As the economy gains traction in the era of the "new normal," the September 2020 retail trends showcase how brands are beginning to interact with consumers once again.
Notably, we see Cadillac Fairview, the Candian commercial real estate brand that focuses on malls, launch a new beta app that helps shoppers plan their trips to the mall in a safe, socially distancing-friendly way. The app lets users virtually join a queue while shopping, pre-book time slots to visit specific stores, and easily arrange curbside order pickups.
In addition, the September 2020 retail innovations also include PREIT's venture into e-commerce with the brand's "first-of-its-kind curated shopping program from a mall owner/operator." The real estate brand focused on American shopping centers offers back-to-school supplies handpicked by professional stylists from PREIT malls.
Top 45 Retail Trends in September
From 30-Minute Makeup Deliveries to Branded Burger Face Masks:
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Floating Technology Retail Stores
The Apple Marina Bay Sands Store Has a Lantern-Like Design
44
Conical Timber Tech Stores
The Apple Central World in Bangkok is Achieved with Oak Panels and More
43
Canadian Online Paint Stores
Digby Paints Offers Carefully Curated Palette of 60 Colours for Walls
42
Social Retail Stores
Burberry Announced It Will Create a Socially Integrated Retail Store in China
41
Contactless Cosmetic Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Virtual Makeup Try-On Includes Face Mask Detection
40
Branded Burger Face Masks
Burger King Debuted a New Mask that States Your Order for You
39
Medical-Grade UV Sanitizers
Hudson's Bay Uses CleanSlate UV Sanitizers at Entry & Exit Points
38
Event-Hosting Clothing Stores
Collective Facilitates the Aesthetic of a Hybrid Clothing Store
37
Youthful Luxury Platforms
Tmall Luxury's New Features Educate, Entertain & Engage Gen Z Buyers
36
Virtual Home Improvement Retailers
ProduceShop is Europe's Largest Online Resource for the Home
35
AI-Powered Clothing Marketplaces
FMRU Clothing Uses AI Measuring Tech to Share Accurate Sizes
34
Next-Gen Beauty Showcases
Pop-In@Nordstrom New Beauty Introduces Emerging Brands
33
Interactive Tea Shops
Twinings' London Flagship Focuses on Tasting Experiences & Interactivity
32
Shower Gel Refill Stations
These Stations Replenish Bottles of Nivea Creme Soft or Creme Sensitive
31
One-Stop Sour Candy Shops
The First-Ever Sour Patch Kids Store Shares Treats To-Go
30
Smart Grocery Shops
The Amazon Fresh Grocery Store Shares the Expertise of Amazon Alexa
29
Online-Only Healthy Supermarkets
Whole Foods Market Opened a Delivery-Only Location in Brooklyn
28
Subscription-Based Product Deliveries
Walmart Introduced Walmart+ with Unlimited Deliveries
27
30-Minute Makeup Delivery Partnerships
Coty Partners with GoPuff to Deliver Cosmetics Quickly
26
Remote Shopping Services
Tanger Outlets' Virtual Shoppers Offer a Personalized Experience
25
At-Home Arena Experiences
Skip The Dishes Debuts the 'Gear Up with Skip' Campaign for Fans at Home
24
In-Store CBD Concepts
The Vitamin Shoppe's CBD HQ is a Destination for CBD Wellness Solutions
23
Virtual Influencer Installations
In Tokyo, IKEA's In-Store Installation Stars Imma
22
Comprehensive Grocery Store Apps
The new Heinen's Grocery eCommerce Site was Built by Instacart
21
Shoppable Streaming Platforms
droppTV Lets Fans Watch Music Videos and Make Real-Time Purchases
20
Video Shopping Apps
The LIKEtoKNOW.it. App Now Includes LTK Shopping Video
19
Affordable Curated Wine Deliveries
Firstleaf Curates Wine Based on Your Unique Tasting Profile
18
Customizable Retail Lactation Suites
Walmart is Adding More Than 100 Mamava Suites to Stores
17
DIY Retail Re-Openings
B&M Bargains Say an Increase in DIY Demand After Opening 49 Locations
16
21-Day Beauty Promotions
Ulta Beauty Relaunches Its 21 Days of Beauty Sale with Up to 50% Off
15
Shoppable Social Media Tabs
Facebook Debuted New Facebook Shop Tab
14
Travel-Friendly Superfood Capsules
STAMBA TRAVEL's Product is Designed to Offer Nutrition Support
13
Digital Trade Show Platforms
JOOR Passport Provides Virtual Access to Livestreamed Industry Events
12
Honey-Powered Immunity Supplements
Manukaguard Immune Support Mgo 100 Boasts a "Wellness Tune-Up"
11
Wholesale Wine Deliveries
Boxed.com is the Perfect Solution for Consumers Looking to Buy in Bulk
10
Flat-Rate Food Delivery Fees
FreshBytes is Supporting Restaurants With New Wallet-Friendly Rates
9
Employee Voice Assistants
Walmart's Ask Sam Lets Employees Look Up Prices, Find Products & More
8
QSR Mandatory Mask Policies
Starbucks Canada Now Requires All Customers to Wear Facial Coverings
7
Speedy Grocery Delivery Services
DoorDash is Now Offering On-Demand Grocery Delivery
6
Virtual At-Home Bakery Classes
The Zingerman's Bake! Classes are Available from Anywhere
5
Curated Back-to-School Shopping Programs
PREIT's Small Surprises Features Stylist-Picked Goods
4
Branded Line-Reducing Mall Apps
The CF Guest List Beta Reduces Line Waits for Efficiency & Safety
3
Valentine's Day Flower Collections
The Nisa Valentine’s Day Range is Available for 2021 Preorder
2
Reward Program-Equipped Payment Terminals
The NRSPlus POS Network Supports Seamless Checkouts
1
Virtual Renovation Supply Orders
Travis Perkins is Now Open Online in Light of COVID-19
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Sephora Partners with Amorepacific for 'Seoul in the City'
Gen X Beauty Campaigns
Bluemercury's Up Next Campaign Celebrates Women 40+
Personal Shopping Apps
Aritzia's New App Delivers Boutique Shopping to Your Smartphone
Luxury Retail Expansions
Chanel Expands Its Presence at the Yorkdale Shopping Center in Toronto
National Holiday Marketing Campaigns
Revlon Debuted a Month-Long National Lipstick Day Celebration
Gen-Z-Focused AR Campaigns
American Eagle Launched an AE Jeans Try-on Haul Lens
Fashionable Eyewear Collections
Specsavers Canada Embraces Projected Fashion Trends in 2026
Spatial AI Shopping Technologies
VusionGroup EdgeSense AI Immerses Shoppers
Parisian-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Chanel Fall 2025 is Elevated and Captivating
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Seasonal Shopping Occasions
Sephora Canada Spotlights Must-Haves for the Sephora Savings Event
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
Immersive Luxury Retail Concepts
Christian Dior Beauty Boutique Opens Its Doors in Montreal
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Circular Runway Fashion Events
eBay Endless Runway Brings Pre-Loved Styles to Fashion Capitals
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Versatile Beauty-Enthusiast-Approved Products
L’Oréal Paris Spotlights its Trending Must-Haves
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
Cushion Compact Revivals
TirTir Launches the 'Mask Fit Red Cushion'
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
Creator-Led Beauty Retail
rhode Expands Across Sephora Europe After Strong Viral Demand
Digitally Enhanced Shopping Experiences
The Ray-Ban Boutique Opened at Royalmount Shopping Complex
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
Gamified Shade-Matching Activations
Rare Beauty and Sephora Launched the True to Myself Match Up
Immersive IP-Themed Stores
MINISO Opens Canada’s Biggest Store at West Edmonton Mall
Curated On-The-Go Beauty Sets
Sephora Launches The Sephora Favorites MVP Kit and The Courtside Kit
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
Thoughtfully Designed Fashion Boutiques
Maison Margiela Establishes Its Canadian Retail Presence
Autonomous Smart Store Installations
VenHub Global and Circa Introduced the VenHub Smart Store
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Amorepacific and Sephora's Multi-Brand Launches in New York
Summer-Ready Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN is Hosting a Four-Day Toronto Summer Trends Pop-Up
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Cross-Border Ecommerce Platforms
Quince Launches Localized Canadian Site For Seamless Shopping
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Breakthrough Beauty Brand Expansions
rhode Launches in Sephora, Marking a Major Retail Expansion
Lifestyle Icon-Backed Stores
Martha Stewart is Launching Stores Globally, Starting in Dubai
Beauty Retailer Partnerships
CJ OLIVE YOUNG x SEPHORA Announced a Global Partnership and Expansion
Industrial-Inspired Brand Events
Reitmans Reimagined its Distribution Centre for a Curated Event
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
Elevated Flagship Stores
UNIQLO Unveiled its Renovated CF Toronto Eaton Centre Store
Beauty Entrepreneurs Growth Studios
Breakout Beauty UK Represents a Strategic Initiative
Grocery-Inspired SPF Pop-Ups
Beauty of Joseon's Morning Moisturizer SPF Grocery is Experiential
Prescriptive Haircare Pop-Ups
The REHAB. Prescription Bar is Taking Over The Beauty Spot
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Interactive Treat Campaigns
DQ Canada Launches its Loyalty-Based 'Falling Treats' Campaign
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
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
Scan-to-Sniff Fragrance Billboards
Rare Beauty's Activation with Shopify Shop Promote a New Scent
Heritage Lifestyle Collections
Canadian Tire Releases Hudson’s Bay Stripes into a Summer Lineup
Real-Life Doll Apparel
Barbie Debuts its First-Ever Fashion Collection with Edikted
Beauty-Centric Cafe Collabs
Velvet Vault x Brandor Coffee Teamed Up for a Two-Day Event
Shoppable Beauty Routine Apps
BeautyShelf Helps Users Discover Authentic Recommendations
Canadian-Founded Beauty Expansions
GEE Beauty Launches at Holt Renfrew
Fashion Week Beauty Partnerships
L'Oréal Paris Secured Copenhagen Fashion Week Makeup Exclusivity
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Dedicated Contemporary Fashion Stores
COS Has Debuted a Dedicated Canadian Online Store
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Accessible Beauty Consultations
Walmart’s Beauty Experts Offer Personalized In-Store Guidance
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Renaissance-Inspired Curated Beauty Marketplaces
Rennaï Has Launched an E-Commerce Website
British Apparel Brand Relaunches
Topshop x Cara Delevingne Partner for a London-Inspired Campaign
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
Long-Wear Makeup Retail Expansions
SACHEU's Product Line is Now Available in Target
Social Media-Driven Brand Partnerships
Target and Parke Join Forces on a Limited Style Capsule
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
Flagship Value Fashion
Primark expands affordable fashion with a major Manhattan flagship store
Back-To-School Fashion Campaigns
JCPenney Introduced its 'Back-to-It' Campaign
Slick Monochromatic Retail Boutiques
The Tom Ford Boutique at Yorkdale Shopping Center is Chic
Residential-Inspired Beauty Stores
The Tom Ford Beauty Brand Opens in the SoHo District
Gourmand Beauty Products
Cake Beauty Brings Dessert-Inspired Haircare to Mass Retail
Canadian Beauty Relaunches
The Body Shop Canada Embraces Local Ownership Under New Leadership
Beauty Shopper Transports
Sephora & Lyft Media's Delivered to Beauty Sent Shoppers to Stores
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
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
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Open-Air Mall Conversions
First Capital REIT Unveiled Westmount Shopping Centre Flip
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Collab Retail Formats
Bed Bath & Beyond And The Container Store Open Its First Co-Branded Location
Game-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' Beneland Shares Playful, Giftable Product Sets
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Connected Supermarket Platforms
Carrefour and Vusion Loot to the Future of Supermarket Retail
AI-Powered Retail Platforms
Target Introduced a Mobile App Rebuild with AI Coding Companions
Curated Canadian Beauty Sets
The Beauty Edit Vol. 1 Showcases Canada’s Indie Beauty Talent
Brand Refresh Campaigns
The 'Walmart. Who Knew?' Campaign Challenges Retail Perceptions
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
Cross-Brand Shop-in-Shops
The IKEA in Best By Pilot Shares Inspirational Kitchen & Laundry Setups
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
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
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
Ultra-Fast Retailer Deliveries
Walmart 30‑Minute‑or‑Less Delivery Maximizes Access to Essentials
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
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
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%
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Anti-Bias Fashion Unveilings
Primark Created "Kim Parr" to Challenge Preconceptions
Retail Design Landmarks
D14.2 Concept Store in Oslo Rethinks the Shopping Experience
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Focused Fashion Feeds
Clone Helps You Stay Updated with Fashion Trends Sustainably
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Future-Facing Food Retailer Ranges
The Ocado Future of Food Edit Aisle Spotlights Modern Varieties
Global Brand Refresh Systems
'Face the Future' Announces Rebrand With ShopTalk Studio
Experience-Focused Retail Carts
Target Redesigned Shopping Carts for Comfort and Convenience
Elevated By-Appointment Shopping Services
Royalmount Montreal Opens a Shopping and Styling Suite
Strategically Revised Retail Concepts
The Zellers Retail Brand is Being Re-Established in Canada
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Digital-First Furniture Stores
Article Debuted Its Direct-To-Consumer Furniture Stores in the U.S.
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Specialized Retail Execution Teams
The Reset Team Launches National Merchandising Service
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Discovery-Led Beauty Zones
Watsons Launches BeautyVerse And Jubilee Wellness Corners