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
Sustainable Streetwear Store Interiors
Snarkitecture Embraces Recycled Materials for This Store
Upcycled Vintage Sub-Brands
Beyond Retro Founders Unveil New Sub-Label 'Beyond Remade'
Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Multi-Sensory Streetwear Stores
Presented By Launches an Immersive Sneaker Store in Riyadh
AR Fashion Pop-Ups
ZERO10 + Crosby Studios Set Up a Shop with Digital-Only Clothing
Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets
The Give Back Express Invites Shoppers to Buy and Donate Goods
Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
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
Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
Bumpsuit Created a Pop-Up Pod for Its First Physical Retail Presence
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Walk-In Freezer Concept Stores
Sainsfreeze Shows Customers How to Freeze Foods & Reduce Waste
Upcycled Beauty Retail Interiors
Nina+Co Uses Salvaged Materials and Biotextiles for This Project
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Small-Format Grocery Stores
Amazon’s Whole Foods to Open New Small-Format Stores in Cities
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
Ethical Neighborhood Convenience Stores
The Goods Mart is a Curated Better-for-You Store
Package Recycling Hubs
Walmart & TerraCycle are Piloting a Recycling Collection Program
Scrap Material Footwear
Merrell Created a Scrap Shoe Collection for Zero Waste Week
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Updated Sports Retail Strategies
Decathlon Announced Its New Purpose and Business Strategy
Small-Format Electronic Stores
Best Buy Canada to Operate 165 Small-Format Bell Canada Stores
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Conscious Shopping Promotions
Hey Harper is Holding 40% Sales Throughout November
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Classic Genderless Apparel
The UNIQLO U 'Essentials with a Point of View' Launches on October 6
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Sustainable Canadian Fashion Brands
FREED Was Nominated in the 2023 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards
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"
Influencer-Made Lifestyle Apparel
Zara McDermott Introduces the Rise Clothing Brand at Tesco
Fall-Centric Contemporary Streetwear
Universal Works Presents its New Seasonal Range for FW22
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
E-retailer Fashion Pop-ups
The SHEIN Pop-up Shop Experience Opens March 23 at the Eaton Centre
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Red-Hued Store Interiors
Dan Brunn Designs Road to Awe's New Location in Manhattan
Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups
Sprayground's NYC Pop-Up Invites Visitors to Travel Back in Time
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
Beauty Recycling Programs
Shoppers Drug Mart Launches Recycling Program for Quo Beauty Cosmetics
Autumn eCommerce Fashion Pop-Ups
This SHEIN Pop-Up Will Celebrate the Arrival of Fall Fashions
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Beauty Brand Accelerator Programs
Walmart Start™ Returns to Discover Next Gen Beauty Brands
Retailer E-Waste Disposal Programs
Staples Canada & eCycle Solutions are Redefining Tech Recycling
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Holiday-Scented Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Launched a Festive Collection of Cleaning Products
French Modernism Luxe Retailers
The New Celine Store is Located on Paris' Rue Saint-Honoré
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Cozy Autumnal Apparel
The FW23 Collection by alder apparel Highlights Cozy Pieces and Workwear
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Waste-Reducing Beauty Lines
Quo Beauty and Shoppers Drug Mart Debut More Planet Love Package
Pet Store Recycling Initiatives
The Pet Supplies Plus Recycle Program Features TerraCycle
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Reusable Bag Retailer Programs
Closed Loop Partners is Managing a Reusable Bag Pilot for Retailers
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
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
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Curbside Waste Bags
TerraCycle Launches a New Zero Waste Bag for Hard-to-Recycle Waste Streams
Accessible Home Decor
FOX HOME Makes Its Official Debut in Canada with Toronto Flagship Store
Gorpcore-Inspired Retailer Fashions
The ALDI Fall Merch Collection is Arriving with Many Styles
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Artist-Styled Nostalgic Lookbooks
AURALEE and New Balance Reimagine Archival Fashion Designs
Recyclable Paper Packaging Initiatives
Walmart is Swapping to Recyclable Packaging on All Channels
French Retailer Expansions
Rouje WIll Open its First US-Based Store in New York Later This Year
Retailer Sustainability Milestones
Staples Canada is Exceeding Sustainability Goals Ahead of 2025
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Accessible Clean Beauty Platforms
Clean Beauty at Walmart Features More Than 900 Products
Minimal Affordable Sub-Labels
Target Presents its Own No-Frills Brand with Minimal Design
Canadian Eco Packaging Expansions
The Body Shop Recently Expanded its Refill Program to Canada
Fall-Ready Sleek Wardrobe Staples
UNIQLO U Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Adventure Travel Pop-Up Stores
Craghoppers Has Unveiled a Boutique Store in Kildare Village
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Premium Fabric Fall Streetwear
Garbstore Presents its Latest Collection for the FW22 Season
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Minimal Seasonal Furniture Designs
Blu Dot Presents a New Collection for the Fall 2023 Season
Sustainable Department Store Initiatives
John Lewis' Furniture Will Use Local Farm-Sourced Leather
Collaborative Vintage Buying-In Services
Weekday and Beyond Retro Join Forces on Archive Pieces
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
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
Virtual Beauty-Focused Stores
Laura Mercier Debuts the Virtual ‘World of Beauty’ Store
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
Apothecary-Style Supplement Stores
The New GNC Flagship Boasts a Warm, Open, Inviting Atmosphere
Premium Retail Resell Categories
Walmart Restored Premium Offers Like-New Items for Less
Eco Fashion Shipping Initiatives
Olive Reusable Packaging Keeps Clothes Out of Landfills
Closet Cleanout Programs
The Container Store's Closet Clean Out Resale Program Slows Fashion Waste
Newly Renovated Fashion Stores
NEIGHBORHOOD Recently Re-Opened Its Shibuya Flagship Store
Circular Fashion Shops
Asket Supports a Sustainable Fashion Future with Resale & Repair
Vintage Homeware Shops
Galerie Was Opens a Brick-and-mortar Shop in Lower Manhattan
London-Based Startup Retailers
The Nothing Store is Opening a Location in Soho, London
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
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
Wellness-Focused Demure Apparel
Crop Shop Boutique Launches New Wellness Collection for Fall
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Sustainability-Focused Home Decor
Williams-Sonoma GreenRow Has Items for the Whole Home
Modern Denim Pop-Up Shops
Urban Outfitters Launches a BDG Pop-Up with the Denim Swap Shop
Regional Airport Retailers
Okanagan + Co at Kelowna International Airport Spotlights Local Goods
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
Pastel Palette Retail Stores
Aro Archive Opens Up a New Store Location in Shoreditch
Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
August Relies on Playful and Wholesome Branding
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Pet Product Takeback Services
PetSmart Unveils the New Sustainable Pet Product Takeback Programs
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Occasion-Driven Apparel Retailers
Windsor Fashions Llc Expands into the Canadian Market
Minimally Designed Store Openings
London Opens its Door at the New Self-Portrait Store in Chelsea
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Summer-Ready Boutique Shops
Urban Outfitters Unveils a New Dress Boutique Pop Up Opening in April
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Seasonal Grocer Celebrations
Natural Grocers AUTUMNFEST Offers Ample Discounts
Low-Cost Cosmetic Retailer Expansions
Dollar General is Rolling Out a New Beauty Layout
Autumnal Grocery Retailer Deals
These Nisa Autumn Deals Offer Halloween Cost Savings
Limited Store-Opening Apparel
Union Joins Wasted Youth on a New Celebratory Collection