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
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Festively Fashionable Cafe Kitchenwares
Starbucks Holiday Drinkware Comes in Many Styles
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets
The Give Back Express Invites Shoppers to Buy and Donate Goods
Grocery Store Runway Shows
Lidl Created a Runway Show Inspired by London Fashion Week
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Family Dollar Debuted a New Mobile Shopping App for Customers
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
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
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
AI-Powered Snack Shops
The Aramark Quick Eats Store Has a Checkout-Free Layout
Black Friday Apparel Deals
PrettyLittleThing Swaps Black Friday for Pink 2022
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
Digital Fast-Food Restaurants
YUM! Brands is Expanding its Technologies for Digital Sales
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
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
Klarna's House of Y2K Explores the Evolution of Shopping Since the 2000s
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Digitized Retail Shelf Labels
Lidl GB is Rolling Out Electronic Shelf Labels to All Its Stores
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
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
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Valyant AI and Paerpay Tansform Drive-thru Experience with AI
Boomer-Focused Grocery Services
Baby Boomers Continue to Dominate in Online Shopping Post-COVID
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Affordable Thanksgiving Pizzas
7-Eleven's Thanksgiving Eve Deal: $6 Pizzas for Loyalty Members
Self-Ordering Table Systems
GoTab Launches the Self-Ordering Kiosks for Table Service Businesses
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Instant Retail Savings Platforms
formi by Patron Points Offers Universal Savings for Shoppers
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions
Loopy Loyalty Adds Loyalty Cards in Apple and Google Wallet
Gen Z-Targeting TikTok Tools
American Express & TikTok Launch the '#ShopSmall Accelerator' Program
Reloadable Contactless Keychains
Zara is Replacing Single-Use Gift Cards with Keychains
Fall-Ready Sleek Wardrobe Staples
UNIQLO U Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Holiday-Ready QSR Menus
The Chick-fil-A 2023 Holiday Menu Has New and Returning Favorites
Streamlined Shoppable Video Ads
Instacart Launches New Shoppable Video Ads in 'Ads Manager'
Elderly Customer-Reserved Retail Zones
JD Announced Exclusive Service Zones for Elderly Customers
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
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
Digital Loyalty Customer Cards
Passkit Makes Loyalty Cards for Apple and Google Wallet
Beloved Holiday QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Ushers in the Holiday Season with Festive Offerings
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Video-Equipped Smart Shelf Tags
UNFI and 'Cornerstone for Natural' Launch 'Smart Shelf Tags'
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
Convenience Store Holiday Meals
The Pilot Flying J Thanksgiving Meal is the Brand's First Ever
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Virtual Avatar Workers
The Bite Ninja Platform Allows Retailers to Outsource Cashier Work Online
QR-Equipped Fashion Collections
Nobody's Child Introduces QR Codes for its New Product Line
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Ecommerce Returns Programs
Loop Launches an App to Help Shopify Merchants Optimize Returns
Digital Retailer Strategy Updates
This Walmart eCommerce Update Refreshes the Website and App
Expansive Seasonal Confectionery Collections
The Nestlé Christmas 2023 Range Has New and Old Faves
Text-Based Shopping Features
Walmart Unveils a New Shopping by Text Feature for Mobile Shoppers
Virtual Convenience Stores
The Instacart-Powered ALDI Express Offers 30-Minute Deliveries
Alcohol Cashback Programs
Swiftly's Alcohol Cashback Program Redefines the Rebate Process
AI-Powered Retail Payments
Focalpay's New AI Features Streamline Retail and E-Commerce Operations
Simplified Loyalty Programs
CVS Pharmacy Adds Two More Membership Tiers to its Reward Program
QSR-Backed Holiday Promotions
KFC Launches a Holiday Bucket and Merchandise Shop
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Holiday Grocery Delivery Hotlines
The Getir Christmas Emergency Hotline Offers Fast Deliveries
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Asian QSR Rewards Programs
Panda Express Launches a New Rewards Program with a Points System
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Football Weekend QSR Promotions
The Wendy's Deal-ivery Promotion Offers Ample Deals
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Globally-Inspired Ready-to-Eat Foods
The Asda Food-to-Go Range Has 47 New Options
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
Celebratory Seasonal QSR Deals
Wendy's 12 Days of Holiday Deals Gets Customers Ready for Christmas
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Order-Queuing Shopper Delivery Features
This New Instacart Shopper Feature Offers More Control
Amusement Park QR Readers
Intercard Launches the New Digital Kiosks with QR Code Readers
Cooking Show Rewards Promotions
tcc Global Created a MasterChef-Themed Loyalty Rewards Promotions
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
Convenient Palm Payment Expansions
Amazon One Payments are Coming to Whole Foods Markets
Contactless Merchant Payments
Paypal and Venmo Now Support Apple’s Tap to Pay Contactless Payments
Stylish QSR-Backed Apparel
Panera Bread Unveils its New Menu-Inspired Merchandise Collection
Convenient Christmastime Foods
The Co-op 2023 Christmas Food and Drink Ranges Have Been Debuted
Dating App-Themed Store Experiences
Tinder Opens Up a SwipeMart Store Location in Tokyo
Custom-Made Loyalty Apps
The TXB Loyalty App Turns Points into Cash for Use on Anything in Store
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Retailer-Backed Rewards Cards
Target Launches the New Target Circle 360 Paid Membership
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
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Complimentary QSR Item Events
The Jack in the Box 24 Days of Jackmas Promotion Arrives in December
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Celebratory Tech Brand Promotions
Samsung Week Offers Deals on a Range of Devices
Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
Accessible Festive Grocer Products
The ALDI Holiday Assortment Has Over 70 New Items
Grocery Delivery Payment Updates
DoorDash Now Accepts SNAP/EBT Online Payments
Christmas-Themed Sandwich Ranges
The Urban Eat Festive Range Includes Three New Products
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
Low-Cost Cosmetic Retailer Expansions
Dollar General is Rolling Out a New Beauty Layout
Anti-Skimming Gas Pump Platforms
The Relay Payments Platform is Arriving at Pilot Travel Locations
Festive Prepackaged Sandwiches
The Urban Eat Festive Range Includes New and Returning Favorites
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Autumnal Grocery Retailer Deals
These Nisa Autumn Deals Offer Halloween Cost Savings
Holiday Grocer Affordability Guides
The Kroger Holiday Shopping Guide Helps Shoppers Save Money
Autumnal Private Label Products
These SEG Seasonal Own Brands Products are Limited-Edition
Comprehensive Checkout Tools
TreviPay Launches an All-in-One Checkout Solution to Reduce Friction
Digital Commercial Payment Apps
Mastercard Unveils the Mobile Virtual Card App for Businesses