The retail industry is always reflective of consumers' interests and this list of November 2018 retail ideas demonstrate some of the current and upcoming occurrences within this industry.
The integration of technology into storefronts and payment systems is continuing to engage and convenience consumers. Examples of this include SK-II's smart store in Shanghai, which enabled consumers to interact with digitized bracelets that helped them make seamless payments.
In addition to these high-tech experiences, brands are also experimenting with more low-fi forms of retail. A perfect example of this includes Brandless' business model, as it forgoes marketing efforts to offer consumers products at incredibly reasonable prices. To keep up with current consumer interests, Brandless hosted an immersive pop-up in New York that offered plenty of Instagrammable moments.
Top 80 Retail Trends for November
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Smart Skincare Shops
SK-II's Smart Store in Shanghai Lets Customers Shop with High-Tech Bracelets
78
Chic Whimsical Fashion Identities
Antonio García Cárceles Creates a Youthful Aesthetic for KLING
77
Brand Logo Mashup Marketing
Quickteller Debuts Its Global Mall with a Entertaining Print Campaign
76
AI Beauty Retail Mirrors
HiMirror's Enterprise Lite and Pro Use AI to Assess One's Skin Needs
75
Emotion-Evoking Retail Space Concepts
Andrés Reisinger Puts Emphasis on Meditation in His Designs
74
Digital Retail Experiences
Innisfree Opens its First Full New Retail Store in Hangzhou, China
73
Ultra-Small Beauty Shops
The ISEI Store in Kiev is Just 30 Square Meters in Size
72
Meditation-Paired Minimalist Swimwear Lines
Balance Builds Its Business Around Simplicity & Style
71
Digitally Interactive POS Displays
Johnson & Johnson's Multi-Brand Marketing Wall is Informative
70
Immersive Unbranded Pop-Ups
Brandless' NYC Pop-Up with a Purpose is Interactive and Informative
69
Secret Menu-Inspired Breakfast Sandwiches
The McDonald’s Triple Breakfast Stacks are Indulgent
68
Reconfigurable In-Store Magnetic Displays
Daylesford Creates a Modular & Aesthetic-Forward Display
67
Low-Cost Essential Brands
Target's 'Smartly' Sells a Wide Range of Goods for Under $2
66
Coffee Lounge Tech Shops
'The Lounge' by AT&T is a Hybrid Retail Store and Coffee Shop Hangout
65
Ultra-Minimalist Wooden Retail Interiors
Golucci Boasts a Tranquil Wooden Shop Interior in Beijing
64
Pizza Kitchen Pickup Trucks
The Pizza Hut The Kitchen Makes Pizzas Anywhere in Just Six Minutes
63
Social Media Pop-Up Shops
The #InstagramPopUp Market in London Spotlighted Six Fashion Brands
62
Cashierless Robotic Stores
The Habitat Concept Store Combines Shopping With Autonomous Robots
61
Custom Holiday Cracker Pop-Ups
Fever-Tree is Helping Consumers Create G&T Crackers for Christmas
60
Complimentary Clothing Rentals
Ba&sh's New NYC Store Lets Shoppers Borrow Clothing for the Weekend
59
Blackened QSR Drinks
The Burger King Scary Black Cherry Frozen Fanta Drink is Seasonally Spooky
58
Digitally Enhanced Fashion Markets
The Calvin Klein x Amazon Fashion NYC Market is "Phygital"
57
Curmudgeonly Christmas Breakfast Menus
The IHOP Grinch Holiday Menu Has Green Pancakes and More
56
App-Centric Warehouse Retailers
'Sam's Club Now' Introduces a Mobile-First Shopping Experience
55
Fashionable Payment Accessories
Hayden Cox and Westpac Created Stylish Wearable Tech Accessories
54
Professional Workwear Pop-Ups
In Partnership with Michele Romanow, Grayes Opens a Toronto Showroom
53
Product-Recommending Beauty Displays
twelve. Creates Bold Visual Signage for House of Rush
52
Iridescent Color-Changing Building Facades
The Secret Behind MVRDV Shopping Center is the Tiles
51
Tech-Savvy Beauty POS Displays
LF Beauty Enhances Consumer Experience Through LED Screens
50
Comfy Oversized Reflective Shirts
ASOS' Neon Long-Sleeve Tee is Inspired by Traffic Officers
49
Unique Tie-Dye Clothing Collections
cashmerepullover Advocates for Accessible Art Education
48
Autonomous Retail Shopping Solutions
'CUaround' Streamlines Access to Goods for Shoppers
47
Entrepreneurial Canadian Pop-Ups
'The Disruptors' Presented by Samuel Adams Spotlights Start-Ups
46
Diet-Specific Cafés
The 'Freestyle Café' in Brooklyn is Weight Watchers' First-Ever Café
45
Stylish Contemporary Designer Furniture
Jonathan Adler's 'Now House' is Available on Amazon
44
Graphic Pharmacy Merchandising
Pharmacy Santa Gonda Boasts Vivid Signage and Streamlined Displays
43
Sophisticated Outdoorsy Fashion Lines
Reserved Taps into the Modern Day Sensibilities of Warsaw
42
Southern-Inspired Milkshakes
The Krystal Maple Bourbon Shake is Only Available for a Limited Time
41
Connected Hair Product Displays
This Perch Bumble & bumble Display Boasts Product Info and Samples
40
Spooky Skincare Pop-Ups
The Nivea BOO-tique Introduces the MicellAIR Professional Cleansing Range
39
Fashion-Forward Food Rebranding Initiatives
Smith&+Village Gives Harvey Nichols a Stylish Makeover
38
All-Day Legal Cannabis Parties
The Friendly Stranger Will Host an 'End of Prohibition' Party
37
AR Fashion Presentations
Moschino x H&M Created an Immersive Experience with the Magic Leap One
36
Shoppable In-App Searches
Snapchat 'Visual Search' Identifies Real-Life Objects to Buy on Amazon
35
Innovative Tech-Savvy Pop-Up Marketplaces
PopSquare Helps Businesses Achieve a Seamless Experience
34
Contemporary Fashion Brand Relaunches
American Apparel Canada Returns as an e-Commerce Platform
33
Sample-Size Beauty Displays
Target's Beauty Department Focuses on a Personal & Trial-Based Layout
32
Skate Bowl Department Stores
Selfridges' New Streetwear Department Has a Free Indoor Skate Bowl
31
Multi-Format Convenience Stores
Choice Market's New Location Combines Different Shopping Occasions
30
Ghoulishly Green Burgers
The Burger King Nightmare King Sandwich is Here for Halloween Only
29
Industrial Warehouse-Style Shopping Centers
Heatherwick Studio's Converted Warehouses Connect
28
Artisan-Inspired Duck Sandwiches
The Arby's Seared Duck Breast Sandwich Has a Premium Profile
27
Facial Recognition ATMs
NAB's Banking Machine Removes the Need for a Physical Bank Card
26
QSR Console Giveaway Promotions
The Xbox One X Platinum Edition is Being Given Away by Taco Bell
25
Archival Vintage Pop-Up Shops
A Vintage Yohji Yamamoto Line is Available at 003 Archive in Seoul
24
Minimalist Boutique Store Interiors
Studio David Thulstrup Creates an Refined Shop Aesthetic
23
Blockchain Property Investment Platforms
'Briqchain' Lets Users Seamlessly Invest in Real Estate
22
Exclusive Cinnamon Roll Desserts
The Crafted by Cinnabon Mini Rolls are Available at Pizza Hut
21
Beer-Serving Breakfast Joints
IHOP Has Just Opened Its First Location with a Full-Service Bar
20
Convenience Store Food Deliveries
Foodora & 7-Eleven's Partnership will Bring Snacks to Doorsteps
19
Digital Wallet Withdrawals
Walmart Will Now Facilitate PayPal Digital Wallet Transactions
18
Programmable Smart Money Apps
Commonwealth Bank's 'Smart Money' Knows What It Can Be Spent On
17
Spooky QSR Makeovers
The McDonald’s Trick. Treat. Win! is Being Celebrated with Freaky Decor
16
Gilded Celebratory Chicken Wings
The Popeyes 24 Karat Champagne Wings are Available October 4 Only
15
Plastic Reducing Sportswear Pledges
adidas is Eliminating the Use of Virgin Plastics
14
Content Creation Subscription Services
'GrumpyText' Offers Unlimited Content for One Low Fee
13
Hybrid Frozen Dessert Cakes
The Cold Stone Creamery Sea Salt Caramel PieScream Cake is Indulgent
12
Youth-Friendly Mobile Payment Systems
'Jassby' Helps Kids Digitally Manage Their Money
11
Voice Assistant Shopping Guides
ASOS' Smart Speaker Shopping Experience Shares New Fashion Styles
10
International Shopping Services
'Travelex Pay' Lets Chinese Users Buy Gift Cards Through WeChat
9
Cold Brew QSR Coffees
The McCafé Cold Brew Coffee is Made with 100% Arabica Coffee Beans
8
Sweetened QSR Pretzel Desserts
The Sonic Sweet Pretzel Twist is a New Take on a Classic Snack
7
Automated Parking Features
ParkWhiz's Arrive Network Takes Advantage of Sensors for Easy Parking
6
Value-Focused QSR Menus
The Pizza Hut $5 Lineup is Available for Purchase Nationwide
5
Tex-Mex-Inspired Burgers
The Chili's Queso Burger is Topped with Pico de Gallo and Tortilla Strips
4
Recycled Jacket Programs
The Lolë Yellow Label Program Gives Life to Gently Used Jackets
3
Modernized Payment Systems
Square Terminal is a New Point-of-Sale Hardware Device
2
Malted Milk Ball Milkshakes
The Wienerschnitzel Whoppers Shake Joins the Candy Shakes Lineup
1
Energy-Boosting Smoothie Menus
The Planet Smoothie Boost Smoothies are Perfect for Day or Night
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Metaverse-Inspired Retail Interiors
Masquespacio Designs a Colorful Interior for Mango Teen
Sustainable Streetwear Store Interiors
Snarkitecture Embraces Recycled Materials for This Store
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
AR Fashion Pop-Ups
ZERO10 + Crosby Studios Set Up a Shop with Digital-Only Clothing
Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets
The Give Back Express Invites Shoppers to Buy and Donate Goods
Bag-Modeling AR Mirrors
Coach's Digital Experience Lets Shoppers Digitally Try Its Tabby Bag
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
Vegan Haircare Pop-Ups
DESIGNME Unveils the First Ever Canadian Pop-Up in Toronto
Contemporary Engaging Stores
New Balance Opens Unique Retail Concept Store on in Boston
Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
Bumpsuit Created a Pop-Up Pod for Its First Physical Retail Presence
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
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
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
AR-Based Store Replicas
Lowe's Will Create a 'Digital Twin Store' Using Augmented Reality
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Conscious Shopping Promotions
Hey Harper is Holding 40% Sales Throughout November
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Fashion-Inspired Toaster Pastries
The Pop-Tarts x Depop Box Features a Random Flavor Assortment
Digital-First Tech Shops
Best Buy's New Store Includes Scannable QR Codes & Mobile Self-Checkout
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Black Friday Apparel Deals
PrettyLittleThing Swaps Black Friday for Pink 2022
Upside-Down Sneaker Pop-Ups
Axel Arigato’s “Topsy-Turvy” Shopping Experience is Unique
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
Digital Grocery Screens
Kroger Launches the New Digital Smart Screens Across 500 Store Locations
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Self-Service Commerce Kiosks
Cantaloupe Go Brings Buy-and-Go Expereinces to Customers
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
E-retailer Fashion Pop-ups
The SHEIN Pop-up Shop Experience Opens March 23 at the Eaton Centre
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
Klarna's House of Y2K Explores the Evolution of Shopping Since the 2000s
Red-Hued Store Interiors
Dan Brunn Designs Road to Awe's New Location in Manhattan
Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups
Sprayground's NYC Pop-Up Invites Visitors to Travel Back in Time
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
Renovated Accessories Flagship Stores
The Boyy Flagship Store Gets Another Refurbishment
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Lunar Boutique Pop-Ups
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Bayview Village's Lunar Luxe Boutique Pop-Up
Beauty School Pop-Ups
Pinterest is Launching an In-Person Beauty School in London
Autumn eCommerce Fashion Pop-Ups
This SHEIN Pop-Up Will Celebrate the Arrival of Fall Fashions
Immersive Flagship Tech Stores
Bang & Olufsen Inaugurates Its Flagship Store on New Bond Street
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Beauty Brand Accelerator Programs
Walmart Start™ Returns to Discover Next Gen Beauty Brands
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Diversity-Promoting Retail Concepts
Eoghan Ross Designs PUSH as a Conscientious Retail Space
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Curated Grocery Delivery Lists
Instacart Carts Offer Themed Shopping Lists Packed with Items
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Futuristic Phone Accessories Stores
CASETiFY Taps Andre Fu for Its Retail Location in Osaka, Japan
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Expansive Lifestyle Retail Pop-Ups
Nautica Japan Opens its Inaugural Pop-Up Alongside HBX
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
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
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
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Streamlined Shoppable Video Ads
Instacart Launches New Shoppable Video Ads in 'Ads Manager'
Adventure Travel Pop-Up Stores
Craghoppers Has Unveiled a Boutique Store in Kildare Village
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
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
Virtual Skincare Experiences
Skincare Brand Laniege Launches its First Virtual Store with Obsess
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores
Random Studio Creates the Bodyscape Installation
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
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
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
Whimsical Virtual Beauty Shops
The Laneige Virtual World is an Experiential Beauty Shop
Conscious Retailer eCommerce Initiatives
The Klarna Conscious Brands Collections is Easy to Shop
Beauty Shop Deliveries
Uber and The Body Shop Expand Partnership to Include 75 New Storefronts
Exclusive Pop-Up Events
Brunette the Label Partners with Holt Renfrew for Exclusive Pop-Up Event
Virtual Beauty-Focused Stores
Laura Mercier Debuts the Virtual ‘World of Beauty’ Store
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Apothecary-Style Supplement Stores
The New GNC Flagship Boasts a Warm, Open, Inviting Atmosphere
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
NYC-Based Apparel Stores
Aviator Nation Launches its First Pop-Up Shop in New York City
Vintage Homeware Shops
Galerie Was Opens a Brick-and-mortar Shop in Lower Manhattan
London-Based Startup Retailers
The Nothing Store is Opening a Location in Soho, London
Updated Tech-Brand Store Locations
The New Apple Store is at Battersea Power Station
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
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
Science-Based Skincare Pop-Ups
RéVive's Pop-Up Series Educates Consumers on Bio-Renewal Technology
Retail Social Platforms
Walmart is Taking Social Media Seriously with 'Walmart Creator'
Retail Technology Acquisitions
Walmart is Acquiring Volt Systems to Enhance Customer Experiences
Modern Denim Pop-Up Shops
Urban Outfitters Launches a BDG Pop-Up with the Denim Swap Shop
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
Refurbished Item Retailer Initiatives
Walmart Restored Offers Refurbished Items for Lower Prices
Lunar Beauty Pop-Ups
Armani Beauty Decks Out the Halls of Haikou Mova Mall in Red
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Visual Merchandising Planning
Visulon Inc.'s is a Cloud-Based Enterprise Solutions Platform
Immersive Luxury Fashion Campaigns
FLANNELS Launches Its 'Welcome to New Luxury' Campaign
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Pop-Up Celebrity Cookie Bakeries
The Cravings x Shopify Bakery and Pop-Up is Only in LA
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
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Summer-Ready Boutique Shops
Urban Outfitters Unveils a New Dress Boutique Pop Up Opening in April
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
E-Commerce Optimizing Platforms
Lily AI Use Algorithms to Help Retailers Improve Their Webstores
Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
Seasonal Grocer Celebrations
Natural Grocers AUTUMNFEST Offers Ample Discounts
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
Locally Focused Footwear Stores
The Athlete's Foot Opened a Neighborhood Concept Store in Atlanta