As the May 2017 retail design trends demonstrate, traditional brick-and-mortar shops are still a major destination for consumers. Though they may have to compete with the convenience of ecommerce, these new stores are offering consumers a whole new way to shop with immersive in-store experiences and social-media friendly decor.
When it comes to making a store a destination for shoppers, in-store experiences are a must. For instance, the new Samsung Experience Store in the Toronto Eaton Centre is designed so that consumers can actually test out the latest devices instead of simply viewing them from behind a display case. Similarly, the new Assos concept store in London includes a real bike in the change room so that consumers can actually test out any cycling apparel they are interested in.
However, the May 2017 retail design trends reveal that immersive experiences aren't the only way to get customers into a store. Indeed, gen Z and millennial shoppers are easily seduced by social media-friendly decor, as exemplified by stores such as the new Missguided's flagship in East London.
Top 25 Retail Design Ideas in May
From Urban Cycling Shops to Experiential Tech Stores:
Katherine Pendrill — May 28, 2017 — Art & Design
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Glamorous eCommerce Flagships
Missguided's New Flagship is the eTailer's First Standalone Store
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Fashion Lifestyle Retailers
H&M is Set to Launch the New Retailer Arket in Late Summer in London
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Experiential Tech Stores
Toronto Will Become the Home of the Next Samsung Experience Store
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Concert-Ready Retail Stores
This New Dr. Martens Store Boasts an Interactive Space for Gigs
21
Startup-Focused Fashion Pop-Ups
The Heroes Pop-Up Offers Small Brands Competing Against Big Names
20
Beachside Bar Activations
'Bomboras' is a Temporary Beachside Bar in Torquay, Australia
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Ice Cream Bakeries
The Haagen-Dazs Bakery Serves Ice Cream-Centric Baked Goods
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Urban Apparel Megastores
Citadium's New Champs Elysées Megastore Will Cater to Millennials
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Energy-Saving Concept Stores
IKEA's New London Store Will Be Dedicated to Sustainability
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Intimate Futuristic French Boutiques
The 'Les Cinq' Showroom Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
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Retail Homemaker Workshops
Selfridges' 'A Home for All' Campaign Celebrates Domestic Rituals
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Standalone Beauty Brand Boutiques
L'Oréal Opened Its First French Store During Paris Fashion Week
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High-Tech Cosmetic Stores
Sephora Beauty TIP Workshops are Spaces to Teach, Inspire and Play
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Urban Cycling Shops
Assos' New London Concept Store Brings Modern Cycling to the UK Market
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In-Store Beverage Boutiques
This New Concept Target Store Boasts a Wine and Beer Shop
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Scandinavian-Inspired Accessories Flagships
Skagen Has Been Designed with Minimalism in Mind
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Comic Book-Themed Restaurants
Toronto's 'Figures' Serves Up Comic Book-Inspired Fare
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Natural Burial Boutiques
'Dying to Bloom' Helps Consumers Host Green Burials
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In-Store 3D Knitting Machines
At Ministry of Supply, Consumers Can Create 3D-Printed Blazers
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Military-Themed Retail Displays
G-Star's Denim Collection is Displayed in the Palais de Tokyo
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Flag-Themed Retail Stores
Bonsoir Paris Designed the Summer Olympics Lacoste Store in France
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In-Store Game Development Classes
Microsoft's Xbox Academy Teaches Game Development and More
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In-Store Tuxedo Showrooms
Nordstrom is Teaming Up with The Black Tux to Offer Tuxedo Rentals
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Historic Luxury Pop-Up Locations
This Chanel Pop-Up is Placed in an Ornate Heritage Site
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One-Stop Cruelty-Free Shops
'The Cruelty Free Shop' Now Operates the Largest Vegan Retail Shop
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Luxury Holiday-Themed Pop-Ups
Loro Piana Unveils its Holiday 2025 Pop-Up Store at Yorkdale
Museum-Inspired High-Fashion Stores
Erdem Opens Its Second Retail Location in London
Immersive Multi-Brand Beauty Pop-Ups
Sephora Partners with Amorepacific for 'Seoul in the City'
Culturally Specific Retail Expansions
ICONSIAM and POP MART Establish a Global Landmark Location
Immersive Material Design Exhibits
Garde Hvalsøe Presents Deltag Showcase for 3daysofdesign 2025
Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
Modular Store Concepts
Aldi South Group Introduced a New Store Format
Home Furnishing Retail Concepts
Maison Territo Opens Its Flagship Boutique at Royalmount
Luxury Bowling-Inspired Installations
Jacquemus Brings Flair with an Immersive Store Experience
Luxury Retail Expansions
Chanel Expands Its Presence at the Yorkdale Shopping Center in Toronto
texturally artistic fashion stores
The Acne Studios flagship store in Tokyo is eye-catching
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Soft Modernist-Inspired Retail Interiors
Miu Miu Redesigned Its Miami Design District Boutique
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Experiential IP-Themed Stores
MINISO Launches its First International MINISO LAND Store in Bangkok
Personalization-Focused Retail Concepts
Golden Goose Opens in NYC's Meatpacking District
Architecturally Inspired Luxury Boutiques
Dolce & Gabbana Debuts a New Flagship Boutique
Therapy-Inspired Retail Concepts
Okamura Reimagines Retail Therapy with the Kimochi Kiosk in 2025
Unique Concept Clothing Stores
The BASE Store in New York Offers an Unexpected Style Oasis
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
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
Modern Furniture Designs
IKEA Revealed a New Collection at Milan Design Week 2025
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
K-POP Group Retail Pop-Ups
The BLACKPINK Pop-Up Store Features Limited Edition Merchandise
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
Immersive IP-Themed Stores
MINISO Opens Canada’s Biggest Store at West Edmonton Mall
Experiential Beauty Campaigns
Heathrow Airport Launched Immersive Beauty Experiences
Luxury Seasonal Retail Interiors
Chanel's Seasonal Boutique in Saint-Tropez is Luxurious
Thoughtfully Designed Fashion Boutiques
Maison Margiela Establishes Its Canadian Retail Presence
Staircase-Centric Flagship Stores
Herzog & de Meuron Designs the Toteme Beijing Store
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
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
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
Festival Fashion Denim Pop-Ups
A New Levi’s® Pop-Up Will Bring Festival Style to Old Montreal
Flagship Store Celebrations
Arc'teryx Boasts 2 Day Grand Opening Event for Its Vancouver Location
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
Ultra-Luxurious Timepiece Retail Interiors
The Retail Space for Rolex in Montreal is Captivating
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
Contemporary Experiential Retail Establishments
La Maison Générale is Beyond a Conventional Store
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Multicolored Jewelry Stores
Swarovski Launches its Shinsaibashi Location in the Heart of Osaka
Elegantly Subdued Retail Settings
Ann Demeulemeester Opened a New Boutique in Milan
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
Elevated Flagship Stores
UNIQLO Unveiled its Renovated CF Toronto Eaton Centre Store
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Elevated In-Store Experiences
Bath & Body Works Adapts its Store Designs to Appeal to Gen Z
Immersive Beauty Destinations
P.Louise City Was Created by and for the P.Louise Community
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
Two Kilometer-Stretched Stores
IKEA Unveils a Linear Store Plan Stretching Almost 2 Kilometers
Enhanced Office Retail Experiences
Staples Canada Opens a New Retail Location in Burlington
shop-in-shop streetwear installations
U Urban Outfitters debuts the Vans 'On Rotation' experience
Retail Expansion Strategies
UNIQLO Unveils New Toronto Location With Community Focus
Dedicated Contemporary Fashion Stores
COS Has Debuted a Dedicated Canadian Online Store
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Slick Monochromatic Retail Boutiques
The Tom Ford Boutique at Yorkdale Shopping Center is Chic
Consumer-Driven Grocery Stores
The Waitrose Home of Food Lovers Concept Store is in Newbury
AI-Assisted Retailer Websites
Lightspeed Showroom Gives Brick-and-Mortar Stores an Online Presence
Luxe Parisian-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Longchamp x Constantin Riant Pop-Up is Uniquely Parisian
Residential-Inspired Beauty Stores
The Tom Ford Beauty Brand Opens in the SoHo District
Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences
CASEKOO Hosted a DIY Experience in Beijing
Branded Retail Installations
Urban Outfitters Recently Spotlighted UGG in Its 'On Rotation' Series
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Digitally Native Fragrance Stores
The Dossier Flagship Boutique Inspires Discovery & Education
Two-Story Luxury Brand Stores
The Brioni Boutique Exudes Sophistication and Class
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
Ultra-Modern Fashion Boutiques
Zimmermann's New Ibiza Boutique is Chic, Modern, and Minimalist
Seoul-Specific Personalized Retail Experiences
Monclos Unveiled a Brand Experience Space in Seoul
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Flagship Denim-Focused Stores
American Eagle Opens its New Flagship Location in New York's SoHo
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
Footwear Retail Stores
El Departamento Hoff Store is a London Shop Designed for Shoe Display
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
Gallery Experiences Projects
Lumens Unveils an Experience Designer Residency in San Francisco
All-White Contemporary Retail Designs
The White is Good Shop Was Designed by designRESERVE
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
Hyper-Realistic Premium Eyewear Stores
Gentle Monster Opens its First Canadian Flagship in Toronto
Wellness Shop-in-Shops
Wellness by Ulta Beauty Shares Immersive, Informative Experiences
Wooden-Accented Luxury Retail Interiors
Bottega Veneta Updates Its Boutique in Vancoouver
Digital Twin Retail Technologies
Hanshow and Microsoft Explore the Store Digital Twin Technology
Designer Hotel Suites
Omni and Peter Millar Launch Branded Luxury Suites Experience
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Shops-In-Shop Openings
Maje X Holt Renfrew Partner for a New Era in Canada
Awareness-Raising Shoe Store Concepts
Soles4Souls Canada Highlights What's Important This Season
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
Sustainable Retail Interiors
Sheep Inc London Store Uses Sculptural Displays & Graphic Art
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
3d-Printed Retail Suitcases
The 3d Printed Suitcase Reframes Retail as Human-Centred Experience
Interactive Beauty Destinations
Superdrug Beauty Playgrounds Inspire Fun & Product Discovery
Retail Design Landmarks
D14.2 Concept Store in Oslo Rethinks the Shopping Experience
Multi-Brand Showroom Launches
Sundays Opens its Terminal HQ Showroom in Vancouver
Measured Retail Expansions
Vessi Launches its Bellevue Store and In-Store Splash Experience
Energetic Green Retail Makeovers
Heatherwick Studio Updates a Longchamp Store in Manhattan
Substantial Retail Environment Redesigns
BURDIFILEK Redesigns the Cosmetics and Beauty Department
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Grocery Store Accessibility Models
Tesco Enhances Its Self-Service Checkout Experience
Experiential Sock Pop-Ups
O2's Not a Sock Shop Shared Designs Reflecting Priority Experiences
Young Consumer-Focused Store Redesigns
Auntie Anne's Presents a Contemporary Updated Aesthetic
Mississauga Coffee Chain Debuts
%Arabica Expands into Square One with an Innovative Store Design
Renovated Kyiv Boutiques
HE.D Group Reshapes Kyiv’s LBtM Shop with Light and Poetic Details
South Korean Monotone Shop-In-Shops
juun.j Debuted a Shop-In-Shop at The Hyundai Seoul
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
Futuristic Commerce Spaces
Deji Plaza Phase II Brings Deep-Sea Wonder to a Retail Environment
Future-Facing Food Retailer Ranges
The Ocado Future of Food Edit Aisle Spotlights Modern Varieties
AI-Native Store Research
Vusion and Qualcomm Released the AI-Native Store™ White Paper
Perception-Focused Tile Capsules
PRIME and COTTO Wow Visitors at Coverings 2026
Nature-First Store Concepts
Rocky Embraces Its Nature-First Ethos in the Store Environment
Strategically Revised Retail Concepts
The Zellers Retail Brand is Being Re-Established in Canada
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Australian Designer Pop-Ups
WeWearAustralian Opens its WeWearAustralian Soho Store
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Balanced Retail Atmosphere
The Capitamall Skyview Reimagines the Mall as an Immersive Urban Street
Discovery-Led Beauty Zones
Watsons Launches BeautyVerse And Jubilee Wellness Corners
Minimal Retail Spatial Strategies
UP2DATE Architects Debuted Messa House In Almaty
Modular Retail Frameworks
The Espacio GDL Store by Xpan Adapts to Changing Displays Through Design