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
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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
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App User-Exclusive Pop-Up Experiences
This Nike Pop-Up in Atlanta is Compatible with the SNKRS App
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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
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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
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City Center Furniture Stores
An IKEA Showroom is Scheduled to Open in Manhattan in Spring 2019
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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
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Blue-Accented Menswear Flagship Stores
Jack Erwin's NY Store Has an Elegant & Minimalist Aesthetic
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Fashion-Informed Gym Installations
Chrome Hearts' New Retail Installation is Work Out-Themed
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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
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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
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Elaborately Designed Fisherman’s Huts
This Hut was Designed in Reykjavík’s Old Harbour
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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
Sustainable Streetwear Store Interiors
Snarkitecture Embraces Recycled Materials for This Store
AR Runway Experiences
Vogue & Snap Created Custom Augmented Reality Experiences for Vogue World
Hands-Free Footwear Stores
Kizik Announced the Debut of a First-of-Its-Kind Store at CES 2023
Multi-Sensory Streetwear Stores
Presented By Launches an Immersive Sneaker Store in Riyadh
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Bag-Modeling AR Mirrors
Coach's Digital Experience Lets Shoppers Digitally Try Its Tabby Bag
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
Live-Painting Sneaker Experiences
The Martell Sneaker Atelier Turns Brainwaves into Unique Styles
Vegan Haircare Pop-Ups
DESIGNME Unveils the First Ever Canadian Pop-Up in Toronto
Contemporary Engaging Stores
New Balance Opens Unique Retail Concept Store on in Boston
Retail Exhibition Experiences
TAG Heuer Unveils a Set of Exhibition Windows and Pop-Up at Harrods
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
AI-Powered Shopping Apps
Shoptrue Curates Personalized Fashion Picks with Artificial Intelligence
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Immersive Banking Experiences
The CIBC Experience Centre Helps You Visualize Your Financial Future
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
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
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
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Premium Athleticwear Pop-Ups
Reigning Champ Announces Pop-Up in Toronto’s Yorkdale Centre
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
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
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
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
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
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Self-Service Commerce Kiosks
Cantaloupe Go Brings Buy-and-Go Expereinces to Customers
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
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'
AI Mother's Day Campaigns
Showcase is Simplifying Mother's Day Shopping with ChatGPT
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
Plush Footwear Pop-Ups
The Monster Den by On Shares the Joy of Running
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
E-retailer Fashion Pop-ups
The SHEIN Pop-up Shop Experience Opens March 23 at the Eaton Centre
Inviting Contemporary Auto Dealerships
Rivian’s Spaces Aims to Disrupt the Auto Retail Space
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
Klarna's House of Y2K Explores the Evolution of Shopping Since the 2000s
Virtual Chocolate Stores
Lindt & Sprüngli USA Created Its First-Ever 3D Virtual Online Store
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
AI Shopping Customization Tools
The Zegna X Experience Merges AI Technology & Traditional Retail
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
Colorfully Immersive Retail Experiences
Al-Jawad Pike Designs a Athletic Propulsion Labs Store
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Autumn eCommerce Fashion Pop-Ups
This SHEIN Pop-Up Will Celebrate the Arrival of Fall Fashions
Immersive Flagship Tech Stores
Bang & Olufsen Inaugurates Its Flagship Store on New Bond Street
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Metaverse Shopping Malls
Avatly Offers a New Hybrid Shopping Experience for Avatars
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Pink-Tinted Artful Concept Stores
Isern Serra Designs the Moco Concept Store in Barcelona
AI Beauty Installations
Sephora Illumination Shows Off the Retailer's Shade Matching AI Tech
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Phygital Fashion Platforms
Macy's and Journee Debut the mstylelab Platform for Users
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Next-Gen Fitting Rooms
The Fit Xperience at Savage x Fenty Integrates Body Scanning Tech
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Stretched Retail Shelf Displays
The P1.875 HD from MDS Rise Enables Real-Time Marketing In-Stores
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
AI Clothing Try-Ons
Google's AI Shopping Feature Shows How Apparel Looks on Real Models
Streamlined Shoppable Video Ads
Instacart Launches New Shoppable Video Ads in 'Ads Manager'
All-Angle Sneaker Shopping Engines
Google Search Allows Users to View Shoes from All Angles
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
Immersive Furniture Company Exhibitions
IKEA Unveils the Future Together Exhibition at MDW
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Virtual Skincare Experiences
Skincare Brand Laniege Launches its First Virtual Store with Obsess
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Sports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Meetkai Announces Its Partnership with THINK450 at CES 2024
Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores
Random Studio Creates the Bodyscape Installation
AI-Powered Retail Try-Ons
Walmart is Adding an AI-Based Try-On Technology for Online Consumers
Immersive Trivia Experiences
The Samsung SmartThings Connected Home Experience is Now Open
In-Store Bra-Fitting Technologies
Macy’s Implements FIT:MATCH Bra Fitting Technology in its Stores
Designer-Made Art Installations
Valentino Shares the ‘Unboxing’ Installations with Global Stylists
Smart TV Museum Partnerships
The Samsung Art Store Has Collaborated with a New York Museum
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
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Contemporary Television Artwork
Samsung and Marimekko Unveil a Project for The Frame
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
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
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
Deadstock Concept Stores
size? Launches its Debut Concept Store at Liverpool ONE Shopping Center
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
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Video-Powered eCommerce Services
Apple Shop with a Specialist Over Video Supports At-Home Shopping
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Dedicated Gaming Gear Shops
The Samsung Game Portal is Launching in 30 Countries
Compact Automated Retail Checkouts
The OneView Self-Checkout Offers Advanced Features
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
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
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Mobile Connection Computer Monitors
These 2023 Samsung Smart Monitors Come in Three Models
Summer-Ready Boutique Shops
Urban Outfitters Unveils a New Dress Boutique Pop Up Opening in April
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Celebratory Tech Brand Promotions
Samsung Week Offers Deals on a Range of Devices
Enhanced Shopping Results
Google Updates its Search Engine to Better Aid Holiday Shopping
Locally Focused Footwear Stores
The Athlete's Foot Opened a Neighborhood Concept Store in Atlanta