From interactive technology showrooms to smart in-store displays, the March 2019 retail trends demonstrate that the lines between the online world and the offline world continue to blur.
On the one hand, retailers have continued to pursue the idea of interactive showrooms where customers can essentially try before they buy—an experience that is impossible to replicate when it comes to online shopping. One example of this is the Samsung Experience stores, which are designed to let consumers test out Samsung products first-hand.
However, the March 2019 retail trends also show that companies are employing technology in much more active ways to make the in-store shopping experience unique. For instance, Nike hosted a pop-up shop in Atlanta that was completely integrated with the brand's SNKRS mobile application and gave customers access to some special deals.
Top 30 Retail Ideas in March
From Experimental Computer Stores to Smart In-Store Displays:
Katherine Pendrill — Mar 24, 2019 — Business
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Collaborative Clothing-Free Pop-Ups
Snapchat and LEGO Wear Boast an Augmented Reality Store
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Wellness-Centric Plant Shops
'The Sill' Appeals to Millennials from a Self-Care Perspective
28
Softened Futuristic Retail Interiors
Xian Xiang Design's Boutique Design Boasts Pink Glass
27
Incredibly Luxurious Shop Interiors
Archiee Outfits En's Store with Chic and Luxe Brass Accents
26
Sensory Hotel Entryways
Moxy NYC Chelsea's Hotel Entrance Doubles as a Place to Purchase Flowers
25
Slow Luxury Beauty Shops
The Atelier Beauté Chanel Encourages Guests to Explore Leisurely
24
App User-Exclusive Pop-Up Experiences
This Nike Pop-Up in Atlanta is Compatible with the SNKRS App
23
Accommodating Convenience Markets
The Alltown Fresh Concept Caters to Various Dietary Preferences
22
Circular Multifunctional Furniture Solutions
The 'O-Table' Can be Reconfigured According to Needs
21
V-Day-Specific Branding Initiatives
Smith&+Village Outfits Harvey Nichols' Luxury Chocolates
20
Terracotta-Accented Retail Spaces
Kengo Kuma Creates an Intricate Interior for Camper Retail Site
19
Bespoke Engagement Ring Retailers
Vrai & Oro Offers Premium and Personalized Jewelry
18
Experiential Modeling Attractions
Tyra Banks' Modelland Combines Entertainment, Retail & Dining
17
Voice-Activated Shopping Assistants
In BevMo! Stores, 'Smart Aisle' Offers Product Recommendations
16
Smart In-Store Displays
Virtual Visions' Customized Smart Displays Support Shoppers & Retailers
15
Rejuvenated Exhibition Spaces
The 'London Olympia' Space Will Boast Multiple Entertainment Venues
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Retail-Focused Tech Expansions
New Samsung Experience Stores are Coming to the US
13
City Center Furniture Stores
An IKEA Showroom is Scheduled to Open in Manhattan in Spring 2019
12
P2P Marketplace Apps
'Storr' Lets Anyone Open a Free Store from Their Phone in Three Clicks
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Globally Conscious Consumer Apps
CoGo Connects Shoppers and Businesses with Similar Ethics
10
Local Courier Delivery Services
'Tossy' Lets Users Deliver Items within a 25-Mile Radius of Them
9
Blue-Accented Menswear Flagship Stores
Jack Erwin's NY Store Has an Elegant & Minimalist Aesthetic
8
Fashion-Informed Gym Installations
Chrome Hearts' New Retail Installation is Work Out-Themed
7
Fragrant In-Suite Amenities
Domio's Toiletries Boast the Brand's Comforting, Custom-Created Scent
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Clothing Display Garment Cleaners
The 'Spot Light' Clothes Refresher Cleans and Displays Garments
5
Charitable Warm Winter Initiatives
The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation Works with Macy's
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Elite Wine Subscription Services
The Wine Club Program by Cooper's Hawk Gives Members Elite Access
3
Elaborately Designed Fisherman’s Huts
This Hut was Designed in Reykjavík’s Old Harbour
2
Business Support Embedded Computers
The ZOTAC ZBOX Pro PCs are Ready for Commercial Use
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Experimental Computer Stores
The Raspberry Pi Store in Cambridge Builds Community and Curiosity
Related Ideas
Museum-Inspired High-Fashion Stores
Erdem Opens Its Second Retail Location in London
Experiential Luggage Events
The BÉIS Bloomingdale’s Takeover Featured a Human Claw Machine
Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
AI-Assisted Aisles
The Cantaloupe Smart Aisle Supports Frictionless Retail Experiences
Spatial AI Shopping Technologies
VusionGroup EdgeSense AI Immerses Shoppers
AI-Managed Retail Stores
Andon Labs Deploys an AI Named Luna That Controls Store Operations
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Hyper-Personalized AI Shopping Tech
OTB Group Embraces Hyper-Personalization with Google Cloud
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
Interactive AI-Powered Retail Kiosks
Skechers and We Are Social Singapore Launched the Luna Kiosk
Experiential IP-Themed Stores
MINISO Launches its First International MINISO LAND Store in Bangkok
Next-Gen Virtual Merch Stores
The Benfica Immersive Store Assists Customers with an AI Concierge
Therapy-Inspired Retail Concepts
Okamura Reimagines Retail Therapy with the Kimochi Kiosk in 2025
Art-Display Smart TVs
Amazon Turns Televisions into Gallery-Style Digital Canvases
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
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
K-POP Group Retail Pop-Ups
The BLACKPINK Pop-Up Store Features Limited Edition Merchandise
AI Chat Shopping Systems
Shopify Brings Retail to ChatGPT
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
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
Virtual Footwear Try-Ons
Google's AI-Powered Try-On Tech Helps with Online Shoe Shopping
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
K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Amorepacific and Sephora's Multi-Brand Launches in New York
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
Annual Summer Pop-Ups
Dior’s Lucky Collection Enters Harrods with Starry Retail Experience
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
Lifestyle Icon-Backed Stores
Martha Stewart is Launching Stores Globally, Starting in Dubai
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Spatial Computing Kitchen Designers
Lowe's Style Studio Helps People Design with Apple Vision Pro
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
AI-Driven Fragrance Concept Stores
My Scent Edit Offers Digital Consultations & an AI Photo Booth
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
In-Store AI Stylists
Skechers' Luna Helps Customers Choose What to Buy
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Paris Running Pop-Ups
New Balance Paris Marathon Weekend Activates Run House Cultural Space
AI-Powered Product Discovery Tools
The Vitamin Shoppe's Shoppe Advisor Supports In-Store Education
Freshness-Focused Perishable Goods Tools
Simbe Recently Enhanced Its Data Analytics Platform
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
Retail Expansion Strategies
UNIQLO Unveils New Toronto Location With Community Focus
Immersive Summer Pop-Ups
Guildford Town Centre Will Present the 'Spring Fling' Pop-Up Experience
Innovative Retail Partnership
Best Buy and IKEA U.S. are Partnering for a Strategic Retail Collab
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
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
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
Virtual Try-On Tools
Clothing Virtual Try On Shows Realistic Outfits For Online & Retail Shopping
Accessible Beauty Consultations
Walmart’s Beauty Experts Offer Personalized In-Store Guidance
Closed-Loop Retail Media Networks
Sam’s Club connects ads directly to measurable sales outcomes
Consumer-Driven Grocery Stores
The Waitrose Home of Food Lovers Concept Store is in Newbury
In-Store Beauty Bars
Walmart Beauty Bars Help Customers Discover Products & Test Samples
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
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
AI-Powered Retail Platforms
Target Introduced a Mobile App Rebuild with AI Coding Companions
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
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
AI-Powered Shopping Platforms
Daydream Represents an Innovative Approach to Digital Fashion Retail
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
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
Modern Luxury Retail Concepts
The New BOSS Boutique Opened at Montreal's Royalmount
Smart Mirror Platforms
loook.ai Helps Brands and Retailers Transform Retail with AR Mirrors
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
NYC Identity-Inspired Retail Cconcepts
Concrete Amsterdam Designs the Inaugural Steve Madden 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
Digital Twin Retail Technologies
Hanshow and Microsoft Explore the Store Digital Twin Technology
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Experiential Clog Stores
The New York City Crocs Icon Concept Centers on Personalization
Compact In-Retail Designs
IKEA Shop-In-Shop Adds Home Planning with Tech in a Compact Space
Experiential Baby Gear Showrooms
Babylist is Opening Another Experiential Showroom in NYC
Autonomous Retail Merchandising Platforms
Retail Express Uses AI to Automate Pricing and Discounts
Conceptual Retail Spaces
The ADER ERROR Tokyo Space Opens in Omotesando with an Exclusive Drop
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 Sampling Experiences
Swish is Revolutionizing How Consumers Try New Products
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Interactive Beauty Destinations
Superdrug Beauty Playgrounds Inspire Fun & Product Discovery
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
Multi-Brand Showroom Launches
Sundays Opens its Terminal HQ Showroom in Vancouver
Pixelated Runway Displays
Fendi Works Together with Marc Newson for a Dynamic Set at Ss26
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
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
Measured Retail Expansions
Vessi Launches its Bellevue Store and In-Store Splash Experience
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Redefined Mobile Commerce Experiences
Glance and the Samsung Galaxy Store Partner in the U.S.
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
Executive Innovation Insight Services
Retail Innovation Council And dunnhumby Launch 'RIX'
Retail AI Assistants
Retail AI Council Develops AI Tailored to Industry-Specific Needs
Restored Retail Interiors
The New MoMA Design Store SoHo Shows a Revamped Historic Structure
South Korean Monotone Shop-In-Shops
juun.j Debuted a Shop-In-Shop at The Hyundai Seoul
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'
Cherry-Themed Bar Pop-Ups
Phlur and Space NK are Treating London to an Experiential Activation
AI-Native Store Research
Vusion and Qualcomm Released the AI-Native Store™ White Paper
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
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
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
Global Sourcing-Focused Innovation Events
Made-In-China.com Hosted the Amazing April 2026 Event
Immersive Store Game Launches
Target Launches an In-Store Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Experience
Specialized Retail Execution Teams
The Reset Team Launches National Merchandising Service
Digital Furniture Showcases
The Canton Fair is Hosting Its March Industry Thematic Event
Phone Software Updates
Google Launches March Pixel Drop With New Pixel And Android Features