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
Personal Shopping Apps
Aritzia's New App Delivers Boutique Shopping to Your Smartphone
Fashionable Eyewear Collections
Specsavers Canada Embraces Projected Fashion Trends in 2026
Spatial AI Shopping Technologies
VusionGroup EdgeSense AI Immerses Shoppers
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
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
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
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
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
AI Chat Shopping Systems
Shopify Brings Retail to ChatGPT
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Autonomous Smart Store Installations
VenHub Global and Circa Introduced the VenHub Smart Store
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
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
Gen Z Concept Stores
UO Insiders Insights Informed the UO x Glendale Store Experience
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Upgraded AI-Powered Grocer Platforms
Retail Insight Significantly Enhances Its WasteInsight Tool
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
Connected Grocer Shopping Carts
The New Amazon Dash Cart is Arriving at Whole Foods Market
On-Demand Style Deliveries
Urban Outfitters and DoorDash Partnered Ahead of Graduation Season
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Shelf-Scanning Robot Services
ShelfOptix Helps Retailers Access Insights with a Subscription
Freshness-Focused Perishable Goods Tools
Simbe Recently Enhanced Its Data Analytics Platform
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
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
GenAI Fashion Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. Fashion APIs Help Shoppers Visualize Scarves, Hats & More
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
Behavior-Based Smart Homes
Google Home automations adapt to routines, moods, and behaviors
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
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
AI-Driven Retail Supply Chains
Dollar Tree Uses AI and Cloud Systems to Improve Inventory
Retailer-Led Healthcare Services
Walmart Better Care Services Connects to Healthcare Providers
AI-Powered Shopping Features
Target is Making Seasonal Gifting Easier, Personalized and More Fun
Accessible Beauty Consultations
Walmart’s Beauty Experts Offer Personalized In-Store Guidance
Consumer-Driven Grocery Stores
The Waitrose Home of Food Lovers Concept Store is in Newbury
Branded Retail Installations
Urban Outfitters Recently Spotlighted UGG in Its 'On Rotation' Series
Virtual Try-On Tools
Clothing Virtual Try On Shows Realistic Outfits For Online & Retail Shopping
Customer-Led Loyalty Programs
The Iconic Unveils a Loyalty Program Built on Community Insight
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Target Partners with ChatGPT to Highlight New AI Shopping Capabilities
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
Beauty Retail Delivery Partnerships
Ulta Beauty Has Added 1500 Stores to the Uber Eats Marketplace
AI-Powered Grocery Apps
Tre'dish's Transparent Pricing Offers Real-Time, Geo-Targeted Comparisons
Co-Branded Shopper App Partnerships
Grubhub and Instacart Partnered to Offer a Wider Selection
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
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
Autonomous Retail Merchandising Platforms
Retail Express Uses AI to Automate Pricing and Discounts
AI Checkout Kiosks
Retailers Embrace AI Vision To Speed Self-Checkout Lines
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
Health Engagement Disparity Campaigns
Function Health and SubwayTakes Partner on a Campaign
AI-Powered Shopping Ecosystems
Wayfair Partnered With Google on AI Commerce Infrastructure
Conversational Sizing Recommendations
Gap Inc. Introduced Predictive Sizing and AI-Native Commerce
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
Enterprise Retail Technology Upgrades
David's Bridal Introduced a New Enterprise Platform
NYC Identity-Inspired Retail Cconcepts
Concrete Amsterdam Designs the Inaugural Steve Madden Store
Retail Tech Revamps
Claire's Invests in Modern POS and Data Integration
Integrated AI shopping
David’s Bridal Integrates Products into ChatGPT and Copilot
Nationwide Digital Grocery Experiences
ALDI U.S. Partners with Instacart’s Storefront Pro
Shelf-Less Retail Stores
Goody Goody Liquor Uses Robots and QR Codes to Replace Shelving
Lifelong Reskilling Cultures
McKinsey And General Catalyst Highlight Continuous AI-Era Upskilling
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
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Multi-Revenue Fashion Platforms
Rent the Runway expands into resale, ads and cleaning services
AI Retail Experts
Ant by 11Ants Supports Faster, Evidence-Led Decision-Making
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
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
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Expanded Wellness Retail Assortments
Target Added 30% More Wellness Products to Its Shelves
Retail Design Landmarks
D14.2 Concept Store in Oslo Rethinks the Shopping Experience
AI Retail Infrastructure Platforms
Huawei Expands Intelligent Retail Systems Across Europe
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Convenience-Focused Grocery Network Partnerships
Kroger and Uber Expand Their Existing Partnership
Grocery Store Accessibility Models
Tesco Enhances Its Self-Service Checkout Experience
Intelligent Retail Infrastructure
Supermicro Spotlights Its Intelligent In-Store Retail Solutions
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
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
Simplified AI Shopping Tools
Target Focuses on Holiday Shoppers with its New AI-Powered Tools
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
AI-Powered Retail Analysts
Bluecore's Marketing Agent is Poised to Revolutionize Retail
Agentic Beauty Shopping
Ulta Beauty Integrates Gemini AI for Seamless Product Discovery
Gallery-Like Retail Floors
Tutto Bene Redesigns Globus Basel Fashion and Private Shopping Floors
Executive Innovation Insight Services
Retail Innovation Council And dunnhumby Launch 'RIX'
Educational Running-Focused Activations
The Running Event Opens a Call for Education Sessions
Luxury Beauty Destinations
A Niche Beauty Destination Offers Premium Services
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Managed Retail Connectivity Services
Internet Retailing Introduced ConsumerX Managed Connectivity
Video-Based Mystery Shopping Technologies
Blaze Pizza Partners with Reality Based Group
Retail AI Assistants
Retail AI Council Develops AI Tailored to Industry-Specific Needs
Unified Grocery Platforms
Riesbeck’s And eGrowcery Launch Streamlined Digital Shopping Experience
AI Kitchen Design Platforms
3D Cloud Introduces Conversational Tools for Custom Kitchen Planning
Hybrid Party Retailers
Staples and Party City combine event supplies with print services in-store
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
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
AI Adoption Insights
The 2025 State Of AI Development Reveals Key Industry Trends
Healthcare Apparel Retail Concepts
Kindthread Opens an Omnichannel Scrub Store
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
AI-Powered Customer Personalization Features
eGrowcery and Birdzi Form a Strategic Partnership
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Real-Time Grocery Personalization Platforms
Birdzi’s Journey Tool Delivers Automated Behavior-Base
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Order Aggregation Platforms
Snappy Technologies Launches an Order Aggregation Service
Supply Chain Services
Amazon Opens Its Global Logistics Network to All Businesses
Rapid Grocery Delivery Expansions
Amazon Introduced Two-Hour Grocery Delivery for Cub Stores
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Discovery-Led Beauty Zones
Watsons Launches BeautyVerse And Jubilee Wellness Corners
Agentic Local Stock Finders
Google AI Mode Calls Stores To Locate Items