The proliferation of convenience-based services made its mark on 2013. We saw a variety of subscription-based services pop up that offer everything from wine, to science kits and socks delivered straight to your doorstep.
Looking further into retail, we saw tech integrating itself much more into the displays in-store, purchasing process and marketing campaigns, allowing brands to engage and interact even more deeply with their consumers.
The gamification of shopping is also a big theme of 2013, allowing consumers to get deals and make purchasing easy through smartphones and tablets on-the-go.
To dig into the bigger implications that clusters of these ideas have had on the world of retail, take a look at the insights Trend Hunter's Retail Trend Report has to offer.
Top 85 Retail Trends in 2013
From Subway Car Grocery Stores to Luxury Fashion Delivery Services:
Shelby Lee Walsh — Jan 3, 2014 — Business
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Pop-Up Retail Carts
COS Releases a Minimalist Pop-Up Cart to Showcase its Stylish Clothes
79
Tech-Surrounded Chairs
The Emperor 1510 LX Workstation is a Techie’s Dream
78
Street Culture Sneaker Shops
The Converse San Francisco Store Blends Lifestyle with Apparel
77
Hybrid Art Gallery Retailers
The Aksel Paris New NYC Store Turns into an Art Gallery at Night
76
Fairytale Fantasy Retailers
The Bambini by Denis Kosutic Store Appeals to Children's Imagination
75
Chic Mobile Boutiques
The Caravan Shop is a Boutique on Wheels
74
Subway Car Grocery Stores
This Subway Grocery Store Lets Commuters Shop While They Travel
73
Bicycle-Friendly Café Seating
Rathaus Café's Patio Seating Does Not Require Chairs
72
Construction Site Retail Displays
The Linda Farrow BOFFO Shop Exercises an Industrial Arrangement
71
Interactive Fairy Tale Windows
Galeries Lafayette's Holiday Window Display Retells a Classic Story
70
Revolutionary Home 3D Printers
BotObjects ProDesk3D Brings Color 3D Printing to Your Living Room
69
Cross-Culture Beauty Boutiques
Jealousy Beauty Delivers Asian Remedies to North America
68
Aquatic Paper Window Displays
Hermès' Paper Window Display Revives the Sunken City of Atlanti
67
Exceptional Luxury Timepieces
This $16,000 Black Watch Design Comes with Top-Knotch Service
66
Talent-Bartering E-Shops
The Merit Shop Trades Its Items in Exchange for Videos of Unique Talents
65
Marketing Secrets Infographics
Infographic Delves into the Depths Consumer Psychology
64
Summer-Ready Iconic Cookies
Watermelon Oreos Hit the Shelves for a Limited Time Only
63
Yeti Storybook Window Displays
The Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Window is an Interactive Experience
62
Retail Warehouse Photography
Amazon Unpacked Reveals the Retailers Behind the Scenes
61
Facial Recognition Snack Machines
This Facial Recognition Vending Machine Personalizes Purchases
60
Designer-Curated Subscription Boxes
This Subscription Box Collects Items Put Together by Designers
59
Bedazzled Billboard Advertising
The Sparklemasters Sequinned Billboards Grab Attention
58
Cozy Retailer Lifestyle Villages
The Urban Outfitters Village is a Town Built by Retailers
57
Festive Retail Display Promos
The Le Chateau Windows Will Be Getting a Social Media Reveal
56
Wrinkle-Stretching Masks
This Facewaver Exercise Mask Decreases Lines On Your Face
55
Owl-Inspired Lookbooks
The Agi & Sam x Topman Collection is Quirky and Retro
54
Symbolic Store Packaging
Upside Branding Uses Geometric Elements to Highlight its Basic Strengths
53
Illusory Imploding Interiors
'PuLSaTe' Uses Op-Art Architecture to Create a Captivating Showroom
52
Felt-Clad Designer Stores
Viktor & Rolf's Flagship Store is Completely Covered in Felt
51
Life-Sized Dollhouse Installations
Grand Central Station Hosts a Huge House to Promote Target
50
Pinboard Web Shops
'Amazon Collections' is a Pinterest Look-Alike
49
Interactive High-Tech Mannequins
teamLabHanger Created Virtual Mannequins That are Hanger-Signaled
48
Smartphone-Savvy Cycling
The Quad Lock Bike Mount Kit for iPhone5 Ensures All-Weather Visibility
47
Smartphone Smell Senders
The 'ChatPerf' Accessory Can Message Scents Between Phones
46
Vintage Apparel Resurgence
The DKNY Opening Ceremony Pieces Are Taken from the Past
45
Bike Culture Fashion Stores
Japan's Grungy 'Neighborhood' Store is Perfect for Fashionable Bikers
44
Emblematic Eyewear Boutiques
The Mykita New York Store Stages Optical Offerings With On-Brand Mini
43
Spin Off Retailers
The & Other Stories Clothiers Come of H & M
42
Monochromatic Marble Retailers
The New Flagship Saint Laurent Paris Store Pushes Brand Identity
41
Veiled Wave Installations
Bloom Skin by WOW Inc Adds Mystique to 'Elttob Tep Issey Miyake' Store
40
Retrospective Fashion Museums
The Dior at Harrod's London Opens with a Historical Angle
39
Extravagant English Perfumeries
Penhaligon’s by Christopher Jenner Features Opulent Decor
38
Key-Locating Accessories
The Remote Key Finder Tracks Down Lost Items
37
Digital Styling Sites
Wishi is a Virtual Styling Site for Fashionistas
36
Ecommerce Site Statistics
An Online Shop Design Layout Can Impact How Much Consumers Spend
35
Whimsical Merchandizing Movables
'Table in Wonderland' Brings Imagination to Retail Arrangements
34
Custom-Fit Golfing Footwear
Pro Golfer Tiger Woods Teams Up with Nike to Design the Nike TW 14
33
Treehouse Pop-Up Shops
Duncan Shotton's ‘POP-UP A TREE SHOP' Sells Products from Up High
32
Location-Revealing Stickers
The 'Stick-N-Find' Radar App and Devices are Hugely Useful
31
Crowdsourced Virtual Shops
Shop 'Til You Drop at the Recently Launched Trend Hunter Gift Shop
30
Eclectic Shopping Concepts
The Centre Commercial Incorporates Diverse Products
29
Honeyfied Body Butters
The Body Shop Honey Collection is Socially Responsible
28
Consumer Complaint Charts
Debunk These 5 Myths in Order to Provide Better Customer Service
27
Social Media Shopping Platforms
Nathan Hubbard is Looking to Introduce Twitter Shopping
26
Custom Denim Shops
Build-Your-Own Jean Collection with the G-Star Raw Atelier
25
Rapidly Changing Furniture Stores
Knoll Will Change its Seasonal Products to Fit Annual Themes
24
Tofu Stacking Games
The 'Manner Tofu Chopstick' Game from Japan is Fun and Frustrating
23
Cheap Emergency Electronics
The $12 Gongkai Phone Gives Bang for the Buck
22
3D Medieval Series Puzzles
This 3D Map of Westeros Puzzle by Think Geek is Perfect for Superfans
21
Dessert-Shaped Cosmetics
Shades of Chocolate Wrapped in Sweet Design by Etude House
20
Hypnotic Ribbon-Lined Retailers
The Stuart Weitzman Rome Location was Designed by Fabio Novembre
19
Exquisitely Basal Boutiques
The Melinda Gloss by Cigue Store Boasts a Focus on Menswear Design
18
Augmented Reality Retail
The Vuforia App Digitizes American Apparel Stores
17
Chilled Coffee Brewers
The Cold Bruer is a Sleek, Cold Brew Coffee System
16
Passionately Curious Leather Brands
The CEO of Danier Leather Shared Insight About Brand Mentality
15
All-In-One Cashier Kits
This Business in a Box Package by Square is Technologically Efficient
14
Gamified Payment Apps
The LevelUp App Lets You Pay and Gain Store Credits with Experience Points
13
Single Dress Retailers
The 'One Dress a Day' Platform Will Sell a New Dress Every Day
12
Fragmented Fashion Facades
The Issey Miyake Bao Bao Store Boasts Intergalactic Shop Merchandising
11
Upcycled Cycling Clutches
The Top Tube Bike Frame Bag is Convenient On-the-Go Storage
10
Vivid Floral Print Campaigns
The H&M Spring 2013 Campaign is a Breath of Fresh Air
9
Surreal Suspension Storefronts
The Fred Perry Windows by Studio XAG Toy with Detachable Collars
8
Princess-Inspired Makeup
Sephora's Reigning Beauties Collection Channels Disney Characters
7
Luxury Fashion Delivery Services
Net-a-Porter's Fashion Delivery Service Caters to the Hamptons
6
Binary Decision Retail Apps
The 'A/B' App Lets You Split-Test Purchase Decisions Among Friends
5
Exclusive Membership Subscriptions
These Subscription Programs Cater to Elite Customer Groups
4
Revamped Traditional Bike Bells
The ‘Fuuvi Charly Bicycle Bell’ is a Fashionable Cycli
3
Fine Art Online Stores
The 'Amazon Art' Shop Sells Paintings Worth Millions of Dollars
2
Virtual Store-Promoting Balloons
E-Mart's 'Flying Store' Brings its Shop to Consumers
1
Hipster Pop-Up Newsstands
This Newsstand Pop-Up Business Supports Independent Publications
Related Ideas
Modular Store Concepts
Aldi South Group Introduced a New Store Format
Fashionable Eyewear Collections
Specsavers Canada Embraces Projected Fashion Trends in 2026
Connected Beverage Platforms
Coca-Cola Uses Freestyle Data to Create New Drinks Faster
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Hyper-Personalized AI Shopping Tech
OTB Group Embraces Hyper-Personalization with Google Cloud
Chic Technique-Forward Fashion Lines
Tory Burch Fall 2026 RTW Capsule Explores History and Utility
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
AI Chat Shopping Systems
Shopify Brings Retail to ChatGPT
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Autonomous Smart Store Installations
VenHub Global and Circa Introduced the VenHub Smart Store
Fake Food Delivery Apps
Korea's Viral Dopamine Shopping Sites Mimic the Online Ordering Experience
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Prestige Beauty Storefronts
Ulta Unveiled Its Times Square Experiential Store
Health-Conscious Grocery Programs
Harris Teeter Launches 'Happier, Healthier with Harris Teeter'
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
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Beauty Retail Delivery Partnerships
Ulta Beauty Has Added 1500 Stores to the Uber Eats Marketplace
Social Commerce Supplements
youtheory Expands Wellness Sales Through TikTok Shop
AI Retail Concierge Systems
Puma’s In-Store AI Assistant Offers Multilingual Product Guidance
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Luxury Design-Led Retail
ALAÏA Opens a Bangkok Boutique Featuring Collectible Design Pieces
Accessible Beauty Consultations
Walmart’s Beauty Experts Offer Personalized In-Store Guidance
AI-Powered Shoppable Runways
Topshop and THG Studios Hosted a Front Row AI Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Omnichannel Grocer Experiences
Instacart and Allegiance Retail Services Expand Their Partnership
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
Shoppable Discovery Commerce
SmartCommerce and Ahold Delhaize USA Connect Content to Carts
AI-Driven Retail Supply Chains
Dollar Tree Uses AI and Cloud Systems to Improve Inventory
Mass-Market Functional Fitness
TRX Expands Functional Fitness into Mass Retail
Agentic Commerce Platforms
Google Introduced an AI-Powered Universal Cart for Smarter Shopping
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
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
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
Connected Supermarket Platforms
Carrefour and Vusion Loot to the Future of Supermarket Retail
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
Autonomous Retail Merchandising Platforms
Retail Express Uses AI to Automate Pricing and Discounts
Compact Urban Grocery Retail
Whole Foods Expanded Daily Shop Stores into Three U.S. Cities
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Curated Grocery Platforms Rise
FirstClub Launches Its Curated Grocery Platform
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
Agentic Shopping Platforms
Hey Savi Uses AI to Search, Compare and Buy Fashion
Experience-Enabled Franchises
Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. Uses Square to Scale Retail Experiences
back-to-school retail campaigns
Target rolls out its back-to-school & back-to-college campaigns
Enterprise Retail Technology Upgrades
David's Bridal Introduced a New Enterprise Platform
Retail Tech Revamps
Claire's Invests in Modern POS and Data Integration
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Nationwide Digital Grocery Experiences
ALDI U.S. Partners with Instacart’s Storefront Pro
Locker Delivery Retail
Very Expands Parcel Collection Through InPost's Nationwide Locker Network
Content-Driven Flagship Retail
GARAGE Builds an Immersive Flagship in New York's Flatiron District
Digital Twin Retail Technologies
Hanshow and Microsoft Explore the Store Digital Twin Technology
AI-Optimized Service Features
Grab Introduced an AI-Centric Profit Plan to Drive Growth
Multi-Revenue Fashion Platforms
Rent the Runway expands into resale, ads and cleaning services
AI-Powered Shopping Ecosystems
Wayfair Partnered With Google on AI Commerce Infrastructure
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
AI Retail Experts
Ant by 11Ants Supports Faster, Evidence-Led Decision-Making
Viral Bakery Reinventions
Sainsbury's Launches Dipped Croissants Inspired by Social Pastry Trends
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
Content-First Shopping Experiences
Gopuff and SpaceXAI Launched Go, a Personal Shopping Genius
Urban Food Hubs
M&S Expands City Stores with Bakery, Coffee, Sushi, and Fresh Food
Vision AI Restaurants
Berry AI and Culver’s Expand Real-Time QSR Analytics Nationwide
Hybrid Beauty Discovery
Ulta Beauty Finds Gen Alpha Blends AI Tools with In-Store Shopping
Shelf-Less Retail Stores
Goody Goody Liquor Uses Robots and QR Codes to Replace Shelving
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Expanded Wellness Retail Assortments
Target Added 30% More Wellness Products to Its Shelves
Luxury Retail Ecosystems
Exemplar Luxury Group Unites Three Luxury Retail Banners
Luxury Learning Rewards
Education Couture Rewards Summer Reading with Premium Apparel
Expanded Visual Search Features
Amazon Unveiled Its Visual Search Capabilities in Shopping App
Agentic Beauty Shopping
Ulta Beauty Integrates Gemini AI for Seamless Product Discovery
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
AI-Driven Private Label Strategies
Grupo Coppel Introduced Its First Insight AI For Private Label
Intelligent Retail Infrastructure
Supermicro Spotlights Its Intelligent In-Store Retail Solutions
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
Visual Preference Commerce
Jo Malone Turns Pinterest Boards into Fragrance Recommendations
Spatial Commerce Platforms
Curie Shop Brings Interactive Product Exploration To Sneaker Shopping
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Simplified AI Shopping Tools
Target Focuses on Holiday Shoppers with its New AI-Powered Tools
In-Store Retail Media Networks
Raley's Expands Shopper Advertising Through Grocery TV
Conversational Visual Shopping
Amazon Lens Live Matches Products Through Real-Time Scanning
AI-Powered Retail Analysts
Bluecore's Marketing Agent is Poised to Revolutionize Retail
AI Retail Infrastructure Platforms
Huawei Expands Intelligent Retail Systems Across Europe
Executive Innovation Insight Services
Retail Innovation Council And dunnhumby Launch 'RIX'
AI Grocery Ordering
Grocery Outlet Deploys Afresh Across More Than 500 Stores
Retail AI Assistants
Retail AI Council Develops AI Tailored to Industry-Specific Needs
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Managed Retail Connectivity Services
Internet Retailing Introduced ConsumerX Managed Connectivity
Video-Based Mystery Shopping Technologies
Blaze Pizza Partners with Reality Based Group
Phygital Loyalty Experiences
Lush Links App Rewards to In-Store Events and Services
Grocery Budgeting Assistants
SproutAI Optimizes Household Grocery Spending in Real Time
Nostalgia-Powered Retail
Zellers Revives a Canadian Favorite With New Ontario Stores
Community Hub Convenience Stores
Co-op turns local stores into delivery and service hubs
Unified Grocery Platforms
Riesbeck’s And eGrowcery Launch Streamlined Digital Shopping Experience
Ultra-Fast Retailer Deliveries
Walmart 30‑Minute‑or‑Less Delivery Maximizes Access to Essentials
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Elevated Casual Fashion
RetailMeNot Spotlights Capri Pants as a Versatile Summer Staple
AI Kitchen Design Platforms
3D Cloud Introduces Conversational Tools for Custom Kitchen Planning
Secure Data Collaboration Services
Instacart Debuts Data Hub for Its Advertising Partners
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
Healthcare Apparel Retail Concepts
Kindthread Opens an Omnichannel Scrub Store
Experience-Focused Retail Carts
Target Redesigned Shopping Carts for Comfort and Convenience
Market Analytics Tools
Zabble Insights Turns Google Reviews Into Clear Business Intelligence
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Data-Led Brand Creation
AS Watson Builds Brands Using Shopper Insights and Loyalty Data
Educational Running-Focused Activations
The Running Event Opens a Call for Education Sessions
Retail Membership Ecosystems
Walmart+ Combines Delivery, Shipping, and Streaming Benefits
Campus Convenience Hubs
Co-op Expands Self-Service Stores Across Russell Group Universities
Real-Time Grocery Personalization Platforms
Birdzi’s Journey Tool Delivers Automated Behavior-Base
Retail Media Leadership Communities
RETHINK Retail Launches Executive Media in Retail Community
Marketplace Showrooms
StockX Combines Shopping, Seller Services and Community Events in New York
Supply Chain Services
Amazon Opens Its Global Logistics Network to All Businesses
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Order Aggregation Platforms
Snappy Technologies Launches an Order Aggregation Service
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Integrated Retail Execution Services
JLL Streamlines Retail Development Services
Discovery-Led Beauty Zones
Watsons Launches BeautyVerse And Jubilee Wellness Corners
Agentic Local Stock Finders
Google AI Mode Calls Stores To Locate Items