Creating a distinct shopping experience is just one of the many benefits of themed retail stores. It allows your customers to not only create new brand associations, but it also aids in developing brand advocates because the distinct setting creates a lasting impression.
A lot of the time, themed retail stores are primarily directed at niche markets, but with pop-up shops and extravagant boutiques, having a theme no longer means you have to only cater to smaller markets. Stores are now using inventive design techniques to have themes that draw the consumer into the store for more than just the specific products they're looking for. Whether it's done through design or through specific branding, developing a theme can be the idea that sets a store apart from the rest.
22 Themed Retail Stores
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Fashion Food Trucks
Henry Holland Transformed an Ice Cream Van to a Pop-Up Store
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Street Culture Sneaker Shops
The Converse San Francisco Store Blends Lifestyle with Apparel
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Traveling Fashion Boutiques
The StyleLiner is a Pop-Up Shop on Wheels
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Fairytale Fantasy Retailers
The Bambini by Denis Kosutic Store Appeals to Children's Imagination
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Ancient Era Boutiques
The Lost and Found Furniture Store Values Timeless Interiors
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Cross-Culture Beauty Boutiques
Jealousy Beauty Delivers Asian Remedies to North America
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Traveling Bookstores
'Tell a Story' Brings Portuguese Culture and Writers to Tourists
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Upside Down Boutiques
Malafor's Reversal Shop Design is Turning Fashion on Its Head
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Eerie Basement Boutiques
Hostem Adds 'The Chalk Room' to Its Interior Design
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Hello Kitty Restaurants
Makittii Hawaii Japanese Seafood Buffet is One Cutesy Eatery
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Bubble-Filled Boutiques
The Melbourne Melissa Shoe Store is Quirky and Imaginative
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Manhattan Pop-Up Shops
Target Bullseye Bodegas
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Curvy Cafeteria Designs
Karim Rashid's Food Court Design is Sculptural and Organic
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Temporary Warehouse Boutiques
The Dr. Marten Pop Up Store is Industrial and Time-Limited
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Billowing Linen Boutiques
Nanushka Betastore Design Features Contrast of Soft and Hard
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Subway-Themed Shops
CLVII Store in Berlin Features Eye-Catching Printed Walls
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British-Themed Shoe Boutiques
The London Christian Louboutin Boutique is Inspired by Local Culture
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Bakery-Inspired Boutiques
The Johnny Cupcakes Stores are Deliciously and Deceptively Tempting
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Fast Food Fashion
Target to Go Pop-Up Shop is like a Walk-Thru Boutique
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Vending Machine Boutiques
Mobil-Tee-Vending May be the Next Clothing Retail Channel
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Kiddie Couture Boutiques
Young Versace Opens in Milan for Label-Loving Toddlers
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Brown-Bagged Boutiques
Philip Salem's Store 'OWEN' in NYC is Meticulously Designed with Paper Bags
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Earthy DIY Eateries
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Traveling Fashion Boutiques
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Bold Yellow Book Shops
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Boxy Pop-Up Shops
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Elegant Chocolate-Hued Eateries
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Loft-Inspired Luxury Offices
The Lane Crawford Joyce Group Headquarters Channels Global Culture
Museum-Inspired Interiors
Capsula Store by GoSKE PROJECT Looks More Like an Art Exhibit
Stylishly Functional Skate Shoes
These New Converse Skateboarding Shoes Are Stylishly Functional
Modern Breezy Wooden Residences
Malcolm Davis Architecture's Wooden Houses are Airy and Bright
Electrically Vibrant Pumps
These Christian Louboutin Unbout Heels are Viciously Vibrant
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The Straight Line Designs Interiors are Quirky and Fun
Upside Down Architecture
This Stunning City of Westminster College Campus Turns Design on Its Head
Subdued Beauty Parlors
This Salon by Takara Space Design Features an Eerie Interior
Satorial Frozen Treat Editorials
The AnOther Magazine 'Ice-Cream Fashion' Article Looks Delicious
Blooming Atrium Installations
The Flower Lanterns by Ballistic Architecture Machine Hover Annually
Eerie Basement Boutiques
Hostem Adds 'The Chalk Room' to Its Interior Design
Futuristic Geometric Boutiques
Shine Store by NCDA is Sleek and Contemporary
Vibrantly Striped Eateries
Xing Restaurant Features a Cool Layered Acrylic Ceiling
Beaver Dam Ceilings
Silver Restaurant by DarkDesignGroup Feature Beautiful Wood Accents
Chromatic 80s-Style Interiors
Reebok Flash Pop-Up Store Takes Cues from Pop Culture
Wine Cellar Lounges
Carbon Bar Offers an Industrial and Contemporary Atmosphere
Exquisite Couture Temp Stores
Louis Vuitton Pop-Up Shop Opens for Cannes Film Festival
Fluid Jigsaw Furniture
Matryoshkarim Nesting Furniture Slots Six Pieces into One
Panda-Printed Sneakers
These Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Panda Shoes Feature 'Panda Camo'
Kinetic Kiddie Couture
The Lanvin Kids Resort 2012 Collection Features Hyper Fashionstas
Luxury Paper Pop-Ups
Hermes + Shigeru Ban Pavilion is an Eco-Friendly Design
Undulating Wood Bakeries
Baker D. Chirico Interior Features Plywood Walls & Ceiling
Obese Cartoon Tees
The Kinkiking 'Industries' Collection Adds a Playfulness to Summer Apparel
Vintage Book Vending Machines
The ‘Biblio-Mat’ Exchanges Coins for Classic Literature
Men's Red-Soled Kicks Boutiques
The Christian Louboutin Men's Store Opens in North America
Quirky Quilted Furniture
Meritalia's La Michetta Sofa is Magnificently Modern and Modular
Wacky Morning Cartoon Tees
Johnny Cupcakes x Nickelodeon Stylizes Iconic Characters
Culinary-Inspired Apparel
These Johnny Cupcakes 2011 March Shirts Show Some Love for Desserts
Boldly Vibrant Sunglasses
The House of Holland 2012 Eyewear Campaign Stars Rapper Iggy Azalea
Bubble-Filled Boutiques
The Melbourne Melissa Shoe Store is Quirky and Imaginative
Candy Cane-Inspired Heels
The Christian Louboutin Foraine Glitter Platform Combines Patterns
Green-Filled Abodes
Tokyo's House S Features a Garden on Each Level of the Home
Opulent Menswear Couture
THe HERO Magazine Dior Preview Glimpses the 2013 Spring/Summer Line
Book-Filled Benches
The Little Free Library Offers Free Libraries on the Streets
Interactive High-Tech Mannequins
teamLabHanger Created Virtual Mannequins That are Hanger-Signaled
Intricate Grid Interiors
Stills Flagship Store by Doepel Strijkers Features Elaborate Lattices
Gravity-Defying Bookstores
The Archizines Pop-Up Shop is Conceptually Mind-Boggling
Real-Sized Female Mannequins
The Ahlens Mannequins Markets a Healthier Ideal for Beauty
Residence Resembling Retail Spaces
The Fiu Fiu Warsaw Shop Features Angular Architecture Accents
60s-Inspired Cosmetics
The Estee Lauder Mad Men Collection Furthers the Vintage Fashion Fixation
Search Engine Pop-Up Shops
The World's First Androidland Opens in Australia
Billowing Linen Boutiques
Nanushka Betastore Design Features Contrast of Soft and Hard
Enameled Beauty Boutiques
Aesop Soho Store by Cigue Features Simple Minimalist Atmosphere
Geometric Grid Retailers
The Artizen Shop by Ypsilon Tasarim Fuses Aesthetics with Function
High-Fashion Tech Pumps
The Christian Louboutin 'Lady Peep' Heels are Infused with Computer Chips
Posh Patterned Shops
The Marni Bejing Store Features Brightly Colored Accents
Skeletal Fashion Displays
Christian Louboutin X-Ray Windows Reveals What's Inside a Good Design
Veiled Wave Installations
Bloom Skin by WOW Inc Adds Mystique to 'Elttob Tep Issey Miyake' Store
Angular Geometry Storefronts
The Konzepp Concept Shop by Geoff Tsui is Vibrantly Wild
Frozen Room Explosions
Los Carpinteros' Show Room Installation Shows Destruction From Every Angle
Hue-Shifting Confection Tees
Dazzle Colorfully with the Johnny Cupcakes Color-Changing T-Shirts
Vibrant Pop-Up Cafes
The ING Express Mobile Coffee Bar is an Eye-Catching Modular Establishment
Stylishly Unkept Sneakers
The Jack Purcell Converse Line for Fall 2013 is Fashionably Worn-In
Extravagant English Perfumeries
Penhaligon’s by Christopher Jenner Features Opulent Decor
Designer Impostor Foods
These Designer Oreo Cookies Flaunt the Louis Vuitton, Dior & Gucci Symbols
Shoe-Branded Store Fronts
The Camper Osaka Shop by Nendo Features Floating Footwear
Designer Animal Editorials
Vogue's 'The Influence of Fashion Pets' Reviews Top Couturiers
Fairytale-Inspired Glass Shoes
Stuart Weitzman Designed Cinderella Slippers for Broadway
Eco-Friendly Temporary Libraries
The 'SUTD Library Pavilion' is Recyclable and Modern
Cozy Private Watch Parlors
Experience World-Class Shopping at Vacheron Constantin New York Store
Dynamic Geometry Coffee Shops
Arthouse Cafe by Joey Ho Applies 3D Triangle Accents
Sugar-Branded Shops
The Cioccolato Store Rebranding by Savvy Studio Has a Serious Sweet Tooth
Circular Suspended Seating
The Rousseau Bubble Chairs are LED-Illuminated Orbs
Charismatic Cartoon Sneakers
This Converse All Star Collection Features The Simpsons
Sheet Layered Furniture
Pia Wustenberg's Processed Paper Project is Artistically Crafty
Crafty Sustainable Cafe Accents
Artisan Coffee by Liquidesign Features Eco-Friendly Decor
Boutique Bathroom Designs
Antonio Citterio and Sergio Brioschi Refresh the Modern Look
Shipping Palette Retailers
The CLAE Pop-Up Shop is Designed With Sustainability in Mind
Boardwalk-Inspired Shops
Dri Dri Pop-Up Creates a Unique Beach Experience
Cosmetics-Inspired Gadgets
Embrace Your Girly Side and Store Data on the USB Lipstick Flash Drive
Classy Kid Couture Collections
The Gucci Children Autumn Winter 11/12 Line is Playground-Chic
Communal Corridor Theaters
The OH.NO.SUMO Stairway Cinema Brings Communities Together
Minimalist Geometric Shops
The Neil Barrett Shop Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects is Stunning
Fluid Fuchsia Installations
The David Tajchman 'Surprise Surprise' Sculpture is Dream-Like
Massive Lookbook-Inspired Promos
The Pantone and Sephora Pop-Up Shop Launched New Collaboration
Dark Sensual Makeup Collections
The MAC ‘Fearless Femme’ Line Emboldens Women
Elongated Dress Designs
This Giant Henry Holland Dress is Officially the Longest in the World
Literary Pop-Up Shops
The Dior Homme NYC Store Features a Text Display
Cute Cone-Shaped Chairs
These Unusual Bean Bag Chairs are Inspired by Ice Cream Treats
Dessert-Shaped Cosmetics
Shades of Chocolate Wrapped in Sweet Design by Etude House
Cardboard Creature Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney Kids Pop-Up Shop Offers a Cute Shopping Experience
Tropical Classic Sneakers
Include Summer in Your Wardrobe with the Converse Hawaii Print Line
Cubic Shelving Boutiques
Bianco Nero by NI&Co. Architects Maximizes Spacial Capabilities
Defaced Designer Storefronts
Street Artist Kidult Vandalizes Marc Jacobs NYC Boutique
Pill Popping Shop Displays
The Christian Louboutin Vitamin LouBi Windows Encourage Shopaholics
Hooded Art Furniture
‘The Permanents’ Pays Tribute to a Mythical Human Society
Customer Luring Boutiques
Moment Design 'And A' Clothing Store Facelift Will Coax You In
Bold Cartoon-Inspired Sneakers
The New Converse ‘PLAY’ Collection is Colorfully Quirky
Exceedingly Digital Flagship Stores
The Burberry Michigan Avenue Location is Electronic
Cheerful Mini Atheneums
The Nolita Little Free Library Promotes Community and Reading in New York
Feline Culinary-Inspired Tees
'Johnny Cupcakes x Hello Kitty' Shirts Spices up the Sanrio World
Ghostly Fragrance Temp Store
The Odin Pop-Up Shop is Filled With Molds of Their Perfume Bottle
Anime-Themed Nail Polishes
These Sailor Moon Collectibles are Part of the 'Miracle Romance' Series
Pop-Up Seaside Libraries
Matali Crasset's Beach Library Concept Features 300 Titles to Choose From
Matured Confection Fashion
Johnny Cupcakes Kill Em' With Kindness Line Brings a Grownup Look
One-for-One Book-Inspired Sacks
The 'Out of Print' Pouches Follow Along the Same Business Model
Confectionery Crossbone Figures
Johnny Cupcakes Vinyl Toys are Tastefully Whimsical
Full Beauty Subscription Services
Le Métier De Beauté Offers Pre-Release Product Perks
Summer Game Sunglasses
The Prism x Opening Ceremony ‘London Olympics’ Sunglasses
DIY Light-Up Kicks
Converse Shoe Designs Will Look Even Cooler with Light Installations
Book-Infused Benches
Chat Travieso's Word Play Allows a Free Library to be Accessible to All
Rebellious Sneaker Psalms
The New Converse Advertisement Conveys the Fun Life of Sneaker Wearers
Sustainable Clothing Pop-Ups
Nike, Hurley & Otis College 'Considered' Exhibit Centers on Salvation
Upside-Down Lighting
Benjamin Parton's Rose Lamp Boasts Victorian Home Details
Hilarious Holiday Cutlery
The Appetizer Plates by CB2 is a Guaranteed Smile Stealer
NHL Celebratory Tees
These Johnny Cupcakes 'Stanley Cup-Cakes' Celebrate Boston's Win
Puny Pixelated Boutiques
The World's Smallest IKEA Store is All About Saving Space
Bottom-Side-Up Benches
The Jeppe Hein Inverted Seat is Intentionally Upside Down
Iconic Feminine Critter Cosmetics
Girly Disney Character Minnie Mouse Gets Her Own Fashion Line
Cosmetics-Shaped Highlighters
Lipstick Markers Color Your World With Fake Makeup Madness
Boy Band-Inspired Perfumes
The One Moment Fragrance Channels the Bubbly Music of One Direction