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
42
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
36
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
34
Interstellar Rum Displays
This Space-Inspired Point-of-Sale Display Showcases Bacardi Rums
33
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
31
Rainforest Beer Merchandising
This Cardboard Retail Display for Latina Agave Beer is Jungle-Themed
30
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
28
Children's Magazine Pop-ups
The ANNIVERSARY MiLK Pop-up Shop is Designed for Kids
27
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
25
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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Gamified Condiment Experiences
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Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
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Colorful European Retail Experiences
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Shoppable Flag Campaigns
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70s-Style Concept Stores
Anya Hindmarch x Boots Looks Like an Apothecary with a Playful Twist
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Flagship Value Fashion
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Prestige Beauty Storefronts
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Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
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Industrial-Inspired Brand Events
Reitmans Reimagined its Distribution Centre for a Curated Event
Elegant Immersive Brand Experiences
Kohler Co. Invited KBIS Attendees to 'Step into Possibility'
Swedish-Style Kitchen Pop-Ups
IKEA House Warming Showcases Cooking & Eating Essentials
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
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IKEA's Food for Thought Exhibition in Milan Explores Cooking Rituals
Experiential Brand Cafés
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Grocery-Inspired SPF Pop-Ups
Beauty of Joseon's Morning Moisturizer SPF Grocery is Experiential
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Interactive Beer-Focused Festival Devices
Heineken's Debuts The Clinker at Coachella
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Mobile Luxury Boutiques
Mytheresa Tours the Hamptons with a Curated Mobile Boutique
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Luxury Design-Led Retail
ALAÏA Opens a Bangkok Boutique Featuring Collectible Design Pieces
Small Beer Billboards
Modelo Chose a Large-Scale Ad to Highlight Compact Modelito Bottles
Renaissance-Inspired Curated Beauty Marketplaces
Rennaï Has Launched an E-Commerce Website
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
Content-Driven Flagship Retail
GARAGE Builds an Immersive Flagship in New York's Flatiron District
Functional Health-Focused Packaging Aesthetics
Cleveland Kitchen Upgrades Its Packaging & Identity
Heritage Grocery Packaging
Bob’s Red Mill Redesigned Its Packaging for Easier Shelf Navigation
Themed Beverage Universes
Dutch Bros Launches Planet Dutch with Cosmic Drink Creations
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
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World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Heritage Beverage Branding
Schweppes Redesign Updates Packaging and Revives the Skittle Bottle
Pop-Up Reality TV Bars
Samsung Electronics' Verkligheten is a Destination for Reality TV Fans
Hospitality Home Decor
Marriott Design Shop Launched Hotel-Inspired Furniture
Mobile Retail Experiences
Duluth Trading Brings Apparel Shopping to Events with a Mobile Showroom
Sleek Home Appliance Exhibits
LG Electronics Opens the High-End SKS Chicago Showroom
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Sports Lifestyle Retail
Nordstrom Blends World Cup Fashion with Immersive Pop-Ups
Opposites-Inspired Branded Exhibitions
Kia Debuts Resonance of Opposites During Milan Design Week
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
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
Modular Fashion Boutiques
Solmé Pairs Reconfigurable Displays with Stainless Steel Furnishings
Streamlined Heritage Packaging Updates
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Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Fashion-Beauty Convergence
Première Vision and Cosmetic Valley Unite Fashion and Beauty Brands
Discreet Drink Experiences
Mulligans Disguises Cocktails as Pints for Football Spectators
Cultural Heritage Beauty Branding
KATE Blends Kabuki Artistry with Shadow-Enhancing Makeup
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
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Fandom Retail Experiences
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Immersive Music Festival Stores
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Greek-Inspired Bakery Packagings
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Creator-Led Beauty Commerce
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Wine Retail Spaces
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Gallery-Like Retail Floors
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Nostalgia-Powered Retail
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Storytelling Workspaces
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Retail Beverage Experiences
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Product Discovery Communities
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Visual Preference Commerce
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Experiential Trade Shows
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Local Restaurant Activations
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Vacation Mode Activations
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Tiled Flagship Stores
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Flagship Store Designs
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Modular Retail Frameworks
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