These November 2019 interactive trends range from VR-Powered cannabis exhibits to personalized paint ads.
As cannabis continues to become destigmatized thanks to the herb's legalization across North America, major and independent brands are creating immersive retail spaces, campaigns and events that aim to engage and educate consumers.
Standouts include niche events like Broccoli Magazine's three-day 'In Bloom' festival that featured an attendee list of prominent women, a weed prom party and live musical performances. Similarly, Irisa's discovery-themed retail space relies on virtual reality technology to let visitors know how cannabis feels before they try it.
When it comes to other examples of disruptive retail, these November 2019 interactive trends spotlight La Mer's 'Edge of the Sea' skincare activation -- teaching visitors about water's role in healing, wellness and skincare production -- along with Huawei's 'Dive-Thru' underwater pop-up. This impressive example of interactive marketing was a brand activation only accessed by divers and was launched to promote the brand's Huawei Watch GT 2 timepiece.
Top 30 Interactive Trends in November
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Online Toy-Testing Hubs
KidHQ's Interactive Video Experiences Reinvent Holiday Shopping
29
Exclusive Snack Pop-Ups
Pop Up Grocer in SoHo Offered the Most Obscure & Highly Desirable Snacks
28
VR-Powered Cannabis Experiences
Irisa is Disrupting the Cannabis Retail Space with Virtual Reality
27
Dream-Fulfilling Photobooths
Coca-Cola's Playful Photobooth Lets People Act Out Their Bucket List
26
Real-Life Horror Costumes
Natural Light Wants You to Dress Up Like Your Real-Life Adult Nightmares
25
Real-Time Storefront Displays
Fomo Storefront Shows People What Other Customers Purchase
24
Footwear-Focused Cafe Pop-Ups
The Rivals Café Kicks Off the Launch of Jordan Rivals Footwear
23
Sea-Focused Skincare Exhibitions
La Mer's Edge of the Sea Explores Water's Role in Healing & More
22
Millennial Financial Wellness Pop-Ups
Personal Finance Platform Credit Karma is Advice-Driven
21
Eternal Summer Bars
Sol's Light-Filled Pop-Up Bar Fights the Autumn Blues
20
Crowdsourced Haunted Houses
Reese's & Neil Patrick Harris are Teaming Up for 'It’s A LIVE'
19
Athlete-Focused Pizzeria Pop-Ups
New Balance Will Reward Runners Based on Mileage with Pizza
18
Personalized Paint Campaigns
Sherwin-Williams' Booths Read Auras & Suggest Custom Color Palettes
17
Prom-Like Cannabis Festivals
Broccoli Magazine's In Bloom Event Was Attended Mostly by Women
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Multi-Sensory Champagne Bars
St Vincent is Opening a Pop-Up Bar in London with Veuve Clicquot
15
Visually Enchanting Anti-Plastic Stores
The Pass on Plastic Pop-Up Reminded Consumers of the Issue
14
Sapphire-Inspired Jewelry Pop-Ups
Sorbet Sapphire's Unique Pop-Up Will Host 16 Canadian Designers
13
Nature-Inspired VR Installations
Marshmallow Laser Feast Debuts Two Works That Empower Ecology
12
Privately-Owned Public Space Pavilions
Six Studios Raise Awareness with a Series of Installations
11
Digital Costume Contests
Chipotle's #Boorito TikTok Contest Invites Users to Show Transformations
10
Skincare-Branded Halloween Events
Lush Cosmetics Debuts a Halloween-Themed Interactive Event
9
Underwater Watch Stores
The Huawei 'Dive-Thru' is Only Accessible to Swimmers
8
Off-Grid Adventure Maps
Shackleton's Map Shares Locations Free from 3G, 4G & 5G Connections
7
Supermarket Brand Wine Courses
Aldi is Launching a Free Wine Course for Amateur Sommeliers
6
Free Dairy-Free Coffees
Silk Will Pay for Your Dairy-Free Coffee in Honor of National Coffee Day
5
Unfollowing Beer Campaigns
Miller Lite is Inviting Fans to Unfollow on Social Media
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Vote-Promoting Ridesharing Deals
Lyft Offers Discounts on Election Day in Toronto and Ottawa
3
Artistic Haunting Experience Pop-Ups
The Toronto Funhouse is Converting to a Spooky Activation
2
Branded Pillow Fight Events
Premier Inn's Pillow Fight Club Helps to Recycle Soft Furnishings
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Halloween-Themed Playlists Ads
Spotify Celebrates Singers Who Push Boundaries in Its Stay Scary Ad
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Flower-Centric Events
Macy’s Flower Show Celebrates 50 Years with a Surrealist Garden
Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Experiential Luggage Events
The BÉIS Bloomingdale’s Takeover Featured a Human Claw Machine
AI-Powered Creative Marketing Tools
RYA x Qrious Insight Partner for Ad Campaign Generation
Luxe Designer Beauty Activations
YSL Launched an Entertainment-Themed Light Club 2.0 Concept
Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
Immersive Material Design Exhibits
Garde Hvalsøe Presents Deltag Showcase for 3daysofdesign 2025
Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
Luxury Bowling-Inspired Installations
Jacquemus Brings Flair with an Immersive Store Experience
Immersive Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN Launches Multi-Category Toronto Shopping Experience This Spring
Next-Gen K-Beauty Pop-Ups
MUSKAT Hosted a Five Day Immersive Experience in L.A.
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
Spatial AI Shopping Technologies
VusionGroup EdgeSense AI Immerses Shoppers
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Versatile Beauty-Enthusiast-Approved Products
L’Oréal Paris Spotlights its Trending Must-Haves
AI-Driven Product Photoshoots
Unilever Shared Its Use of AI and Digital Twins at NVIDIA GTC 2025
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
AI-Assisted Skincare Ingredient Experiences
Givaudan Active Beauty & Haut.AI Highlight Innovations
Korean Skincare Celebrations
Innisfree Canada Launches Matcha Mart Pop-Up In Toronto
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
Experiential Beauty Campaigns
Heathrow Airport Launched Immersive Beauty Experiences
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Influencer-Focused Retail Stores
Princess Polly is Adding New Stores with Selfie Mirrors, Events
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Playful Tech Accessory Events
CASETiFY Hosted an Event for Takashi Murakami’s FLOWERS Bloom
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Large-Scale Nail Polish Experiences
OPI Celebrated its 45th Anniversary with an Immersive Event
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Community-First Beauty Hubs
The Immersive Club MAC Retail Concept Features Experiential Zones
Hemp-Infused Product Marketplaces
Edibles.com from Edible Brands Builds on the Brand's Prowess
Chic Cannabis Boutiques
The Hemp Company by Curaleaf is in West Palm Beach, Florida
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
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
Boundary-Pushing AR Outdoor Exhibitions
Coventry Debuts the 'This is Me, This is Us' Exhibition
Foggy Self-Care Billboards
eos' Windows of Self-Care Let Passersby Interact with Unique Personas
Lab-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups
The Ordinary Immersive Experience Tackles Skincare Misinformation
THC-Infused RTD Launch Events
TeaPot Hosted a New Beverages Launch Event in Toronto on 4/20
Private-Label Beauty Activations
CJ Olive Young Spotlights Three Brands During the PGA Tour Event
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
4/20-Inspired Pizza Promotions
Pizza Pizza Relaunches its Iconic Pizza Pre-Rolls for 4/20
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
AI-Powered 3D Avatars
AVATAi's Platform Creates Customizable Digital Brand Ambassadors
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Beautifying Pre-Concert Pop-Ups
Tequila Rose's Break in Case of Glam-ergency Refreshed Music Fans
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
Cannabis Enthusiast-Friendy Retreats
ILGM x Leafly Launch a First-of-Its-Kind Home Grow Tour
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
Beauty-Centric Cafe Collabs
Velvet Vault x Brandor Coffee Teamed Up for a Two-Day Event
Sensory EV Exhibitions
Rivian Rewilding the Future Debuts New Borealis Look During Art Week Miami
Cannabis Holiday Promotions
Trulieve Launches Special Cannabis-Focused Events for April 20th
Immersive Summer Pop-Ups
Guildford Town Centre Will Present the 'Spring Fling' Pop-Up Experience
High-Profile Home Improvement Pop-Ups
VEVOR Celebrates Black Friday at Times Square
Casual Cannabis-Infused Beverage Campaigns
Triple Debuts Its Laid-Back 'Turfing' Campaign
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
Weed-Centric Women’s Campaigns
Sundae School’s 'Women of Weed' Campaign Redefines Cannabis Culture
Cannabis Dining Experiences
The BIC EZ Reach Lighter Supper Club with SWED Explores Pairings
Functional Beverage Re-Branding Initiatives
FLORA Embarked on a Comprehensive Brand Overhaul
AI-Driven Fragrance Experiences
The HOLA Fragrance Pop-Up Features a Scent-to-Language Experience
Large-Scale Interactive Creativity Events
Crayola Celebrated National Dandelion Day in New York
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Social-Friendly Cannabis Refreshments
Fizzy Jane’s and Happy Flowers Introduced Higher THC Options
Zero-Proof Festival Experiences
The Drinks with Benefits Festival Signals the Growth of the Market
Cannabis Product Expansions
Canopy Growth Unveils Targeted Product Launch for Canadian Customers
Immersive Wellbeing Experiences
Healf's Inaugural Wellness Event is Dubbed Healf Experience (HX25)
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Collaborative Esports Tour Events
Intel and Team Liquid are Bringing Experiences Global
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Comprehensive XR Lineups
Goertek Spotlights Its Extended Reality Range at CES 2026
Dynamic Art Displays
Mirage Transforms Personal Photos Into AI-Generated Artistic Scenes
Futuristic Immersive Lighting Experiences
Occhio Merges Illumination with Artistic Expression
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Interactive Tattoo Apps
InkStory Turns Tattoos Into Interactive Memories With Audio Integration
Interactive Luxury Brand Storytelling
Hermès Presents the Interactive Mystery at the Grooms
Limited-Edition Designer-Forward Collaborations
Black Market Debuts the Highly Anticipated Capsule
Elderly Cannabis Campaigns
The I'm High Right Now Campaign Answers Questions from Ages 55+
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
Retail Innovation-Focused Events
Spar International Hosts the Spar Transform Event to Boost Retail
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
First-Of-Its-Kind Consumer Aesthetics Events
OrangeTwist Debuts the TwistX Event
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Shoppable Beauty Metaverses
The Fenty Beauty Experience on Roblox Shares an Exclusive Gloss
Y2K Gaming Culture Edibles
Grön PIXLZ Gummy Clusters Offer Mode-Based Cannabis Effects
Music Festival-Themed Cannabis Drinks
Woodstock Goods is Launching Hemp-Derived Drinks
Cannabis Wedding Initiatives
Ivy Hall Hosts the 'Weed Love to Marry You' Initiative
Pride-Inspired Cannabis Campaigns
Mfused Launches the Celebratory High on Pride Campaign
Personalized Neuroaesthetic Experiences
113 Spring's Emergence Service Supports Creative Expansion
Immersive Music Festival Stores
BELLA+CANVAS Debuted Museum of Merchandise at Coachella
Interactive Beauty Destinations
Superdrug Beauty Playgrounds Inspire Fun & Product Discovery
Parental AI Insights Features
Meta Launches Its Insights Tab For Meta AI
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Dynamic In-Game Integrations
Adrenaline Interactive Unveiled Brand Fusion AI
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Cannabis-Focused Retail Celebrations
Nature's Remedy Cannabis Hosts a 4/20 Celebration Event
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
Predictive Mobile Advertising Features
T-Mobile Advertising Solutions Unveiled Contextual AI Ads
Celebrity-Signed Rolling Trays
SWED.com Leverages Snoop Dogg's Cultural Influence
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Transformative Couples Retreats
Bionic Bloom Will Host a Transformative Three-Day Couples Retreat
Exclusive AI-Driven Hardware Exhibitions
Gotvoom Organized a Private Exhibition Space for CES 2026
Collaborative Beauty Events
Stoney Clover Lane X Hello Kitty and Friends Host a Pop-Up Event
Pharmaceutical-Grade Cannabis Companies
Green Revolution Highlights Its Operational Efficiency
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Large-Scale Drone Lightshows
Abu Dhabi will Host a Culturally Driven Show to Boost Tourism
Immersive Art Travel Programs
Marriott launches artist residency stays
Visual AI Interfaces
Collov Develops Camera-Based AI That Turns Images into Actions
Inclusive Cannabis Product Lineups
Habitat by Klutch is Arriving in Ohio Starting This Month
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Cannabis Art Ventures
Snoop Dogg Presented the 'Rich N Infamous: the Joint Venture' Art Launch
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
Pleasure-Enhancing Cannabis Product Lines
Curio Wellness Has Introduced Its Sex Line
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Branded Joint-Rolling Competitions
The Hefestus x Joint Wars Event Kicked Off MJBizCon Week