Top 30 Retail Trends in October

These top October 2022 retail trends highlight an array of themes, but the most prominent remains the increased digitization of the shopping experience. This includes incorporating aspects of the eCommerce shopping experience into the brick-and-mortar one, which is seen most prominently with the Instacart Connected Stores initiative. The shopping experience is enhanced by merging the in-store shopping process with the brand's app and website along with convenience features like the Caper smart cart.

Another theme within this collection of retail trends includes the hybridization of the shopping experience where shoppers purchase online and pick up in-store (AKA click and collect). This has been prevalent for several years, but accelerated swiftly during the pandemic and is now experiencing continued refinement. This is observed with the Apex OrderHQ Exterior Smart Food Locker to help diners easily pick up restaurant orders rather than opting for delivery.