August 2017 retail design trends reveal a variety of creative new initiatives, as well as the revamping of what were once more traditional design spaces.
The Herschel Supply brand opened a lemonade stand-inspired pop-up store that combines nostalgic lemonade imagery with social media-friendly aesthetics to create a vibrant and endearing space. The pop-up store features bright yellow walls and a vibrant pink lemonade cooler, along with sculptures and imagery that are reminiscent of lemons.
With Subway now having to compete with fast food restaurants that are much more focused on health, quick service and modern store layouts, the Subway brand decided to do the same. Its new store layouts have cleaner and more contemporary designs, and its new branding is much more health-focused than its previous brand identity.
Top 30 Retail Design Trends in August
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Nostalgic Food Truck Branding
Grilled Cheese Wonderland's Concept is a Nod to 90s Youth Culture
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Retail-Focused Smart Streets
London's Intelligent Bird Street Features Pedestrian-Powered Retail
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Waste-Reduction Cafes
Handsome Her Features a Wall with Dozens of Mugs to Take To-Go
27
Redesigned Fast Food Chains
Subway Stores Will Now Feature More Modern and Health-Focused Designs
26
Instant Photography Pop-Ups
Polaroid is Marking Its 80th Anniversary with Its First-Ever Pop-Up
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Pop-Up Lemonade Stores
Herschel Supply's Pop-Up Lemonade Stand Supports Arts Education
24
Millennial Pink Paper Shops
Papersmiths Shoreditch Occupies a Shipping Container at Boxcar Park
23
Melted Ice Cream Shops
Nendo Designed 'Glace et Chocolat' to Look Like Melted Ice Cream Cake
22
In-Store Meditation Spaces
Lululemon Opened an Area for 'Mindfulosophy' Within Its NYC Store
21
Pop-Up Sandal Shops
The Pop-Up Birkenstock Store is Located Inside a Shipping Container
20
High-Tech Pop-Up Barbershops
The Lynx 'Find Your Magic Shop' in Dublin Includes a "Magic Mirror"
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Empowering Footwear Stores
This ASICS' Store Concept Helps Consumers Understand Their Own Needs
18
Fitness-Fused Retail Stores
'Runner Camp' Fuses Fitness with Retail in Shanghai
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Facial-Recognition Cafe Loyalty Programs
Bahista Cafe Rewards Customers With the Help of Tech
16
Small-Footprint Beauty Retailers
'Sephora Studio' is a New Store with Same-Day Ordering
15
Fembot-Inspired Retail Stores
The Acne Studios Flagship Store in Milan is Futuristic and Feminine
14
Community Dog Cafes
Boris & Horton Hosts Dogs for Coffee and Community Events
13
Rapper Merch-Selling Pop-Ups
The Location of Damn Pop-Ups Will Coincide With Kendrick Lamar's Tour
12
Millennial-Only Food Trucks
'Drop' Will Give Millennials the Chance to Eat Avocado Toast for Free
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Kid-Focused Flavored Waters
The RETHINK Kids Boxed Water Line Contains No Added Sugar
10
Ultra-Condensed Pharmacy Shops
London Drugs is Opening a Small Store Called 'LDExpress'
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Automotive Ice Creams
The Ford Mustang Ice Cream Sandwich Celebrates the New Muscle Car
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Japanese Homeware Retailer Hotels
The Ginza MUJI Hotel will Start Welcoming Guests in Spring 2018
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Self-Serve Shopping Cafes
Alibaba's 'Tao Cafe' Takes the eShopping Experience Offline
6
Deli-Style QSR Takeout Shops
THE TABLE by KFC will Serve More Wholesome Food to Shoppers
5
Pop-Up Train Carriages
AART's Redesigned Train Carriages Serve a Variety of Purposes
4
Shopping Mall Gaming Booths
This Gaming Booth is for Husbands to Use While Their Wives Shop
3
Ice Cream Delivery Services
Baskin-Robbins Will Now Deliver Through a Service Called DoorDash
2
Kid-Sized Travel Agencies
JetBlue's 'Little Tickets' Has Kids Plan and Pay for Family Getaways
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Rooftop Produce Brands
IGA's 'Frais Du Toit' Brand Sells Organic Greens from Its Rooftop Garden
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
Spa-Like Flagship Stores
Monos Unveils a Multisensory Toronto Store
Premium Clean-Cut Drink Branding
The Sparkling ICE Branding Refresh Enhances Visibility
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Recycling-Focused Store Concepts
COS Adopts Recycled Materials to Enhance its New Store Locations
Selective Retail Pop-Ups
'Woolrich Black Label' by Todd Snyder is Taking a New Retail Approch
Brick-and-Mortar Collectibles Stores
POP MART Debuted Its First Permanent Store in the Netherlands
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Adventurously Reimagined Logo Designs
Mountain Dew Unveils a Vibrantly Verdant New Look
Refreshing Streetwear Collabs
Lipton Iced Tea x Cruel Pancake Dropped 90s-Inspired Summer Styles
Retail Store Revamps
H&M Updates Shopping Experience with Luxe, Tech-Savvy Store in London
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Kitchen-Inspired Store Interiors
Crosby Studios Designs This Unconventional Jewelry Store Interior
Convenient Store-Themed Pop-Ups
Lee Kum Kee Showcased its Ingredients with Retro Flare
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Vibrant Snack Packaging Designs
Cooper Street Snacks Has Unveiled a New Packaging Design
Immersive Lifestyle Stores
Gelato Pique Has Inaugurated Its Standalone Store in South Korea
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Mindful Restaurant Drink Menus
The Chipotle Beverage Menu Has Been Expanded with New Options
Culturally Rich Sports Stores
adidas' New 'Home of Sport' Flagship Features Unique Digital Tools
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Colorfully Immersive Retail Experiences
Al-Jawad Pike Designs a Athletic Propulsion Labs Store
Summer-Inspired Coffee Machines
Nespresso & PANTONE Drop an Unforgettable Mediterranean Summer
Employee-Free Smart Stores
The 'Teo' Employee-Free Store in Germany is a Success Story
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Pizzeria-Branded Shake Pop-Ups
Domino’s Shake Stand is Located in the Omotesando Area in Tokyo
Minimally Designed Fashion Boutiques
Another Burberry Store Opens in London on Bond Street
Limited-Edition Retailer Drinks
Circle K and PepsiCo Partnered to Offer an Exclusive Drink
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
QSR Sandwich Shop Streetwear
Subway Introduces a Limited-Edition Line of Streetwear
Collaboration QSR Merch Collections
The McDonald's x graniph Collection is Retro-Inspired
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Food-Hued Serveware
The Pantone x H&M Home Collab Plays with the Colors of Citrus and Peppers
Pastel-Hued Energy Drink Packaging
The Rockstar Energy Rebranding Has Enhanced Graphics and More
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Fashion-Designer Chocolate Shops
Louis Vuitton Opens the Le Chocolat Maxime Frédéric in Shanghai
Expansive Summertime Cafe Refreshments
The Tim Hortons Summer Drinks Menu Has Two New Drinks
Hydration-Branded Ice Cream Trucks
Liquid I.VV.® Debuts Its Ice Cream Truck Tour
Luxe Fashion Flagship Stores
The Gucci Flagship Store Just Opened in Montreal’s Royalmount Center
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
Green China-Based Coffee Chains
Tim Hortons Debuts its First Sustainable Store Concept in Shenzhen
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Active-Minded Refreshing Streetwear
YoungLA Drops the First Instalment of its October Collection
Color-Accented Flagship Stores
The Valentino Flagship Store in London Recently Opened
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
Reduced Packaging Drink Ranges
The 7-Eleven 7-Select Replenish Range Features a New Bottle Design
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Jewelry Boutique Redesigns
Tiffany & Co. Reimagines Luxury with a Redesigned Yorkdale Flagship
Revamped Museum Brand Identities
The Brooklyn Museum Has Updated Its Branding Aesthetic
Inaugural Anime-Inspired Retail Stores
HYPLAND Reccently Debuted Its First Retail Store in LA
Collaborative Cosmetic Concept Shops
Hourglass and Barneys New York Partnered for a Concept Store
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Popsicle-Inspired Ice Creams
Market District is Adding New Rockin’ Pop Ice and Soda This Summer
Refreshing Cannabis Brand Identities
RISE Dispensaries Taps Turner Duckworth and Brand Bureau
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs
Format Architecture Office Designs the Leica Store & Gallery
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Refreshingly Sweet Frozen Beverages
Burger King Unveiled its New Frozen Pink Lemonade
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Minimally Designed Revamped Restaurants
Akran Fahmi Redesigns the Etch Restaurant in Hove
Ready-to-Eat Retailer Snacks
These New 7-Eleven Menu Items are Arriving This Summer
Three-in-One Summer Beverages
Sip Fresh Fruit Tea Lemonade Comes in Several Flavor Options
Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
Halleroed Designs the Flagship Toteme Store in Mayfield
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Racing Motif Pop-Ups
Mytheresa x Flamingo Estate Transform an Auto Shop for a Unique Experience
Artisan-Inspired QSR Drinks
These Burger King Drinks are Arriving in Canada in Two Options
Glowing Chicken Restaurant Designs
Preen Inc Designs the Dino's Famous Chicken Restaurant
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
Updated Pet Store Concepts
Pets at Home Unveils New Interactive Screens at its Relaunched Location
Expansive Autumnal Coffee Ranges
This New Coffee Collection from The Fresh Market is Fall-Ready
Pink-Tinged Modern Jewelry Stores
Gharib Studio Designs a Store for Little Words Project
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
Drive-In Chains Drink Expansions
Sonic's New Line Flavorista Favorties Boasts Six Flavors
Fruit-Forward Fall Cafe Menus
The Tim Hortons 2023 Fall Menu Has Sweet and Spiced Flavors
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Classic Parisian Bistro Designs
Claves Leads the Interiors at Le Cornichon Cafe in Paris
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
Apothecary-Style Supplement Stores
The New GNC Flagship Boasts a Warm, Open, Inviting Atmosphere
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Freshly Prepared Lemonade Drinks
These New Taco John’s Lemonade Beverages Come in Two Options
California-Inspired Gallery-Style Stores
Studio FB Designs the New Frame Store in London
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Convenience Retailer Private Labels
These New 7-Eleven Private Label Products are Value-Minded
Revived Decade-Themed QSR Menus
This New Taco Bell Menu Has Five Nostalgic Offerings
Vibrantly Re-Designed Tea Packaging
Chay Tea Has Undergone a Geometric Packaging Rebrand
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Whimsical Chocolate-Inspired Experiences
Hershey's Chocolate World is Rolling Out Summer Offerings
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus
The Latest Dunkin' Spring Menu is Arriving Now
Efficient On-the-Go Stores
Parfetts Shop & Go Store Concept Responds to Consumer Demand
Summery Private Label Foods
Publix Summer Specials are Arriving to Help Consumers Celebrate
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Warm Ambiance Luggage Stores
Tabitha Organ was Tapped to Design the Carl Friedrik Store
Convenience Chain Golf Collections
7-Eleven Unveils its new Convenience Tour Golf Collection
Eye-Catching Fruit Cups
This Dole Sunshine Company Packaging Highlights Bright Colors
Pastel Palette Retail Stores
Aro Archive Opens Up a New Store Location in Shoreditch
Retailer Bakery Product Expansions
These New One Stop Lines are Perfect for Picnics and Sharing
Culture-Fusion Restaurant Designs
Dorothée Meilichzon Designs the Henri Restaurant in a Hotel
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Artist Loft-Resembling Stores
Tutto Bene Took on a New Retail Design Project in Angel, London
Warm Yellow Restaurant Interiors
GRT Architects Taps Talents to Help Design San Sabino
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Checkout-Free Theme Park Stores
LEGOLAND Windsor Now Offers a Checkout-Free Store for Visitors
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Sophisticated Supermarket Sub-Brands
Asda Unveils its 'Exceptional' Brand for High-End Shoppers
Lemon-Themed Bakery Menus
Paris Baguette's New Lemon-Inspired Menu is Perfect for Summer
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Debut Footwear Lineups
Le Tigre Taps Designer Brands for a New Footwear Collection
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Lemonade-Based Beverage Ranges
These New Duck Donuts Drinks Have a Citrus-Forward Flavor
Vibrant German Good Courts
Studio Aisslinger Designed the Le Big TamTam Food Court
Autumnal Private Label Products
These SEG Seasonal Own Brands Products are Limited-Edition
Canadian Restaurant Rebrandings
Chopped Leaf is Refreshing Its Brand and Updating Its Appearance