Top 80 Retail Trends in April

From Hot Pink Skincare Stores to Expansive Self Care Clubs

— April 12, 2022 — Business
After more than two years with limited in-store shopping experiences, the April 2022 retail trends reveal how brands are adapting their physical spaces in the wake of the pandemic.

While shopping online has only become more popular since the onset of the covid-19 pandemic, there are still some elements of the purchasing experience that can only be enjoyed in-store. The beauty brand Glossier is leaning into this notion by making its retail stores spaces where consumers can touch, feel, and try the products they're interested in – something that can't be done online.

Another way brands are adapting is by meeting consumers halfway. For instance, the April retail 2022 trends highlight Sweetgreen's new 'sweetlane' concept, which offers consumers the speed and convenience of a digital-oriented, but with the more personal touch of a drive-thru concept.
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Bagel-Flavored Ice Creams
Bagel-Flavored Ice Creams
Jeni's is Bringing Back Its Everything Bagel Ice Cream from 2021
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75
Old School Organic Butters
Old School Organic Butters
Majestic Butter's New Organic Sticks are Made with Pride and Care
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74
Panda-Themed Granola Bars
Panda-Themed Granola Bars
Sunbelt Bakery Debuted its New Whole-Grain Panda Chewy Granola Bars
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73
Music-Streaming Platform Acquisitions
Music-Streaming Platform Acquisitions
Epic Games Has Purchased the Bandcamp Platform
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Entrepreneur-Supporting Programs
Entrepreneur-Supporting Programs
The DoorDash Accelerator Program Will Promote CPG Businesses
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Special Edition Electric Suvs
Special Edition Electric Suvs
Cadillac Has Begun Production of the 2023 Lyriq with a Debut Edition
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Spring-Themed Retailer Promotions
Spring-Themed Retailer Promotions
The Nisa Spring Deals are Launching for Shoppers Now
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69
Ultra-Fast Network Service Bundles
Ultra-Fast Network Service Bundles
Frontier Debuted 2Gbps Internet Across Its Entire Network
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Logistics Software Company Acquisitions
Logistics Software Company Acquisitions
DoorDash is Buying 'Bbot' to Expand its Online Services
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Belgian Alcohol-Free Bitter Beers
Belgian Alcohol-Free Bitter Beers
'Bière des Amis' Debuted a 0% ABV Version of its 'Belge Blonde'
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Meatless QSR Menu Promotions
Meatless QSR Menu Promotions
Burger King UK is Serving a Meat-Free Menu at a Select Location
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Gen Z Stylist Series
Gen Z Stylist Series
Claire's CStyled Content Series Shows Shoppers How to Style Accessories
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Gas Payment Installments
Gas Payment Installments
Klarna Allows Consumers to Buy Now and Pay Later for their Gas
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Discounted Healthcare Services
Discounted Healthcare Services
'Amazon Pharmacy' Has Launched a Prescription Drug Discount Card
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Tech Company Release Conferences
Tech Company Release Conferences
Apple will announce its newest projects at 'Peek Performance'
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Social Media Shopping Features
Social Media Shopping Features
Twitter Announces Launch of New E-Commerce Feature, Twitter Shops
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Digital Pancake Loyalty Programs
Digital Pancake Loyalty Programs
IHOP Launches 'International Bank of Pancakes' Rewards Program
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Same-Day School Supply Deliveries
Same-Day School Supply Deliveries
Instacart & Office Depot Offer Delivery as Fast as One Hour
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Convenience Store Delivery Applications
Convenience Store Delivery Applications
'Grubhub Goods' Will Deliver 7-Eleven Foods On-Demand
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Local-Focused Grocery Deliveries
Local-Focused Grocery Deliveries
Gopuff Partners with Morrisons to Offer UK-Based Delivery Service
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Affordable Luxury SUVs
Affordable Luxury SUVs
Maserati Unveiled the Powerful 'Grecale' Entry-Level Compact SUV
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Indonesian Grocery Delivery Platforms
Indonesian Grocery Delivery Platforms
E-Commerce Giant Bukalapak Announces the Launch of Allofresh
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Beauty Expansion Collabs
Beauty Expansion Collabs
Walmart and Space NK to Bring Prestige Beauty Products to its Shelves
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Beauty Startup Incubators
Beauty Startup Incubators
Walmart Start is a New Accelerator Program for Emerging Beauty Brands
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High-Stability 3D Metal Printers
High-Stability 3D Metal Printers
The AZ600 DED 3D Printer from Mitsubishi Electric is Efficient
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Moss-Themed Product Lines
Moss-Themed Product Lines
'Mossify' Sells Moss-Based Products and Moss-Themed Apparel
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Electric Vehicle Automaker Expansions
Electric Vehicle Automaker Expansions
Lucid Motors is Opening its First Facility in Saudi Arabia
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Grocery Delivery Service Expansions
Grocery Delivery Service Expansions
Philadelphia-Based Gopuff Enters Europe with Launch in France
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Sports-Themed Virtual Restaurants
Sports-Themed Virtual Restaurants
Nextbite Launched the 'Smackadillas' Brand with the WWE
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Alcohol-Free Hazy IPAs
Alcohol-Free Hazy IPAs
Partake Brewing Released the Limited-Edition 'Hazy IPA' Fruit-Filled Drink
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First National Restaurant Expansions
First National Restaurant Expansions
Fat Boy's Pizza is Opening its First Mississippi Location
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Virtual Pop-Up Shop Apps
Virtual Pop-Up Shop Apps
Koji's Pop Up Shop App is a Next-Gen Photo-Based Storefront
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Branded Metaverse Clubhouses
Branded Metaverse Clubhouses
American Eagle Makes Roblox Debut, Promoting Members Always Capsule
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Multi-Storefront E-Commerce Solutions
Multi-Storefront E-Commerce Solutions
BigCommerce Revamps Ted Baker's Digital Commerce Experience
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Budget-Friendly 3D Printers
Budget-Friendly 3D Printers
'fabWeaver' is Debuting its First System, the 'Type A530' FFF Printer
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Micro-Market Breakrooms
Micro-Market Breakrooms
Canteen Provides Refreshment Service Rooms in Public Spaces
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Electric Austrian Hypercars
Electric Austrian Hypercars
Italdesign and Deus are Developing a High-End Electric Vehicle
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Full-Color ePaper Displays
Full-Color ePaper Displays
The E Ink Gallery Plus Aims to Make Advertisements More Eye-Catching
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Link In Bio Tools
Link In Bio Tools
Shopify Joins the "Link in Bio" Market With New Linkpop Tool
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Sustainable Cooking Oil Initiatives
Sustainable Cooking Oil Initiatives
The 'Clean Oil Crew' Aims to Promote Clean Oil Alternatives
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Luxury Restaurant NFTs
Luxury Restaurant NFTs
Chotto Matte Launched Its First NFT with Multiple Luxury Benefits
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Country-Wide EV Charging Solutions
Country-Wide EV Charging Solutions
Ola Electric and StoreDot Will Charge Scooters in Five Minutes
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Automaker EV Pledges
Automaker EV Pledges
Porsche is Building an EV-Charging Network and Committing to Selling EVs
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Storefront NFT Displays
Storefront NFT Displays
Neiman Marcus is Celebrating Women's History Month with Boss Beauties
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Affordable Plant-Based Foods
Affordable Plant-Based Foods
Amazon's Fresh Plant-Based Line Includes Meat and Dairy Alternatives
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HDMI-Supported Holographic Displays
HDMI-Supported Holographic Displays
HYPERVSN SmartV Platform is the "Future of Digital Signage"
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Phygital Picture Frames
Phygital Picture Frames
The LAGO Frame Showcases Blockchain-Verified NFTs in the Real World
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Street-Legal Motorbike Models
Street-Legal Motorbike Models
GasGas is Launching its First-Ever Street-Legal Motorbikes
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Bespoke Electric Vehicle Startups
Bespoke Electric Vehicle Startups
Fisker and Magna Steyr Debuted the 2023 Fisker Ocean Eletric SUV
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Health Food Digital Drive-Thrus
Health Food Digital Drive-Thrus
sweetgreens is Set to Launch New 'sweetlane' Drive-Thru Concept
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Miniature Pottery Wheels
Miniature Pottery Wheels
Uniek Launched a Portable Pottery Studio for Creative Hobbyists
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Crypto Fashion Payments
Crypto Fashion Payments
CHARLES & KEITH Launched a Crypto Payment Mode on Its E-Commerce Site
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Plant-Based Cooking Films
Plant-Based Cooking Films
'Banana Pack' Designed a Plant-Based Alternative to Cling Film
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Highly Personalized Retail Platforms
Highly Personalized Retail Platforms
Macy's Launches New Brand Platform Called 'Own Your Style'
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Quiet Shopping Hours
Quiet Shopping Hours
Selfridges' Newest Initiative is Lanching for Neurodiversity Week
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Hot-Swappable E-Bike Batteries
Hot-Swappable E-Bike Batteries
'Gogoro' Created a Solid-State Battery with 'ProLogium Technology'
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Plant-Based Chocolate Pop-Ups
Plant-Based Chocolate Pop-Ups
Cadbury is Promoting Its New Plant Bars with a Store in London
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Compact Italian EVs
Compact Italian EVs
The 2022 Abarth 500 EV Boasts a Powerful Drivetrain in a Compact Frame
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Gamified Product Discovery Pop-Ups
Gamified Product Discovery Pop-Ups
The Inkey List's Pop-Up in London Offers a Recommended Routine
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Environmentally-Friendly Compact Wallets
Environmentally-Friendly Compact Wallets
83 Design's '83DP-CW02' is Made with Real Tochigi Leather
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Digital Fashion NFTs
Digital Fashion NFTs
Eckhaus Latta Launches Its Inaugural NFT Collection, 'EL 10'
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Curated Beauty Retail Kiosks
Curated Beauty Retail Kiosks
BeautySpaceNK is Arriving in Walmart Locations
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Hot Pink Skincare Stores
Hot Pink Skincare Stores
Glossier's New Miami Store is on the Top Floor of Palm Court
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Inclusive Online Jewelry Labels
Inclusive Online Jewelry Labels
'Automic Gold' Places an Emphasis on Representation and Diversity
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Swiss Hydrogen-Powered Hypercars
Swiss Hydrogen-Powered Hypercars
The Kincsem Hyper-GT Has a High-Capacity Hydrogen Engine
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AI-Enabled Haircare Tools
AI-Enabled Haircare Tools
Revieve Teams Up With Living Proof to Launch 'AI Haircare Advisor'
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9-Speed Automatic Vans
9-Speed Automatic Vans
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Series is Launching in the United States
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Hydrogen-Powered Supercar Teasers
Hydrogen-Powered Supercar Teasers
Alpine Released a Teaser for its Sustainable 'Alpine A4810' Car
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Jewelry Brand Metaverse Experiences
Jewelry Brand Metaverse Experiences
AMBUSH Launches First Metaverse Space, AMBUSH SILVER FCTRY
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Peruvian Hard Seltzers
Peruvian Hard Seltzers
'Pisco Disco' Combines Peruvian Cultural Drinks with Modern Trends
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Luxury Digital Fashion Bags
Luxury Digital Fashion Bags
COACH Launched a Digital Bag for a "Metaverse Fashion Week" Store
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Self Care Clubs
Self Care Clubs
Snarkitecture Designed the Manifest Club in Washington DC's Adams Morgan District
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Vacation-Ready Clothing Installations
Vacation-Ready Clothing Installations
Prada Unveils Its Summery Retail Display Dubbed 'Tropico'
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Unstaffed Convenience Stores
Unstaffed Convenience Stores
Wundermart is an Autonomous Retail Solution for Hotels and Offices
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Metaverse Pop-Up Shops
Metaverse Pop-Up Shops
Hogan is Launching a Virtual Pop-Up Store and Dropping Exclusive NFTs
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Six-Floor Phygital Retail Shops
Six-Floor Phygital Retail Shops
The WOW Concept Store is a One-Of-A-Kind Shopping Experience
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