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
19
Ice Cream Bakeries
The Haagen-Dazs Bakery Serves Ice Cream-Centric Baked Goods
18
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
14
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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Sustainable Streetwear Store Interiors
Snarkitecture Embraces Recycled Materials for This Store
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
Contemporary Guitar Stores
Klein Dytham Architecture Designs Fender's Tokyo Flagship Store
Raw Architecture-Inspired Retail Interiors
The New Balenciaga Flagship Store Recently Opened
Experience-Focused Workplace Furniture Showroooms
Allsteel's Experience Center Breaks the Mold
Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Multi-Sensory Streetwear Stores
Presented By Launches an Immersive Sneaker Store in Riyadh
Immersive Luxe Fashion Installations
The Burberry Streets Campaign Expands to South Korea
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
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
Consumer-Inspired Store Mannequins
Gymshark's London Store Mannequins are Inspired by Real People
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Reinvented Fitness Design Exhibitions
Technogym Hosts the Design to Move Exhibition
Multi-Sensory Footwear Pop-Ups
The UGG Feel House is a Comfort-Focused Community Space
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
Community-Driven Retail Stores
Stone Island's Munich Store Emphasizes the Importance of Community
Luxe Fashion Flagship Stores
Hedi Slimane Design the Celine Miami Flagship Store
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Premium Athleticwear Pop-Ups
Reigning Champ Announces Pop-Up in Toronto’s Yorkdale Centre
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
Stunning Eyewear Store Interiors
El Departamento Orchestrates an All-Green Eyewear Store Aesthetic
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
Immersive Living Room Concepts
Moooi Presents an Immersive Journey for Milan Design Week
Immersive Banking Experiences
The CIBC Experience Centre Helps You Visualize Your Financial Future
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
DTC Kitchenware Stores
Kitchenware Brand Our Place Opens its First Physical Store in Los Angeles
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
Mall-Based Bank Office Spaces
The Bank of Montreal's New Office is in a Toronto Mall
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Curated Intimate Retail Experiences
Alaïa Flagship Store in London Was Recently Redesigned
Exterior-Inspired Restaurant Designs
YOD Group Designs the New Terra Restaurant Space
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
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
Minimally Designed Fashion Boutiques
Another Burberry Store Opens in London on Bond Street
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Branded Design Exhibitions
The MUJI IS Exhibit is Running in New York Between May 18th & June 4th
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
Luxury Sophisticated Retailers
ANINE BING Will Officially Open Its First Retail Store in Canada
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
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
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
Renovated Accessories Flagship Stores
The Boyy Flagship Store Gets Another Refurbishment
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
This Vietnamese Building Will Feature Lush Native Greenery
Riviera-Inspired Retail Experiences
Balmain Beach Club Brings France to Neiman Marcus Customers
Retro-Inspired Boutique Hotels
AIME Studios Designs the Hoxton Shepherd's Bush Location
Lunar Boutique Pop-Ups
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Bayview Village's Lunar Luxe Boutique Pop-Up
Fashion Retailer Photography Kiosks
The Photo by Fujifilm Concession is at Primark in Manchester
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
Colorfully Immersive Retail Experiences
Al-Jawad Pike Designs a Athletic Propulsion Labs Store
Circular Metaverse Capsules
H&M Releases a Metaverse-Inspired Collection at Its Williamsburg Store
Craft-Centric Retail Locations
LOEWE Amsterdam Opens with a Colorful Interior
French Modernism Luxe Retailers
The New Celine Store is Located on Paris' Rue Saint-Honoré
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
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
Futuristic Phone Accessories Stores
CASETiFY Taps Andre Fu for Its Retail Location in Osaka, Japan
Metaverse Fashion Malls
Users Can Virtually Try on Mango Designs in Roblox's Outfit Shopping Mall
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
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Norwegian Coastline-Inspired Stores
Snøhetta Designs the Latest Holzweiler Store Location
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Italy-Inspired Luxe Fashion Stores
The Latest Bottega Veneta Store Opens on Sloane Street
Dynamic Organic Store Displays
External Reference Decorates the La Manso Store in Barcelona
Accessible Home Decor
FOX HOME Makes Its Official Debut in Canada with Toronto Flagship Store
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
Elderly Customer-Reserved Retail Zones
JD Announced Exclusive Service Zones for Elderly Customers
Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
Halleroed Designs the Flagship Toteme Store in Mayfield
Demountable Wooden Retail Spaces
Architecture for London Designs Present & Correct's New Space
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Vibrant Fashion Boutique Restorations
Gucci Renovated Its Boutique at 63 Wooster Street
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
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
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
Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores
Random Studio Creates the Bodyscape Installation
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Immersive Trivia Experiences
The Samsung SmartThings Connected Home Experience is Now Open
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
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
Fabric-Inspired Retail Spaces
Aruliden Designs a Store for Jonathan Simkhai in New York City
Apothecary-Style Supplement Stores
The New GNC Flagship Boasts a Warm, Open, Inviting Atmosphere
Elegant Grocery Shopping Spaces
De Zwarte Hond Designs the New Dynamic SuperHub Store
Newly Renovated Fashion Stores
NEIGHBORHOOD Recently Re-Opened Its Shibuya Flagship Store
Circular Fashion Shops
Asket Supports a Sustainable Fashion Future with Resale & Repair
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Vintage Homeware Shops
Galerie Was Opens a Brick-and-mortar Shop in Lower Manhattan
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
Beach-Ready Opulent Pop-Ups
Harrods Opens a CELINE Plein Soleil Pop-Up Store in London
California-Inspired Gallery-Style Stores
Studio FB Designs the New Frame Store in London
Vibrant Apartment Showrooms
&Tradition Designs the Under One Roof Apartment Showroom
Luxurious Retail Boutiques
Salvatore Ferragamo Inaugurates Its Newly Redesigned Boutique
Modern Denim Pop-Up Shops
Urban Outfitters Launches a BDG Pop-Up with the Denim Swap Shop
Contemporary Design Showrooms
Alice Leigh Collaborates with Alpha Kilo and Georgie Grandy
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
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Pastel Palette Retail Stores
Aro Archive Opens Up a New Store Location in Shoreditch
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
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
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
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