Brick-and-mortar retailers typically don't have a lot of trouble establishing an online presence, but online-first brands can face challenges when it comes to building a brick-and-mortar footprint. These innovative digitally native retail concepts explore some of the ways these brands—and retailers—are supporting growth and expansion. Entire retail concepts like BrandBox and Anchor Shops were specifically created to bolster online-first brands and make the creation of offline shops affordable.
While some brick-and-mortar retailers are hoping to entice shoppers by introducing curated shop-in-shop experiences that share products from up-and-coming online brands, other D2C brands are opening their own pop-ups and permanent stores. Some of the most innovative concepts include the Amazon 4-Star store, which offers top-rated products that can be purchased in person, as well as The Drug Store, a space-saving, unstaffed site by functional beverage brand Dirty Lemon.
17 Digitally Native Retail Concepts
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Indie Cosmetic-Centric Stores
SHOWFIELDS is a Newly Opened Beauty Store in NYC's NoHo Neighborhood
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Best-Selling Product Stores
The Curated 'Amazon 4-Star' Store Contains Only Top-Selling Items
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Immersive Sleep Brand Pop-Ups
Endy's Endy Lodge is a Showroom Spotlighting the Brand's Products
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Digital Native Concept Shops
BrandBox is a New Retail Concept Bridging Physical and Digital
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Entrepreneurial Concept Shops
eBay's 'The New Stand' Store Spotlights Innovative Small Businesses
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Start-Up Retail Showcases
'The Edit' by Simon Features a Rotating Selection of New Brands
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D2C Product Shops
Re:store Familiarizes Consumers with Online Brands in a Tangible Setting
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Small Business-Supporting Pop-Ups
Amazon 'Clicks and Mortar' Gives Online Businesses Store Space
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Offline Digital Native Shops
Anchor Shops Give Digitally Native Brands a Brick-and-Mortar Presence
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Offline Fashion Shops
The First-Ever Brick-and-Mortar Everlane Store is Now Open in NYC
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E-Commerce-Friendly Concept Stores
The Batch Shop Aids the Informed Buyer in Online Purchases
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Cashierless Beverage Shops
'The Drug Store' by Dirty Lemon is a Tech-Enabled Cashless Concept
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Online-Exclusive Product Shops
Westfield London's byCircus Shares Online Beauty & Wellness Brands
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Bridal Concept Stores
Floravere Offers an Innovative Retail Experience for the Millennial Bride
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Next-Gen Community Shops
China's RED Home is a Destination for Xiaohongshu's E-Commerce Users
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Teledentistry Shop-in-Shops
SmileDirectClub's SmileShops Expand the D2C Brand's Reach
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Offline Beauty Boutiques
The eCommerce Beauty Platform Nykaa is Opening 30 Brick-and-Mortar Stores
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Lands' End Launched a Personalization Concept Pop-Up Shop in New York
Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
Chic Footwear Retail Expansions
Dolce Vita Debuts its First Canadian Flagship Store
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
Digital Fashion Event Series
The Digital Fashion Designer’s Council Debuts Fashion Week Connect
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
Modern Eyewear Flagship Stores
DITA Eyewear Has Opened Its First Flagship Store in Amsterdam
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Recycling-Focused Store Concepts
COS Adopts Recycled Materials to Enhance its New Store Locations
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
Bumpsuit Created a Pop-Up Pod for Its First Physical Retail Presence
Community-Driven Retail Stores
Stone Island's Munich Store Emphasizes the Importance of Community
Demystifying Skincare Pop-Ups
The Power Of Simple Experience Pop Empowers Consumers
Brick-and-Mortar Collectibles Stores
POP MART Debuted Its First Permanent Store in the Netherlands
Selective Retail Pop-Ups
'Woolrich Black Label' by Todd Snyder is Taking a New Retail Approch
Zen-Inspired Experiential Retail Concepts
One Golden Thread Opens Its Innovative Space
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
Multi-Sensory Flagship Stores
KATE Shibuya Offers Immersive Digital and Physical Experiences
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
One-of-One Clothing Collections
mmERCH Uses Generative Design to Create "Neo-Couture"
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
Luxury Jewelry Concept Stores
Birks Has Opened a New Concept Store at Royalmount
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
Authentic Streetwear Stores
eBay's Canal Street Wear Features On-Site Authentication
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Physical Metaverse Merchandise Stores
Roblox will Sell Physical Goods with Shopify
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
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
Premium Athleisure Retail Concepts
CASA FILA is an Experiential Pop-Up in NYC
Colorfully Immersive Retail Experiences
Al-Jawad Pike Designs a Athletic Propulsion Labs Store
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Authentication Awareness Pop-Ups
The RealReal Pop-Up Showcases Handbags at Dupe Store Installation
Culturally Rich Sports Stores
adidas' New 'Home of Sport' Flagship Features Unique Digital Tools
Crypto-Luxury Fashion Pop-Ups
9dcc Unveiled Its Collection 01 Pop-Up Experience in NYC
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Immersive Textile Boutiques
100% Silk Shop in Toronto's Downtown Core is Sustainable
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Virtual Clothing Designers
Nordcurrent's Pocket Styler Studio is a New Fashion Creation Platform
Plush Footwear Pop-Ups
The Monster Den by On Shares the Joy of Running
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Immersive Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Canada Has Launched a New Boutique in Montreal
Immersive Intimate Brand Pop-Ups
The Knix Pop-Up in Yorkdale Shopping Centre is Exciting
Home Decor Concept Stores
Fable will Offer Simplistic Possibilities with its New Retail Location
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Immersive Fashion Retail Destinations
URBAN REVIVO Opens Its Flagship Store in Malaysia
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Neighborhood Retail Concepts
Hasty Market Launches a "Neighborhood" Retail Concept in Hamilton
Immersive Flagship Tech Stores
Bang & Olufsen Inaugurates Its Flagship Store on New Bond Street
Members-Only Retail Platforms
Invite-Only Subscription Platform Mile Reshapes Luxury Shopping
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
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
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
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Retail Sneaker Collaborations
Sneaker District and Reebok Join Forces on the Club C Mid II Vintage
Premium Retail Destinations
Noa Santos Ovevrhauled the Banana Republic Flagship in Soho
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs
Format Architecture Office Designs the Leica Store & Gallery
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Early-Access Shopping Apps
The J.Crew App Provides Users Access to Sales 48 Hours in Advance
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Adventure Travel Pop-Up Stores
Craghoppers Has Unveiled a Boutique Store in Kildare Village
Racing Motif Pop-Ups
Mytheresa x Flamingo Estate Transform an Auto Shop for a Unique Experience
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Accessory Brand London Expansions
Topologie Opens Up a London Store Nestled in Shoreditch
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Digital Fashion Teasers
Fabricant, the Digital Fashion House, Debuts a Teaser for Its New Line
Omnichannel Retail Initiatives
J. Jill is Aiming to Provide Women More Positive Retail Experiences
QR-Equipped Fashion Collections
Nobody's Child Introduces QR Codes for its New Product Line
Apothecary-Style Supplement Stores
The New GNC Flagship Boasts a Warm, Open, Inviting Atmosphere
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Exclusive Fragrance Concept Stores
Scent Journals by Novela Debuts in Singapore
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Multi-Brand E-Commerce Expansions
Multiple Grocers are Adapting Instacart's Storefront Pro Tool
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
California-Inspired Gallery-Style Stores
Studio FB Designs the New Frame Store in London
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
Personal Shopping Assistants
Klarna Debuts a More Personalized Shopping Feature Dubbed Ask Klarna
Vibrant Apartment Showrooms
&Tradition Designs the Under One Roof Apartment Showroom
Modern Denim Pop-Up Shops
Urban Outfitters Launches a BDG Pop-Up with the Denim Swap Shop
Calming Aesthetic Menswear Stores
Stòffa Gets a New Retail Design in New York Flagship
Indigenous-Owned Holiday Events
Aaniin Pop-Up Showcases Indigenous Entrepreneurship
Eco-Friendly Timepiece Stores
Heinemann Oceania Unveils Two Sustainable Concept Stores
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
Flashlight Experience Stores
Olight Combines In-Store Shopping Experience with Digital Tools
Artist Loft-Resembling Stores
Tutto Bene Took on a New Retail Design Project in Angel, London
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
Retail-Forward AI Tools
PicoNext’s AI Tool Creates Digital Product Passports
Bright Showroom Research Libraries
ANY Designs a Retail Space for Streetwear Imprint Vowels
Multi-Brand Shopping Hubs
Boohoo Opens the Boohoo Marketplace for Easy Access to Over 150 Brands
Ultra-Green Deadstock Stores
The Kisarazu Concept Store is Deeply Rooted in Sustainable Practices
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Concierge-Style Nursery Stores
The LA Babyletto Flagship Offers Personalized Shopping Experiences