Some of the highlights of the top July 2021 retail ideas include stores (online and off) that implement cutting-edge technology, sustainable initiatives and next-generation experiences for Gen Z.
With in-store refill stations, recycling centers and the use of environmentally friendly materials, many retailers are making their commitments to the environment visible before consumers' eyes. The first physical retail space from Google in New York City is an example of this, thanks to sustainable elements woven throughout the warm and welcoming tech store design.
New retail experiences are being created for a new generation, as seen in Yoox's new retail hub for digital natives called Hi_GuyZ!, as well as Afterpay's GenderFree shop to support authentic and creative self-expression.
Top 55 Retail Trends in July
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Contactless Product Testers
GK Concept's Dropper Provides Touch-Free Testing Experiences In-Store
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Zero-Waste Beauty Hubs
AROMATICA ZERO STATION is a Sustainable Space in South Korea
53
Healthy Plant-Based Snacks
The BitesWeLove Crunchy Peas Healthily Satisfy Snack Cravings
52
Greenery-Accented Retail Spaces
IKEA Copenhagen Employs Dorte Mandrup for a Green Rooftop Park
51
Sustainable Delivery Service Solutions
BrightDrop's Neighborhood Delivery Hub is Eco-Friendly
50
Thoughtful Private Label Rebrands
Coop Netherlands Tapped Customers for its Private Label Rebrand
49
Body Care Refill Stations
The Body Shop's Store Refill Scheme Supports a Circular Economy
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Global Flagship Beauty Stores
The Valentino Beauty Flagship Store is Located at the JFK Airport
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Gen Z Fashion Hubs
Yoox Created a Dedicated Section for Young Consumers Called Hi_GuyZ!
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Eco-Friendly Tech Shops
The Google Store NYC Features Cork & Recycled Materials
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Uplifting Lifestyle Pop-Ups
Christopher Kane's More Joy Pop-Up Inspires Daily Positivity
44
Balanced Prebiotic Health Products
Waitrose's Holistic Living Range Encourages a Healthy Lifestyle
43
Branded Virtual Shopping Events
Bayview Village Debut a Live Virtual Shopping Event, Covet & Click
42
Wizard-Themed Retail Experiences
The Harry Potter New York Store Offers Exclusive VR Adventures
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Non-Binary Style Shops
The Afterpay GenderFree Shop Encourages Purchases to Support Expression
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Shoppable Toy Video Platforms
The Kitoons OTT Platform Combines Content and E-Commerce
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Automated Grocery Stores
The Full-Size Amazon Fresh Grocery Store Has Just Walk-Out Technology
38
Autonomous Community Markets
Valet Market is a Modern Amenity for Apartment Buildings
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Refined Rebranded Supermarket Products
The Salling Group's Private Label Products Got a New Look
36
Award-Winning Private Label Products
Retailer Rimi Baltic Won Two European Private Label Awards
35
POS Solution Boxes
Visa's Tap to Phone Turns Phones Into POS Devices
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Restaurant Wine Shop Pivots
Bottega Volo Pivoted to an Exclusive Wine Shop Amid the Pandemic
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Drone Retail Delivery Services
Walmart Partners Up with DroneUp Service Provider for Deliveries
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Desert Planet-Inspired Skincare Stores
Lialawlab Has Outdone Itself with the Design of Formoral
31
Sustainable Retail Goals
Target Launches New Sustainability Goals as Part of "Target Forward"
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Retailer EV Charger Expansions
7-Eleven will Install 500 EV Charging Stations at 250 Locations
29
Milk Bottle Recycling Initiatives
Morrisons is Reintroducing Glass Milk Bottles into Circulation
28
Rapper-Backed Entrepreneurial Platforms
Diddy Launches SHOP CIRCULATE for Black-Owned Businesses
27
AI-Integrated Retail Systems
Walmart's New AI System Helps Consumers Make Shopping Substitutions
26
Orange Wine Shops
Orange Glou is the First and Only Wine Store Dedicated to Only Orange Wines
25
Retail Revival Announcements
Glossier Announced That the DTC Brand Will Get New Retail Locations
24
Retail Remodeling Campaigns
Target Released Photos of Updated Stores with More Renovations to Come
23
Private Equity Brand Acquisitions
Iconix Brands Will Be Acquired by a Firm Named Lancer Capital
22
Historic Theater Tech Stores
The Apple Tower Theater Mixes Modern Style with Historic Architecture
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Authenticated Luxury Bags
Select Luxury Handbags on eBay are Now Professionally Authenticated
20
Online Marketplace Expansions
GoDaddy Announced Sellers Can Leverage Amazon and eBay for Sales
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Compostable Retailer Carrier Bags
Sewell On The Go is Launching Bags Made with Potato Starch
18
Plant-Based QSR Expansions
'Odd Burger' Recently Announced Plans to Expand to New York
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Versatile Connected Drink Machines
The IBD Bold 30i Beverage Dispenser Offers IoT Connectivity
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Digital Retail Investments
Neiman Marcus Group Acquires Stylyze to Bolster Digital Capabilities
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Climate-Neutral Private Label Products
Lidl Germany Launched a Range of Eco-Friendly Products
14
Converted Natural Wine Shops
Paradise Grapevine Offers a Selection of Natural Wines
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Same-Day French Delivery Services
Instacart Launches in Quebec in Partnership with Costco
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Speedy Grocery Delivery Services
Tesco Expanded its Whoosh Delivery Service Outside Wolverhampton
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Pollution-Reducing Private Label Products
Żabka Reached Plastic Neutrality for its Own Products
10
Retail Employee-Focused Apps
Walmart Launches Its Me@Walmart App and Gives Devices to Employees
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Smart Market Intelligence Platforms
The EDITED Platform Provides AI-Powered Market Intelligence
8
Digital Vaccination Retail Initiatives
Walmart is Offering Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Records
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Retail Pharmacy Saving Programs
Walmart Added a New Perk to Its Walmart+ Membership Program
6
Limited-Edition Grocery Store Gins
Aldi Launched the Solar Gin to Celebrate the Solar Eclipse
5
Office Building Grocery Pickups
Lowes Foods Offers Grocery Pickup Lockers in Office Buildings
4
Retail Nutrition Product Deals
GNC Will Expand Its Wholesale Presence with a New Deal with Walmart
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Regional Retail Distribution Partnerships
Hudson's Bay Entered into a New Forever 21 Partnership
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Historic Architecture-Accenting Renovations
Fosters + Partners Restored the Palazzo Marignoli
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Reactive Frozen Yogurt Packaging
The TCBY Magical Collectible Color-Changing Bowl is Chromatic
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Thematic Denim Collections
Soorty's SS26 Collection Merges Innovation with Sustainable Practices
Summer-Centric Lifestyle Fashion
UNIQLO U Presents its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
GenAI Eyewear Shows
Innovative Eyewear Launched the First Generative AI Fashion Show for Eyewear
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
AI-Powered Smart Trolleys
Instacart Unveils a New AI-Powered Shopping Cart Partnership with Aldi
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
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour is a Unique Concept
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
GenAI Thrifting Tools
ThredUp's AI-Powered Shopping Tools Support Unique, Sustainable Finds
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Selective Retail Pop-Ups
'Woolrich Black Label' by Todd Snyder is Taking a New Retail Approch
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Lotus Launched a 'Pick & Go' Location in Thailand
Zen-Inspired Experiential Retail Concepts
One Golden Thread Opens Its Innovative Space
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
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
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
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-Store Perfume Refill Stations
The Perfume Shop and L’Oréal Debuted a Multi-Brand Refill Setup
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Premium Next-Gen Juices
Loom is Introducing "Juice from the Future" for Gen Z
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Premium Athleticwear Pop-Ups
Reigning Champ Announces Pop-Up in Toronto’s Yorkdale Centre
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Jewelry Retail Expansions
Mejuri Opens 40th Location at Major Canadian Shopping Center
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
Uniquely Designed Airport Stores
Tiffany & Co’s Changi Airport Store Boasts a Recycled Storefront
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Golf-Themed Convenience Store Collections
7-Eleven Has Introduced 'The Always Open, Open'
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
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Immersive Textile Boutiques
100% Silk Shop in Toronto's Downtown Core is Sustainable
Gamified Shopping Apps
Yaysay Combines AI-Powered Personalization & Gamification
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Luxe Fashion Flagship Stores
The Gucci Flagship Store Just Opened in Montreal’s Royalmount Center
Employee-Free Smart Stores
The 'Teo' Employee-Free Store in Germany is a Success Story
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
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
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
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
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
AI Shopping Customization Tools
The Zegna X Experience Merges AI Technology & Traditional Retail
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
Green China-Based Coffee Chains
Tim Hortons Debuts its First Sustainable Store Concept in Shenzhen
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Generative AI-Powered Retail Platforms
UST Has Introduced the UST Retail GenAI Platform
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
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
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
Inaugural Anime-Inspired Retail Stores
HYPLAND Reccently Debuted Its First Retail Store in LA
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
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
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
Tech-Enhanced Grocery Retail Experiences
RSA America & the California Grocers Association Partner
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Fashion-Forward Grocery Totes
The Latest Waitrose x Lulu Guinness Tote is Made of Recycled Plastic
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
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
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Gorpcore-Inspired Retailer Fashions
The ALDI Fall Merch Collection is Arriving with Many Styles
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
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Adventure Travel Pop-Up Stores
Craghoppers Has Unveiled a Boutique Store in Kildare Village
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Sustainable NYC Flagship Stores
Rothy's Features NYC's First Streetside Water Refill Station
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Apothecary-Style Supplement Stores
The New GNC Flagship Boasts a Warm, Open, Inviting Atmosphere
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
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
Checkout-Free Grocery Stores
ALDI Launches the Innovative 'ALDIgo' Checkout-Free Grocery Store
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
App-Based Grocery Discounts
Olio and Gander Introduce a New Deals Section on its Mobile App
Calming Aesthetic Menswear Stores
Stòffa Gets a New Retail Design in New York Flagship
Checkout-Free Convenience Systems
7-Eleven Australia Integrates a Checkout-Free Shopping System
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
Eco-Friendly Timepiece Stores
Heinemann Oceania Unveils Two Sustainable Concept Stores
Flashlight Experience Stores
Olight Combines In-Store Shopping Experience with Digital Tools
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
Pastel Palette Retail Stores
Aro Archive Opens Up a New Store Location in Shoreditch
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
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
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
Concierge-Style Nursery Stores
The LA Babyletto Flagship Offers Personalized Shopping Experiences
Revamped Gen Z Fashion
Walmart Refreshes its Gen Z-Focused 'No Boundaries' Collection