Top 100 Retail Trends in 2023

From Self-Service Commerce Kiosks to Interactive In-Store Ads

— January 20, 2024 — Business
The top 2023 retail trends offer a look at the clever ways in-store shopping experiences are being bolstered post-pandemic, and the many ways changing consumer preferences are reshaping e-commerce.

Within the last few years, environmentally minded brands have enhanced online product pages with information about the impact of products, and in 2023, retailers highlighted their sustainability initiatives and impact in-store. Swedish clothing brand ASKET, for example, introduced The Impact Receipt to challenge over-consumption and support mindful shopping.

What’s more, retailers are implementing dynamic technologies to streamline the in-store experience and enhance customer engagement, with standout examples including digital shelves with real-time marketing and messaging capabilities.

Discover retail innovations that are fueling the future in Trend Hunter’s 2024 Trend Report.
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Stretched Retail Shelf Displays
Stretched Retail Shelf Displays
The P1.875 HD from MDS Rise Enables Real-Time Marketing In-Stores
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Shoppable TV Show Ads
Shoppable TV Show Ads
Shop the Scenes Allows You to Purchase Furniture, Clothing, and More
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91
Cloud-Based Delivery Platforms
Cloud-Based Delivery Platforms
DispatchTrack Uses AI-Optimized Routes and Quick Communications
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90
Accessible Gaming Controllers
Accessible Gaming Controllers
Sony Unveiled its 'Project Leonardo' Controller at CES 2023
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89
Free Ice Cream Promotions
Free Ice Cream Promotions
Dairy Queen's Free Cone Day Returns for 2023 on March 20th
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88
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Family Dollar Debuted a New Mobile Shopping App for Customers
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87
Bowl-Focused Restaurant Concepts
Bowl-Focused Restaurant Concepts
Chipotle Announced the Soft-Opening of its 'Farmesa' Concept
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86
Real-Time-Adjustable Logistics Companies
Real-Time-Adjustable Logistics Companies
Vexsys Offers On-Toes Support for Delivery and Logistics
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85
Plant-Based Mushroom Powders
Plant-Based Mushroom Powders
Laird Superfood's 'Renew' Powder Contains Four Functional Mushrooms
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84
Groundbreaking Flagship Guitar Stores
Groundbreaking Flagship Guitar Stores
The Gibson Garage London Will Open in Early 2024
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83
eCommerce Fashion Sizing Solutions
eCommerce Fashion Sizing Solutions
'Stailor' Helps Customers Get the Right Size to Reduce Returns
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82
Brand History-Honouring Capsules
Brand History-Honouring Capsules
Vans and WP Collaborate on a Head-to-Toe Fashion Collection
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Ultra-Sophisticated Furniture Showrooms
Ultra-Sophisticated Furniture Showrooms
Lazzoni Recently Opened Its First Showroom in the UK
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Air-Fried Kettle Chips
Air-Fried Kettle Chips
Kettle Brand Unveiled its First Air-Fried CPG Snack Product
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Eclectic Cat-Specific Stores
Eclectic Cat-Specific Stores
Triple T Studios is Essentially a Heaven for Cats and Cat Lovers
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Nostalgic Baseball Hats
Nostalgic Baseball Hats
Mitchell & Ness Rounds Out MLB Product Assortment
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Feature-Packed 3D Printers
Feature-Packed 3D Printers
The Bambu Lab P1P has Intricate Prepping Software for Designers
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Crisp Refreshing Canned Margaritas
Crisp Refreshing Canned Margaritas
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer Debuts the Nueva Margarita in Canada
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Online Merchandise Storefronts
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
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Interactive In-Store Ads
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
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Social e-Commerce Platforms
Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
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Cold-Stirred Foam Iced Lattes
Cold-Stirred Foam Iced Lattes
Maxwell House Has Launched a New Iced Latte with Foam
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Ice Cream-Filled Bags
Ice Cream-Filled Bags
Häagen-Dazs Marks the New Year with With a Fukubukuro Lucky Bag in Japan
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AI-Enabled Sneaker Marketplaces
AI-Enabled Sneaker Marketplaces
Neatsy.ai Has Shoppers Scan Their Foot to Find the Perfect Fit
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Authentic Streetwear Stores
Authentic Streetwear Stores
eBay's Canal Street Wear Features On-Site Authentication
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Discreet Libido Gummies
Discreet Libido Gummies
leaf remedy's CBD Gummies Treat Anxiety, Stress, ED, and enhance Libido
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Inclusive Skincare Collections
Inclusive Skincare Collections
Aveeno Launched the 'Tone + Texture' Collection in Canada
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Vegan Haircare Pop-Ups
Vegan Haircare Pop-Ups
DESIGNME Unveils the First Ever Canadian Pop-Up in Toronto
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Sci-Fi-Inspired Shoe Stores
Sci-Fi-Inspired Shoe Stores
Rafael de Cárdenas Designs the New Nodaleto Shoe Store
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Luxurious Canadian Athleticwear
Luxurious Canadian Athleticwear
First Health Apparel Was Designed for Comfort and Flexibility
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Sophisticated Backpack Stores
Sophisticated Backpack Stores
Côte&Ciel Recently Opened Its First Store in Le Marais, Paris
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Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
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Theater-Inspired Children's Stores
Theater-Inspired Children's Stores
Vives St-Laurent Designs the Interior of Billie Le Kid
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Fixed-Rate Pizza Commitments
Fixed-Rate Pizza Commitments
Pizza Pizza Keeps the $16.99 XL 4-Topping Pizza at a Fixed Price
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Influencer QSR Launches
Influencer QSR Launches
SkipTheDishes and Creator Tinx Celebrate Chipotle in BC
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Next-Gen Fitting Rooms
Next-Gen Fitting Rooms
The Fit Xperience at Savage x Fenty Integrates Body Scanning Tech
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Transparent EMI Shielding Films
Transparent EMI Shielding Films
Meta Materials Showcased a Crystal-Clear Microwave at CES 2023
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Sensorial Fragrance Decoders
Sensorial Fragrance Decoders
Myrissi Allows Consumers to "Smell" Visuals and Colors
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AI-Powered Beauty Partnerships
AI-Powered Beauty Partnerships
Haut.AI and Ulta Beauty Join Forces to Transform Beauty Retail
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Self-Service Commerce Kiosks
Self-Service Commerce Kiosks
Cantaloupe Go Brings Buy-and-Go Expereinces to Customers
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AI Mother's Day Campaigns
AI Mother's Day Campaigns
Showcase is Simplifying Mother's Day Shopping with ChatGPT
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Ultra-Accessible Kiosks
Ultra-Accessible Kiosks
'The 46' Kiosk is the Most Accessible in the Micro Market Industry
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Handheld Game Accessories
Handheld Game Accessories
Retroid Debuted a Grip Case and Carrying Case for its Flip Clamshell
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Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
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Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
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Recycled Thermal Packaging
Recycled Thermal Packaging
Dufaylite Uses a Unique Paper Honeycomb Design for Thermal Insulation
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Community-Driven Retail Stores
Community-Driven Retail Stores
Stone Island's Munich Store Emphasizes the Importance of Community
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AI-Powered Virtual Closets
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
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Modern Leather Laptop Sleeves
Modern Leather Laptop Sleeves
Manuel Dreesmann Offers Dynamic Sleeves for MacBooks
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Intentionally Unfinished Footwear Stores
Intentionally Unfinished Footwear Stores
Veja's Shoe Store in Madrid Has a Raw, Rough Interior
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Upcycled Beauty Retail Interiors
Upcycled Beauty Retail Interiors
Nina+Co Uses Salvaged Materials and Biotextiles for This Project
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Flavor-Packed RTD Cocktails
Flavor-Packed RTD Cocktails
Big Sipz Launches 16% ABV Tiny Cocktails in Select States
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Triple-Display Docking Stations
Triple-Display Docking Stations
Plugable Launched its Second-Generation Triple Display Dock
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Kitchen-Inspired Store Interiors
Kitchen-Inspired Store Interiors
Crosby Studios Designs This Unconventional Jewelry Store Interior
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Nigerian Soup Kits
Nigerian Soup Kits
Chef Lilians Eguisi Kit Makes Four Servings of Authentic Nigerian Soup
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Red-Hued Store Interiors
Red-Hued Store Interiors
Dan Brunn Designs Road to Awe's New Location in Manhattan
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AI-Powered Shopping Plugins
AI-Powered Shopping Plugins
Klarna is Building an Integrated Plugin for ChatGPT
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AI-Powered Snack Shops
AI-Powered Snack Shops
The Aramark Quick Eats Store Has a Checkout-Free Layout
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In-Store Fragrance Finders
In-Store Fragrance Finders
YSL Beauté's Scent-Sation Uses Neuroscience to Personalize Fragrance
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Shockproof Wheel Covers
Shockproof Wheel Covers
'Day One January' Launched a Crowdfunding Campaign for 'Caster Shoes'
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Tranquil Shoppable Bungalows
Tranquil Shoppable Bungalows
Studio Robert Mckinley Unveiled the 'Captain Balfour' Bungalow
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Product Refill Vending Machines
Product Refill Vending Machines
Nestlé and QYOS by Algramo Created Refillable Vending Machines
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Eco-Conscious Skincare Brands
Eco-Conscious Skincare Brands
Kiehl's Mission Renewal Shows its Commitment to People and the World
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Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
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Automated Robotic Salad Bars
Automated Robotic Salad Bars
The sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen is Being Tested in Illinois
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Engaging Shelf Displays
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
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Virtual Beauty Storefronts
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
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Mushroom-Based Superfood Powders
Mushroom-Based Superfood Powders
The Mushroom Superfood from Om Mushroom Includes Lion's Mane
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Stunning Eyewear Store Interiors
Stunning Eyewear Store Interiors
El Departamento Orchestrates an All-Green Eyewear Store Aesthetic
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Artistic QSR Merch
Artistic QSR Merch
Starbucks Unveils New Collection in Collaboration with Artist Tim Singleton
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Amorous Immersive Pop-Ups
Amorous Immersive Pop-Ups
Museum of Ice Cream & Kendra Scott Partnered for Valentine's
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Video Game Character Cafes
Video Game Character Cafes
The Toadstool Cafe at Super Nintendo World is Now Open
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Luxury Resale Companies
Luxury Resale Companies
Cudoni Recently Raised $9 Million from High-Profile Investors
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Hands-Free Footwear Stores
Hands-Free Footwear Stores
Kizik Announced the Debut of a First-of-Its-Kind Store at CES 2023
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Commemorative Sneaker Shops
Commemorative Sneaker Shops
The '85 Shop by eBay Shares a Collection of Original Air Jordan 1s
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Blind Box Toy Shops
Blind Box Toy Shops
The Newest MINISO Store in the UK is Full of Mysteries and Surprises
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Cross Sports Athletic Wear
Cross Sports Athletic Wear
The Reigning Champ x Racquet Magazine Line Arrives in Time for Summer
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Stunning Fine Jewelry Collections
Stunning Fine Jewelry Collections
Sartoria Studio Announces Partnership with BURKINDY
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Luxury Italian Cafés
Luxury Italian Cafés
Louis Vuitton Opens Its Italian Café in Taormina, Sicily
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Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
Bumpsuit Created a Pop-Up Pod for Its First Physical Retail Presence
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Custom-Made Insoles
Custom-Made Insoles
Soles Creates Personalized Support for Your Feet with Custom Insoles
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Contemporary Engaging Stores
Contemporary Engaging Stores
New Balance Opens Unique Retail Concept Store on in Boston
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Bag-Modeling AR Mirrors
Bag-Modeling AR Mirrors
Coach's Digital Experience Lets Shoppers Digitally Try Its Tabby Bag
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AI Product Image Generators
AI Product Image Generators
Google Product Studio Uses Generative AI to Create Product Images
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Intuitive MIDI Controllers
Intuitive MIDI Controllers
Nengzhuo Cai Announced the Official Release of the 'Matrix' Controller
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Slow Checkout Lanes
Slow Checkout Lanes
Jumbo's Kletskassa is for Chatting with the Cashier
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Leading Fabric Rinsers
Leading Fabric Rinsers
Downy and Tide Revolutionize Laundry with New Fabric Rinse Products
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Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
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Online-Only Fried Chicken Deals
Online-Only Fried Chicken Deals
KFC $10 8-Piece Buckets Can Be Ordered Online or in the App
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Contemporary Guitar Stores
Contemporary Guitar Stores
Klein Dytham Architecture Designs Fender's Tokyo Flagship Store
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Coffee Shop Grab Bags
Coffee Shop Grab Bags
Starbucks Japan’s New Year’s Lucky Bag Has Offically Dropped
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Upright Cafe Sleeping Pods
Upright Cafe Sleeping Pods
Nescafé Harajuku Will Launch Giraffenap Pods for Quick Naps
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Modular E-Bike Brands
Modular E-Bike Brands
Lectric eBikes Takes a Single-SKU, Attachment-Focused Aproach to Market
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