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26 Niche Grocery Concepts

From Produce Pharmacy Markets to Taste-Focused Cheese Shops

— January 12, 2016 — Business
These niche grocery concepts range from supermarket wine bars to recipe-based food retailers. In addition to artisanal shops that offer gourmet meal ideas and quality products, other favorites include produce pharmacy markets that are convenient for urban dwellers on the go.

Additional innovations include Art Deco grocery shops and towering cheese fridges that embody an air of opulence and luxury. These examples make an everyday grocery experience more memorable for consumers and elevate the status of traditional food and household products.

Furthermore, niche grocery concepts like upleveled discount supermarkets and vegan cheese shops appeal to specific demographic groups. These include budget-conscious shoppers and those with dietary restrictions who are looking to satisfy personal needs without sacrificing taste or quality.
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Vegan Cheese Shops
Vegan Cheese Shops
Vtopia Artisan Cheese Sells Only Plant-Based, Cruelty-Free Products
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AR-Powered Grocery Concepts
AR-Powered Grocery Concepts
The Tesco Google Glass App Lets Shoppers Find Products and Promotions
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24
Friendly Retail Robots
Friendly Retail Robots
Pepper the Robot Suggests Wine Pairings and Interacts with Shoppers
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23
Beer-Serving Grocery Markets
Beer-Serving Grocery Markets
The Gateway Market Offers Consumers the Option to Sip Beer and Shop
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22
Stylish Discount Grocer Makeovers
Stylish Discount Grocer Makeovers
The Aldi Expansion Sees Value Added to the Brand's US Locations
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21
Pharmacy Produce Markets
Pharmacy Produce Markets
Shoppers Drug Mart Now Features Fresh Produce Offerings
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20
Massive Multicultural Markets
Massive Multicultural Markets
The Anthony Bourdain Food Market Will Host 100 International Vendors
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19
Discount Asian Supermarkets
Discount Asian Supermarkets
Sobey's 'Chalo FreshCo' Appeals to South Asian Customers
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18
Upleveled Discount Grocers
Upleveled Discount Grocers
The Winn-Dixie St Johns Store Reveals the Brand's New Concept
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17
Drive-Thru Grocery Stores
Drive-Thru Grocery Stores
Amazon Plans to Launch a New Type of Food Store in California
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16
Supermarket Wine Bars
Supermarket Wine Bars
This High-End Grocery Store Allows Customers to Stay for a Drink
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15
Towering Cheese Fridges
Towering Cheese Fridges
The Loblaws Wall of Cheese Has a Staggering Selection and is 18 Feet Tall
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14
Millennial-Centric Grocery Stores
Millennial-Centric Grocery Stores
Enjoy Quality-Meets-Value Shopping at 365 by Whole Foods Market
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13
Theatrical Food Shops
Theatrical Food Shops
Spring Street Grocer Sells Specialty Food Items With Dramatic Flair
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12
Kid-Focused Grocery Stores
Kid-Focused Grocery Stores
Supermarket Chain Giant Eagle Creates Healthy Snack Aisle for Children
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11
Experimental Grocery Concepts
Experimental Grocery Concepts
This Amsterdam Supermarket Launches the Brand's New Concept
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10
Rustic Retail Marketplaces
Rustic Retail Marketplaces
This Modern Munich Marketplace Recalls the Charm of the Market Hall
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9
Futuristic Grocery Stores
Futuristic Grocery Stores
Whole Foods' Store of the Future is Both Sensory and Tech-Savvy
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8
Intuitive Grocery Displays
Intuitive Grocery Displays
Whole Foods' Interactive Store Display Helps Make Purchase Decisions
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7
Children's Grocery Stores
Children's Grocery Stores
This Kid's Supermarket in Moscow is Designed for Children
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6
Art Deco Supermarkets
Art Deco Supermarkets
E.Leclerc’s Bordeaux Grocery Store Design Takes Style Cues from the 30s
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5
Futuristic Grocer Concepts
Futuristic Grocer Concepts
Carlo Ratti Associati Imagines the Future of Supermarkets as Digital
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4
Recipe-Based Grocery Stores
Recipe-Based Grocery Stores
This Store Will Allow Shoppers to Buy Recipe Kits and Ingredients
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3
Community Hub Supermarkets
Community Hub Supermarkets
This Award-Winning Whole Foods Austin Location is a Retail Playground
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2
Market-Style Food Stores
Market-Style Food Stores
The Home Park High Quality Food Store Designs are Separated by Function
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1
Authentic Gourmet Grocers
Authentic Gourmet Grocers
This Specialty Supermarket Boasts Sophisticated Rustic Branding
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