The top ideas in retail design November 2016 reveal some interesting patterns that allow brands to engage directly with their consumers. Interactive pop-up shops and educational retail spaces are both prominent examples of brands creating relationships with their customers.
The interactive pop-up shops of this month can be found in the form of public napping spaces, with the mattress retailer 'Casper' setting up a store that allows people to book appointments in order to get some sleep. The interactive retail pattern is also revealed in a pop-up for the promotion of the 'Toyota C-HR,' where visitors are able to digitally create a backdrop for the car and then offer free promotion to the brand by posting it on social media.
The Body Shop has set up a pop-up store in Toronto's Yorkville neighborhood in order to promote its cosmetics and the brand is providing visitors with educational information through iPads that are set up around the space.
Top 35 Retail Design Ideas in November
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Single-Origin Coffee Shops
This 'Craftworks Coffee' Cafe Was Opened by a Former Engineer
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Urban Dog Resorts
Park9 is a Toronto Chain of Playcare Locations Built Specifically for Dogs
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Shipping Container E-Bike Shops
'Quikbyke' is an Electronic Bike Rental Shop Run Out of a Box
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Trailblazing Doughnut Shops
Toronto's Glory Hole Doughnuts Serves Up Creative Flavor Combinations
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Knockoff Pop-Up Shops
These Artists are Protesting Art Theft with a Fake Zara Pop-Up
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Storytelling Cosmetic Shops
The Body Shop's Pop-Up Location Connects Consumers to Product Origins
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Crowdfunding Project Product Stores
The Amazon 'Made on Kickstarter' Curates Funded Goods
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Futuristic Cinema Layouts
This Movie Theatre Combines Architectural Design from the East and West
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Masculine Lifestyle Stores
Stag Provisions Provides Classic and Modern Fashions for Men
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Scarf-Personalizing Pop-Ups
Hermes' Pop-Up Store Takes Inspiration from the Task of Doing Laundry
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Artful Automotive Pop-Ups
This Interactive Pop-Up Showcases the All-New Toyota C-HR
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Blade Swap Pop-Up Shops
The Harry's Bartershop Lets Guys Trade Razor Blades on the Spot
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Noodle Preparation Shopping Bags
The Nissin Hot Water Pouting Bag Mimics the Making of the Product
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Experiential Dealership Shops
Jaguar Land Rover and Rockar Launched a Unique Retail Environment
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Buoyant Beachside Plazas
Carlo Ratti Associati's Currie Park Design Will Use Submarine Technology
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Public Napping Pop-Ups
This Space Encourages Booking a "Snooze Session" to Try Casper Mattresses
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Organized Wine Storage Systems
The 'Libreria del Vino' Wine Library Stores Wine with the Label Out
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Americana Clothing Flagships
The New Ralph Lauren Flagship is Infused with Interactive Tech
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Anti-Theft Pop-Up Shops
Back Me Up's 'Stolen Goods Shop' Reveals Commonly Stolen Items
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Smart Payment Kiosks
South Korea's Lotte Department Store Boasts an Intuitive Check-Out Experience
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Creative Professional Organization Apps
'Milanote' is a Project Notes App That Culminates Content
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Opulent Dog Hotels
This Space Functions as Both a Pet Hotel and Daycare
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Retro Rapper Sneaker Stores
Fat Joe is Gearing Up to Open His Own Business in New York City
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Search Engine Pop-Up Shops
The 'Made by Google' Pop-Up Shop will Launch in NYC on October 20th
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Right-Angled Mirrors
The Hex Corner Mirror Fits into Perpendicular Spaces
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R&B Merchandise Pop-Ups
The Weeknd Pop-Ups Will Feature New Album Merchandise from the Artist
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Curated Christmas Pop-Ups
'The Garage Sale' is a Pop-Up That Offers Goods by Artists and Designers
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Nature-Themed Clothing Stores
The New Riachuelo Flagship Store Was Designed to Be Eco-Friendly
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AI Fashion-Fitting Systems
Body Labs Blue Uses AI and Machine Learning to Fit Garments
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Retail Payment Apps
The Kohl's Pay App Consolidates Payment Details, Rewards and Discounts
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Boozy Bread Pop-Ups
Virgin Trains' Food Store Pop-Up Features Bread, Baking Kits and Beer
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R&B Retail Partnerships
The Weeknd Will Soon Be Taking Part in a New H&M Collaboration Series
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Extreme Shopping Challenges
North Face Promised Free Jackets to Consumers Who Zip-Lined
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Smart Retail Grocery Lockers
Lotte Department Store and SK Telecom Launched In-Store Storage
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Contact Lens-Shopping Apps
This App Lets You Order Contact Lenses At the Blink Of An Eye
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Spacious Container Homes
This Home is Equipped With a Full-Size Bathroom and Sleeping Loft Area
Compact Electric Commuter Bikes
The Tern Vektron Folding Electric Commute Bike is Bosch-Powered
Modular Garden Pavilions
Casper Schols' 'Garden House' Has Sliding Walls that Offer Many Layouts
Reactive Mirror Fragments
This Mirror Responds to People as They Look into It
Power Station Restaurants
Melbourne's Higher Ground Cafe and Eatery is a Former Industrial Site
Board Game Pop-Up Hotels
The McDonald's Monopoly Hotel Publicity Campaign Brings the Game to Life
Abstract Homeware Pop-Ups
Kelly Behun's 'A Kook Milieu' Collection Will Be Shown at Barneys
Knockoff Pop-Up Shops
These Artists are Protesting Art Theft with a Fake Zara Pop-Up
Insectival Macro Lenses
The Laowa 24 Millimeter Lens Looks Like an Insect's Proboscis
Vacuum Seal Backpacks
Casper Notenboom Unveiled These Versatile Carriers at Beijing Design Week
Sparkling Gin Bottles
These Spirits Were Inspired by Sparkling Wines
VR Taco Promotions
Taco Bell is Setting Up an Immersive VR Arcade to Kick Off Its Latest Promotion
Restorative Hangover Bars
The 'Matt Hangover Bar' Supplies Beds, Inhalable Oxygen and More
Deconstructed Sneaker Masks
Zhijun Wang Tore Apart a Pair of YEEZYs and Made Them into a Face Mask
Bright Beanbag Cinemas
Michal Stasko's Theater Design is Filled with Beanbag Chairs for Seating
Masculine Lifestyle Stores
Stag Provisions Provides Classic and Modern Fashions for Men
Flexible Protective Sportswear
BLINDSAVE Easily Adjusts to Its Wearer's Body for Optimum Comfort
Hotel Cafe Extensions
This Cafe Was Designed to Reach Out to Locals in the Area
Anti-Oppression Fashion Companies
This Company Aims to Empower Socially Isolated and Poor Women
Luggage-Storing Airport Loungers
The Nest Airport Bed Stores Luggage Inside as Travelers Rest
Eco-Friendly Wine Packaging
'WinePacks' Bottle Boxes Ensure Wine is Delivered Cost-Effectively
Silicone Splatter Stoppers
The 'Frywall' Pan Cover Prevents Oil and Debris from Escaping Pans
Eccentric Collaborative Lookbooks
The H&M and Kenzo Lookbook Highlights the Work of Many Designers
Affordable Cloud-Like Sneakers
The adidas Cloudfoam Ultra Zen Was Updated with a Simple Colorway
Perfumed Mirror Mazes
This Maze Created by Es Devlin Functions as an Interactive Art Piece
Influencer-Modeled Campaigns
Mighty Healthy Released Its 'New Breed' Lookbook for the Fall
Rapper-Themed Pop-Up Restaurants
Powamekka Cafe Memorializes Tupac Shakur with Food
Virtual Movie Apartment Tours
Archilogic Built a 3D Model of the 'American Psycho' Apartment
$80,000 Celebrity Milk Glasses
This Odd Justin Bieber Product is Being Sold by Restaurant Staff
Canvas Camouflage Sneakers
adidas' 'Top Ten Hi' Shoes Stylishly Revitalize a Retro Model
State Fair Food Pop-Ups
The State Fair Treats Pop-Up Will Bring Deep-fried Creations to the Masses
Motion-Tracking Billboards
This Ad for the Snowden Movie Puts the Public Under Surveillance
Multi-Product Takeaway Containers
This New Paper Container from INDEVCO Streamlines Takeaway Items
Shipping Container Penthouses
LOT-EK Adapted a Family Home to Incorporate Industrial Components
Luxury Cat Hotels
The Cats Castle Cat Hotel Lets Owners Pamper Their Pets While Away
Custom Ice Cream Sneakers
JBFcustoms Adapted the Yeezy Boost 750 with a Gucci Mane-Inspired Cone
Modernized Velcro Sneakers
adidas Originals Gave Its Popular Stan Smith Model an Attractive Update
Inflatable Hotel Room Exhibits
'Hotel Rehearsal' Satirizes the Premiums for Hotels Around NYC
Turf-Topped Office Buildings
The AXA Building by Santiago Calatrava Will Be in a Train Station
Fragrant Floral Taxis
L'Oreal's Promotional Pink Taxi Advertises a Viktor & Rolf Fragrance
South Korean Beauty Flagships
TonyMoly's New York Store Gives Americans Access to Asian Cosmetics
Relaunched Monster-Themed Sneakers
Nike is Introducing the Air Max CB 34 with a Godzilla Colorway
Streamlined Folding Analog Scooters
The 'RAVEN' Kick Scooter Collapses into a Compact Unit
Asian Beauty Product Tours
The LANEIGE BB Cushion Was Promoted with Help from Young Influencers
City Skyline Coffee Tables
The Wave City Table's Design is Inspired by the Popular Film Inception
Travel-Friendly Pants
These Pants Were Designed to Be Both Sustainable and Comfortable
Compartmentalized Luxury Bags
This Urban Bag Has Ample Space for Various Travel Necessities
Festive Bee Residences
This Bee Hotel Was Jokingly Designed to Look Like a Nightclub
Puzzling Interconnected Furniture
The Frankie Store's Furniture Fit Together Like a Complex Puzzle
Smart Payment Kiosks
South Korea's Lotte Department Store Boasts an Intuitive Check-Out Experience
Portable Fashion Mixology Bars
The Ralph Lauren Polo Bar Mixology Box Can Go Just About Anywhere
Multifaceted Mirror Installations
TAUMASCOPIO is a Permanent Installation in Zingst
Cable Organization Hubs
The 'ECLIPSE' Cable Tidy Keeps Equipment Organized and Accessible
Fraud-Preventing Banking Apps
This App Helps Credit Union Customers Conduct Safe Transactions
Exclusive Nylon Streetwear
Stanton Street Sports Will Feature Rare Offerings at a Pop-Up in Japan
Dazzling City Photography
Dylan Schwartz Skillfully Takes Aerial Shots of LA, New York and More
Refined Performance Wear
These NORTH FACE Jackets Were Made in Collaboration with nanamica
Furniture Market Apps
This App Promotes the Massive High Point Furniture Market's Offerings
Baseball-Inspired Taco Promotions
Taco Bell is Celebrating the 2016 World Series with Free Tacos
Fuel-Saving Dashboard Devices
The 'Kiwi' OBD Device Provides Data Logging, Fuel Savings and More
Monk-Inspired Menswear
The New Maharishi Clothing Collection Draws from Tibet's Buddhist Lifestyle
Opulent Dog Hotels
This Space Functions as Both a Pet Hotel and Daycare
Social Sports Betting Apps
The EveryFan App Allows For Connective Sports Betting Activities
Avian Wine Branding
These Wines Come with a Distinct Playful Label
Tiny Restaurant Pop-Ups
Tiny Cafe in New York City Offers Diminutive Dishes For Just 3 Days
AI Robot Companions
The Kirobo Toyota Robot Was Designed to Tackle Loneliness in Japan
Driver-Rewarding Coffee Apps
This App Lets Drivers Win Coffee Coupons For Avoiding Their Phones
Cappuccino-Perfecting Frothers
The 'Fika' Electric Milk Frother Streamlines Custom Coffee Creation
Hotel Etiquette Programs
The NYC Plaza Hotel is Offering 'Etiquette Evening' Classes
Magical Franchise VR Games
A Harry Potter Game Will be One of the First Offerings on Daydream
R&B Merchandise Pop-Ups
The Weeknd Pop-Ups Will Feature New Album Merchandise from the Artist
Encrypted USB Sticks
This Highly Secure USB Stick Uses Fingerprint Sensing Technology
Curated Christmas Pop-Ups
'The Garage Sale' is a Pop-Up That Offers Goods by Artists and Designers
Mythical Wine Branding
This Wine Branding Takes Its Inspiration from Myths and Astronomy
Intelligent Garden Trackers
The Xiaomi Mi Flora Flower and Plant Health Monitor Measures Vitals
Geography-Themed Tech Offices
The Google Office in Boston is Inspired by the City Itself
Sitcom-Inspired Cafes
'Rue La Rue' Will Become New York's First Golden Girls-Themed Restaurant
Regional Bakery Branding
The Specialty's Cafe & Bakery Celebrates Its Roots in Its Branding
Meat-Filled Noodle Cups
Nissin's Special Cup Noodle Featues Ten Times the Meat Cubes Than Normal
Streamlined Car-Leasing Apps
The Honcker App Eases the Process Of Leasing a Vehicle
Smart Wine Cellars
Panasonic's Sake and Wine Storage Cellar Suggests Recipes and Pairings
Halloween Makeover Salons
Giffgaff's Pop-Up Salon Offers Halloween Hair and Makeup Looks
Folding Spring Mattresses
Sapira Makes Spring Mattresses that Can Still be Delivered in Boxes
Characterized Cork Stools
The Movement on the Ground Charity is Auctioning Uniquely Designed Seats
Smart Home Subscriptions
Singtel Smarthome is Being Offered in a Monthly Subscription Format
Porridge Breakfast Cafes
Quaker Oats' 'Oat Café' Serves a Different Porridge Every Half Hour
Automated AI Chess Boards
The 'Square Off' Chess Board Lets Users Play Online Opponents or Alone
Retro Movie-Themed Bars
Liverpool's 'Arthouse Bar' is Inspired By Classic Black-and-White Films
WiFi Speed-Tripling Routers
The HooToo Wireless Router Increases Speed and Strength of Connections
Tubular Smartphone Port Enhancers
The 'Auxillite' Smartphone Adapter Works on iOS and Android
Branded Insomnia Chat Bots
Casper Mattress' 'Insomnobot-3000' Helps People who Can't Sleep
Rebooted Wheat Sneakers
Nike Released a New Air Griffey Max 1 with a Subdued Colorway for Fall
Smartphone-Charging Keychains
'smrtFOB' Charging Devices Provide Power, Cables and Flash Storage
Canine Selfie Apps
The Delfie App Lets You Take Selfies With Your Furry Best Friend
Instant Salary Payment Apps
Stripe Lets Sharing Economy Workers Deposit Their Wages Immediately
Protective Health Resources
Instagram Now Offers In-App Tools for Mental Health Support
Song-Inspired Wines
This Musical Wine Branding Features Dynamic Hand-Drawn Art
Boozy Bread Pop-Ups
Virgin Trains' Food Store Pop-Up Features Bread, Baking Kits and Beer
Search Engine Smartphones
The Google Pixel Smartphone Features Innovative Hardware and Software
Rewarding Livestreaming Apps
The Busker App Helps Multimedia Creators Maximize Their Earnings
Film Festival Concerts
John Legend is Hosting a Free Concert in Toronto as Part of TIFF 2016
Connective Footwear Retail App
The Skechers App Bridges the Gap Between Physical and Online Stores
Healthcare 3D Printers
The 'M-Jewelry' DLP 3D Printer Machine is for Surgeons, Dentists and More
Reformatted Noodle Cups
Nissin's Cup Noodles Now Boast a Healthier Formula
Connected Coaching Coffee Brewers
The Goat Story 'Gina' Coffee Brewer Guides Users on How to Brew
Small-Batch Dried Foods
These Dried Fruit and Nuts Were Made Through Sustainable Farming
Extreme Shopping Challenges
North Face Promised Free Jackets to Consumers Who Zip-Lined
Lightweight Racing Trucks
The Powerful Hilux Evo Truck Will Compete At the Dakar Rally
Music Taste-Learning Speakers
The Hurricane DJ System Packs AI to Learn Your Music Preferences
Comprehensive Restaurant Staffing Apps
This App Easily Connects Restaurants With Available Workers
Smart Retail Grocery Lockers
Lotte Department Store and SK Telecom Launched In-Store Storage
Pain-Free Crutches
KMINA Introduces a Comfortable Alternative to Conventional Crutches
Exclusive Japanese Outerwear
The North Face's Japanese Collection Features an Editorial Campaign
Rapid 4K Streaming Devices
The Google Chromecast Ultra Promises Boosted Speed and Resolutions
Felt VR Headsets
Google's Daydream View Headset is 30 Percent Lighter Than Others
Electric Blue Basketball Sneakers
These New Air Jordan 12s Feature a Bold 'Deep Royal' Colorway
Revolutionary WiFi Routers
The Google WiFi Uses Smart Technology to Streamline Internet Access
Nitrous Oxide Wine Openers
The Convenient Apero Wine Opener is the First of Its Kind
Empowering Teenage Wellness Apps
This App Promotes Conversation Around Teenage Health Issues
Majestic Biker Shoe Ads
This Timberland Shoe Commercial Follows a Velvet-Clad Biker Named Fernando
Chat Bot Travel Sites
Waylo Uses a Chat Bot to Create Travel Bookings and Save Users Money
Rapper-Sung Chocolate Jingles
This Kit Kat Commercial Features a Halloween-Ready Chance the Rapper
Cloud-Based Research Apps
'Benchling' is a Document Aggregator Specifically for the Life Sciences
Depressed Dinosaur Auto Ads
Audi's Video Follows a Fearsome T-Rex Who Became a Laughingstock
Fashionable Ambassador Interviews
This H&M and Kenzo Ad Features a Candid Chance the Rapper
Monsterous Makeover Pop-Ups
Haribo's Halloween Academy Helps Adults Dress Up with Monster Makeup
Cinematic Teddy Bear Cafes
Japan's 'Ted'-Themed Cafe is Based on the Film's Foul-Mouthed Bear
Defibrillator-Detecting Apps
This App Helps You Find a Defibrillator and Potentially Save a Life
Hilarious Mascot Mockumentaries
'Mascots' is the Latest Movie from Christopher Guest
Inflatable Canvas Pavilion Covers
'Octopus Pavilion' Mimics the Movement of a Cephalopod
Confidential Crime-Reporting Apps
The ReportIt App Lets Americans Report Crimes Anonymously
Convenient College Scorecards
Googling for Colleges will Show Important Info for Students Up Front
Video Game-Themed Menus
This Tokyo Cafe's Themed Menu is Inspired By the 'Persona 5' Video Game
Streamlined Advance Voting Apps
This App Lets Voters Save Time By Choosing Less Busy Times to Vote
Minority-Focused Coding Labs
Google's 'Code Next' Lab Encourages Black and Latino Teens to Code