Top 70 Retail Ideas in December

From Sustainable Business Marketplaces to Hyperlocal Supermarkets

With growing awareness of the acute effects of climate change, the December 2021 retail trends show a growing push for sustainable shopping practices.

Though there has long been a push for supermarkets to offer more local products, one retailer is taking things to the next level. Fresh Thyme Market is a retailer that already specializes in natural and organic food products, and now the chain is launching a brand new concept store that aims to source local products for shoppers in St. Louis, Missouri.

Beyond sourcing local, the December 2021 retail trends offer other takes on sustainable and climate-friendly shopping. For instance, Intuit now offers a variety of apps and tools to help small and medium-sized businesses measure their carbon footprints and keep consumers informed of the impact their consumption has on the planet.

SCORE
6.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 91%
Activity 87%
Freshness 11%
On-Demand Dollar Store Deliveries
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On-Demand Dollar Store Deliveries
Delectable Vegan Breakfast Sandwiches
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Delectable Vegan Breakfast Sandwiches
Tech-Fueled Express Shops
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Tech-Fueled Express Shops
On-Demand Alcohol Deliveries
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Business
On-Demand Alcohol Deliveries
Beneficial Beauty Reward Programs
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Beneficial Beauty Reward Programs
Real-Time Delivery Safety Features
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Real-Time Delivery Safety Features
Increased Discount Store Prices
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Business
Increased Discount Store Prices
Airline-Owned Super Apps
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Airline-Owned Super Apps
Nationwide Food Service Shipping
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Nationwide Food Service Shipping
Grocer-Servicing Delivery Platforms
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Grocer-Servicing Delivery Platforms
Consolidated Food Industry Platforms
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Consolidated Food Industry Platforms
Plant-Based Pizza Ingredients
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Plant-Based Pizza Ingredients
Room-Scanning Home Renovation Apps
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Business
Room-Scanning Home Renovation Apps
Microwaveable Tandoori Chicken Bowls
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Business
Microwaveable Tandoori Chicken Bowls
Grocery Delivery Discount Updates
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Grocery Delivery Discount Updates
Refurbished E-Commerce Marketplaces
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Eco
Refurbished E-Commerce Marketplaces
Globally Expanding Fashion Brands
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Globally Expanding Fashion Brands
Diversely Chef-Crafted Fresh Meals
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Diversely Chef-Crafted Fresh Meals
Universal Payment Wallets
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Tech
Universal Payment Wallets
Food-Ordering Super App Expansions
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Business
Food-Ordering Super App Expansions
Rentable Clothing Collections
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Business
Rentable Clothing Collections
Retail Investment Reward Apps
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Business
Retail Investment Reward Apps
Convenient Order-Ahead Coffee Shops
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Business
Convenient Order-Ahead Coffee Shops
Phygital Vintage Shops
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Business
Phygital Vintage Shops
Tech-Fueled Footwear Pop-Ups
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Business
Tech-Fueled Footwear Pop-Ups
30-Minute Grocery Delivery Platforms
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30-Minute Grocery Delivery Platforms
Shop Anywhere Super Apps
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Tech
Shop Anywhere Super Apps
Mixed-Reality Holiday Markets
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Business
Mixed-Reality Holiday Markets
Portable High-Speed Internet Cubes
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Portable High-Speed Internet Cubes
All-In-One Asian Super Apps
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Tech
All-In-One Asian Super Apps
Streamlined Shopping Apps
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Business
Streamlined Shopping Apps
Festive Sneaker Events
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Business
Festive Sneaker Events
Curated Craft Beer Stores
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Business
Curated Craft Beer Stores
QSR Cryptocurrency Rewards
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Business
QSR Cryptocurrency Rewards
Cloud-Connected Industrial Ovens
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Business
Cloud-Connected Industrial Ovens
Inspiring Shoppable Series
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Business
Inspiring Shoppable Series
Video-Based E-Commerce Features
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Business
Video-Based E-Commerce Features
Immersive Timepiece Showrooms
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Business
Immersive Timepiece Showrooms
In-Demand Shopping Pop-Ups
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Business
In-Demand Shopping Pop-Ups
Discounted Food Waste Apps
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Business
Discounted Food Waste Apps
Next-Gen Footwear Pop-Ups
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Business
Next-Gen Footwear Pop-Ups
Neobank-Backed Super Apps
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Tech
Neobank-Backed Super Apps
AI-Powered Checkout Carts
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Business
AI-Powered Checkout Carts
Rejuvenated Concept Candle Stores
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Business
Rejuvenated Concept Candle Stores
Immersive Pop-Up Martini Bars
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Immersive Pop-Up Martini Bars
Genderless Kids Clothing Stores
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Genderless Kids Clothing Stores
Digitally Integrated Holiday Pop-Ups
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Business
Digitally Integrated Holiday Pop-Ups
Omnicategory Asian Food Markets
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Omnicategory Asian Food Markets
Week-Long Holiday Promotions
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Business
Week-Long Holiday Promotions
Festive Metaverse Shops
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Business
Festive Metaverse Shops
Gamified Home Rowing Machines
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Business
Gamified Home Rowing Machines
Metaverse Beauty Shops
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Business
Metaverse Beauty Shops
Exclusive Alpine Pop-Ups
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Eco
Exclusive Alpine Pop-Ups
Custom Chocolate Bar Studios
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Business
Custom Chocolate Bar Studios
Consumer-Run Supermarkets
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Business
Consumer-Run Supermarkets
Hollywood-Inspired Beauty Stores
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Business
Hollywood-Inspired Beauty Stores
Phygital Thai Coffee Flagships
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Business
Phygital Thai Coffee Flagships
Phygital Fashion Shops
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Business
Phygital Fashion Shops
Playground-Inspired Tech Retail Experiences
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Business
Playground-Inspired Tech Retail Experiences
Color-Changing Food Labels
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Business
Color-Changing Food Labels
Automated Micro-Stores
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Business
Automated Micro-Stores
Personal Care Vending Machines
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Business
Personal Care Vending Machines
Immersive Luxury Pet Stores
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Business
Immersive Luxury Pet Stores
Sensory Audio Retail Pop-Ups
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Business
Sensory Audio Retail Pop-Ups
Modular Fixture Grocery Stores
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Business
Modular Fixture Grocery Stores
Retail-Branded Metaverse Spaces
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Tech
Retail-Branded Metaverse Spaces