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
Modular Store Concepts
Aldi South Group Introduced a New Store Format
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
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
Therapy-Inspired Retail Concepts
Okamura Reimagines Retail Therapy with the Kimochi Kiosk in 2025
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
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
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
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
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
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Experiential Beauty Campaigns
Heathrow Airport Launched Immersive Beauty Experiences
Thoughtfully Designed Fashion Boutiques
Maison Margiela Establishes Its Canadian Retail Presence
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Wintry Retail Activations
ASOS will Host a Winter Wonderland Pop-Up in SoHo
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
Colorful European Retail Experiences
Marimekko Opens Its New Location in Paris
Flagship Store Celebrations
Arc'teryx Boasts 2 Day Grand Opening Event for Its Vancouver Location
70s-Style Concept Stores
Anya Hindmarch x Boots Looks Like an Apothecary with a Playful Twist
Prestige Beauty Storefronts
Ulta Unveiled Its Times Square Experiential Store
Summer-Ready Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN is Hosting a Four-Day Toronto Summer Trends Pop-Up
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Flagship Value Fashion
Primark expands affordable fashion with a major Manhattan flagship store
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
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Contemporary Experiential Retail Establishments
La Maison Générale is Beyond a Conventional Store
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Industrial-Inspired Brand Events
Reitmans Reimagined its Distribution Centre for a Curated Event
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
Immersive Beauty Destinations
P.Louise City Was Created by and for the P.Louise Community
Creator-Led Beauty Retail
rhode Expands Across Sephora Europe After Strong Viral Demand
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
Enhanced Office Retail Experiences
Staples Canada Opens a New Retail Location in Burlington
Resort-Themed Retail Pop-Ups
FLANNELS The House of Summer Experience is Arriving in London
shop-in-shop streetwear installations
U Urban Outfitters debuts the Vans 'On Rotation' experience
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Dedicated Contemporary Fashion Stores
COS Has Debuted a Dedicated Canadian Online Store
Luxury Design-Led Retail
ALAÏA Opens a Bangkok Boutique Featuring Collectible Design Pieces
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
Urban Food Hubs
M&S Expands City Stores with Bakery, Coffee, Sushi, and Fresh Food
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
Residential-Inspired Beauty Stores
The Tom Ford Beauty Brand Opens in the SoHo District
Branded Retail Installations
Urban Outfitters Recently Spotlighted UGG in Its 'On Rotation' Series
Refined Outdoor Retail Concepts
Tilley Opens New Its Store Under Unity Brands
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Digitally Native Fragrance Stores
The Dossier Flagship Boutique Inspires Discovery & Education
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Hospitality Home Decor
Marriott Design Shop Launched Hotel-Inspired Furniture
Experience-Enabled Franchises
Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. Uses Square to Scale Retail Experiences
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
Collab Retail Formats
Bed Bath & Beyond And The Container Store Open Its First Co-Branded Location
Seoul-Specific Personalized Retail Experiences
Monclos Unveiled a Brand Experience Space in Seoul
Canadian Outerwear Mall Debuts
Moose Knuckles Unveils New Retail Locations in Ottawa and Toronto
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Compact Urban Grocery Retail
Whole Foods Expanded Daily Shop Stores into Three U.S. Cities
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
Experiential K-Beauty Retail
Yepoda Opens an Immersive Flagship Store in Seoul
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
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Hyper-Realistic Premium Eyewear Stores
Gentle Monster Opens its First Canadian Flagship in Toronto
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
Immersive Tech Retail Experiences
The Latest Xiaomi Store in London Showcases Tech and Lifestyle
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
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
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
Measured Retail Expansions
Vessi Launches its Bellevue Store and In-Store Splash Experience
South Korean Monotone Shop-In-Shops
juun.j Debuted a Shop-In-Shop at The Hyundai Seoul
Renovated Kyiv Boutiques
HE.D Group Reshapes Kyiv’s LBtM Shop with Light and Poetic Details
Gallery-Like Retail Floors
Tutto Bene Redesigns Globus Basel Fashion and Private Shopping Floors
Interactive Real Estate Showrooms
DUNE Uses Eyefactive Touchscreens for Virtual Property Tours
Restored Retail Interiors
The New MoMA Design Store SoHo Shows a Revamped Historic Structure
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Futuristic Commerce Spaces
Deji Plaza Phase II Brings Deep-Sea Wonder to a Retail Environment
Community Hub Convenience Stores
Co-op turns local stores into delivery and service hubs
Nostalgia-Powered Retail
Zellers Revives a Canadian Favorite With New Ontario Stores
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Strategically Revised Retail Concepts
The Zellers Retail Brand is Being Re-Established in Canada
Digital-First Furniture Stores
Article Debuted Its Direct-To-Consumer Furniture Stores in the U.S.
Experience-Focused Retail Carts
Target Redesigned Shopping Carts for Comfort and Convenience
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Australian Designer Pop-Ups
WeWearAustralian Opens its WeWearAustralian Soho Store
Balanced Retail Atmosphere
The Capitamall Skyview Reimagines the Mall as an Immersive Urban Street
Marketplace Showrooms
StockX Combines Shopping, Seller Services and Community Events in New York
Store-In-Store Fandom Retail
DICK'S and Lids Create Dedicated Fan Destinations Across U.S. Stores
Discovery-Led Beauty Zones
Watsons Launches BeautyVerse And Jubilee Wellness Corners
Modular Retail Frameworks
The Espacio GDL Store by Xpan Adapts to Changing Displays Through Design