From zero waste grocery stores to sprawling accessories shops, the September 2017 retail trends reveal that brands are taking very different approaches when it comes to adapting to the changing face of brick-and-mortar shopping.
On the one hand, the September 2017 retail trends highlight a number of minimalist shops that place more emphasis on the products themselves than the shopping experience as a whole. One such example is Ottawa's NU Grocery, which is a zero-waste store that prioritizes sustainability above all else.
On the other hand, a number of retailers have made the effort to add extra services and amenities to their stores in order to differentiate themselves from ecommerce platforms. For instance, Ardene recently opened a large-format concept shop that includes everything from phone charging stations, to a social media photo booth.
Top 25 Retail Ideas in September
From Zero Waste Grocery Stores to Sprawling Accessories Stores:
Katherine Pendrill — Sep 27, 2017 — Business
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Japanese Retailer Food Markets
A MUJI Food Market Has Opened in Tokyo Selling Fresh Produce
24
Social Media-Inspired Terrarium Shops
'London Terrariums' Store Was Inspired by an Instagram Post
23
Retail Vending Machines
Uniqlo Unveiled its Plans to Roll Out Clothing Vending Machines
22
Shopper-Friendly Retail Stores
This Target Store Design Reimagines the Shopper Experience
21
Zero Waste Grocery Stores
Ottawa's 'NU Grocery' Creates Absolutely No Packaging Waste
20
Clothes-Dispensing Vending Machines
Uniqlo's Vending Machines Will Soon Be Available in the US
19
Millennial Parent Restaurant Rebrandings
Chuck E. Cheese Restaurants Have Been Stylishly Revamped
18
Sprawling Accessories Stores
Ardene is Set to Open a Series of Large-Format Stores in Canada
17
Self-Serve Shopping Apps
Walmart's 'Scan & Go' Helps Consumers Skip the Checkout Line
16
Adaptogenic Mushroom Cafes
Four Sigmatic's 'Shroom Room' is the First-Ever Mushroom Coffeehouse
15
Experiential Footwear Labs
Timberland's New Retail Concept Shop Has Been Dubbed the 'Tree Lab'
14
Archived Lifestyle Stores
The First 'Arket' Store is Inspired by Historical Archive Houses
13
Organic Big Box Eateries
Walmart Has Partnered with Grown Restaurant to Open a New Location
12
Oyster Vending Machines
Oyster Farmers Brigitte & Tony Berthelot Opened an Oyster Vending Machine
11
Pop-Up Bikini Bars
Pucci's Concept Shop and Changing Room Offers Exclusive Prints
10
Co-Curated Designer Boutiques
The Adidas X Concepts Store is Now Open in Boston
9
B2B Experience Zones
Legrand's 'Innoval' Experience Center in Mumbai Showcases its B2B Products
8
Artisan Wedding Shops
Amazon's Online Wedding Shop Features One-of-Kind Items
7
Digital Dating Pop-Up Shops
The Hinge Milestone Marketplace Celebrates Couples Who Met on the App
6
Package-Disguising Shipping Services
'Discreet Drop' Provides Discreet Shipping for Any Package
5
Budget-Friendly Beauty Boutiques
Bloomingdales' Glowhaus is a Millennial-Targeted Destination
4
Voice Shopping Services
Walmart is Set to Offer Voice Shopping in Partnership with Google
3
Cliffside Pop-Up Shops
37.5 Technology Set Up Its 'Cliffside Shop' on the Face of a Mountain
2
In-Store Concert Spaces
Selfridges' 'Music Matters' Turns the Retail Space Into a Music Venue
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Meticulously Curated Boutiques
Trend Hunter Previews the Upcoming Smoke + Ash Trend Safari
Related Ideas
Luxury Holiday-Themed Pop-Ups
Loro Piana Unveils its Holiday 2025 Pop-Up Store at Yorkdale
Restored Cafe Culture Retailers
The New Starbucks Coffee House Design Revives the Local Cafe Feel
Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
Sensorial Luxury Beauty Stores
The Aesop Flagship Store at Sanya International Boasts Elegance
Immersive Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN Launches Multi-Category Toronto Shopping Experience This Spring
Luxury Handbag Subscription Tiers
Zero Collective Offers the Handbag Club Membership
Luxury Retail Expansions
Chanel Expands Its Presence at the Yorkdale Shopping Center in Toronto
Grocery Bag Runway Accessory
The Marché Packable Tote Bag Boasts as a Grocery Chic Runway Bag
Fashionable Eyewear Collections
Specsavers Canada Embraces Projected Fashion Trends in 2026
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Luxury Luggage Boutique Openings
RIMOWA Expands Its Canadian Presence with a New Yorkdale Boutique
Seasonal Shopping Occasions
Sephora Canada Spotlights Must-Haves for the Sephora Savings Event
Autonomous Smart Store Installations
VenHub Global and Circa Introduced the VenHub Smart Store
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
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
Circular Runway Fashion Events
eBay Endless Runway Brings Pre-Loved Styles to Fashion Capitals
Personalization-Focused Retail Concepts
Golden Goose Opens in NYC's Meatpacking District
Unique Concept Clothing Stores
The BASE Store in New York Offers an Unexpected Style Oasis
Experiential Retail Destinations
Lacoste Opens Interactive Vancouver Store with Custom Options
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
Dynamic Running-Focused Retail Concepts
Nordstrom Debuts Nike Running @ the Corner
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
K-POP Group Retail Pop-Ups
The BLACKPINK Pop-Up Store Features Limited Edition Merchandise
Store Opening Celebrations
UNIQLO Launches Two Quebec Locations with Community-Focused Events
Curated Online Fashion Storefronts
SHEIN Introduced its 'Trend Stores' for Personalized Shopping
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Immersive IP-Themed Stores
MINISO Opens Canada’s Biggest Store at West Edmonton Mall
Tailored Retail Experiences
Levi’s Reinvents Retail with NextGen Indigo Shopping Experience
Thoughtfully Designed Fashion Boutiques
Maison Margiela Establishes Its Canadian Retail Presence
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Colorful European Retail Experiences
Marimekko Opens Its New Location in Paris
Elegantly Subdued Retail Settings
Ann Demeulemeester Opened a New Boutique in Milan
70s-Style Concept Stores
Anya Hindmarch x Boots Looks Like an Apothecary with a Playful Twist
Street-Informed Grocery Bags
Porter Launches Busan-Exclusive Grocery Bag with Coastal Accents
Gen Z Concept Stores
UO Insiders Insights Informed the UO x Glendale Store Experience
Art Gallery-Inspired Luxury Shops
Proenza Schouler is Gearing Up to Open Its Flagship Store
Upgraded AI-Powered Grocer Platforms
Retail Insight Significantly Enhances Its WasteInsight Tool
Lifestyle Icon-Backed Stores
Martha Stewart is Launching Stores Globally, Starting in Dubai
Elevated Flagship Stores
UNIQLO Unveiled its Renovated CF Toronto Eaton Centre Store
Sustainable Fashion Store Openings
Reformation to Open in Vancouver with a Chic, Sustainable Twist
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Sci-Fi Series Shopping Experiences
Stranger Things 5 at Target Invites Fans into Hawkins
Elevated In-Store Experiences
Bath & Body Works Adapts its Store Designs to Appeal to Gen Z
Contemporary Luxury Retail Spaces
Casablanca Opens Its Store on Rue Du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
Enhanced Office Retail Experiences
Staples Canada Opens a New Retail Location in Burlington
Heritage Lifestyle Collections
Canadian Tire Releases Hudson’s Bay Stripes into a Summer Lineup
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Seasonal Wardrobe Capsules
Uniqlo U FW25 Collection Release Info Highlights Refined Minimal Looks
Dedicated Contemporary Fashion Stores
COS Has Debuted a Dedicated Canadian Online Store
Reusable Packaging Grocery Stores
Nude Foods Market Packs Foods in Returnable Glass Jars
Effortless Autumn Apparel
The Sézane Fall 2025 Collection Fuses Timeless Style and Versatility
Conscious-Focused Retail Stores
ATLAS Opens its Doors in Westfield Century City
Retail Expansion Strategies
UNIQLO Unveils New Toronto Location With Community Focus
Native Art Retail Designs
Clairoux Designs the Wachiya Boutique in Montreal
Small Business Retail Spaces
IKEA Valencia Strives to Support Small Businesses with Free Space
Sustainable Retailer Packaging Updates
This Co-op Sustainable Packaging Initiative is Expansive
Essential Shopping eCommerce Promotions
Amazon Everyday Essentials Week Will Offer Up to 40% Off
Modern Consumer-Tech Stores
Nothing Announced its First Physical Store in India
Slick Monochromatic Retail Boutiques
The Tom Ford Boutique at Yorkdale Shopping Center is Chic
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
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
Americana Retailer Merch Ranges
The 7-Eleven Reel Convenience Range Has Apparel and Accessories
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Gamified Back-to-Campus Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' UO Haul Supports Gen Z Through Transition
Approachable Retailer Branding Updates
The Latest Walmart Brand Refresh Reflects its Legacy
Digitally Native Fragrance Stores
The Dossier Flagship Boutique Inspires Discovery & Education
Free Educational Fashion Events
Fashion Takes Action is Hosting a Free Public Event Named Remode
AI-Powered Grocery Apps
Tre'dish's Transparent Pricing Offers Real-Time, Geo-Targeted Comparisons
Autonomous Plant-Based Pop-Ups
Okay's Easy Switch Pop-Up Makes Plant-Based Options Accessible
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Grocery Store Quiet Hours
Woolworths Expands Its Quiet Hour Initiative at Its Stores
Canadian Outerwear Mall Debuts
Moose Knuckles Unveils New Retail Locations in Ottawa and Toronto
Novel Multi-Brand Retail Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Debuts Multi-Brand Shopping and Ordering
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
Retail Innovation-Focused Events
Spar International Hosts the Spar Transform Event to Boost Retail
Simplicity-Focused Back-To-School Campaigns
Staples Wants to Simplify Back-To-School Shopping
Modern Luxury Retail Concepts
The New BOSS Boutique Opened at Montreal's Royalmount
Direct-to-Consumer Storefront Debuts
William-Sonoma’s GreenRow Opens a Physical SoHo Store
Heritage-Inspired Home Retail Stores
The Laura Ashley Brand Opens a Flagship Outlet in the UK
Retail Tech Revamps
Claire's Invests in Modern POS and Data Integration
Hyper-Realistic Premium Eyewear Stores
Gentle Monster Opens its First Canadian Flagship in Toronto
Wellness Shop-in-Shops
Wellness by Ulta Beauty Shares Immersive, Informative Experiences
Wooden-Accented Luxury Retail Interiors
Bottega Veneta Updates Its Boutique in Vancoouver
Retail Wellbeing Spaces
Frama Opens Its First International Tokyo Store Focused on Design & Care
Ethical Luxury Shopping Platforms
Brimm Reimagines Conscious Consumerism with Curated Designs
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Shops-In-Shop Openings
Maje X Holt Renfrew Partner for a New Era in Canada
Awareness-Raising Shoe Store Concepts
Soles4Souls Canada Highlights What's Important This Season
Compact In-Retail Designs
IKEA Shop-In-Shop Adds Home Planning with Tech in a Compact Space
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Conceptual Retail Spaces
The ADER ERROR Tokyo Space Opens in Omotesando with an Exclusive Drop
Sustainable Retail Interiors
Sheep Inc London Store Uses Sculptural Displays & Graphic Art
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Raw Architecture-Inspired Retail Interiors
Balenciaga Has a Boutique in the Royalmount Center
Expanded Wellness Retail Assortments
Target Added 30% More Wellness Products to Its Shelves
Measured Retail Expansions
Vessi Launches its Bellevue Store and In-Store Splash Experience
Retail Design Landmarks
D14.2 Concept Store in Oslo Rethinks the Shopping Experience
Modernized Retailer Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Reintroduced Its That Was Easy Campaign
Neighborhood Stationery Boutiques
Moleskine Debuts Community-Focused Concept Store In Manhattan
Multi-Brand Showroom Launches
Sundays Opens its Terminal HQ Showroom in Vancouver
Events-Focused Retail Spaces
The Brick Spot from LEGO Group Features Interactive Party Elements
Grocery Store Accessibility Models
Tesco Enhances Its Self-Service Checkout Experience
Student-Designed Reusable Bags
These Metcalfe’s Market Reusable Shopping Bags Celebrate the Earth
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Exclusive Retailer Cleaning Products
These New Branch Basic Products are Arriving Only at Target
Young Consumer-Focused Store Redesigns
Auntie Anne's Presents a Contemporary Updated Aesthetic
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Refined Versatile Apparel
& Other Stories Launches its 'Transitional Edit'
Canadian Lifestyle Brand Expansions
Rocky Unveils an Ontario Expansion with Two New Storefronts
Gallery-Like Retail Floors
Tutto Bene Redesigns Globus Basel Fashion and Private Shopping Floors
Nature-First Store Concepts
Rocky Embraces Its Nature-First Ethos in the Store Environment
Valentine's Day-Ready Grocery Deals
Natural Grocers Debuts Valentine's Hot Deals
Stylish Shopping Trolleys
Roulette Carts Transforms Grocery Shopping with Designer-Like Trolleys
Retailer-Opened Food Markets
The MUJI Food Market Opens its Doors in Chelsea Market in NYC
Diaper-Focused Point-Of-Sale Retail Displays
Greencore Solution Partners with Emerson TEN
Resolution-Focused Grocery Campaigns
Natural Grocers Debuts the Resolution Reset Week
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Pet Gear Recycling Schemes
Pet Supplies Plus & Wag N' Wash Achieve a Recycled Packaging Milestone
Fulfillment-Only Retail Locations
Walmart Dark Stores are Opening to Fulfill Online Orders
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Strategically Revised Retail Concepts
The Zellers Retail Brand is Being Re-Established in Canada
Healthcare Apparel Retail Concepts
Kindthread Opens an Omnichannel Scrub Store
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Luxe Concept Retail Spaces
Saint Laurent Rive Droite Opens a Flagship Store in Beijing
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel
& Other Stories Launches 'The October Collection'
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Australian Designer Pop-Ups
WeWearAustralian Opens its WeWearAustralian Soho Store
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Specialized Retail Execution Teams
The Reset Team Launches National Merchandising Service
Accessible Summertime Retailer Refreshments
The Latest Tesco Summer Food Range Has Over 230 Items
Health-Focused Educational Programs
Natural Grocers Debuts Three Essential Health-Focused Hacks
Discovery-Led Beauty Zones
Watsons Launches BeautyVerse And Jubilee Wellness Corners