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
Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Romantically Playful QSR Menus
Dunkin’ Drops a Valentine’s Day Lineup
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
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
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Shareable Wishlist Templates
Urban Outfitters and Canva Partnered to Simplify Holiday Gifting
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
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
Spooky QSR-Branded Merchandise Lines
Tim Hortons Debuts New Halloween-Themed Seasonal Merchandise
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
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Elevated Delivery Merchant Features
These New DoorDash Real-Time Features Empower Merchants
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
Sci-Fi Series Shopping Experiences
Stranger Things 5 at Target Invites Fans into Hawkins
Elevated In-Store Experiences
Bath & Body Works Adapts its Store Designs to Appeal to Gen Z
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
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Closed-Loop Retail Media Networks
Sam’s Club connects ads directly to measurable sales outcomes
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Small Business Retail Spaces
IKEA Valencia Strives to Support Small Businesses with Free Space
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Omnichannel Grocer Experiences
Instacart and Allegiance Retail Services Expand Their Partnership
Retail Receipt Kiosks
OnQ And Epson Streamline In-Store Fulfillment Workflows
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
All-in-One Restaurant Payment Tools
The SumUp Terminal Enables Ordering, Payment and More
Convenience Store-Inspired Holiday Lines
7-Eleven Debuts the Holiday Capsule from 7Collection™
Festive Shoppable Choirs
Toblerone Reimagined Holiday Songs & Shared QR Codes for Buying Truffles
Streamlined Wedding-Focused Retail Experiences
The Knot Worldwide Boasts New WeddingPro Features
Americana Retailer Merch Ranges
The 7-Eleven Reel Convenience Range Has Apparel and Accessories
Patron-Led Payment Systems
Union Aims to Revolutionize POS Processes with Heightened Convenience
Customer-Led Loyalty Programs
The Iconic Unveils a Loyalty Program Built on Community Insight
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
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
AI-Native POS Systems
Tote.ai Supports Fuel and Convenience Stores
AI-Powered Grocery Apps
Tre'dish's Transparent Pricing Offers Real-Time, Geo-Targeted Comparisons
Shelf-Less Retail Stores
Goody Goody Liquor Uses Robots and QR Codes to Replace Shelving
Connected Supermarket Platforms
Carrefour and Vusion Loot to the Future of Supermarket Retail
Reimagined Pizza Loyalty Programs
Pizza Hut Reels in Customers with Hut Rewards
Advanced Grocer Shelf Labels
Co-op and VusionGroup Partnered for Smart Shelf Labels
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
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
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
Modernized Digital Checkout Platforms
accesso Technology Group Launches accessoPay 3.0
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
Commerce-Enhanced Payment Cards
Venmo Debit Mastercard Offers 15% Cash Back at Popular Retailers
Throwback Cardholder Pop-Ups
Tesco's Club Card Pop-Up is Exclusively for Clubcard Members
Connected Grocer Order Fridges
Kroger Smart Fridges Will Support Contactless Grocery Pickup
Modern Luxury Retail Concepts
The New BOSS Boutique Opened at Montreal's Royalmount
Supermarket Loyalty Initiatives
ALDI Has Launched a New Initiative Named the Quarter Club
Shoppable Recipe Collaborations
ALDI and Digitas Launch ALDIfy to Deliver Trendy Shoppable Recipes
In-Store Return Kiosks
Save Mart And Amazon Simplify Box Free In Store Returns
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
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Retail Tech Revamps
Claire's Invests in Modern POS and Data Integration
Supermarket Temporary Tattoos
Aldi's Specialbuy Temporary Tattoos Take After Favorite Items
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
Accessible Self-Checkouts
Target Launched a New Experience for Guests with Disabilities
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Awareness-Raising Shoe Store Concepts
Soles4Souls Canada Highlights What's Important This Season
On-Demand Grocery Delivery
Tops Friendly Markets Unveils a New Partnership with DoorDash
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
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
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
Anti-Shrinkflation QSR Initiatives
These Jack in the Box Value Deals Offer Ample Food and Drink
Seasonal Grocery Aisle Launches
Sainsbury's 'Taste the Difference' Range Appeals to Summer Foodies
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
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Digital Shelf Label Systems
Walmart Introduces the New Digital Shelf Labels Nationwide
Streamlined Payment Integrations
365 Retail Markets Incorporates VisionLink to Its Smart Stores
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Young Consumer-Focused Store Redesigns
Auntie Anne's Presents a Contemporary Updated Aesthetic
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Future-Facing Food Retailer Ranges
The Ocado Future of Food Edit Aisle Spotlights Modern Varieties
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
Executive Innovation Insight Services
Retail Innovation Council And dunnhumby Launch 'RIX'
Interactive Packaging Content
SmartLinks Debuts a Self-Serve Platform for Product Packaging
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Empathy-First Loyalty Playbooks
SumUp's CEO Highlights Main Street Tactics For Tech Loyalty
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Managed Retail Connectivity Services
Internet Retailing Introduced ConsumerX Managed Connectivity
Video-Based Mystery Shopping Technologies
Blaze Pizza Partners with Reality Based Group
First-Of-Its-Kind Digital Coupons Programs
Inmar Intelligence Partners with bp and Axonet
Connected Restaurant Systems
Toshiba Debuts its TCx M11 Tablet For Resilient Foodservice Operation
AI-Native Store Research
Vusion and Qualcomm Released the AI-Native Store™ White Paper
First Responder-Honoring Initiatives
U.S. Convenience Stores Launch 'We See You. We Thank You.'
Global Brand Refresh Systems
'Face the Future' Announces Rebrand With ShopTalk Studio
Digital Shelf Edge Labels
James Hall & Co. Rolls Out the SOLUM Electronic Shelf Edge Labels
New Year Retailer Promotions
The Tesco Everyday Low Prices Promotion Cuts 3,000 Price Points
Charitable Holiday Retail Programs
Meijer Distributes Financial Gifts to Shoppers and Employees
Adventurous Summertime Retailer Promotions
The Maverik Summer Deals Prioritize Cost Savings
Omnichannel Payment Systems
MoneyGram Connects Cash and Digital Payments in One Platform
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
Checkout-Based Micro-Donations
Adyen and adidas expand donation features at checkout
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
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™
Streamlined Holiday Shopping
Yes, More & Co Simplifies Holiday Shopping With Daily SMS Deals
Real-Time Grocery Personalization Platforms
Birdzi’s Journey Tool Delivers Automated Behavior-Base
Accessible Summertime Retailer Refreshments
The Latest Tesco Summer Food Range Has Over 230 Items
Same-Day Holiday Deliveries
Shipt Ensures Comfort and Convenience During the Holidays
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
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
AI-Enabled POS Features
Pilot Standardizes Operations With Gilbarco Veeder-Root POS Platform
iPad Vision Self-Checkout Systems
VisioLab Launches Its AI-Powered iPad Checkout Interface