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Retail Trends

Seeking to maintain consumer interest, retail endeavors, both online and in-store, are adapting to include elements of technology, social engagement and visual enticement. Highlighting changes in shopping habits, subscription services and in-store displays, this category is helping to keep a pulse on everything retail and business related.
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Fast Food EV Chargers
Fast Food EV Chargers
Subway is Partnering with GenZ EV Solutions on Subway Oasis Charging Parks
Electric vehicle (EV) usage is on the rise and Subway wants to be a part of this wave by introducing its very own charging parks called Subway Oasis. Thanks to a partnership with GenZ EV Solutions,... MORE
AI-Enabled Sneaker Marketplaces
AI-Enabled Sneaker Marketplaces
Neatsy.ai Has Shoppers Scan Their Foot to Find the Perfect Fit
Neatsy.ai got its start detecting podiatry and orthopedic health issues via a smartphone’s camera and now, the United States-based startup is intruding an AI-powered marketplace for running... MORE
Plant-Based Mushroom Powders
Plant-Based Mushroom Powders
Laird Superfood's 'Renew' Powder Contains Four Functional Mushrooms
‘Laird Superfood Renew Plant-Based Protein’ is a vegan-friendly protein powder that combines seed protein and functional mushrooms to nourish your body and keep you feeling energized... MORE
Custom-Made Insoles
Custom-Made Insoles
Soles Creates Personalized Support for Your Feet with Custom Insoles
Soles is an innovative company that creates custom insoles to provide people with comfortable and supportive footwear. The process begins with an online questionnaire that gathers information about... MORE
Free Ice Cream Promotions
Free Ice Cream Promotions
Dairy Queen's Free Cone Day Returns for 2023 on March 20th
Dairy Queen Free Cone Day 2023 is a sweet way to welcome spring and treat yourself to a delicious dessert. On Monday, March 20, 2023, you can get a free small vanilla soft-serve cone at any... MORE
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Store-hailing service Conjure and Mars teamed up to revamp the mobile ice cream store concept for the summer. Like an ice cream truck that roams the neighborhood—but better—this new store-... MORE
Year-Long Drink Subscriptions
Year-Long Drink Subscriptions
Panera is Offering a New Annual Unlimited Sip Club Membership
Panera is building on the success of its Unlimited Sip Club by announcing the launch of its new Annual Unlimited Sip Club membership. The launch of the annual subscription will become the first-ever... MORE
In-Store Fragrance Finders
In-Store Fragrance Finders
YSL Beauté's Scent-Sation Uses Neuroscience to Personalize Fragrane
YSL Beauté‘s Scent-Sation leverages the power of neuroscience to offer personalized fragrance advice to shoppers. This innovation from L’Oréal’s Technology Incubator, Yves St Laurent and... MORE
Upcycled Retailer
Retail stores feature upcycled construction or decor pieces
Trend - As sustainability becomes increasingly important to consumers and businesses alike, retailers are using various upcycled materials in either the construction or interior designs of their stores.
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Mushroom-Based Superfood Powders
Mushroom-Based Superfood Powders
The Mushroom Superfood from Om Mushroom Includes Lion's Mane
‘Om Mushroom Superfood Lion’s Mane’ is a dietary supplement that contains organic mushroom powder derived from both the mycelium and the fruit body of lion’s mane mushrooms. Lion’s... MORE
Modern Leather Laptop Sleeves
Modern Leather Laptop Sleeves
Manuel Dreesmann Offers Dynamic Sleeves for MacBooks
Atelier Madre - Manuel Dreesmann is an artisanal workshop based in the heart of Barcelona that specializes in creating exquisite MacBook leather sleeves. The sleeves are crafted with premium... MORE
Product Refill Vending Machines
Product Refill Vending Machines
Nestlé and QYOS by Algramo Created Refillable Vending Machines
Nestlé and QYOS by Algramo have collaborated on a new refillable vending machines trial that’s taking place at two retailers in Indonesia as a way to combat against disposable packaging. The... MORE
Compact Automated Retail Checkouts
Compact Automated Retail Checkouts
The OneView Self-Checkout Offers Advanced Features
The OneView Self-Checkout is a ready-to-deploy retail technology solution developed with advanced capabilities in mind with a small footprint to help prioritize efficiency in the modern store layout.... MORE
Video-Powered eCommerce Services
Video-Powered eCommerce Services
Apple Shop with a Specialist Over Video Supports At-Home Shopping
Apple Shop with a Specialist over Video has been announced as a new service for shoppers to choose when looking to enjoy a more personalized shopping experience from the comfort of home. The service... MORE
AI Pet Sizing Solutions
AI Pet Sizing Solutions
MySize is Improving the Experience of Shopping for Pet Clothing
Shopping for pet clothing can be just as much of a challenge as shopping for human clothing but MySize hopes to improve the experience for retailers and shoppers alike with an upcoming apparel... MORE
Department Store Tech Support Plans
Department Store Tech Support Plans
Office Depot Offers Tech Support Subscription for Customers
Office Depot offers a set of Tech Support Plans, which offer 24/7 remote tech support for business and home customers. These plans are available on a monthly or annual basis, with savings associated... MORE
Pop-Up Event Companies
Pop-Up Event Companies
'Steel Space Concepts' Provides Mobile Structures for In-Person Events
Steel Space Concepts is a company that specializes in converting shipping containers into mobile structures for events, pop-ups, and experiential marketing. The company is based in Montreal, Canada,... MORE
Feature-Packed 3D Printers
Feature-Packed 3D Printers
The Bambu Lab P1P has Intricate Prepping Software for Designers
The ‘Bambu Lab P1P’ is a new 3D printer that offers high speed, high quality, and high customization. It is based on the CoreXY kinematics and motion control system that enables it to... MORE
Tropical Hand Sanitizers
Tropical Hand Sanitizers
The Smiley x Touchland Trio Comes with Three Refreshing Scents
The ‘Smiley x Touchland Trio’ is a set of three tropical-scented hand sanitizers perfect for the summer season. This is a limited edition collection of hydrating hand sanitizers that... MORE
Unlimited Fountain Drink Subscriptions
Unlimited Fountain Drink Subscriptions
Parker's Chewy's Drink Club Offers a Large Drink Everyday
The Parker’s Chewy’s Drink Club is a new beverage subscription program for patrons to choose as a way to ensure they can enjoy their favorite fountain drinks on a daily basis. The... MORE
Pop-Up Interview Stores
Pop-Up Interview Stores
Trainline's Fashion Pop-Up Preps Gen Z for Interviews with Free Clothing
In response to the majority (53%) of Gen-Z saying that they are finding it difficult to get on the career ladder because of the average cost of attending job interviews, Trainline opened its first-... MORE
Amazon-Branded CPU Coolers
Amazon-Branded CPU Coolers
Amazon Launched its First Amazon Basics RGB CPU Cooler for Custom PCs
The Amazon Basics Computer Cooling fan is a new small form factor CPU cooler from Amazon itself. This fan has a compact heatsink that efficiently moves heat away from your processor, with various... MORE
Console-Ready SSDs
Console-Ready SSDs
The Kingston FURY Renegade is On Sale Now for $89 USD
The Kingston FURY Renegade gaming SSD is now available on Amazon at a price of only $89 USD for the 1TB version. This is competitive pricing, given that the FURY Renegade is a PCIe Gen 4 SSD with... MORE
AI-Focused Conferences
AI-Focused Conferences
NVIDIA is Showcasing Future-Facing Generative AI Tech at GTC 2023
‘NVIDIA GTC 2023’ is a virtual event that will showcase the latest developments and innovations in artificial intelligence, accelerated computing, data science, and more. The event will... MORE
Comprehensive Tech Support Services
Comprehensive Tech Support Services
Staples Launched a Monthly Subscription Model for Tech Help
Staples Canada is a leading retailer of office supplies, technology, and furniture. One of its main technology-related services is the Tech Support Subscription, which offers remote assistance for... MORE