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
83
Tech-Surrounded Chairs
The Emperor 1510 LX Workstation is a Techie’s Dream
82
Street Culture Sneaker Shops
The Converse San Francisco Store Blends Lifestyle with Apparel
81
Hybrid Art Gallery Retailers
The Aksel Paris New NYC Store Turns into an Art Gallery at Night
80
Fairytale Fantasy Retailers
The Bambini by Denis Kosutic Store Appeals to Children's Imagination
79
Chic Mobile Boutiques
The Caravan Shop is a Boutique on Wheels
78
Subway Car Grocery Stores
This Subway Grocery Store Lets Commuters Shop While They Travel
77
Bicycle-Friendly Café Seating
Rathaus Café's Patio Seating Does Not Require Chairs
76
Construction Site Retail Displays
The Linda Farrow BOFFO Shop Exercises an Industrial Arrangement
75
Interactive Fairy Tale Windows
Galeries Lafayette's Holiday Window Display Retells a Classic Story
74
Revolutionary Home 3D Printers
BotObjects ProDesk3D Brings Color 3D Printing to Your Living Room
73
Cross-Culture Beauty Boutiques
Jealousy Beauty Delivers Asian Remedies to North America
72
Aquatic Paper Window Displays
Hermès' Paper Window Display Revives the Sunken City of Atlanti
71
Exceptional Luxury Timepieces
This $16,000 Black Watch Design Comes with Top-Knotch Service
70
Talent-Bartering E-Shops
The Merit Shop Trades Its Items in Exchange for Videos of Unique Talents
69
Marketing Secrets Infographics
Infographic Delves into the Depths Consumer Psychology
68
Summer-Ready Iconic Cookies
Watermelon Oreos Hit the Shelves for a Limited Time Only
67
Yeti Storybook Window Displays
The Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Window is an Interactive Experience
66
Retail Warehouse Photography
Amazon Unpacked Reveals the Retailers Behind the Scenes
65
Facial Recognition Snack Machines
This Facial Recognition Vending Machine Personalizes Purchases
64
Designer-Curated Subscription Boxes
This Subscription Box Collects Items Put Together by Designers
63
Bedazzled Billboard Advertising
The Sparklemasters Sequinned Billboards Grab Attention
62
Constantly Seek to Be Unique
Product Innovation Keynote Speaker on Creating Outstanding Products
61
Cozy Retailer Lifestyle Villages
The Urban Outfitters Village is a Town Built by Retailers
60
Festive Retail Display Promos
The Le Chateau Windows Will Be Getting a Social Media Reveal
59
Wrinkle-Stretching Masks
This Facewaver Exercise Mask Decreases Lines On Your Face
58
Owl-Inspired Lookbooks
The Agi & Sam x Topman Collection is Quirky and Retro
57
Symbolic Store Packaging
Upside Branding Uses Geometric Elements to Highlight its Basic Strengths
56
Illusory Imploding Interiors
'PuLSaTe' Uses Op-Art Architecture to Create a Captivating Showroom
55
Felt-Clad Designer Stores
Viktor & Rolf's Flagship Store is Completely Covered in Felt
54
Life-Sized Dollhouse Installations
Grand Central Station Hosts a Huge House to Promote Target
53
Pinboard Web Shops
'Amazon Collections' is a Pinterest Look-Alike
52
Interactive High-Tech Mannequins
teamLabHanger Created Virtual Mannequins That are Hanger-Signaled
51
Smartphone-Savvy Cycling
The Quad Lock Bike Mount Kit for iPhone5 Ensures All-Weather Visibility
50
Smartphone Smell Senders
The 'ChatPerf' Accessory Can Message Scents Between Phones
49
Vintage Apparel Resurgence
The DKNY Opening Ceremony Pieces Are Taken from the Past
48
Bike Culture Fashion Stores
Japan's Grungy 'Neighborhood' Store is Perfect for Fashionable Bikers
47
Emblematic Eyewear Boutiques
The Mykita New York Store Stages Optical Offerings With On-Brand Mini
46
Spin Off Retailers
The & Other Stories Clothiers Come of H & M
45
Monochromatic Marble Retailers
The New Flagship Saint Laurent Paris Store Pushes Brand Identity
44
Veiled Wave Installations
Bloom Skin by WOW Inc Adds Mystique to 'Elttob Tep Issey Miyake' Store
43
Fight the Confidence That You Know Your Customer
Jeremy Gutsche's Customer Service Innovation Tips
42
Retrospective Fashion Museums
The Dior at Harrod's London Opens with a Historical Angle
41
Extravagant English Perfumeries
Penhaligon’s by Christopher Jenner Features Opulent Decor
40
Key-Locating Accessories
The Remote Key Finder Tracks Down Lost Items
39
Digital Styling Sites
Wishi is a Virtual Styling Site for Fashionistas
38
Ecommerce Site Statistics
An Online Shop Design Layout Can Impact How Much Consumers Spend
37
Whimsical Merchandizing Movables
'Table in Wonderland' Brings Imagination to Retail Arrangements
36
Custom-Fit Golfing Footwear
Pro Golfer Tiger Woods Teams Up with Nike to Design the Nike TW 14
35
Don't Speak to Your Customers, Speak with Them
Customer Innovation Keynote Speaker Jeremy Gutsche
34
Treehouse Pop-Up Shops
Duncan Shotton's ‘POP-UP A TREE SHOP' Sells Products from Up High
33
Location-Revealing Stickers
The 'Stick-N-Find' Radar App and Devices are Hugely Useful
32
Crowdsourced Virtual Shops
Shop 'Til You Drop at the Recently Launched Trend Hunter Gift Shop
31
Eclectic Shopping Concepts
The Centre Commercial Incorporates Diverse Products
30
Honeyfied Body Butters
The Body Shop Honey Collection is Socially Responsible
29
Consumer Complaint Charts
Debunk These 5 Myths in Order to Provide Better Customer Service
28
Social Media Shopping Platforms
Nathan Hubbard is Looking to Introduce Twitter Shopping
27
Custom Denim Shops
Build-Your-Own Jean Collection with the G-Star Raw Atelier
26
Rapidly Changing Furniture Stores
Knoll Will Change its Seasonal Products to Fit Annual Themes
25
Tofu Stacking Games
The 'Manner Tofu Chopstick' Game from Japan is Fun and Frustrating
24
Cheap Emergency Electronics
The $12 Gongkai Phone Gives Bang for the Buck
23
3D Medieval Series Puzzles
This 3D Map of Westeros Puzzle by Think Geek is Perfect for Superfans
22
Dessert-Shaped Cosmetics
Shades of Chocolate Wrapped in Sweet Design by Etude House
21
Hypnotic Ribbon-Lined Retailers
The Stuart Weitzman Rome Location was Designed by Fabio Novembre
20
Exquisitely Basal Boutiques
The Melinda Gloss by Cigue Store Boasts a Focus on Menswear Design
19
Augmented Reality Retail
The Vuforia App Digitizes American Apparel Stores
18
Chilled Coffee Brewers
The Cold Bruer is a Sleek, Cold Brew Coffee System
17
Passionately Curious Leather Brands
The CEO of Danier Leather Shared Insight About Brand Mentality
16
Innovation Fufils an Unmet Need
Innovation Strategy Speaker Jeremy Gutsche on Overcoming Crisis
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
Pixelated Garment Styles
The LOEWE Spring 2023 Ready-to-Wear Collection is Playful
AR Runway Experiences
Vogue & Snap Created Custom Augmented Reality Experiences for Vogue World
Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
Rob It To Get It by Distance Challenged Customers to Outrun a Sprinter
Smart Fridge Vending Machines
Subway is Testing a Vending Machine Filled with Pre-Made Sandwiches
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
Contemporary Engaging Stores
New Balance Opens Unique Retail Concept Store on in Boston
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
Luxury Technical Clothing Lines
Y-3 Embraces Performance-Driven Fabrics and Luxury
AI-Powered Shopping Apps
Shoptrue Curates Personalized Fashion Picks with Artificial Intelligence
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Gaming-Themed Luxury Fashion
Gucci Presents a Look at the Bright Good Game Collection
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Digital-Oriented Restaurant Redesigns
Wendy's Rolls Out New Design Concept, 'Global Next Gen'
AR-Enabled E-Commerce Products
Nextech AR Launches 'ARitize Configurator' For Shopify
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Shoe Retailer AI Apps
SuperStep Partnered with 'IMSHOP' to Create a Convenient Mobile App
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Text-to-Shop Retail Services
Walmart Text to Shop Makes it Easier Than Ever to Shop
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Upside-Down Sneaker Pop-Ups
Axel Arigato’s “Topsy-Turvy” Shopping Experience is Unique
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
Digital Grocery Screens
Kroger Launches the New Digital Smart Screens Across 500 Store Locations
Self-Service Commerce Kiosks
Cantaloupe Go Brings Buy-and-Go Expereinces to Customers
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Circular Luxury Accessories
Coachtopia is a Circular Sub-Brand from Coach
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups
Sprayground's NYC Pop-Up Invites Visitors to Travel Back in Time
AI Shopping Customization Tools
The Zegna X Experience Merges AI Technology & Traditional Retail
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
AI-Powered Fashion Assistants
Zalando is Launching a Virtual Assistant Powered by ChatGPT
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives
Instacart Introduces New 'Instacart Health' Project
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
Retailer Health Goal Apps
'Sincerely Health' from Albertsons Companies is Feature-Rich
Diversity-Promoting Retail Concepts
Eoghan Ross Designs PUSH as a Conscientious Retail Space
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Phygital Fashion Platforms
Macy's and Journee Debut the mstylelab Platform for Users
Curated Grocery Delivery Lists
Instacart Carts Offer Themed Shopping Lists Packed with Items
Luxe Monogrammed Spring Apparel
adida and Gucci Join Forces on a New Capsule for SS23
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Pop-Up Interview Stores
Trainline's Fashion Pop-Up Preps Gen Z for Interviews with Free Clothing
Boomer-Focused Grocery Services
Baby Boomers Continue to Dominate in Online Shopping Post-COVID
Modern Consignment Programs
GotStyle Recently Launched a New Consignment Program
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Digitally Led Bakery-Cafes
Panera's Small-Format Store Has a Digitized Menu & Tracking Screens
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
AI Clothing Try-Ons
Google's AI Shopping Feature Shows How Apparel Looks on Real Models
Elderly Customer-Reserved Retail Zones
JD Announced Exclusive Service Zones for Elderly Customers
All-Angle Sneaker Shopping Engines
Google Search Allows Users to View Shoes from All Angles
Dedicated eCommerce Fulfilment Apps
The Grocerist Fulfillment App Minimizes Labor Costs
Experiential Online Marketplaces
REVERSIBLE Launches the Omni-Channel Retail Aggregation Service
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Toronto Milestone Retailers
Carriage Trade Celebrates 60 Years of Luxury and Philanthropy
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Cashier-Free Grocery Chains
Automated Grocer 'Aisle 24' Opens a New Location in Toronto
Checkout-Free Grocery Stores
ALDI Launches the Innovative 'ALDIgo' Checkout-Free Grocery Store
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
AI-Powered Retail Try-Ons
Walmart is Adding an AI-Based Try-On Technology for Online Consumers
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
Beauty Shop Deliveries
Uber and The Body Shop Expand Partnership to Include 75 New Storefronts
Virtual Beauty-Focused Stores
Laura Mercier Debuts the Virtual ‘World of Beauty’ Store
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Collaborative Gorpcore-Themed Apparel
IVY PARK and adidas Continue to Grow its Expansive Capsule
AI-Backed eCommerce Platforms
New Era Japan is Upgraded with GroupBy's AI eCommerce Search
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Newly Renovated Fashion Stores
NEIGHBORHOOD Recently Re-Opened Its Shibuya Flagship Store
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Expanded D2C Deliveries
Kroger Debuts Two New Spoke Factories to Improve White Glove Deliveries
Ecommerce Returns Programs
Loop Launches an App to Help Shopify Merchants Optimize Returns
Digital Retailer Strategy Updates
This Walmart eCommerce Update Refreshes the Website and App
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Text-Based Shopping Features
Walmart Unveils a New Shopping by Text Feature for Mobile Shoppers
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
Creator-Driven Grocery Shopping Platforms
Jupiter Helps Shoppers Discover Recipes From Creators
Personal Shopping Assistants
Klarna Debuts a More Personalized Shopping Feature Dubbed Ask Klarna
AI-Powered Inventory Tech
Google Cloud is Introducing AI-Powered Inventory Tracking Technology
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Convenience Chain Golf Collections
7-Eleven Unveils its new Convenience Tour Golf Collection
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
Convenient Christmastime Foods
The Co-op 2023 Christmas Food and Drink Ranges Have Been Debuted
Interactive Sandwich Billboards
Subway's 3D Billboard Lets Onlookers Build Their Own Sub On-Screen
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Last Mile Delivery Enhancements
Oracle Taps Uber to Enhance its Uber Direct Delivery Service
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Revamped Grocery Loyalty Apps
Tesco Unveils the New and Improved Digital Clubcard and Grocery App
E-Commerce Optimizing Platforms
Lily AI Use Algorithms to Help Retailers Improve Their Webstores
Enhanced Shopping Results
Google Updates its Search Engine to Better Aid Holiday Shopping
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Locally Focused Footwear Stores
The Athlete's Foot Opened a Neighborhood Concept Store in Atlanta
Holiday Grocer Affordability Guides
The Kroger Holiday Shopping Guide Helps Shoppers Save Money