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
Related Ideas
Luxury Holiday-Themed Pop-Ups
Loro Piana Unveils its Holiday 2025 Pop-Up Store at Yorkdale
Museum-Inspired High-Fashion Stores
Erdem Opens Its Second Retail Location in London
Resort-Themed Retail Pop-Ups
FLANNELS The House of Summer Experience is Arriving in London
Immersive Multi-Brand Beauty Pop-Ups
Sephora Partners with Amorepacific for 'Seoul in the City'
Restored Cafe Culture Retailers
The New Starbucks Coffee House Design Revives the Local Cafe Feel
Playful Toy-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Jellycat Café Pops Up at Shanghai’s Plaza 66 to Revive Traffic
Culturally Specific Retail Expansions
ICONSIAM and POP MART Establish a Global Landmark Location
Artful Japanese Brand Pop-Ups
BEAMS Japan Brings Curated Selection to New U.s. Audience
Pick-N-Mix Skincare Pop-Ups
Weleda's Skin Food Glow Studio Spotlights Customizable Skincare
Next-Gen K-Beauty Pop-Ups
MUSKAT Hosted a Five Day Immersive Experience in L.A.
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
Pop-Up Recovery Shops
Nike’s Soup Shop in China Redefines Comfort Post-Run Experiences
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
Vibrant Beauty Brand Pop-Ups
Gisou will Host an Immersive Miami-Style Pop-Up
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Nature-Inspired Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Opens a Retail Location in Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Bakery-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweet Spot Activation Celebrates a Decade of Lip Comfort Oil
Plant-Based Yogurt Pop-Up Shops
Alpro The House of Cinnamon Roll Launched in Shoreditch
Therapy-Inspired Retail Concepts
Okamura Reimagines Retail Therapy with the Kimochi Kiosk in 2025
High-Performance Skincare Pop-Ups
The Olay Pit Stop Supports Skin & Body Care Tune-Ups
Sensory Supermarket Pop-Ups
ALDI will Host a 'A Very ALDI Holiday' Pop-Up in NYC
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
House Party Pop-Ups
The Boots Beauty House Party Takes Guests Through a Beauty Routine
Bakery-Style Bodycare Pop-Ups
The Joonbyrd Joy Bakehouse Shares Treats & Product Samples
Monogram Heritage Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Celebrates 130 Years of its Monogram with an NYC Pop-Up
Dynamic Running-Focused Retail Concepts
Nordstrom Debuts Nike Running @ the Corner
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
K-POP Group Retail Pop-Ups
The BLACKPINK Pop-Up Store Features Limited Edition Merchandise
Dubai Chocolate Pop-Ups
FIX Dessert Chocolatier's Pop-Up Concept Features Viral Favorites
Constellation-Inspired Luxury Pop-Ups
Chanel Ran the Winter Constellation Pop-Up in Toronto
Inaugural K-Beauty Physical Stores
Skin Cupid Works with YourStudio for Its Inaugural Location
Nostalgic Luxury Pop-Ups
Celine's Zhangyuan Pop-Up Brings French Riviera Magic to Shanghai
Slick Contemporary Apothecary Concepts
ODAMI Designs the Living Beauty Store in Toronto
Korean Skincare Celebrations
Innisfree Canada Launches Matcha Mart Pop-Up In Toronto
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Luxury Seasonal Retail Interiors
Chanel's Seasonal Boutique in Saint-Tropez is Luxurious
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Wintry Retail Activations
ASOS will Host a Winter Wonderland Pop-Up in SoHo
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Community-First Beauty Hubs
The Immersive Club MAC Retail Concept Features Experiential Zones
K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Amorepacific and Sephora's Multi-Brand Launches in New York
Colorful European Retail Experiences
Marimekko Opens Its New Location in Paris
Next-Generation Hair Treatment Pop-Ups
Pop Up Mob & Olaplex Design a Multi-Day Experiential Pop-Up
Gen Z Concept Stores
UO Insiders Insights Informed the UO x Glendale Store Experience
Annual Summer Pop-Ups
Dior’s Lucky Collection Enters Harrods with Starry Retail Experience
Pop-Up Beauty Cafés
The Fenty Beauty Café Offers Free Drinks and Product Discovery
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Temporary Design Pop-Ups
ORIGIN MADE Hosts a Pop-Up in Copenhagen's Historic Hotel D'Angleterre
Lab-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups
The Ordinary Immersive Experience Tackles Skincare Misinformation
Immersive Seasonal Beauty Pop-Ups
This Oriflame Pop-Up is Launching in the UK This Fall
Fragrance-Focused Escape Rooms
The Perfume Shop Created the UK’s First Perfume-Themed Escape Room
Cafe-Style Beauty Pop-Ups
Charlotte Tilbury's Café Airbush Immerses Fans in New Products
Swedish-Style Kitchen Pop-Ups
IKEA House Warming Showcases Cooking & Eating Essentials
Mobile Beauty Supply Pop-Ups
Sally Beauty Enters into a Collaboration with DoorDash in NYC
Immersive Haircare Pop-Ups
The Kérastase House of Gloss Shares Hair Transformation & Education
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
Festive Airport Pop-Ups
Urban Outfitters' Club Holiday Pop-Up Entices Gen Z Travelers
Prescriptive Haircare Pop-Ups
The REHAB. Prescription Bar is Taking Over The Beauty Spot
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Elevated In-Store Experiences
Bath & Body Works Adapts its Store Designs to Appeal to Gen Z
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
Paris Running Pop-Ups
New Balance Paris Marathon Weekend Activates Run House Cultural Space
In-The-Dark Cosmetic Pop-Ups
KissMe Ferme Debuts the Rouge Shop in the Dark Event
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Saloon-Style Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweetheart Saloon Celebrates New Lip Products & Shades
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Grocer-Inspired Installations
FREITAG Launches Mini Market Pop-Up at Dover Street Market Ginza
Beauty-Centric Cafe Collabs
Velvet Vault x Brandor Coffee Teamed Up for a Two-Day Event
Holiday QSR Pop-Ups
Tim Hortons Unveils a New Pop-Up at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Experiential Play Pop-Ups
IKEA Open House Miami Shares a New Global Collection
Retail Expansion Strategies
UNIQLO Unveils New Toronto Location With Community Focus
Immersive Summer Pop-Ups
Guildford Town Centre Will Present the 'Spring Fling' Pop-Up Experience
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Accessible Beauty Consultations
Walmart’s Beauty Experts Offer Personalized In-Store Guidance
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Branded Newspaper Kiosks
New Balance's Grey Days Pop-Up Celebrates a Timeless, Universal Color
Sleep Poverty Awareness Campaigns
Ikea Canada Introduces the Sleepless Lamp Calmpaign
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
Luxe Parisian-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Longchamp x Constantin Riant Pop-Up is Uniquely Parisian
Residential-Inspired Beauty Stores
The Tom Ford Beauty Brand Opens in the SoHo District
Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences
CASEKOO Hosted a DIY Experience in Beijing
Hypermarket Sleepover Experiences
Carrefour's CarreNight Invites Customers to Stay the Night
Reintroduced New York Boutiques
Longchamp Introduces its La Maison Unique in Manhattan
Canadian Beauty Relaunches
The Body Shop Canada Embraces Local Ownership Under New Leadership
Black Beauty-Brand Pop-Ups
SheaMoisture will Host an Immersive Toronto Pop-Up at Stackt Market
Growth-Focused Beauty Pop-Ups
UKLASH's Self-Growth Studio Spotlights Multiple Dimensions of Growth
Y2K Mall Pop-Ups
Vita Coco's Nostalgia Mall Pop-Up Revives 2000s Mall Culture
Sensory-Focused Furniture Design Exhibits
File Under Pop Presents the TIME SIGNATURE Installation
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Milk-Themed Mall Exhibits
The Care Corner by Milk Pop-Up is Coming to Yorkdale in November
Game-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' Beneland Shares Playful, Giftable Product Sets
Digitally Native Fragrance Stores
The Dossier Flagship Boutique Inspires Discovery & Education
Consistent Skincare Pop-Ups
Naturium's Consistency Club on Tour Shares the Power of Routine
Seoul-Specific Personalized Retail Experiences
Monclos Unveiled a Brand Experience Space in Seoul
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Bodycare Bookshop Pop-Ups
The Joonbyrd Bookshop Showcases a New Chapter of Bodycare
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
Compassion-Focused Retail Concepts
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day is Running a Compassion Store in Toronto
Relaxing Personal Care Stores
The Bath & Body Works Gingham+ Store Design is Elevated
Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups
Duomart Introduces a Themed Convenience Experience in Tokyo
Viral Collectible Toy Pop-Ups
POP LAND Unveiled a Whimsical Pop-Up in Singapore
Hybrid Gallery Shops
APOC London Boutique Doubles as Gallery for Designers and Artists
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Furniture Retailer Pop-Up Shops
This IKEA Pop-Up Store Will Be at The Boulevard in Banbridge
Modern Luxury Retail Concepts
The New BOSS Boutique Opened at Montreal's Royalmount
Month-Long Beauty Pop-Ups
Revlon Canada Celebrates National Lipstick Day with an Exclusive Pop-Up
Retail Wellbeing Spaces
Frama Opens Its First International Tokyo Store Focused on Design & Care
Customer Co-Creation Pop-Ups
Halara's You Speak, We Listened Pop-Up Welcomes Detailed Feedback
Compact In-Retail Designs
IKEA Shop-In-Shop Adds Home Planning with Tech in a Compact Space
Experiential Baby Gear Showrooms
Babylist is Opening Another Experiential Showroom in NYC
Market-Inspired Pop-Ups
La Plaza Johanna Ortiz Brings Colombian Warmth to Paris in New Pop-Up
Sustainable Retail Interiors
Sheep Inc London Store Uses Sculptural Displays & Graphic Art
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
3d-Printed Retail Suitcases
The 3d Printed Suitcase Reframes Retail as Human-Centred Experience
Canadian Cartoon Activations
The Hello Kitty and Friends Pop-Up Debuts at Scarborough Town Centre
Interactive Beauty Destinations
Superdrug Beauty Playgrounds Inspire Fun & Product Discovery
Retail Design Landmarks
D14.2 Concept Store in Oslo Rethinks the Shopping Experience
Boutique-Style Fragrance Shops
The Perfume Shop Boutique Stores Offer a Refined Retail Experience
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Experiential Sock Pop-Ups
O2's Not a Sock Shop Shared Designs Reflecting Priority Experiences
South Korean Monotone Shop-In-Shops
juun.j Debuted a Shop-In-Shop at The Hyundai Seoul
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
Gallery-Like Retail Floors
Tutto Bene Redesigns Globus Basel Fashion and Private Shopping Floors
Restored Retail Interiors
The New MoMA Design Store SoHo Shows a Revamped Historic Structure
Cherry-Themed Bar Pop-Ups
Phlur and Space NK are Treating London to an Experiential Activation
Global Brand Refresh Systems
'Face the Future' Announces Rebrand With ShopTalk Studio
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Island Concept Pop-Ups
The 10am Apotheke Pop-Up Reimagines Island Retail and Hospitality
Australian Designer Pop-Ups
WeWearAustralian Opens its WeWearAustralian Soho Store
Discovery-Led Beauty Zones
Watsons Launches BeautyVerse And Jubilee Wellness Corners
Low-Profile Retail Interiors
Sabah House NYC Features Oak Cabinetry and Low-Rise Furniture
Interactive Mattress Retail Locations
These New Feather & Black Locations are in London
Science-Inspired Pop-Ups
30atoms Designed an Airport Retail Space Around Molecular Aesthetics