As brands continue to push innovation as they adjust to our current reality amid the global pandemic, the November 2020 retail trends underscore how brands are making it easier for consumers to remain loyal customers amid the confusion.
Ranging from pay-in-aisle retail technology and smart shopping lockers to virtual Christmas markets and virtual kitchen experiences, the November 2020 retail trends offer contactless ways for shoppers to gain access to products and services. As the holiday season gears up, this is especially pivotal as consumers seek convenient solutions for holiday shopping. Moreover, this system is also being implemented in the non-profit sector, as organizations seek streamlined solutions that appeal to the modern consumer to collect donations with new contactless donation boxes.
Top 40 Retail Trends in November
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Ultra-Small AR-Enhanced Car Dealerships
Volkswagen Australia Created Its Smallest Auto Dealership
39
AI Blended Beverage Kiosks
Blendid is a Contactless, Autonomous In-Store System
38
Automated Self-Service Stores
Monoprix Uses AI-Powered Tech to Help Customers Pay for Products
37
Used Furniture Store Concepts
IKEA's Concept Sells Previously Owned Furniture & Refurbished Goods
36
Ready-Made Meal Vending Machines
Snapfresh Installs a Meal Vending Machine at Brisbane Airport
35
Premium Jewelry Resale Platforms
Rebag Expanded its Offering to Include Watches and Fine Jewelry
34
Virtual Christmas Markets
The World’s Biggest Virtual Christmas Market Will Run in November
33
Millennial-Targeted Business Tools
Tradeswell is Helping Millennial Make a Higher Profit
32
App-Based Virtual Shops
Postmates' Shopping Experience Lets Retailers Create Virtual Storefronts
31
Delivery-Only Restaurants
Kroger Partners with ClusterTruck ‘Ghost Kitchens' for Meal Delivery
30
End-to-End Tenancy Apps
The 'Kiko Homes' Marketplace Improves the Tenant Landlord Experience
29
Smart Shopping Lockers
Luxer One's Smart Retail Lockers Support No-Contact Experiences
28
Virtual Kitchen Experiences
Which Wich Announced Two New Virtual Restaurant Locations in London
27
Cost-Conscious Retail Concepts
Dollar General's popshelf Shares Affordable Non-Consumables
26
Returnable Restaurant Packaging
Tim Hortons and Loop are Introducing Reusable Cups & Containers
25
Air-Powered Buffet Protectors
The FoodSignPros 'AirShield' Keeps Foods Free from Germs
24
Custom Groomsmen Gift Shops
The Man Registry Specializes in Unique Groomsmen Gift Ideas
23
QSR-Themed Fire Logs
KFC Selling Fried Chicken-Scented Fire Logs Exclusively at Walmart
22
Autonomous Retail Cleaning Initiatives
Schnuck Markets Inc. will Start Using Tennant Co.'s Robots
21
Reinvented Black Friday Shopping Experiences
Walmart Announces 'Black Friday Deals for Days'
20
QR-Code Retail Systems
Amazon India Launches Smart Stores Run by the App
19
Express Tech Retail Stores
Apple's Express Retail Update Plans to Navigate Physical Stores
18
AI-Powered Recipe Chatbots
The Kroger Chefbot Offers Recipes to Reduce Food Waste
17
Contactless Donation Boxes
The Tap-Enabled Pay Tribute Boxes Support the National Poppy Campaign
16
Canadian Carbon Neutral Apparel
Aritzia Announced It's Officially Carbon Neutral
15
Loyalty Program Holiday Offers
AIR MILES is Helping Collectors During Holiday Shopping
14
Queue Management Mobile Apps
The Sainsbury's Ufirst App Helps Navigate Contactless Shopping
13
Confectionery Brand Expansions
Milk Bar Expands into Target with Truffle Crumb Cakes and Cookies
12
Pay-in-Aisle Retail Technology
UK-based Grocer Co-op is Expanding Its Pay-in-Aisle Technology
11
Japanese Convenient Store Updates
FamilyMart's Safety Measures Keep Everyone as Safe as Possible
10
Stay-In Shopper Promotions
The Nisa 'Cosy Night In' Promotion Preps Patrons for Evenings at Home
9
Drive-Up Retail Store Services
M&S Joins Doddle to Create a Drive-up Collect Service
8
Digitally Intelligent Retail Monitors
Samsung UK Works with Quividi on Smart Digital Signage
7
Self-Checkout Retail Updates
Kruidvat is Introducing Self-Checkouts in 1,200 of Its Locations
6
Convenience Store Food Security Campaigns
Tara's Londis is Giving Away Lunch to Children in Need
5
Complimentary Drive-Thru Donuts
Tim Hortons is Offering a Free Halloween Donut for Costume Wearers
4
Branded Free Kids Lunches
Sweet Treats & Party Favours is Giving Students Lunch Over the Holidays
3
Complimentary Election Day Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is Offering Free Original Glazed Doughnuts
2
Sports Store Appointment Systems
Ellis Brigham Offers a Scheduling System to Navigate Traffic
1
Children's Lunch Donations
Nisa Local (Whitehills) is Giving Students Free Lunch This Week
Related Ideas
Gifting-Ready Cafe Merch Lines
Starbucks Holiday Merchandise for 2025 Has New and Returning Faves
Modular Store Concepts
Aldi South Group Introduced a New Store Format
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Wintry Retail Activations
ASOS will Host a Winter Wonderland Pop-Up in SoHo
Shareable Wishlist Templates
Urban Outfitters and Canva Partnered to Simplify Holiday Gifting
Experiential K-Beauty Retail
Yepoda Opens an Immersive Flagship Store in Seoul
Romantic Retailer Basket Campaigns
The Asda Red Baskets are Arriving for Valentine's Day
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Flagship Value Fashion
Primark expands affordable fashion with a major Manhattan flagship store
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Generative AI Retail Strategies
Kroger & Google Cloud Enhance Growth and Personalization
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
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
Connected Grocer Shopping Carts
The New Amazon Dash Cart is Arriving at Whole Foods Market
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Sci-Fi Series Shopping Experiences
Stranger Things 5 at Target Invites Fans into Hawkins
European-Inspired Holiday Markets
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is Hosting a Holiday Market
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
Creator-Led Beauty Retail
rhode Expands Across Sephora Europe After Strong Viral Demand
Beauty Retail Delivery Partnerships
Ulta Beauty Has Added 1500 Stores to the Uber Eats Marketplace
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
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
Retail Receipt Kiosks
OnQ And Epson Streamline In-Store Fulfillment Workflows
Urban Food Hubs
M&S Expands City Stores with Bakery, Coffee, Sushi, and Fresh Food
Shoppable Discovery Commerce
SmartCommerce and Ahold Delhaize USA Connect Content to Carts
Convenience Store-Inspired Holiday Lines
7-Eleven Debuts the Holiday Capsule from 7Collection™
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Closed-Loop Retail Media Networks
Sam’s Club connects ads directly to measurable sales outcomes
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
Monthly Donut Menu Updates
The Parlor Doughnuts Rotating Menu Will Offer More Flavor
AI-Native POS Systems
Tote.ai Supports Fuel and Convenience Stores
Reimagined Pizza Loyalty Programs
Pizza Hut Reels in Customers with Hut Rewards
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Hospitality Home Decor
Marriott Design Shop Launched Hotel-Inspired Furniture
Connected Supermarket Platforms
Carrefour and Vusion Loot to the Future of Supermarket Retail
AI-Powered Digital Retail Solutions
Vusion Continues Its Partnerships with JYSK
AI Checkout Kiosks
Retailers Embrace AI Vision To Speed Self-Checkout Lines
Mobile Retail Terminals
Toshiba Launches the TCx M7 for Flexible In-Store Checkout
Novel Multi-Brand Retail Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Debuts Multi-Brand Shopping and Ordering
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
Connected Grocer Order Fridges
Kroger Smart Fridges Will Support Contactless Grocery Pickup
Experience-Enabled Franchises
Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. Uses Square to Scale Retail Experiences
Shoppable Recipe Collaborations
ALDI and Digitas Launch ALDIfy to Deliver Trendy Shoppable Recipes
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
In-Store Return Kiosks
Save Mart And Amazon Simplify Box Free In Store Returns
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
Retail Tech Revamps
Claire's Invests in Modern POS and Data Integration
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
In-Store Audio Channels
Custom Channels Unveils Unified In-Store Engagement Platform
Nationwide Digital Grocery Experiences
ALDI U.S. Partners with Instacart’s Storefront Pro
Mobile-First POS Systems
Boot Barn Launches Its Mobile POS Platform
Accessible Self-Checkouts
Target Launched a New Experience for Guests with Disabilities
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Experience-Driven Foodservice Lines
The Creed Foodservice Christmas 2026 Range is Festive
Awareness-Raising Shoe Store Concepts
Soles4Souls Canada Highlights What's Important This Season
Romantic Convenience Store Promotions
7-Eleven Offers Discounts and Themed Confections for V-Day
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Rewarding Retailer Subscription Services
Ocado Retail Smart Pass Rewards Has Exclusive Offers
Shelf-Less Retail Stores
Goody Goody Liquor Uses Robots and QR Codes to Replace Shelving
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Retail Design Landmarks
D14.2 Concept Store in Oslo Rethinks the Shopping Experience
Rewarding Dining Gift Promotions
The CRISP & GREEN Wrap Up Wellness Campaign is Festive
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Locker Delivery Retail
Very Expands Parcel Collection Through InPost's Nationwide Locker Network
back-to-school retail campaigns
Target rolls out its back-to-school & back-to-college campaigns
Contemporary Point-Of-Sale Systems
Vibe Retail Delivers a Cloud-Based POS Software Alternative
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Shopping-Friendly Ad Formats
Equativ Shoppable Ads Allow Consumers to Seamlessly Make Purchases
Grocery Store Accessibility Models
Tesco Enhances Its Self-Service Checkout Experience
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
Streamlined Payment Integrations
365 Retail Markets Incorporates VisionLink to Its Smart Stores
Digital Shelf Label Systems
Walmart Introduces the New Digital Shelf Labels Nationwide
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Touchscreen Retail Ordering Systems
These New MicroTouch Products Help to Optimize Ordering
Ramadan-Focused Tech Campaigns
Hisense Delivers 'Innovation That Brings Us Together This Ramadan'
Integrated POS Ecosystems
Rogers Launches a Platform Combining Payments, Rewards, and More
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Convenience Dining Growth
Checkers & Rally’s Grows Through Travel Centers and Convenience Stores
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Executive Innovation Insight Services
Retail Innovation Council And dunnhumby Launch 'RIX'
Elevated Casual Fashion
RetailMeNot Spotlights Capri Pants as a Versatile Summer Staple
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Phygital Loyalty Experiences
Lush Links App Rewards to In-Store Events and Services
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Managed Retail Connectivity Services
Internet Retailing Introduced ConsumerX Managed Connectivity
Empathy-First Loyalty Playbooks
SumUp's CEO Highlights Main Street Tactics For Tech Loyalty
Video-Based Mystery Shopping Technologies
Blaze Pizza Partners with Reality Based Group
Community Hub Convenience Stores
Co-op turns local stores into delivery and service hubs
AI Grocery Ordering
Grocery Outlet Deploys Afresh Across More Than 500 Stores
Connected Restaurant Systems
Toshiba Debuts its TCx M11 Tablet For Resilient Foodservice Operation
First-Of-Its-Kind Digital Coupons Programs
Inmar Intelligence Partners with bp and Axonet
AI-Native Store Research
Vusion and Qualcomm Released the AI-Native Store™ White Paper
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Future-Facing Food Retailer Ranges
The Ocado Future of Food Edit Aisle Spotlights Modern Varieties
Ultra-Fast Retailer Deliveries
Walmart 30‑Minute‑or‑Less Delivery Maximizes Access to Essentials
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Digital Shelf Edge Labels
James Hall & Co. Rolls Out the SOLUM Electronic Shelf Edge Labels
Ad-Friendly Vertical Video Feeds
Instacart Debuts the Immersive Feed Feature on Its Platform
Data-Led Brand Creation
AS Watson Builds Brands Using Shopper Insights and Loyalty Data
Viral Bakery Reinventions
Sainsbury's Launches Dipped Croissants Inspired by Social Pastry Trends
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Charitable Holiday Retail Programs
Meijer Distributes Financial Gifts to Shoppers and Employees
Experience-Focused Retail Carts
Target Redesigned Shopping Carts for Comfort and Convenience
Promotional Baking Papers
Kitchen Warehouse Created Heat-Activated "Bake Friday Deals"
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Nostalgia-Powered Retail
Zellers Revives a Canadian Favorite With New Ontario Stores
Checkout-Based Micro-Donations
Adyen and adidas expand donation features at checkout
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Omnichannel Payment Systems
MoneyGram Connects Cash and Digital Payments in One Platform
Real-Time Grocery Personalization Platforms
Birdzi’s Journey Tool Delivers Automated Behavior-Base
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Promotional Partnership Promotions
Savvy Sliders Teams With Girl Scouts For Cookie Discount
In-Store Retail Media Networks
Raley's Expands Shopper Advertising Through Grocery TV
Cardholder Access Experiences
Visa Unlocks Early Access and VIP Perks at Top of the Rock
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Integrated Retail Execution Services
JLL Streamlines Retail Development Services
iPad Vision Self-Checkout Systems
VisioLab Launches Its AI-Powered iPad Checkout Interface
AI-Enabled POS Features
Pilot Standardizes Operations With Gilbarco Veeder-Root POS Platform