Whimsical webshops, scanning store assistants and wearable banking wristbands are just some of the November 2014 retail ideas that are taking the world of shopping by storm.
As beacon technology becomes more commonly used around the world, consumers will be able to enjoy shopping experiences that are more convenient and personalized to their needs. A great example of this emerging idea are wearable banking wristbands that allow one to pay for their purchases with a tap of the wrist. This hassle-free payment system saves time and is perfect for consumers who lead a busy lifestyle.
In addition to contactless banking, these November 2014 retail ideas also include interactive retail displays that give consumers an unforgettable experience while immersing them into a world of virtual reality.
Top 40 Retail Ideas in November
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Disappearing Floor Stunts
This 'The North Face' Stunt Gave Shoppers Quite a Scare
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Futuristic Apparel Stores
This MM6 Boutique Features Minimalist Grids and Lines
37
Outdoor Skylight Dining Areas
This Rooftop Restaurant Will Be Part of a Retail and Dining Complex
36
Imagined Futuristic Groceries
The Future Market Guesses What Grocery Stores Will Be Like in 2065
35
Psychedelic Print Decor
The Eskayel Playland Capsule Collection Boasts Kaleidoscopic Motifs
34
Debauchery-Remedying Retailers
The Vitamin Water Store Replenishes Those in the Red Light District
33
Apparel Store-Attached Restaurants
This Tommy Bahama Restaurant is Attached to a Clothing Store
32
Interactive Smart Restaurants
Ebony Restaurant in Dubai Uses Dining Tables as Interactive Devices
31
Fantastical Scarf Webshops
Hermes' Creative Webshop Design Whimsically Organizes Products
30
Oxidation-Organized Tea Shops
Paper & Tea's Specialty Tea Store Arranges Leafs By Oxidation Rate
29
Undiscovered Scandinavian Fashion Retailers
Carl & Ebba Introduces Americans to Emerging Designers
28
Hi-Tech Sandwich Carts
The Melt's SmartBox is Like an Oven on Wheels to Keep Grilled Cheese Hot
27
Mexican Restaurant-Store Hybrids
This Mad Mexican Outlet Offers Dine-In and Retail Options
26
Repurposed Bank Retailers
The Issey Miyake Brook Street Store Features Stunning Detailing
25
Interactive Shopping Destinations
Eastbay Performance Zone Offers a High-Tech Shopping Experience
24
Touch-Activated Denim Ads
Hiut Denim Co.'s Interactive Shop Window Encourages People to Touch
23
Dishwashing Diners
This Unique Pop-Up Restaurant Has Diners 'Pay' by Washing Dishes
22
Retail Patio Spaces
Hudson's Bay Calgary is Leasing a Significant Portion to a New Restaurant
21
Wearable Banking Wristbands
The CaixaBank Contactless Payment System is a Spanish Alternative
20
Fashion Delivery Packages
This Hotel Offers Room Shopping Service for Speedy and Stylish Products
19
Booze-Bartering Bookstores
Molasses Books in New York Lets You Trade Books For Beer
18
Volunteer-Rewarding Packages
The Ritz-Carlton Do Good, Feel Good Package Offered a Luxury Upgrade
17
Fast Food Spanish Donuts
McDonald's Japan Introduces a Mouthwatering McChurro
16
Mediterranean Dessert Smoothies
Mad Greek Cafe Restaurant Features Baklava Milkshake Products
15
Paperless Loyalty Apps
Canadian Tire's Loyalty Rewards App Offers a Better Way to Collect Perks
14
Chinese Second-Hand Stores
Trash & Diamond is a Carefully Curated Thrift Shop in Beijing
13
Digitized Loyalty Programs
Sporting Life Introduces Interactive Kiosks for Its Lifeline Program
12
Online Grocery Shops
Amazon's Prime Pantry is an Easy and Convenient Way to Get Errands Done
11
Advantageous Inventory Apps
Shelfie Lets You Take Pictures of Empty Shelves for Store Rewards
10
Taco-Inspired Burgers
Del Taco's Taco Burger Swaps a Taco for Burger Buns
9
Calorie Currency Shops
The Colun Pop-Up Store Had People Burn Calories to Take Home Workout Gear
8
Digitally Engaging Catalogs
The Bass Pro Shops Interactive Catalog Takes an Aspirational Approach
7
Anxiety-Ridden Spicy Chips
The Doritos Roulette Bag Contains a Few Painfully Hot Chips
6
Discount Grocery Apps
The Snap by Groupon App Helps You Find Deals on Groceries
5
Custom Converse Projects
The Blank Canvas Initiative Encourages Customers to Design Their Own Shoe
4
Interactive Sports Stores
This Sport Chek Sports Flagship Store Makes Shopping More Personal
3
Scanning Store Assistants
This In-Store Product Search Kiosk Can Recognize 3D Items Without a Code
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Breach-Preventing Credit Cards
Final Generates a New Card Number for Every Retailer You Patronize
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Upscale Sports Displays
Palacio de Hierro's Digital Displays Carry Out Sports Brand Promotions
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Hands-Free Footwear Stores
Kizik Announced the Debut of a First-of-Its-Kind Store at CES 2023
Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches
This Apple Watch Concept by Tien Hung Optimizes Efficiency
Interactive E-Waste Billboards
Currys' Cash for Trash Billboards Tackle E-Waste
Multi-Sensory Streetwear Stores
Presented By Launches an Immersive Sneaker Store in Riyadh
AR Fashion Pop-Ups
ZERO10 + Crosby Studios Set Up a Shop with Digital-Only Clothing
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
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
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
Contemporary Engaging Stores
New Balance Opens Unique Retail Concept Store on in Boston
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Family Dollar Debuted a New Mobile Shopping App for Customers
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
AI-Powered Shopping Apps
Shoptrue Curates Personalized Fashion Picks with Artificial Intelligence
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Immersive Banking Experiences
The CIBC Experience Centre Helps You Visualize Your Financial Future
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Biomaterial Retail Interiors
Molly May Ratcliffe Researches How Biomaterials Can Be Better Used
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Digital-Oriented Restaurant Redesigns
Wendy's Rolls Out New Design Concept, 'Global Next Gen'
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
Futuristic Whisky Bottles
Johnnie Walker's NFC-Enabled Bottles Visualize the Year 2220
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Text-to-Shop Retail Services
Walmart Text to Shop Makes it Easier Than Ever to Shop
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Conscious Shopping Promotions
Hey Harper is Holding 40% Sales Throughout November
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Educational Finance Child Smartwatches
The 'Mellow Watch' Helps Kids Build Good Money Habits
AI-Powered Snack Shops
The Aramark Quick Eats Store Has a Checkout-Free Layout
Digital Grocery Screens
Kroger Launches the New Digital Smart Screens Across 500 Store Locations
Self-Service Commerce Kiosks
Cantaloupe Go Brings Buy-and-Go Expereinces to Customers
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Digital Holiday Dresses
Bershka x DressX Digital Going Out Collection Targets Gen Z Customers
Future-Proof POS Systems
Metcalfe's Market is Expanding Toshiba Self Checkout System 7 Solutions
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Smart Retail Inventory Tools
Puma Partners with Nedap to Roll-Out Omnichannel Inventory Solution
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
Klarna's House of Y2K Explores the Evolution of Shopping Since the 2000s
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
Sculptural AR Installations
Revolut's Platinum Portal Shares the Benefits of a Luxury Card
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Product-Tracking Digital Brochures
'Another Tomorrow' Partnered with 'EVRYTHNG' for Transparency
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Metaverse Shopping Malls
Avatly Offers a New Hybrid Shopping Experience for Avatars
Automated Retail Stores
Muffato Launches Brazil’s First Automated Store Without Physical Checkouts
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Circular Metaverse Capsules
H&M Releases a Metaverse-Inspired Collection at Its Williamsburg Store
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Retailer Health Goal Apps
'Sincerely Health' from Albertsons Companies is Feature-Rich
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Hybrid Self-Checkout Systems
The Mini Bora Bora POS System Sits on a Swiveling Base
AR Fragrance Campaigns
Lacoste's Two-Day Experiential Pop-Up Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Circular Concierge Kiosks
This Conceptual Screen Concierge by Ivan Zhurba Automates Check-ins
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
AR-Based Skincare Try-Ons
J.C. Penney Recruits Revieve for an AR and AI-Based Cosmetic Experience
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Wellness-Focused Retailer Ranges
Target is Welcoming More Than 1,000 Wellness Products
Virtual Fitting Room Experiences
be Retail Social's 'beDynamic' Joins Up with Get Cutie
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Instant Retail Savings Platforms
formi by Patron Points Offers Universal Savings for Shoppers
Paper-Free Retail Receipts
The Diebold Nixdorf Vynamic Digital Receipt is Sustainable
Digitally Led Bakery-Cafes
Panera's Small-Format Store Has a Digitized Menu & Tracking Screens
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Anti-Overspending POS Systems
The 'Impress' Wealth Management POS Concept is Advanced
Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions
Loopy Loyalty Adds Loyalty Cards in Apple and Google Wallet
Phygital Luxury Sneakers
The Dior B33 Sneakers Use NFC Tech to Link to a Digital Twin
Reloadable Contactless Keychains
Zara is Replacing Single-Use Gift Cards with Keychains
Experiential Online Marketplaces
REVERSIBLE Launches the Omni-Channel Retail Aggregation Service
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Cashier-Free Grocery Chains
Automated Grocer 'Aisle 24' Opens a New Location in Toronto
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Communication App Shopping Experiences
WhatsApp Flows Allow for In-App Booking and Shopping
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
AI-Powered Retail Try-Ons
Walmart is Adding an AI-Based Try-On Technology for Online Consumers
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Digital Loyalty Customer Cards
Passkit Makes Loyalty Cards for Apple and Google Wallet
In-Store Bra-Fitting Technologies
Macy’s Implements FIT:MATCH Bra Fitting Technology in its Stores
Conscious Retailer eCommerce Initiatives
The Klarna Conscious Brands Collections is Easy to Shop
Grocery Payment Palm Scanners
Amazon Expands Palm-Reading Payment Solution 'Amazon One'
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Bank-Enabled Payment Rings
Intesa Sanpaolo is Introducing a New Contactless Payment Ring
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Virtual Avatar Workers
The Bite Ninja Platform Allows Retailers to Outsource Cashier Work Online
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Loss Prevention AI Checkouts
Vynamic Smart Vision Shrink Reduction Addresses Self-Checkout Issues
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
Text-Based Shopping Features
Walmart Unveils a New Shopping by Text Feature for Mobile Shoppers
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
AI-Powered Retail Payments
Focalpay's New AI Features Streamline Retail and E-Commerce Operations
AI-Powered Inventory Tech
Google Cloud is Introducing AI-Powered Inventory Tracking Technology
Retail Technology Acquisitions
Walmart is Acquiring Volt Systems to Enhance Customer Experiences
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Taiwan-Based AI Shopping Carts
Innolux Debuts a Smart Shopping Cart at FamiSuper Stores
Vegan Confectionery Store Concepts
Jacob Morris' Kind Candy Retail Space Boasts a Playful Design
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Shareable Purchase Features
Fashion Retailer Hollister Has Launched Its New Share2Pay Option
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Compact Automated Retail Checkouts
The OneView Self-Checkout Offers Advanced Features
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Referral Retailer Payment Promotions
The PayPoint 'Refer a Retailer' Program Offers Savings
Dating App-Themed Store Experiences
Tinder Opens Up a SwipeMart Store Location in Tokyo
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
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Revamped Grocery Loyalty Apps
Tesco Unveils the New and Improved Digital Clubcard and Grocery App
Digital Wishlist Organizers
My Wish Vault Houses Wishlists in One Place
Festive Value-Minded Retail Campaigns
The Spar BIG Deal of Christmas Campaign Launches This Month
Enhanced Shopping Results
Google Updates its Search Engine to Better Aid Holiday Shopping
UK Contactless Pay Expansions
Apple Tap to Pay Lets iPhone Users Pay Seamlessly in the UK
Digital Commercial Payment Apps
Mastercard Unveils the Mobile Virtual Card App for Businesses
Comprehensive Checkout Tools
TreviPay Launches an All-in-One Checkout Solution to Reduce Friction