Interactive retail is a great way to engage with clients and get them to think about retail stores as more than just places to buy particular products. From the retailer point of view, you want people to enjoy the experience of shopping in your store so that they return even when they don't necessarily have a specific need or purchase in mind.
The applications of interactive retail are limited only by the imagination and audacity of retailers and their branding agencies. With the kind of technology available today, there are numerous ways of using multimedia to create an interactive retail experience for shoppers.
Ultimately, the goal of interactive retail is to remind shoppers that the particular retail store isn't just a place to buy things, it's a place to experience things. Once shoppers begin to associate a retailer with positive experiences, they're inevitably more likely to buy something from there as well.
32 Examples of Interactive Retail
From High-Tech Maternity Stores to Temporary Dystopian Branding:
Rahul Kalvapalle — Jul 21, 2015 — Marketing

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Disappearing Floor Stunts
This 'The North Face' Stunt Gave Shoppers Quite a Scare

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Interactive Travel Agencies
The Addin Store Has Tourism Displays That Customize to Dream Vacations
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Responsive Fitting Room Booths
Urban Research's Wearable Clothing is Portable and Interactive
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Multisensory Automotive Lounges
The Sound of Porsche Pop-Up is Like a Modern Record Store
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Interactive Pet Shops
The BlueCollar Working Dog Store Has Space for Products and Play
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Interactive Retail Maps
Ralph Lauren's Window Display is an Interactive Shopping Experience
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Multimedia Retail Displays
This Woolworths Shop has In-Store Video Walls and LED Displays
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Interactive Retail Mirrors
Samsung's Mirror and Transparent OLED Makes Retail Visually Engaging
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Interactive Floral Walls
Gucci's Infinity of Flowers Lets Shoppers Interact with Digital Petals
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Hybrid E-Commerce Shops
Sneakerboy Melbourne's Online Physical Store Has You Try, Then Buy Via Web
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Custom Doll Catwalks
This Barbie Styled by Me Interactive Experience is Fully Immersive
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Interactive In-Store Displays
Kate Spade Introduces Perch Technology to Better Customer Experience
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Interactive Electronics Stores
This New Target Store Will Focus Excessively on Smart Devices
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Digitized Visual Branding
The Visual Branding for Fashion Retailer Threads is Succinct and Chic
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Nationally Inspired Storefronts
Lululemon Edmonton Location Celebrates Canadian Values in Symbols
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Gaming Retail Windows
The Play Array Project Turns a Retail Storefronts into a Pop-Up Game
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Contactless Donation Shops
This Interactive Display Window Collects Contactless Payment Donations
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Airport Automotive Dealerships
Japan's Haneda Airport Will Host an Interactive Mercedes-Benz Shop
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Pastel Tech Shops
Doctor Manzana Embraces a Candy Land-Like Redesign that is Highly Memorable
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Temporary Dystopian Branding
Retailer 'Three' Changed Its Name to District Three as a PR Stunt
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High-Tech Maternity Stores
Thyme Maternity's Concept Store Targets Savvy Moms-to-Be
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Interactive Optometry Shops
Specsavers Makes Shopping for Glasses More Customer-Friendly
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Interactive Dressing Rooms
Bloomingdale's Introduces Smart Fitting Rooms with iPad Devices
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Surreal Mannequin Displays
The Prada Iconoclasts Installations Seeks to Reinvent the Brand
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Interactive Golf Stores
The PGA TOUR Superstore Gives Shoppers an Interactive Golfing Experience
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Interactive Fashion Retail
Macy's Latest Announcement Expands of their iBeacon Retail Concept
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Digital Retail Showrooms
Tommy Hilfiger's High Tech Retail Concept Gets Introduced in Amsterdam
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Bathroom Retailer Pop-Ups
QLoo Launched a Clever Activation at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships
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Interactive Retail Tables
Neiman Marcus Improves Shopper Experience with Integrated Technology
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Entertaining Toy Shops
Hamleys Toy Shop in Moscow Displays Toys Like Amusements in a Theme Park
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Interactive Sports Stores
This Sport Chek Sports Flagship Store Makes Shopping More Personal
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Digitized Holiday Branding
This Target Retail Display by PERCH Features Interactive Elements
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Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Recruitment Metaverse Shops
IKEA on Roblox Merges Virtual Gaming and Real-World Job Opportunities
Experiential Luggage Events
The BÉIS Bloomingdale’s Takeover Featured a Human Claw Machine
Luxury Bowling-Inspired Installations
Jacquemus Brings Flair with an Immersive Store Experience
Immersive Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN Launches Multi-Category Toronto Shopping Experience This Spring
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
AI Retail Assortment Tools
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Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
AI-Powered Shopping Experiences
SOOT Introduced Moodboard-Inspired Shopping
Autonomous Micro Markets
Micromart Features Digital Price Tags & AI Product Recognition Sensors
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
AI-Powered Ecommerce Technologies
Hugo Boss Launches a New AI-Powered Product Content Feature
Retail Store Revamps
H&M Updates Shopping Experience with Luxe, Tech-Savvy Store in London
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
Immersive High-Fashion Retail Experiences
Alaïa Opens a Bookstore and Café at Its Flagship Store
Experiential Retail Destinations
Lacoste Opens Interactive Vancouver Store with Custom Options
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Selective Retail Pop-Ups
'Woolrich Black Label' by Todd Snyder is Taking a New Retail Approch
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Efficiency-Driven AI Retail Models
Google Cloud's New Retail Solutions Seek to Optimize Workflow
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
AI Retail Innovation Platforms
HyperFinity Introduced AI Data-Backed Pricing Optimization
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
Immersive Fragrance Retail Locations
The Perfume Shop Experiential Store is Located in Stockport
Curated Online Fashion Storefronts
SHEIN Introduced its 'Trend Stores' for Personalized Shopping
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
Multi-Sensory Flagship Stores
KATE Shibuya Offers Immersive Digital and Physical Experiences
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Tailored Retail Experiences
Levi’s Reinvents Retail with NextGen Indigo Shopping Experience
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Personalized Customer Service Tools
Walmart Launched 'Wallaby' Powered by Generative AI
Influencer-Focused Retail Stores
Princess Polly is Adding New Stores with Selfie Mirrors, Events
Holographic Fragrance Installations
The Perfume Shop Stores Incorporate Holographic Technology
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Interactive Skincare Labs
Cetaphil Launched an Educational Pop-Up Experience in Downtown Toronto
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
Retail-Focused AI Blueprints
NVIDIA Will Transform Shopping Experiences Online & in Stores
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Culturally Rich Sports Stores
adidas' New 'Home of Sport' Flagship Features Unique Digital Tools
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Physical Metaverse Merchandise Stores
Roblox will Sell Physical Goods with Shopify
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
AI-Powered eCommerce Features
Amazon Interests Offers Tailored Product Options for Shoppers
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
Authentication Awareness Pop-Ups
The RealReal Pop-Up Showcases Handbags at Dupe Store Installation
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Immersive Intimate Brand Pop-Ups
The Knix Pop-Up in Yorkdale Shopping Centre is Exciting
AI-Generated Retail Music
M-Cube's M-Lab Uses AI to Adapt In-Store Music to Customer Preferences
Virtual Clothing Try-Ons
Virtual Try-On for Online Shopping Let's You See Clothes on You Instantly
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Virtual Interactive Shopping Experiences
Appy Pie Endpoint Launches Suite of Virtual Try-On APIs
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
Retail Rage Rooms
Miista's Rage Room Invites NYC Customers to Destroy and Express Emotions
Conscious-Focused Retail Stores
ATLAS Opens its Doors in Westfield Century City
Digital Try-On Solutions
Bariano Uses Try with Mirra Technology for its New Virtual Fitting Rooms
Silk-Forward Retail Experiences
The LILYSILK Concept Store in NYC Offers an Immersive Experience
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
Futuristic Interactive Retail Designs
Telefónica Reopens the Espacio Movistar in a Skysraper
AI-Driven Fashion Platforms
HeyBeauty Offers a Virtual Fitting Room Where Users Can Try on Clothes
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
Experiential Airline Stores
The Emirates World Travel Store Features Lounge Displays
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Customizable Retail Mobile Apps
Lightspeed Promotes On-the-Go Sales with its 'Lightspeed Scanner'
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Holographic Health Concierges
Immertia Created an AR Assistant for One A Day's Packaging
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Product Visualization Experiences
Threekit’s AI Visual Configurator Enhances Product Customization
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Approachable Retailer Branding Updates
The Latest Walmart Brand Refresh Reflects its Legacy
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs
Format Architecture Office Designs the Leica Store & Gallery
Retail Innovation-Focused Events
Spar International Hosts the Spar Transform Event to Boost Retail
Generative AI Shopping Assistants
SoftServe Debuts a New Gen AI Retail Shopping Assistant
Advanced In-Store Media Solutions
Ephex Aims to Enhance the Retail Experience Through Technology
E-Commerce Advertising Solutions
Reddit is Enhancing its Reach with the New Dynamic Product Ads
3D Beauty Shopping Experiences
Benefit Cosmetics and Obsess Team Up on a 3D Shopping Experience
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Engaging Isolation-Combatting Pop-Ups
LEGO Group Debuts the Interactive Le Florist Flower Truck
Hybrid Shopping Ventures
Smartseller Unveiled an Integrated Concept at Nuremberg Airport
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Updated Pet Store Concepts
Pets at Home Unveils New Interactive Screens at its Relaunched Location
Immersive Store Screens
Hays Travel Introduces Immersive Technology to Transform Holiday Planning
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
Camera Gear Product Displays
GoPro Has Announced a Significant Retail Expansion at Best Buy
Seasonal Book Retail Promotions
Indigo Launches Multi-Category Holiday Deals with E-Reader Focus
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Scandinavian Aesthetics-Forward Shop Designs
Quadrant Design Shapes the Atmosphere in Eton's Shop
Large-Scale Digital Signage
TouchSource & Centennial Have Collaborated on a New Marketing Project
AI-Guided Selling Tools
Threekit's AI Guided Selling Lets Buyers Interact with an AI-Powered Agent
QR Code Shopping Assistants
Nintendo Implemented Icecat Tech to Enhance In-Store Shopping
Omnichannel Retail Initiatives
J. Jill is Aiming to Provide Women More Positive Retail Experiences
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Events-Focused Retail Spaces
The Brick Spot from LEGO Group Features Interactive Party Elements
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Mixed Reality Storytelling
Storytelling XR Redefines Real-Time VFX for Content Creators
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
Accessible Interactive Memory Storybooks
Remento's Interactive Storybooks Can Be the Perfect Gift
Sponsored Retail Product Partnerships
Selfridges and Criteo Partner to Offer Sponsored Products
Digital Retail Mapping Solutions
Living Map Installs Screens at Metrocentre Shopping Centre
Interactive Store Hubs
The Samsung Experience Store at Scarborough is a New Hub for Tech Lovers
Personalized AI Storytelling
MidReal Let's Users Create Interactive Stories with AI
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
Real-Time Feedback Tools
Reflectio is an Instant Customer Feedback Tool Using QR Codes and Links
Flashlight Experience Stores
Olight Combines In-Store Shopping Experience with Digital Tools
Interactive Image Mapping
Image Mapping Lets Businesses Create Designs Seamlessly
Greeting Card Kiosks
Ink'd Greetings Help Customers Create Customized Well-Wishes
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Multi-Brand Shopping Hubs
Boohoo Opens the Boohoo Marketplace for Easy Access to Over 150 Brands
Virtual Retail Solutions
Simbe's Store Intelligence™ Solutions Provide Results on a Global Scale
Immersive Virtual Bookstores
Shepherd Let's Book Lovers Browse Virtual Shelves to Discover Books
AR Merchandising Tools
Instore Activation Enhances Trade Marketing With Real-Time AR Solutions
Retail Boosting Citywide Initiatives
Aberdeen is Bringing Back its 'Shop Aberdeen' Initiative
Interactive Mapping Solutions
Mapplic Turns Static Images Into Engaging Maps
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign
3D Asset-Focused Retail Solutions
Best Home Furnishings Works with 3D Cloud on New Shopping Tools
Interactive Image Tools
Interactivity Studio Makes Static Images Dynamic With Links and Media