These niche grocery concepts range from supermarket wine bars to recipe-based food retailers. In addition to artisanal shops that offer gourmet meal ideas and quality products, other favorites include produce pharmacy markets that are convenient for urban dwellers on the go.
Additional innovations include Art Deco grocery shops and towering cheese fridges that embody an air of opulence and luxury. These examples make an everyday grocery experience more memorable for consumers and elevate the status of traditional food and household products.
Furthermore, niche grocery concepts like upleveled discount supermarkets and vegan cheese shops appeal to specific demographic groups. These include budget-conscious shoppers and those with dietary restrictions who are looking to satisfy personal needs without sacrificing taste or quality.
26 Niche Grocery Concepts
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Futuristic Grocery Stores
Whole Foods' Store of the Future is Both Sensory and Tech-Savvy
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Recipe-Based Grocery Stores
This Store Will Allow Shoppers to Buy Recipe Kits and Ingredients
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Experimental Grocery Concepts
This Amsterdam Supermarket Launches the Brand's New Concept
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Futuristic Grocer Concepts
Carlo Ratti Associati Imagines the Future of Supermarkets as Digital
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Intuitive Grocery Displays
Whole Foods' Interactive Store Display Helps Make Purchase Decisions
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Authentic Gourmet Grocers
This Specialty Supermarket Boasts Sophisticated Rustic Branding
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Market-Style Food Stores
The Home Park High Quality Food Store Designs are Separated by Function
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Rustic Retail Marketplaces
This Modern Munich Marketplace Recalls the Charm of the Market Hall
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Discount Asian Supermarkets
Sobey's 'Chalo FreshCo' Appeals to South Asian Customers
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Children's Grocery Stores
This Kid's Supermarket in Moscow is Designed for Children
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Upleveled Discount Grocers
The Winn-Dixie St Johns Store Reveals the Brand's New Concept
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Community Hub Supermarkets
This Award-Winning Whole Foods Austin Location is a Retail Playground
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Art Deco Supermarkets
E.Leclerc’s Bordeaux Grocery Store Design Takes Style Cues from the 30s
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Massive Multicultural Markets
The Anthony Bourdain Food Market Will Host 100 International Vendors
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Theatrical Food Shops
Spring Street Grocer Sells Specialty Food Items With Dramatic Flair
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Supermarket Wine Bars
This High-End Grocery Store Allows Customers to Stay for a Drink
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Drive-Thru Grocery Stores
Amazon Plans to Launch a New Type of Food Store in California
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Stylish Discount Grocer Makeovers
The Aldi Expansion Sees Value Added to the Brand's US Locations
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Kid-Focused Grocery Stores
Supermarket Chain Giant Eagle Creates Healthy Snack Aisle for Children
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Millennial-Centric Grocery Stores
Enjoy Quality-Meets-Value Shopping at 365 by Whole Foods Market
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Pharmacy Produce Markets
Shoppers Drug Mart Now Features Fresh Produce Offerings
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Friendly Retail Robots
Pepper the Robot Suggests Wine Pairings and Interacts with Shoppers
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Beer-Serving Grocery Markets
The Gateway Market Offers Consumers the Option to Sip Beer and Shop
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Towering Cheese Fridges
The Loblaws Wall of Cheese Has a Staggering Selection and is 18 Feet Tall
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Vegan Cheese Shops
Vtopia Artisan Cheese Sells Only Plant-Based, Cruelty-Free Products
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AR-Powered Grocery Concepts
The Tesco Google Glass App Lets Shoppers Find Products and Promotions
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Futuristic Grocery Stores
Whole Foods' Store of the Future is Both Sensory and Tech-Savvy
Smoothie Bar Concepts
This Juice Bar Reduces Fruit Waste in This Stockholm Supermarket
Recipe-Based Grocery Stores
This Store Will Allow Shoppers to Buy Recipe Kits and Ingredients
Experimental Grocery Concepts
This Amsterdam Supermarket Launches the Brand's New Concept
Narrative Supermarket Concepts
The Meny Supermarket Tells the Story of Local Agriculture
Rustic Raw Dessert Bars
This Quaint Cafe by StudioY Serves Up Raw, Vegan and Paleo Desserts
Futuristic Grocer Concepts
Carlo Ratti Associati Imagines the Future of Supermarkets as Digital
Large-Scale Vertical Farms
This Company Aims to Make Local Produce More Accessible for Consumers
Retail Farmer's Markets
Ferme En Ville is a Local Food Market That Recalls a Marketplace Aesthetic
Futuristic Liquor Stores
Toronto's EnoStore Makes Shopping Trips Experiential for Wine Lovers
Modernized Urban Marketplaces
Barcelona's Ninot Market Recently Underwent a Design Overhaul
Intuitive Grocery Displays
Whole Foods' Interactive Store Display Helps Make Purchase Decisions
Authentic Gourmet Grocers
This Specialty Supermarket Boasts Sophisticated Rustic Branding
Professional Gamer Cafes
The Alienware Internet Cafe in China is Like Entering the Matrix
Sculptural Produce Pods
Måns Salomonsen's Kitchen Window 'Cocoon' Combines Decor and Storage
Indoor Rustic Markets
The Nuttery Bar Offers Gourmet Treats From Hanging Wooden Trays
Experiential Ice Cream Cafes
Dubai's Ebony Restaurant Features a Customizable Touchscreen Menu
Market-Style Food Stores
The Home Park High Quality Food Store Designs are Separated by Function
Eco Bulk Food Kiosks
This New Self-Service Refill System is Housed at London's Planet Organic
Free-Rotation VR Pods
The Rotating Krush Moveo Simulation Pod is Showing Off At CES 2016
Fashionable Martini Pop-Ups
The Harvey Nichols and Grey Goose Pop-Up Offers Personalized Cocktails
Small-Batch Supermarkets
This Grocery Store Boasts a Herb Wall and a Soda Fountain
Rustic Retail Marketplaces
This Modern Munich Marketplace Recalls the Charm of the Market Hall
Artisanal Culinary Boutiques
This Swiss Specialty Food Store is Brimming with Quality Ingredients
Discount Asian Supermarkets
Sobey's 'Chalo FreshCo' Appeals to South Asian Customers
Massive Motorhomes
The Action Mobil PURE 5600 is a Feature-Packed Motorhome
Children's Grocery Stores
This Kid's Supermarket in Moscow is Designed for Children
Rejuvenating Holiday Pop-Ups
This RBC Avion Shop Rewards Customers for the Holidays
Community Hub Supermarkets
This Award-Winning Whole Foods Austin Location is a Retail Playground
Fresh Locavore Grocers
This Portland Supermarket Focuses Largely on Local Organic Fare
Low-Cost Boutique Grocers
Daily Table Offers Healthy and Premium Food Items at Low Prices
Robot Building Kits
Cannybots Enable Kids to Learn About Robotics and Engineering in a Fun Manner
Fresh Market Grocers
This Gourmet Supermarket Design Takes Shoppers on a Culinary Journey
Affordable Smartphone VR Headsets
The DeePoon VIRGLASS Works in Conjunction with a Cellular Device
Robot-Run Concept Stores
This Retail Outlet Will Be Staffed by Robot Workers
VR Retail-Enabling Platforms
The Sixense 'vRetail' Digital Shopping Platform Immerses Shoppers
Upscale Discount Store Experiences
Primark Balances Low Prices with a High-End In-Store Experience
Supermarket Wine Bars
This High-End Grocery Store Allows Customers to Stay for a Drink
Future Festival Kick-Off Party
Future Festival Night One Had Molecular Cocktails and Robots
Experiential Duty Free Shops
This Duty Free Concept at Nice Airport Helps Entertain Shoppers
Chalkboard Spice Labels
'Market Fresh' Labels are Hand-Drawn to Look like Art on a Chalkboard
Drive-Thru Grocery Stores
Amazon Plans to Launch a New Type of Food Store in California
Supermarket Soda Challenges
The Sprite Street Challenge Took Place at Pakistan's Dolmen Mall
Contemporary Industrial Markets
This Mexico City Restaurant Features a Vertical Vegetable Garden
Digitized Wine Displays
This Merchandising Project by PERCH Interactive is Powered by Technology
Organic Drive-Thru Eateries
Amy's Kitchen Drive Thru Will Serve Healthy, Organic Fast Food
Elegant Food Rescue Eateries
Instock Restaurant Prepares Meals with Grocery Store Leftovers
Millennial-Centric Grocery Stores
Enjoy Quality-Meets-Value Shopping at 365 by Whole Foods Market
Room-Reconfiguring Robotics
Modular Interiors are Designed with the Help of Robot Assembly
Vegan Queso Dips
This Creamy Eggplant Dip is Free from Dairy, Gluten, Soy and Cashews
Interactive Wine Menus
This Digital Wine Bar Menu Offers Customizable Selections on a Touchscreen
Silent Meditation Retreats
Silent Stay Gives Guests a Beautiful Setting Surrounded by Nature
Nutty Pop-Up Kitchens
Longo's Grocery Store Pop-Up Takes the Form of a Tasty Nutella Creperie
Modular VR Headsets
The 'Hacker Dev Kit' from 'OSVR' Made Its Debut at CES 2016
VR Dealership Showrooms
The Audi Virtual Showroom was Showcased by the Brand at CES 2016
Organic Community Stores
Dubai's Biorganic Health Food Shop Doubles as a Social Hub
Waste-Reducing Grocery Programs
Marks & Spencer's New Program Aims to Prevent Food Waste
Throwable Japanese Robots
The QRoSS Robot Tumbles and Then Walks After Being Thrown
Farm-to-Flight Airport Markets
The Napa Farms Market is a Local Food Vendor at SFO
Gamified Restaurant Experiences
London's Inamo Restaurant Features Personalized Touchscreen Tables
Budget-Friendly Organic Shops
This Sister Chain of Whole Foods Will Cater to Millennial Shoppers
Complementary Cooking Academies
The Tesco Flame Academy Sets Up Shop in Store Parking Lots
Cheese-Sampling Photobooths
The Laughing Cow Has Embarked on a Tour Promoting a New Product
Color-Coded Mouthwash Merchandising
This Listerine Retail Display Highlights a Vast Product Range
Chocolate-Covered Avocado Popsicles
This Frozen Avocado Dessert is Dairy-Free and Vegan-Friendly
Professional Meal Apps
The DiningIn Platform Helps Users to Split Food Orders at Work
Waste-Free Grocer Concepts
Lagom is Market Concept Based on Using "Just the Right Amount"
Connected Candy Stores
Perch Interactive's Dylan's Candy Bar Installation Boasts Digital Elements
Minimalist Wooden Tableware
This Elegant Wooden Dishware is Matali Crasset's Newest Line
Aquatic Lid Lifters
These Kitchen Pot Props are Made to Look Like Octopus Tentacles
In-Store Toy Shops
Crate & Barrel is Temporarily Housing a Land of Nod Store-In-Store Shop
Smartphone VR Lenses
The 'Teleport' Smartphone Virtual Reality Camera Enables Custom Experiences
Homemade Tea Treats
This Banana and Matcha Ice Cream Only Requires Three Ingredients to Make
Savory Spanish Soups
This New Vegetable Beverage is Made from Traditional Spanish Ingredients
Mobile-Seeking Deliveries
Phone Address Makes a Handset a Home Base for Receiving Ordered Goods
Gamified Laundry Robots
'Voris' is an Adorable Robot Friend That Turns Chores Into a Game
VR Real Estate Platforms
Sotheby's Uses Virtual Reality Software to Sell Luxury Homes
Morning Vegan Muffins
Marco Borges' Cruelty-Free Recipe Replicates Classic Morning Glory Muffins
Jumping Spider Robots
This Robotic Spider Jumps Much Like Real Jumping Spiders
Hipster Alcohol Delivery Apps
The 'Drinkeasy' Service Lets Users Text for Alcohol Deliveries
Grocer Gallery
Shelby Walsh Shares Her Favorite Engaging Retail Displays in Grocery Stores
Waste-Free Diner Concepts
This Pop-Up Restaurnt Makes Gourmet Dishes Out of Stale Bread
Fashion-Forward Discount Stores
This Boutique Will Offer Major Discounts on Designer Clothing
Crab Cake Sliders
This 'How Sweet Eats' Recipe Refashions the Typical Crab Cake
Experimental Beverage Studios
Future Food Studio and BEVLAB Explore the Future of Beverage
Topographic Fragrance Displays
PERCH Interactive Creates Digital Perfume Branding for Kiehl's
VR Winterwear Apps
Jaunt and North Face Take Shoppers on a Virtual Adventure
Robotic Fitness Instructors
This Automated Exercise Coach Helps Seniors Stay in Shape
TV Music Apps
Rdio Makes Playing Music on Television Easy Through Fire TV
Storytelling Skincare Displays
PERCH Interactive's Digital Retail Concept Features Virtual Accents
Hearty Beet Burgers
Isa Chandra Moskowitz' Bistro Beet Burgers Make a Delicious Meat-Free Meal
Arch-Shaped Supermarkets
The ‘Monumentalises Food’ is a Massive Enclosed Food Market
Connected Shoe Displays
PERCH Interactive's Digital Retail Display is Informative and Inspiring