Traditional merchandising designs have evolved from merely providing shelf space to creating genuinely engaging moments with consumers. Seeking to inspire shoppers to imagine a product's best use in their own homes, interactive and educational retail displays provide an instance for brands to assert their heritage story and values at the point of purchase.
In addition to being tools for branded storytelling, creative merchandising designs also seek to illuminate themes central to a products marketing plan. One winning example of such a display is the globe-shaped Heineken pallet display by Moscow-based designer Evgeniya Amelina. Playing up Heineken's claim of being the "most international premium beer," the display reminds consumers of the sense of worldliness projected by the brand and the easily recognizable nature of the Heineken logo.
45 Anecdotal Merchandising Designs
From Bar-Shaped Kiosks to Vanity-Inspired Beauty Displays:
Rebecca Byers — Nov 23, 2015 — Art & Design
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Pop-Up Flower Shops
This Artist Created a Conceptual Store Filled with Gorgeous Floral Displays
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Package-Inspired Merchandising
This Laughing Cow Cheese Retail Display Replicates its Packaging
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Parisian Boutique Concepts
Rich & Royal's Store Merchandising Features Romantic French Accents
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Agricultural Alcohol Displays
This Rustic Jameson Retail Display Uses the Brand's Iconic Imagery
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Cola Cardboard Displays
The 'Give It Back Rack' is Part of the Brand's Big Green Initiative
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Interactive Whiskey Architecture
This Jim Beam Honey Display is an Immersive Pop-Up Display
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Fishing Shack Beer Displays
This Retail Display Plays Up Streetwater Brewing's Beach Branding
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Artisanal Culinary Boutiques
This Swiss Specialty Food Store is Brimming with Quality Ingredients
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Farm-Inspired Chocolate Displays
Milka Promotes Its Natural Ingredients with a Rustic Brand Design
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Whiteout Bike Shop Interiors
The New Biomega Store in Copenhagen Features a Stark Interior Design
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Recyclable Retail Shelving
Trumari's Eco-Friendly Retail Display Solutions are Vibrant and Compact
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Interstellar Rum Displays
This Space-Inspired Point-of-Sale Display Showcases Bacardi Rums
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Bar-Shaped Kiosks
This Inventive Bar Station Introduces Retail to a Mixologist's Environment
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Spooky Wine Kiosks
This Ravenswood Retail Wine Display Concept is Dark and Delightful
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Rainforest Beer Merchandising
This Cardboard Retail Display for Latina Agave Beer is Jungle-Themed
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Bold Yogurt Displays
Yoplait Singles Out Natural Ingredients with Strawberry Signage
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Artisanal Alcohol Kiosks
This Old Forester Retail Display is Designed to Prevent Theft
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Children's Magazine Pop-ups
The ANNIVERSARY MiLK Pop-up Shop is Designed for Kids
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Drink-Shaped Whiskey Displays
Johnnie Walker's Airport Drink Display Resembles a Full Glass
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Illustrious Bookstore Displays
This Clever Bookstore Merchandising is Delightfully Detailed
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Zig-Zag Beer Displays
Rodrigo Olvera's Miller Genuine Draft Display Boasts Cut-Out Shapes
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Concert-Themed Whisky Displays
This Evan Williams Amp Stand is Inspired by the Brand's Slogan
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Pegboard Jewelry Displays
Amber Dream's Jewelry Store Displays Include Wall Pegs and Mock Trees
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Sensory Clothing Displays
The Adidas Climachill Display is an Immersive Experience for Shoppers
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Globe-Inspired Beer Displays
This Pallet Display for Heineken Matches the Brand's Imagery
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Immersive Dairy Displays
Chobani Natural Greek Yogurt Creates an Intimate Space for Consumers
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Homey Display Windows
Chando’s Retail Window Display Recreates a Stylish Woman's Apartment
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Skyline-Inspired Jewelry Displays
This Geometric Merchandising Display is Elegant and Modern
17
All-In-One Cheese Displays
This Food Display Stand Addresses Sampling, Storage & Display
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Architectural Vodka Displays
This Ciroc POS Display Resembles a Miniature Building
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Exposed Pillar Shelves
This Retail Store Uses Bright Yellow Pillars and Wooden Shelving Displays
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Artisanal Vodka Merchandising
This Grey Goose Retail Display Features Stacked Box Elements
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Cascading Champagne Displays
Total Wine's Liquor Store Display Boldly Showcases Veuve Bottles
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Textured Perfumery Interiors
This Fragrance Shop Interior Resembles a Minimalist Cave
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Golden Flowering Kiosks
The Flowerbomb Rose Explosion is a Perfect Perfume Retail Display
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Lighthouse-Inspired Wine Displays
This Wine Retail Display for La Merika References the Seaside
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Tool-Showcasing Displays
Craig Burton Created Point of Purchase Products for Milwaukee Tools
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Podium-Inspired Vodka Displays
This Vodka Display for Smirnoff is a Clever Nod to Olympic Gold
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Summer-Ready Store Displays
This P & G POS Display Celebrates The Sunny Season
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Summer-Ready Wine Merchandising
This Naked Grape Wine Display is Inspired by Backyard Decor
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Shower-Themed Skincare Merchandising
This Nivea Store Display is Inspired by Bathroom Decor
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Sensory Audio Shops
These Sennheiser Pop-Up Stores Celebrate the Holiday Season
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Musical Nail Polish Displays
This Digital Retail Display Concept is Designed by PERCH Interactive
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Vanity-Inspired Beauty Displays
The Cloche Beauty Boutique Boasts Baroque Furniture Displays
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Scholastic Store Merchandising
This Back to School Retail Display by P & G Targets Families
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Curated Store Concepts
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Interactive Soccer-Themed Brand Activations
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Vintage Streetwear Pop-ups
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Universal Icon Exhibitions
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Design-Forward Concept Stores
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Halloween Essentials Campaigns
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Slick Contemporary Apothecary Concepts
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Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
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The USM Haller Re-Framed Exhibition Explores Reuse and Modularity
Interactive Advertising Installations
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Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Smart Beer Bands
Heineken's The Clinker Celebrates Music as a Shared Language
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
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
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Minimalist Co-Branded Mobile Devices
Heineken and Bodega Introduced the Boring Phone
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs
A-N-D Boasted a Stunning Display of Lamps at 3daysofdesign
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Multicolored Jewelry Stores
Swarovski Launches its Shinsaibashi Location in the Heart of Osaka
Elegant Immersive Brand Experiences
Kohler Co. Invited KBIS Attendees to 'Step into Possibility'
Design Food Exhibitions
IKEA's Food for Thought Exhibition in Milan Explores Cooking Rituals
Swedish-Style Kitchen Pop-Ups
IKEA House Warming Showcases Cooking & Eating Essentials
Dynamic Sculptural Tables
The Interactive Transformation Table Boasts Playful Unfolding Design
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Interactive Beer-Focused Festival Devices
Heineken's Debuts The Clinker at Coachella
Uplifting Artistic Alcohol Packaging
The Absolut Haring Artist Edition Bottle is Optimistic
Danish Furniture Design Exhibitions
Stine Mikkelsen Presented the Archetypes Exhibition
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Emotional Introspection Drinking Experiences
Suntory's Glass and Words Bar Concept is Novel
Innovative Retail Partnership
Best Buy and IKEA U.S. are Partnering for a Strategic Retail Collab
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves
Alexander Westerlund Designs the Shelf Life Shelf Unit
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Sleek Food Display Fridges
Kollect Smart Refrigerator Turns Groceries into Curated Display
Functional Health-Focused Packaging Aesthetics
Cleveland Kitchen Upgrades Its Packaging & Identity
AI-Driven Design Hubs
Unilever Leans into AI Design Content with 'Sketch Pro'
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Immersive Design Studio Showcases
Fritz Hansen Presented 'Shaping Lasting Design' in Copenhagen
Branded Packaging Solutions
Custom Packaging Enhances Product Presentation And Brand Identity
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Sensory-Focused Furniture Design Exhibits
File Under Pop Presents the TIME SIGNATURE Installation
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Architectural Lighting Solutions
Flos Emphasized Lighting Innovation and Artistic Expression
Jewelry Display Stands
This Jewelry Stand is designed by Nihaarika Arora for the MoMA Design Store
Game-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' Beneland Shares Playful, Giftable Product Sets
Pop-Up Reality TV Bars
Samsung Electronics' Verkligheten is a Destination for Reality TV Fans
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Seoul-Specific Personalized Retail Experiences
Monclos Unveiled a Brand Experience Space in Seoul
Sleek Home Appliance Exhibits
LG Electronics Opens the High-End SKS Chicago Showroom
Interactive Luxury Brand Storytelling
Hermès Presents the Interactive Mystery at the Grooms
Opposites-Inspired Branded Exhibitions
Kia Debuts Resonance of Opposites During Milan Design Week
Architecturally Inspired Exhibition Displays
Cecilia Szalkowicz Collaborates with Studio MATER
Novelty Supermarket Ornaments
Aldi’s Novelty Baubles Take the Form of Familar Household Products
Music-Driven Retail Experiences
Percival Launches the Monkey Shoulder Listening Bar
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
NYC Identity-Inspired Retail Cconcepts
Concrete Amsterdam Designs the Inaugural Steve Madden Store
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Supermarket Temporary Tattoos
Aldi's Specialbuy Temporary Tattoos Take After Favorite Items
In-Store Audio Channels
Custom Channels Unveils Unified In-Store Engagement Platform
Artistic Beer Packaging
Empyrean Brewing Co. Redesigns Its Core Legends Lineup
Contemporary Material Exhibition Spaces
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Compact In-Retail Designs
IKEA Shop-In-Shop Adds Home Planning with Tech in a Compact Space
Vintage Parrot Packaging Refreshes
Heraclis Reintroduced Its Historic Parrot Emblem
Experimental Door Handles
The Door Knobs Exhibition Explores Form, Material, and Interaction
Immersive Music Festival Stores
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Culturally Immersive Dining Experiences
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3d-Printed Retail Suitcases
The 3d Printed Suitcase Reframes Retail as Human-Centred Experience
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
Greek-Inspired Bakery Packagings
The Daily Greek Packaging Rebranded by A.S. Strategy
Tech-Advanced Smart Retail Solutions
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Substantial Retail Environment Redesigns
BURDIFILEK Redesigns the Cosmetics and Beauty Department
Multisensory Bathroom Installations
Design Continuum by Villeroy & Boch Explores Perception
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Shopping-Friendly Ad Formats
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Furniture Lighting Showrooms
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Textile Pattern Showcasings
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Collectible Display Furniture
The GREJSIMOJS Range Turns Everyday Storage into Open Display
Young Consumer-Focused Store Redesigns
Auntie Anne's Presents a Contemporary Updated Aesthetic
Measured Retail Expansions
Vessi Launches its Bellevue Store and In-Store Splash Experience
Renovated Kyiv Boutiques
HE.D Group Reshapes Kyiv’s LBtM Shop with Light and Poetic Details
Geometric Jewelry Architecture
Nikos Koulis Boutique Interior Look Nods to Its Sculptural Jewelry
Gallery-Like Retail Floors
Tutto Bene Redesigns Globus Basel Fashion and Private Shopping Floors
Wine Retail Spaces
The Enofilo Wine Shop is Designed by Juan Campanini and Josefina Sposito
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
South Korean Monotone Shop-In-Shops
juun.j Debuted a Shop-In-Shop at The Hyundai Seoul
Cherry-Themed Bar Pop-Ups
Phlur and Space NK are Treating London to an Experiential Activation
Inclusive Retail Displays
The Primark Sophie Mannequin Boosts Visibility for Wheelchair Users
Flagship Store Designs
Stocker Lee Architetti Shapes Wooyounmi Seoul Interior with New Forms
Kebab-Inspired Restaurant Totems
KFC Calls Attention to Its New Döner Menu via its Totems
Ecommerce Discovery Tools
Depict Enables Pinterest-Style Product Discovery for Ecommerce Stores
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Creative Home Collections
IKEA is Imaginative with Its Brand-New GREJSIMOJS Capsule
Modular Umbrella-Made Trading Stalls
Paul Yakubu Developed the Umbrealla Crate Stall
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Minimalist Beer-Eau Labels
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Reimagined Cabinet Hardware Lines
SPACES WITHIN Presents the Patina of Use Exhibition
UK-Expanded Furnishing Campaigns
Blum UK Unveils the 'More Than A Drawer' Campaign
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Cultural Exhibition Spaces
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Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Reflective Material Exhibits
Mirroring Dialogue Exhibit Engages Visitors Through Mirror Surfaces
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
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
Curved Wall Sportswear Flagships
UVU Debuts the UVU Seongsu District Flagship By two-fold
Evocative Mid-Century Stores
The House of Nikos Koulis Athens Boasts Sleek Architectural Gesture