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
Youth-Friendly Mobile Payment Systems
'Jassby' Helps Kids Digitally Manage Their Money
12
Hybrid Frozen Dessert Cakes
The Cold Stone Creamery Sea Salt Caramel PieScream Cake is Indulgent
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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Luxury Holiday-Themed Pop-Ups
Loro Piana Unveils its Holiday 2025 Pop-Up Store at Yorkdale
Immersive Multi-Brand Beauty Pop-Ups
Sephora Partners with Amorepacific for 'Seoul in the City'
Culturally Specific Retail Expansions
ICONSIAM and POP MART Establish a Global Landmark Location
Next-Gen K-Beauty Pop-Ups
MUSKAT Hosted a Five Day Immersive Experience in L.A.
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Therapy-Inspired Retail Concepts
Okamura Reimagines Retail Therapy with the Kimochi Kiosk in 2025
Sensory Supermarket Pop-Ups
ALDI will Host a 'A Very ALDI Holiday' Pop-Up in NYC
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
Creator-Led Beauty Retail
rhode Expands Across Sephora Europe After Strong Viral Demand
Dynamic Running-Focused Retail Concepts
Nordstrom Debuts Nike Running @ the Corner
Vintage Streetwear Pop-ups
Kronenbourg 1664 Launched a Three-Day Immersive Fashion Experience
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
K-POP Group Retail Pop-Ups
The BLACKPINK Pop-Up Store Features Limited Edition Merchandise
Constellation-Inspired Luxury Pop-Ups
Chanel Ran the Winter Constellation Pop-Up in Toronto
AI Chat Shopping Systems
Shopify Brings Retail to ChatGPT
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Wintry Retail Activations
ASOS will Host a Winter Wonderland Pop-Up in SoHo
Autonomous Smart Store Installations
VenHub Global and Circa Introduced the VenHub Smart Store
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Amorepacific and Sephora's Multi-Brand Launches in New York
70s-Style Concept Stores
Anya Hindmarch x Boots Looks Like an Apothecary with a Playful Twist
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Gen Z Concept Stores
UO Insiders Insights Informed the UO x Glendale Store Experience
Annual Summer Pop-Ups
Dior’s Lucky Collection Enters Harrods with Starry Retail Experience
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Immersive Seasonal Beauty Pop-Ups
This Oriflame Pop-Up is Launching in the UK This Fall
Mobile Beauty Supply Pop-Ups
Sally Beauty Enters into a Collaboration with DoorDash in NYC
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Grocery-Inspired SPF Pop-Ups
Beauty of Joseon's Morning Moisturizer SPF Grocery is Experiential
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
Festive Airport Pop-Ups
Urban Outfitters' Club Holiday Pop-Up Entices Gen Z Travelers
Sci-Fi Series Shopping Experiences
Stranger Things 5 at Target Invites Fans into Hawkins
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Scan-to-Sniff Fragrance Billboards
Rare Beauty's Activation with Shopify Shop Promote a New Scent
AI-Powered Product Discovery Tools
The Vitamin Shoppe's Shoppe Advisor Supports In-Store Education
Flagship Value Fashion
Primark expands affordable fashion with a major Manhattan flagship store
Grocer-Inspired Installations
FREITAG Launches Mini Market Pop-Up at Dover Street Market Ginza
Beauty-Centric Cafe Collabs
Velvet Vault x Brandor Coffee Teamed Up for a Two-Day Event
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
High-Profile Home Improvement Pop-Ups
VEVOR Celebrates Black Friday at Times Square
AI-Powered Shoppable Runways
Topshop and THG Studios Hosted a Front Row AI Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Modern Consumer-Tech Stores
Nothing Announced its First Physical Store in India
Omnichannel Grocer Experiences
Instacart and Allegiance Retail Services Expand Their Partnership
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
AI-Powered Shopping Features
Target is Making Seasonal Gifting Easier, Personalized and More Fun
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
Accessible Beauty Consultations
Walmart’s Beauty Experts Offer Personalized In-Store Guidance
AI-Assisted Retailer Websites
Lightspeed Showroom Gives Brick-and-Mortar Stores an Online Presence
Luxe Parisian-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Longchamp x Constantin Riant Pop-Up is Uniquely Parisian
Residential-Inspired Beauty Stores
The Tom Ford Beauty Brand Opens in the SoHo District
Renaissance-Inspired Curated Beauty Marketplaces
Rennaï Has Launched an E-Commerce Website
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Customer-Led Loyalty Programs
The Iconic Unveils a Loyalty Program Built on Community Insight
AI-Enabled Personalized Retail Experiences
Honeywell Implements an AI-Driven Retail System
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Beauty Retail Delivery Partnerships
Ulta Beauty Has Added 1500 Stores to the Uber Eats Marketplace
Game-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' Beneland Shares Playful, Giftable Product Sets
Digitally Native Fragrance Stores
The Dossier Flagship Boutique Inspires Discovery & Education
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Autonomous Retail Merchandising Platforms
Retail Express Uses AI to Automate Pricing and Discounts
AI Checkout Kiosks
Retailers Embrace AI Vision To Speed Self-Checkout Lines
Novel Multi-Brand Retail Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Debuts Multi-Brand Shopping and Ordering
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
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
Furniture Retailer Pop-Up Shops
This IKEA Pop-Up Store Will Be at The Boulevard in Banbridge
Modern Luxury Retail Concepts
The New BOSS Boutique Opened at Montreal's Royalmount
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
Enterprise Retail Technology Upgrades
David's Bridal Introduced a New Enterprise Platform
Direct-to-Consumer Storefront Debuts
William-Sonoma’s GreenRow Opens a Physical SoHo Store
Heritage-Inspired Home Retail Stores
The Laura Ashley Brand Opens a Flagship Outlet in the UK
Retail Tech Revamps
Claire's Invests in Modern POS and Data Integration
Nationwide Digital Grocery Experiences
ALDI U.S. Partners with Instacart’s Storefront Pro
Digital Twin Retail Technologies
Hanshow and Microsoft Explore the Store Digital Twin Technology
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Awareness-Raising Shoe Store Concepts
Soles4Souls Canada Highlights What's Important This Season
Mobile-First POS Systems
Boot Barn Launches Its Mobile POS Platform
Compact In-Retail Designs
IKEA Shop-In-Shop Adds Home Planning with Tech in a Compact Space
Experiential Baby Gear Showrooms
Babylist is Opening Another Experiential Showroom in NYC
Sustainable Retail Interiors
Sheep Inc London Store Uses Sculptural Displays & Graphic Art
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Raw Architecture-Inspired Retail Interiors
Balenciaga Has a Boutique in the Royalmount Center
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Interactive Beauty Destinations
Superdrug Beauty Playgrounds Inspire Fun & Product Discovery
Expanded Wellness Retail Assortments
Target Added 30% More Wellness Products to Its Shelves
Retail Design Landmarks
D14.2 Concept Store in Oslo Rethinks the Shopping Experience
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Intelligent Retail Infrastructure
Supermicro Spotlights Its Intelligent In-Store Retail Solutions
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
Young Consumer-Focused Store Redesigns
Auntie Anne's Presents a Contemporary Updated Aesthetic
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
AI-Powered Retail Analysts
Bluecore's Marketing Agent is Poised to Revolutionize Retail
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
Executive Innovation Insight Services
Retail Innovation Council And dunnhumby Launch 'RIX'
South Korean Monotone Shop-In-Shops
juun.j Debuted a Shop-In-Shop at The Hyundai Seoul
Spatial Commerce Platforms
Curie Shop Brings Interactive Product Exploration To Sneaker Shopping
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Retail AI Assistants
Retail AI Council Develops AI Tailored to Industry-Specific Needs
AI-Native Store Research
Vusion and Qualcomm Released the AI-Native Store™ White Paper
Future-Facing Food Retailer Ranges
The Ocado Future of Food Edit Aisle Spotlights Modern Varieties
Global Brand Refresh Systems
'Face the Future' Announces Rebrand With ShopTalk Studio
Hybrid Party Retailers
Staples and Party City combine event supplies with print services in-store
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Ready-Made Brand Marketplaces
Brands Like These Sells One-Off, Agency-Quality Brand Kits
Healthcare Apparel Retail Concepts
Kindthread Opens an Omnichannel Scrub Store
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Australian Designer Pop-Ups
WeWearAustralian Opens its WeWearAustralian Soho Store
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Autonomous Retail Experiment Stores
Andon Labs Launches the AI-Led Andon Market
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform