Top 50 Retail Trends in September

From P2P Clothing Studios to Customizable Pop-Up Collections

These September 2018 retail trends range from P2P clothing shop studios to customizable pop-up collections. A standout, New York's Depop store aims to teach the community how to sell online by translating the vintage clothing app's virtual business model into a brick-and-mortar space. Other notables include Consortium's custom-only pop-up store which specializes in carrying brands that are exclusively made-to-order.

Other September 2018 retail trends to note include Philippe le Bac's fist-ever online store -- the European retailer is known for its luxury-minded and well-crafted products that are offered at an accessible price point -- and Balenciaga's exclusive sneaker offering -- 'Balenciaga Track' -- which can only be purchased by appointment.

Additional retail innovations to note include QSR loyalty offerings like Olive Garden's annual pasta pass which offers discounts year-round, and the McGold Card, a new mobile reward from McDonald's that will unlock a lifetime of free meals for one lucky customer.

SCORE
5.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 81%
Activity 83%
Freshness 8%
Satisfying QSR Summer Salads
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Lifestyle
Satisfying QSR Summer Salads
Bitcoin Beauty Payments
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Business
Bitcoin Beauty Payments
Passive Browsing Shopping Apps
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Business
Passive Browsing Shopping Apps
Anti-Ivory E-Shops
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Marketing
Anti-Ivory E-Shops
Year-Long Restaurant Passes
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Lifestyle
Year-Long Restaurant Passes
Fall-Ready Frozen Yogurts
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Lifestyle
Fall-Ready Frozen Yogurts
Cica-Infused Soothing Overnight Masks
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Lifestyle
Cica-Infused Soothing Overnight Masks
QSR French Toast Sandwiches
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Lifestyle
QSR French Toast Sandwiches
International Flavor Breakfast Bites
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Lifestyle
International Flavor Breakfast Bites
Coffee Brand Cookie Straws
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Lifestyle
Coffee Brand Cookie Straws
In-Store Cosmetic Procedures
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Business
In-Store Cosmetic Procedures
Crispy Fish Filet Pizzas
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Lifestyle
Crispy Fish Filet Pizzas
Department Store Gyms
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Business
Department Store Gyms
Asian Fruit-Infused QSR Desserts
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Lifestyle
Asian Fruit-Infused QSR Desserts
Cranberry Topped Chicken Pizzas
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Lifestyle
Cranberry Topped Chicken Pizzas
Customizable Pop-Up Shop Collections
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Business
Customizable Pop-Up Shop Collections
Energy Drink-Infused Frozen Beverages
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Lifestyle
Energy Drink-Infused Frozen Beverages
Plant Protein Coffee Beverages
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Lifestyle
Plant Protein Coffee Beverages
Restaurant Busyness-Rating Apps
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Business
Restaurant Busyness-Rating Apps
Experiential Cosmetic Stores
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Fashion
Experiential Cosmetic Stores
Autumnal Indulgence QSR Snacks
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Lifestyle
Autumnal Indulgence QSR Snacks
Celebratory Beer Fridges
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Lifestyle
Celebratory Beer Fridges
German-Style Sausage Wraps
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Lifestyle
German-Style Sausage Wraps
Madagascar-Inspired Pancakes
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Lifestyle
Madagascar-Inspired Pancakes
Cryptocurrency-Centric Distilleries
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Business
Cryptocurrency-Centric Distilleries
Lifetime Fast Food Promotions
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Business
Lifetime Fast Food Promotions
Affordable European Luxury Brands
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Business
Affordable European Luxury Brands
P2P Clothing Studio Stores
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Business
P2P Clothing Studio Stores
Celebratory Disney Homeware Collections
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Art & Design
Celebratory Disney Homeware Collections
Experiential Beauty Shop-in-Shops
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Fashion
Experiential Beauty Shop-in-Shops
Virtual Showroom Assistants
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Business
Virtual Showroom Assistants
Massive Ice Cream Museums
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Lifestyle
Massive Ice Cream Museums
Waste-Reducing Canned Water
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Eco
Waste-Reducing Canned Water
Debuting Elegant Jewelry Brands
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Business
Debuting Elegant Jewelry Brands
Entrepreneurial Concept Shops
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Business
Entrepreneurial Concept Shops
Checkout-Free Retail Concepts
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Tech
Checkout-Free Retail Concepts
E-Commerce-Friendly Concept Stores
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Business
E-Commerce-Friendly Concept Stores
Pampering Personal Care Stores
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Fashion
Pampering Personal Care Stores
Breakfast Chain Food Trucks
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Autos
Breakfast Chain Food Trucks
Ethical Cruelty-Free Handbag Designs
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Eco
Ethical Cruelty-Free Handbag Designs
High-Tech Responsive Shops
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Business
High-Tech Responsive Shops
Exclusive In-Store Sneakers
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Business
Exclusive In-Store Sneakers
Futuristic Online-Only Fashions
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Business
Futuristic Online-Only Fashions
Youthful Vintage Fashion Lookbooks
CATEGORY
Fashion
Youthful Vintage Fashion Lookbooks
Bizarre Multifunctional Dress Designs
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Fashion
Bizarre Multifunctional Dress Designs
Iconic Cartoon Convenience Stores
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Business
Iconic Cartoon Convenience Stores
Luxuriously Serene Retail Spaces
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Art & Design
Luxuriously Serene Retail Spaces
Artistically Accented Minimalist Interiors
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Art & Design
Artistically Accented Minimalist Interiors
Play-Integrated Retail Spaces
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Lifestyle
Play-Integrated Retail Spaces

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