Enhancing the consumer's retail experience is at the core of the top July 2014 business trends. Today's top retail brands know that their biggest market might never even walk through the doors to one of their stores, which is why businesses are turning to technology to create a one-of-a-kind experience for consumers at the touch of their fingers and in the comfort of their homes.
From personal online stylists offered by ASOS to the online shopping assistants available from Fetch and the instant chat services for the Norwegian Cruise Line, consumers don't even need to get off the couch to experience extraordinary customer service and professional advice.
For the consumers who still enjoy in-store shopping, brands continue to innovate the face-to-face experience through instant pay wristwatches for added convenience and sophisticated change room technologies that log the sizes, color and designs tried on by shoppers.
If you're looking for a more in-depth analysis of the top July 2014 business trends, our Business Trend Report offers professional research and additional examples.
Top 55 Business Trends in July
From Medieval Home Securities to Web Shopping Stylist Services:
Jaime Neely — Jul 31, 2014 — Business
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Marijuana Food Trucks
The Samich by MagicalButter Serves THC-Infused Sandwiches
53
Modernized Traditional Lighting
The Botero Collection by Masiero is Sophisticatedly Cartoonish
52
Exotic Beef Flavoring
New Givaudan Flavors Include Picanha, Matambre and Chorizo Beef
51
Cabin-Like Retail Stores
Torafu Architects Creates Another Aesop Store with Warm Details
50
Emergency Fashion Deliveries
This Luxury Fashion Delivery Service is Smart and Effective
49
Interactive Shopping Signs
The Videotel System Helps Shop Owners Create Digital Signs
48
Hotel-Jeweler Partnerships
The Mandarin Oriental New York Engaging Escape Creates an Event
47
Hyper-Connected Dressing Rooms
The Connected Fitting Room Lets Consumers Take Control of Shopping
46
Social Media-Reserving Car Purchases
The BMW M5 Instagram Promotion Provides Real-Time Buyers Info
45
Beacon-Powered Retail Platforms
Swirl's Mobile Marketing Platform Engages Consumers on a New Level
44
Web Shopping Drop Boxes
Click-and-Collect Stations Help to Make Amazon Delivery More Convenient
43
Transformative Reading Experiences
D'Buk Editors Campaign Turns People into Who They Read About
42
Buying Assistant Apps
The Fetch E-Commerce Platform Makes Online Shopping a Simpler Process
41
High Top Pawnbrokers
A Teen Entrepreneur Launched the First Sneaker Pawn Shop for High-End Shoes
40
Pre-Work Dance Parties
Kickstart Your Workday by Partying Early in the Morning
39
Experiential Smart Shops
Sears Connected Solutions Allows Interaction with Automation Products
38
Shoppable Instagram Accounts
Vogue Instagram Sends Followers Links to Purchase Liked Items
37
Iconic Literature Quotations
BuzzFeed Brings Us the Most Popular Kindle Quotes
36
Wearable Wrist Payments
Barclaycard's Contactless Payment bPay Bands Will Reduce Cash Transactions
35
Anime Pop-Up Shops
A Pop-Up Shop in Paris Opened to Promote Pokemon X and Y
34
Disengaged Employees Infographics
Officevibes Illustrates the 13 Personality Traits of Bad Workers
33
Hi-Tech Wallpaper Bookshelves
The Digital Library Wallpaper is Full of Downloadable E-Books
32
Sustainable Supermarkets
Original Unverpackt Aims to Become Germany's First Waste-Free Supermarket
31
Connective Technology Departments
Dixons and Carphone Warhouse Introduce Smart Tech Departments
30
Gun Range Bars
Wilshire Gun Range was Granted a Liquor License
29
Mobile-Recognition Retail
LXR & Co.'s Innovation Store Uses the Thirdshelf App to Track Customers
28
On-Demand Delivery Apps
The WunWun Allows Consumers to get Products Delivered for Free
27
Web Shopping Stylist Services
ASOS Now Lets You Chat with an Online Personal Stylist for Free
26
Author-Approved Writing Implements
A Ninja Essays Infographic Illustrates Effective Writing Tools
25
Construction Equipment Shares
A B2B Sharing Marketplace Called FLOOW2 Allows for Increased Assets
24
Tribute Author Books
The Ernest Hemingway Foundation Ads Focus on Hemingway's Life
23
Standalone Job Search Apps
The LinkedIn Job Search App Focuses on Finding Employment Opportunities
22
Anime Character Cafes
The Sanrio Character Ranking Awards Cafe Celebrates the Best Cartoons
21
Instantly Shoppable Ads
Le Fast Shopping Lets You Scan an Ad, Buy & Receive Within 48 Hours
20
Boundary-Blending Retail Stores
NIKElab Merges the Online World with the Physical Realm
19
Comprehensive Shopping Apps
The Duane Reade App Makes Shopping Easier Than Ever
18
Medieval Home Securities
Defending Your Castle by William Gurstelle Inspires Playful Protection
17
Test-Driving Clothing Promos
GU Customers Are Trying on Clothes Outside Stores Without Purchase
16
In-Mall Car Showrooms
Pennsylvania's Cherry Hill Mall is a New Place to Test Drive a Car
15
Tantalizing Taco Burritos
The Taco Bell Quesarito is a Burrito Wrapped Up in a Soft Quesadilla
14
Camping Gear Sharing Platforms
The Outdoor Exchange Subscription Service is for Outdoor Equipment
13
Alerting Tablet Cases
The Smart Cover Case Lights Up When You Have a Notification
12
Butter-Dedicated Book Blogs
This Butter Blog Replaces Popular Book Titles With the Word Butter
11
Crowdsourced Style Sites
'What Goes With This?' is an Online Site that Offers Free Fashion Advice
10
Athlete-Friendly Earbuds
Beats' Powerbears2 Wireless Earbuds Resist Against Sweat and Water
9
Budgetary Product Search Sites
Five Star Finds the Best Amazon Products Within a Specific Budget
8
Teamwork Bottle Caps
The Coca-Cola Friendly Twist Campaign Makes a Bottle That Takes Two
7
Autonomous Real Estate Services
Zenly Helps Find New York Apartment Rentals on Your Terms
6
Cruise Line Chat Services
The Norwegian Cruise Line Offers Direct Representative Assistance
5
Social Enterprise Lending Websites
Buzzbnk is a Peer-to-Peer Crowdfunding Platform for the UK
4
Taco-Inspired Burgers
Del Taco's Taco Burger Swaps a Taco for Burger Buns
3
Immersive Virtual Safaris
An Online Experiential Travel Tool Gives Four Seasons Guests a Preview
2
Group Photo-Sharing Apps
Pikichat is a Fun Photo Sharing App for Chatting and Drawing with Others
1
Video Communication Apps
The Skype App 5.0's Overhaul Makes Texting, Voice and Video Calls Easy
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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
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
AI-Powered Styling Apps
StyleHack Changes the Way People Dress with AI Style Analysis
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
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour is a Unique Concept
Vintage-Inspired Elevated Accessories
Every Other Thursday Unveils a Range of Accessories
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
Accessible Mindful Shopping Initiatives
Style DNA Brings Sustainability to Black Friday Shopping
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Sculptural Luxury Fashion Stores
Burberry's New Store in Milan is Situated at Via Sant' Andrea 2
Retail Store Revamps
H&M Updates Shopping Experience with Luxe, Tech-Savvy Store in London
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
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
Same-Day Fashion Rental Deliveries
Hurr x Deliveroo Helps Users Quickly Receive Pre-Loved Styles
AI-Powered Shopping Experiences
SOOT Introduced Moodboard-Inspired Shopping
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
Solstice-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Bottega Veneta's Summer Solstice Capsule is Chic & Exquisite
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
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
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
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
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
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Fashion Styling Games
Revolve Provides an Immersive Shopping Experience on Bellemint
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Virtual Beauty Speakeasies
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Virtual Luxe Lounge Offers an Exclusive Experience
Jewelry Retail Expansions
Mejuri Opens 40th Location at Major Canadian Shopping Center
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Klarna's AI Image Search Helps Shoppers Find the Best Deals
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
AI-Powered Outfit Shopping Features
The eBay Shop the Look Feature is Powered by eBay.ai
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
Coveo’s Collaboration with Shopify Seeks to Streamline Shopping
Global Fashion Promotions
E-Commerce Giant SHEIN Launches Extended Holiday Shopping Event
Virtual Clothing Designers
Nordcurrent's Pocket Styler Studio is a New Fashion Creation Platform
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Fashion AI Platforms
AI Fashion Concierege App 'Aesthetic' Creates a Tailored Shopping Experience
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
AI Shopping Customization Tools
The Zegna X Experience Merges AI Technology & Traditional Retail
Riviera-Inspired Retail Experiences
Balmain Beach Club Brings France to Neiman Marcus Customers
Curated Live Fashion Resale
Poshmark Launches Posh Party LIVE as a New Virtual Shopping Experience
AI-Powered Clothing Shopping Partnerships
True Fit and Shopify are Working Together for Sizing
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Contemporary Ramadan Collections
Trendyol is Celebrating Ramadan with a New 105-Piece Collection
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
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Members-Only Retail Platforms
Invite-Only Subscription Platform Mile Reshapes Luxury Shopping
Enhanced Omnichannel Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Addresses Challenges in Retail & Hospitality
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
AI Thrifting Assistants
ThredUp Debuts New AI Features to Enhance Consumers' Shopping Journeys
Size-Replicating Try-On Technologies
Google Shopping Debuts Virtual Dress Try-Ons in the U.S.
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Personal Shopping Apps
Beamble is Redefining Luxury with On-Demand Personal Shopping
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
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
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
AI-Powered Stylists
FitCheck AI Provides Real-Time Analysis and Personalized Recommendations
Product-Packed Beauty Tote Bags
The Fenwick Summer Beauty Tote Has Handpicked Beauty Products
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
In-House Minimalist Apparel
Crescent’s Contemporary Women’s Clothing for Timeless Elegance
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Military-Inspired Outdoor Fashion
N.Hoolywood Releases the Test Product Exchange Service
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
3D Beauty Shopping Experiences
Benefit Cosmetics and Obsess Team Up on a 3D Shopping Experience
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
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
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
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
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Virtual Shopping Assistants
Firework's AVA is a Digital Human That Enhances E-Commerce with AI
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
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
20s-Inspired American Sportswear Collections
Thom Browne Debuts a High Summer Capsule Collection
Text-Based Styling Services
Z SUPPLY's Text-a-Stylist Service Delivers Real-Time Recommendations
Personal Shopping Assistants
Klarna Debuts a More Personalized Shopping Feature Dubbed Ask Klarna
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
Optimized Late-Night Deliveries
THG Fulfil's Next-Day Deliveries Support Late-Night Shoppers
Customer Gifting Suites
Grey Bandit's Gifting Suite Gave Customers the Influencer Treatment
AI Summary Tools
Summer AI Provides Quick Blog Summaries and Connects Readers to Products
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
Personalized Fashion Advice Tools
Urban Stylers Offers Personalized Virtual Styling and Advice
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Clothing Try-On Services
Rixo Launches a New 'Try-Before-You-Buy' Service in the UK
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
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
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Sophisticated Supermarket Sub-Brands
Asda Unveils its 'Exceptional' Brand for High-End Shoppers
Newsletter-Finding Tools
Best Newsletters Helps Users Find Their Next Favorite Read
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Customizable Shopping Management Tools
HandyTote Ensures Items are Easily Classified and Located
Personalized Visual Catalogues
With Jotly, users can streamline their online discoveries
3D Asset-Focused Retail Solutions
Best Home Furnishings Works with 3D Cloud on New Shopping Tools
Comprehensive Checkout Tools
TreviPay Launches an All-in-One Checkout Solution to Reduce Friction