Top 60 Retail Trends in August

From Cloud-Based Grocery Technology to AR Locker Rooms

— August 25, 2024 — Business
As the summer concludes and companies prepare to transition into Q4, significant attention is being cast on leveraging the latest trends and innovations to capitalize on end-of-year opportunities. From omnichannel experiences and AI customer experience tools to sustainable practices and immersive store designs, these trends are reshaping the retail industry and influencing consumer purchasing behaviors.

One example contributing to an enhanced customer experience comes from dunnhumby Assortment, a next-generation solution leveraging advanced AI to revolutionize retailer product selection. Developed by the customer data science leader, this innovation optimizes layouts and facings based on customer behavior insights.

Elsewhere, to enhance inclusive shopping, Walmart Canada has launched sensory-friendly hours nationwide, offering a quieter atmosphere with no music or radio ads, minimal sounds, and paused announcements. This initiative is designed to accommodate consumers with sensory sensitivities, reflecting the company's dedication to accessible shopping.
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Efficiency-Promoting Operational Scales
Efficiency-Promoting Operational Scales
American Weigh Scales Introduces the New OEM Scale Program
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Grocery Store Charging Hubs
Grocery Store Charging Hubs
M&S in Cheshunt Opened its First bp pulse Charging Hub
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Discount Retailer Promotions
Discount Retailer Promotions
The Poundland 'Price Pounders' Campaign Focuses on Cost Savings
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57
Convenience Store Alcohol Deliveries
Convenience Store Alcohol Deliveries
Sheetz and DoorDash Offer Alcohol Deliveries in Pennsylvania
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Two-Day Retailer Sales
Two-Day Retailer Sales
Best Buy is Offering a 48-Hour Sale from July 16th to July 17th
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55
Retail Crop Yield Programs
Retail Crop Yield Programs
Walmart is Working with Agritask to Combat Climate Change
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Optimized Late-Night Deliveries
Optimized Late-Night Deliveries
THG Fulfil's Next-Day Deliveries Support Late-Night Shoppers
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Insightful Fraud-Battling Initiatives
Insightful Fraud-Battling Initiatives
TPAY Addresses Fraud in Mobile Payments
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Rapid Refund Platforms
Rapid Refund Platforms
Reshop Helps Shoppers Get Refunds Faster
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51
Food Delivery Miami Raffles
Food Delivery Miami Raffles
Doordash is Offering Summer of DashPass for the 5th Time
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Mexican QSR Partnerships
Mexican QSR Partnerships
Good 2 Go Partnered with Rusty Taco to Expand Customer Access
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Cloud-Based Grocery Technology
Cloud-Based Grocery Technology
Pricer Plaza Signs an Agreement with a Tier 1 North American Grocer
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Digitized Retail Shelf Labels
Digitized Retail Shelf Labels
Croatian Retailer Studenac is Implementing Electronic Shelf Labels
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Expansive Retail Delivery Partnerships
Expansive Retail Delivery Partnerships
Save Mart and Shipt Announced a New Delivery Partnership
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Autonomous Retail Solutions
Autonomous Retail Solutions
Simbe Robotics Debuts a New Tool to Remotely Monitor Store Shelves
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Enhanced Omnichannel Experiences
Enhanced Omnichannel Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Addresses Challenges in Retail & Hospitality
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Efficient Compact Measuring Scales
Efficient Compact Measuring Scales
American Weigh Scales Partners with Mr. Checkout
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Car-Specific Video Commerce
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
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AI Budtender Assistants
AI Budtender Assistants
Spark Pro by Jointly Elevates Cannabis Retail with an AI-Driven Tool
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European Wine Stores
European Wine Stores
Thatcher’s Wine Recently Launched Its First Store in Los Angeles
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Cocoa Bean-Based Display Units
Cocoa Bean-Based Display Units
Mars Wrigley is Trialing a Second 'Cocoa Cardboard' Bean Display
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Zero-Waste Grocery Stores
Zero-Waste Grocery Stores
This Upcoming Giant Eagle Market District Location is in Indianapolis
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Beauty Loyalty Programs
Beauty Loyalty Programs
Sephora Plans to Introduce a New Customer Loyalty Program in the UK
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Navigational Protein Bars
Navigational Protein Bars
Perfect Bar Created a Bar with a GPS to Lead Shoppers to Its Product
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Sustainable Multi-Purpose Lubricants
Sustainable Multi-Purpose Lubricants
Gear Hugger is Launching Sustainable Multi-Purpose Lubricant
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Strategic Dining Concept Updates
Strategic Dining Concept Updates
These New Pepper Lunch Menu Updates are Extensive
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Music-Inspired Retail Campaigns
Music-Inspired Retail Campaigns
Macy’s is Launching Its Summer’s Greatest Hits Campaign
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Clean Beauty Salon Partnerships
Clean Beauty Salon Partnerships
Blo Blow Dry Bar and Bare Minerals Partnered in the US and Canada
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Beauty Innovation Contests
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
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Small-Format Tech Stores
Small-Format Tech Stores
Best Buy Express Offers Curated Tech & Exclusive Telecom Services
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Men's Activewear Retail Expansions
Men's Activewear Retail Expansions
Pacsun Debuted a Men's Activewear Collection
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Innovative AI-Autofocus Cameras
Innovative AI-Autofocus Cameras
Canon's Two Latest Cameras Feature Eye-Controlled Focus
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Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Unveiled Its 2024 Back-to-School Campaign
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Paper-Based Packaging Advancements
Paper-Based Packaging Advancements
Coveris Debuted a New Sustainable Form-Fill-Seal Solution
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In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
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Toronto Mall Beauty Expansions
Toronto Mall Beauty Expansions
Sephora's Grand Opening at the Well Offers Free Incentives
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Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
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Luxury Spatial Computing Apps
Luxury Spatial Computing Apps
Balenciaga Rolled Out a Storefront App for the Apple Vision Pro
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Immersive Fashion Retail Destinations
Immersive Fashion Retail Destinations
URBAN REVIVO Opens Its Flagship Store in Malaysia
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Biodegradable Hemp-Based Packagings
Biodegradable Hemp-Based Packagings
Two Packaging Companies are Partnering to Reduce Plastics
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Three-Day Wig Pop-Ups
Three-Day Wig Pop-Ups
Luvme Hair Recently Hosted a Three-Day Pop-Up Event in Atlanta, Georgia
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Hair Care Retail Expansions
Hair Care Retail Expansions
Bumble and Bumble Launches Its Storefront on Amazon
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Sensory-Friendly Retail Hours
Sensory-Friendly Retail Hours
Walmart Canada's Sensory-Friendly Shopping Times Reduce Stimuli
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Elite Authenticator Programs
Elite Authenticator Programs
Vestiaire Académie Fights Counterfeit Goods with Specialized Training
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GLP-1-Tailored Store Sections
GLP-1-Tailored Store Sections
GNC is Adding a New Section to 2,300 of its U.S Store Locations
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Robotic Beverage Systems
Robotic Beverage Systems
Richtech Robotics Employs ADAM at Ghost Kitchen Locations
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Brick-and-Mortar Collectibles Stores
Brick-and-Mortar Collectibles Stores
POP MART Debuted Its First Permanent Store in the Netherlands
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AI Retail Innovation Platforms
AI Retail Innovation Platforms
HyperFinity Introduced AI Data-Backed Pricing Optimization
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Modern Eyewear Flagship Stores
Modern Eyewear Flagship Stores
DITA Eyewear Has Opened Its First Flagship Store in Amsterdam
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AR Locker Rooms
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
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Beauty Bodycare Partnerships
Beauty Bodycare Partnerships
Sephora Has Teamed with the Brazilian Bodycare Brand Sol De Janeiro
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Immersive Gondola Displays
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
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Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
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AI Retail Assortment Tools
AI Retail Assortment Tools
dunnhumby Assortment Uses Advanced AI to Enhance Customer Experiences
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Autonomous Ecommerce AI Agents
Autonomous Ecommerce AI Agents
Baresquare Debuts Tywin, a Tool Positioned as an Industry First
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AI Eyewear Try-Ons
AI Eyewear Try-Ons
GlassesUSA's Pairfect Match AI Recommends Styles for Unique Facial Features
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Reformed Yogurt Packagings
Reformed Yogurt Packagings
Nomadic Redesigned its Packaging to Emphasize Health Benefits
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Spooky Pop-Up Launches
Spooky Pop-Up Launches
The Spirit Halloween 2024 Animatronic Collection Has Been Released
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Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
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Dish-Inspired Plushie Pop-Ups
Dish-Inspired Plushie Pop-Ups
Jellycat's 'Fish & Chips' Pop-Up is a Uniquely British Experience
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