These April 2020 retail trends range from 5G retail partnerships to female-led business initiatives.
Standouts include a recent partnership between Walmart and Verizon that aims to incorporate 5G capabilities inside the companies' retail locations. In particular, Walmart hopes to launch its Digital Health solutions across stores, allowing virtual video chats and data sharing among doctors and patients.
Another notable example is RetailMeNot's recent business initiative that aimed to empower women during International Women's Day. The company's 'We Shop With Her' initiative encouraged shoppers to buy from women-run businesses, rewarding consumers with exclusive coupons and savings while empowering female founders.
Other April 2020 retail trends include Amazon's discounted Prime Subscriptions for Veterans or Military that are offered at just $79 along with Amazon Go Grocery's cashier-free online supermarket.
Top 30 Retail Trends in April
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Ultra-Colorful Retail Spaces
Yinka Ilori Embraces Maximalism When Designing the Happy House
29
Sustainable Package-Free Grocery Stores
bare market Boasts Many Affordable & Locally Sourced Goods
28
Fast-Growing Russian Supermarket Chains
The Successful VkusVill is Planning a Sizeable Expansion
27
Colourfully Sustainable Retail Stores
Ace & Tate Boasts a Plastic-Made Terrazzo Aesthetic
26
Bookstore Assistance Robots
The 'AROUND B' Robot Carries Books for Browsing and Purchasing
25
Futuristic Beauty Shops
Dazed Beauty at Selfridges Introduces the Beauty Counter of the Future
24
NFC-Enabled Lifestyle Shops
Cole Haan's Lifestyle Concept Shop Supports Consumers with NFC Tech
23
Tech-Enhanced Styling Rooms
JCPenney's Fitting Rooms Simplify the Try-On Experience
22
Checkout-Free Retail Expansions
Amazon Now Has Agreements for Automated Checkout Systems
21
Self-Serve Beverage Systems
7-Eleven's Machines Let Customers Be Their Own Barista
20
Cashierless Grocery Shops
Amazon Go Grocery Offers "Just Walk Out Shopping"
19
Activist Workshop Stores
The Body Shop's Body Care Store Returns to Its Activist Roots
18
Value-Priced Pizza Deliveries
These Chuck E. Cheese Family Packages are Available for Takeout
17
Low-Cost QSR Family Meals
The Panda Express $20 Family Meal Deal is Available for a Limited Time
16
5G Retail Partnerships
Walmart and Verizon are Collaborating on Stores with 5G Capabilities
15
Convenience Store Chicken Restaurants
Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits Offers Tasty Eats
14
Tier-Based Summery Loyalty Programs
Seafolly's Beach Club Successfully Encourages Repeat Purchases
13
Grocery Membership Service Launches
Walmart May Test the Walmart+ Services Beginning Next Month
12
Collectible Premium Loyalty Programs
7-Eleven Entices Malaysian Consumers with Hello Kitty Plates
11
Regional E-Commerce Services Changes
Amazon Won't Deliver Non-Essential Goods in France and Italy
10
Versatile Foodservice Pizza Doughs
Rich's Ready-To-Stretch Dough Requires Minimal Prep
9
Female-Led Business Initiatives
RetailMeNot Launched the 'We Shop With Her' Cmapaing
8
Complimentary Breakfast Sandwich Promotions
McDonald's is Offering Free Egg McMuffins on March 2
7
Bottled Chicken Chain Sauces
Bottled Chick-fil-A and Polynesian Sauces Will Soon Be Available
6
Veterans E-Commerce Discounts
Amazon Offers Prime Subscriptions at $79 for Veterans or Military
5
QSR Digital Discount Promotions
Jack in the Box is Offering a 25% Mobile Order Discount
4
Match-Up Game Loyalty Initiatives
Casey's General Store Boasts a Playful March Madness Promotion
3
Complimentary Lunchtime Cheesecake Promotions
The Cheesecake Factory is Offering Free Cheesecake
2
Cargo-Only Airline Flights
American Airlines Will Only Transporting Cargo to and from Europe
1
Expansive Retailer Reward Programs
The Walmart+ Program is a Paid-Membership Loyalty Initiative
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AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Expansive Pride Month Initiatives
The Latest Primark Pride Collection and Campaign are Inclusive
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Retro Sci-Fi Clothing Collections
These UNIQLO x Star Wars Styles Celebrate May the Fourth
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Family Dollar Debuted a New Mobile Shopping App for Customers
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Lotus Launched a 'Pick & Go' Location in Thailand
Personalized Customer Service Tools
Walmart Launched 'Wallaby' Powered by Generative AI
AR-Enhanced Hair Dye Boxes
L’Oréal & Snapchat Brought an AR Packaging Experience to Walmart
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
Multi-Sensory Flagship Stores
KATE Shibuya Offers Immersive Digital and Physical Experiences
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
In-Game Beauty Experiences
e.l.f. Beauty and Roblox Partnered for a Virtual Kiosk
Small-Format Grocery Stores
Amazon’s Whole Foods to Open New Small-Format Stores in Cities
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
Shoe Retailer AI Apps
SuperStep Partnered with 'IMSHOP' to Create a Convenient Mobile App
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Physical Metaverse Merchandise Stores
Roblox will Sell Physical Goods with Shopify
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Credit Card Benefit Expansions
DoorDash and Chase Will Offer New Grocery Benefits
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Phygital Gen Z Fashion
Walmart is Relaunching the No Boundaries Brand on Roblox
Private Label eCommerce Groceries
The Amazon Saver Range Offers Competitive Price Points
Outdoor Fitness Parties
HUAWEI Hosted its 'Light Up Your Rings' Campaign with Pamela Reif
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Low-Cost Telecom Smartphones
The T-Mobile REVVL 6x Smartphones Have 5G Connectivity and More
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Expansive Retail Delivery Partnerships
Save Mart and Shipt Announced a New Delivery Partnership
Fashion-Forward Layering Lines
SHEIN Introduces Weather-Adaptive Fashion Collection
Enhanced Omnichannel Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Addresses Challenges in Retail & Hospitality
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Seasonal Book Retail Promotions
Indigo Launches Multi-Category Holiday Deals with E-Reader Focus
Curated Online Shopping Events
Walmart+ is Offering an Online-Only Shopping Event for Members
Size-Replicating Try-On Technologies
Google Shopping Debuts Virtual Dress Try-Ons in the U.S.
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Rapid Grocery Delivery Services
Instacart and Albertsons Companies Have Expanded Their Partnership
AI-Enabled Retail Partnerships
Sainsbury’s and Microsoft Partnered to Elevate Shipping Experiences
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Tech-Enhanced Grocery Retail Experiences
RSA America & the California Grocers Association Partner
Human-Assisted AI Tools
Verizon Launched a Suite of AI Tools to Improve Customer Experiences
Integrated E-Commerce Apps
Amazon is Adding 'Buy with Prime' to Shopify through New Integrations
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Wellness-Focused Retailer Ranges
Target is Welcoming More Than 1,000 Wellness Products
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Small-Format Tech Stores
Best Buy Express Offers Curated Tech & Exclusive Telecom Services
Minimal Affordable Sub-Labels
Target Presents its Own No-Frills Brand with Minimal Design
Hardware Delivery Partnerships
Instacart and The Home Depot Partnered for Same-Day Delivery
Unlimited Grocery Delivery Subscriptions
Amazon Launched a Grocery Subscription for Prime Members
On-Demand Wellness Deliveries
DoorDash and The Vitamin Shoppe Will Offer On-Demand Delivery
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Enhanced E-Commerce Customer Services
Fluent Enhances Customer Experience for Online Shoppers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
Combined Retailer Deliveries
Walmart Pharmacy Delivery Also Offers Access to General Merchandise
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
Autonomous Retail Solutions
Simbe Robotics Debuts a New Tool to Remotely Monitor Store Shelves
At-Home Healthcare Technologies
Best Buy Health and PwC Strategy& are Making Care More Accessible
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Same-Day Beauty Deliveries
Sally Beauty and Instacart Expanded Their Partnership with New Offers
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Camera Gear Product Displays
GoPro Has Announced a Significant Retail Expansion at Best Buy
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Accessible Online Retail Initiatives
Instacart and Walgreens Partnered to Accept SNAP/EBT Online
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Omnichannel Retail Initiatives
J. Jill is Aiming to Provide Women More Positive Retail Experiences
Cloud-Based Grocery Technology
Pricer Plaza Signs an Agreement with a Tier 1 North American Grocer
Digital Luxury Apparel
Meta and Valentino Have Partnered to Launch a Line of Digital Clothing
Low-Cost Retailer Pet Services
Walmart Pet Services Provides Transparent Pricing for Care
Premium Retail Resell Categories
Walmart Restored Premium Offers Like-New Items for Less
Retail Crop Yield Programs
Walmart is Working with Agritask to Combat Climate Change
Speedy Beauty Product Deliveries
DoorDash and Ulta Beauty Partnered for Same-Day Delivery
Retail QSR Dining Partnerships
Walmart and Burger King Partnered for an Exclusive Benefit
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
AI-Powered Retail Payments
Focalpay's New AI Features Streamline Retail and E-Commerce Operations
Sponsored Retail Product Partnerships
Selfridges and Criteo Partner to Offer Sponsored Products
App-Based Grocery Discounts
Olio and Gander Introduce a New Deals Section on its Mobile App
Multi-Brand E-Commerce Expansions
Multiple Grocers are Adapting Instacart's Storefront Pro Tool
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Storewide Discount Promotions
Amazon's 'Prime Big Deal Days' Will Have Thousands of Deals
Retailer Pet Telehealth Benefits
Walmart+ and Pawp Partnered to Connect Members to Vets
Pink Spider-Themed Apparel
SP5DER Worldwide Launches a New April Drop with Pink Influences
Youth Accessory Brand Partnerships
Claire's is Partnering with Walgreens to Expand Retail Presence
Local Retail-Championing Initiatives
The 'Reps are Local Too' Initiative is a Nationwide Movement
Outdoorsy Branding Initiatives
REI Co-Op Continues Its Tradition of Closing All 190 Locations
Discount Retailer Rewards Apps
Poundland's 'Poundland Perks' Program Unlocks Exclusive Discounts
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Retailer Drone Delivery Programs
Wing Joins Walmart to Offer Drone Deliveries in Dallas
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Convenient Palm Payment Expansions
Amazon One Payments are Coming to Whole Foods Markets
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Retail Food Expiry Tools
Gander Taps C-Store Collective to Launch a New Service Partnership
Virtual Retail Solutions
Simbe's Store Intelligence™ Solutions Provide Results on a Global Scale
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Occasion-Driven Apparel Retailers
Windsor Fashions Llc Expands into the Canadian Market
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Festive Value-Minded Retail Campaigns
The Spar BIG Deal of Christmas Campaign Launches This Month
Accessible Retail Memberships
Walmart+ Assist Offers a Discount for Those on Government Assistance
Revamped Gen Z Fashion
Walmart Refreshes its Gen Z-Focused 'No Boundaries' Collection
Retailer-Rewarding Brand Promotions
This PepsiCo Retailer Competition is Running in the UK