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
Sustainable Streetwear Store Interiors
Snarkitecture Embraces Recycled Materials for This Store
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
Raw Architecture-Inspired Retail Interiors
The New Balenciaga Flagship Store Recently Opened
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
Festively Fashionable Cafe Kitchenwares
Starbucks Holiday Drinkware Comes in Many Styles
Multi-Sensory Streetwear Stores
Presented By Launches an Immersive Sneaker Store in Riyadh
AR Fashion Pop-Ups
ZERO10 + Crosby Studios Set Up a Shop with Digital-Only Clothing
Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets
The Give Back Express Invites Shoppers to Buy and Donate Goods
Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
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
Immersive Spatial DIY Apps
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Debuts Lowe's Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
Contemporary Engaging Stores
New Balance Opens Unique Retail Concept Store on in Boston
Retro Sci-Fi Clothing Collections
These UNIQLO x Star Wars Styles Celebrate May the Fourth
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
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
AI-Powered Shopping Apps
Shoptrue Curates Personalized Fashion Picks with Artificial Intelligence
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
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
In-Airport Toy Retailers
Toys R Us is Expanding its Retail Presence with Up to 24 Airport Stores
Small-Format Grocery Stores
Amazon’s Whole Foods to Open New Small-Format Stores in Cities
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
DTC Kitchenware Stores
Kitchenware Brand Our Place Opens its First Physical Store in Los Angeles
Shoe Retailer AI Apps
SuperStep Partnered with 'IMSHOP' to Create a Convenient Mobile App
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Updated Sports Retail Strategies
Decathlon Announced Its New Purpose and Business Strategy
Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
AR-Based Store Replicas
Lowe's Will Create a 'Digital Twin Store' Using Augmented Reality
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Influencer-Made Lifestyle Apparel
Zara McDermott Introduces the Rise Clothing Brand at Tesco
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
AI-Powered Snack Shops
The Aramark Quick Eats Store Has a Checkout-Free Layout
Modern Cookware Store Openings
Our Place is Opening a Number of Brick-and-Mortar Locations
Retail Furniture Market Expansions
H&M Home Broadens Out to the US Market with a Distinctive Range
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
Digital Grocery Screens
Kroger Launches the New Digital Smart Screens Across 500 Store Locations
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Colorfully Immersive Retail Experiences
Al-Jawad Pike Designs a Athletic Propulsion Labs Store
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Age-Friendly Retail Initiatives
Lowe's Introduces a Baby Boomer-Focused 'Livable Home' Initiative
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Anniversary-Honoring Vintage Drinkware
Starbucks and Disney Join Forces on a New Collection
E-retailer Fashion Pop-ups
The SHEIN Pop-up Shop Experience Opens March 23 at the Eaton Centre
Red-Hued Store Interiors
Dan Brunn Designs Road to Awe's New Location in Manhattan
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Renovated Accessories Flagship Stores
The Boyy Flagship Store Gets Another Refurbishment
Virtual Body Care Stores
Tatcha Debuted a Virtual Store Powered by Emperia
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Lunar Boutique Pop-Ups
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Bayview Village's Lunar Luxe Boutique Pop-Up
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Beauty Brand Accelerator Programs
Walmart Start™ Returns to Discover Next Gen Beauty Brands
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Vibrant Colorful Retail Spaces
Ringo Studio Designs a New Our Place Retail Space in Los Angeles
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Early-Access Shopping Apps
The J.Crew App Provides Users Access to Sales 48 Hours in Advance
Accessible Home Decor
FOX HOME Makes Its Official Debut in Canada with Toronto Flagship Store
Digitally Led Bakery-Cafes
Panera's Small-Format Store Has a Digitized Menu & Tracking Screens
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Social Media-Inspired eCommerce Features
Amazon Inspire Features Content and Lets Users Shop Looks
Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
Halleroed Designs the Flagship Toteme Store in Mayfield
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
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Sustainable Department Store Initiatives
John Lewis' Furniture Will Use Local Farm-Sourced Leather
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
Virtual Beauty-Focused Stores
Laura Mercier Debuts the Virtual ‘World of Beauty’ Store
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
London-Based Startup Retailers
The Nothing Store is Opening a Location in Soho, London
Vintage Homeware Shops
Galerie Was Opens a Brick-and-mortar Shop in Lower Manhattan
Updated Tech-Brand Store Locations
The New Apple Store is at Battersea Power Station
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Digital Retailer Strategy Updates
This Walmart eCommerce Update Refreshes the Website and App
Curbside Cafe Retail Services
Target Drive Up with Starbucks Offers Drinks with Purchases
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Retail Social Platforms
Walmart is Taking Social Media Seriously with 'Walmart Creator'
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Exclusive Subscription-Based Merchandise
Disney+ Expands Into E-Commerce with a Merch Shop
Nationwide Cafe Deliveries
DoorDash and Starbucks Will Offer Easy Access From All 50 States
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
Pastel Palette Retail Stores
Aro Archive Opens Up a New Store Location in Shoreditch
Retail Accessibility Frameworks
Starbucks Has Unveiled the Inclusive Spaces Framework
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Curbside Cafe Delivery Services
Target Fuses its Drive-Up Service with In-Store Starbucks Pickup
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Lifestyle Sales Expansions
At Home Launches Upgrades to Same-Day Delivery and a New Mobile App
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Stylish QSR-Backed Apparel
Panera Bread Unveils its New Menu-Inspired Merchandise Collection
Dating App-Themed Store Experiences
Tinder Opens Up a SwipeMart Store Location in Tokyo
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
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Summer-Ready Boutique Shops
Urban Outfitters Unveils a New Dress Boutique Pop Up Opening in April
Festive Value-Minded Retail Campaigns
The Spar BIG Deal of Christmas Campaign Launches This Month
Enhanced Shopping Results
Google Updates its Search Engine to Better Aid Holiday Shopping
Low-Cost Cosmetic Retailer Expansions
Dollar General is Rolling Out a New Beauty Layout
Locally Focused Footwear Stores
The Athlete's Foot Opened a Neighborhood Concept Store in Atlanta