Invests in Modern POS and Data Integration
Wellness Shop-in-Shops
Wellness by Ulta Beauty Shares Immersive, Informative Experiences
Retail Wellbeing Spaces
Frama Opens Its First International Tokyo Store Focused on Design & Care
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
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Compact In-Retail Designs
IKEA Shop-In-Shop Adds Home Planning with Tech in a Compact Space
Autonomous Retail Merchandising Platforms
Retail Express Uses AI to Automate Pricing and Discounts
Sustainable Retail Interiors
Sheep Inc London Store Uses Sculptural Displays & Graphic Art
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
Accessibility-Focused Retail Coalitions
The Access Coalition Banks on Inclusivity in Retail
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
Energetic Green Retail Makeovers
Heatherwick Studio Updates a Longchamp Store in Manhattan
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Grocery Store Accessibility Models
Tesco Enhances Its Self-Service Checkout Experience
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Digital Shelf Label Systems
Walmart Introduces the New Digital Shelf Labels Nationwide
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
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
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
Restored Retail Interiors
The New MoMA Design Store SoHo Shows a Revamped Historic Structure
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Future-Facing Food Retailer Ranges
The Ocado Future of Food Edit Aisle Spotlights Modern Varieties
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
AI-Native Store Research
Vusion and Qualcomm Released the AI-Native Store™ White Paper
Flagship Beauty Destination Floors
Galeries Lafayette Opens Paris Haussmann Beauty Space
Ecommerce Discovery Tools
Depict Enables Pinterest-Style Product Discovery for Ecommerce Stores
Healthcare Apparel Retail Concepts
Kindthread Opens an Omnichannel Scrub Store
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Decor Retailer Food Ranges
The IKEA Plant-Based Food Range Will Arrive at European Grocers
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
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Accessible Summertime Retailer Refreshments
The Latest Tesco Summer Food Range Has Over 230 Items
Premium Beverage Counter Concepts
Bambu Launches Inside the Walmart Westminster Location
Category-Focused Ball Retailers
The Ball Depot Launches its New E-Commerce Platform
Digital Furniture Showcases
The Canton Fair is Hosting Its March Industry Thematic Event
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Discovery-Led Beauty Zones
Watsons Launches BeautyVerse And Jubilee Wellness Corners
Global Home Improvement Stores
Vevor Opens Doors to its First U.S. Storefront