The top July 2024 retail trends blend high-tech advancements with a human touch, enhancing customer experiences through meaningful interactions and cutting-edge technology.
In brick-and-mortar retail, stores are increasingly focusing on creating inclusive spaces that bring people together through shared experiences and interests. Recognizing the issue of loneliness among the elderly population, Asda established designated zones within stores that foster social interaction and community engagement.
Online retailers are leveraging GenAI to address significant pain points such as sizing and customer service. AI-powered sizing solutions use data analytics and advanced algorithms to provide personalized recommendations on clothing sizes, reducing the likelihood of returns due to poor fit. Artificial intelligence is also enhancing customer service interactions by introducing responsive chatbots and assistants that can handle inquiries and resolve issues efficiently.
Top 65 Retail Trends in July
From GenAI Shopping Assistants to In-Store Senior Fan Zones:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 21, 2024 — Business
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Recruitment Metaverse Shops
IKEA on Roblox Merges Virtual Gaming and Real-World Job Opportunities
64
Portion-Adjusted CPG Snacks
Conagra is Altering its Products in Response to GLP-1 Popularity
63
Collaborative Rock Band-Branded Bourbons
FEW Spirits Drops the Smashing Pumpkins Bourbon
62
AI-Powered Swimwear Quizes
Carve Designs Introduces the Swim Quiz & Wair Fit Predictor Technology
61
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
60
Autonomous Micro Markets
Micromart Features Digital Price Tags & AI Product Recognition Sensors
59
In-Store Senior Fan Zones
Asda's In-Store Nanzones Fight Loneliness in Elderly Sports Lovers
58
Celebrity-Backed Used Furniture Sales
Kaiyo Collaborates with Sonja Morgan from Real Housewives
57
Hair Care Retail Expansions
Bumble and Bumble Launches Its Storefront on Amazon
56
AI-Powered Shopping Assistants
Kudos is an AI-Driven Smart Wallet That is Rapidly Expanding
55
Innovative Toy Creations
Fun In Motion Toys Launches TECTI, a Kinetic Building System Toy
54
Kind Gardening Pop-Ups
Mrs. Meyer's Compassion Store Trades Generous Acts for Garden Essentials
53
Natural Yogurt Jars
Danone Argentina Adopted New Packaging to Improve Environmental Efforts
52
Celebratory Smoothie Campaigns
This Nékter Juice Bar National Smoothie Day Promotion is Refreshing
51
Hair Care Retail Expansions
Function of Beauty Opens a Storefront With Amazon
50
GenAI Retail Chatbots
Target's Store Companion Supports Team Members
49
Supermarket-Health Supplement Partnerships
Erewhon Partnered with Vimergy to Enhance Its Smoothies
48
Burger Restaurants Giveaways
Wayback Burgers Offers Free Shakes for National Milkshake Day
47
Reformulated Green Tea Collections
Lipton Teas Released a New Set of Green Tea Flavors
46
Kids School-Ready Oat Bars
KIND Rolled Out Two New Oat Bars for Gen Alpha Consumers
45
Reformed Yogurt Packagings
Nomadic Redesigned its Packaging to Emphasize Health Benefits
44
GLP-1-Tailored Store Sections
GNC is Adding a New Section to 2,300 of its U.S Store Locations
43
Freeze-Dried Sliced Pickles
Freeze-Dried Pickles are Versatile Snacks for Healthier Consumption
42
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
41
Clinical Care Retail Expansions
Estee Lauder is Now Offering its 'Clinique' Products on Amazon
40
Lightweight Outdoor Furniture Stores
Helinox Launches Its First European Flagship Store
39
Jelly-Inspired Primers
e.l.f Cosmetics Brings Back Its Limited-Edition Jelly Pop Primer
38
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
37
Immersive Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Canada Has Launched a New Boutique in Montreal
36
Paper Banana Bands
Aldi is Replacing Plastic Banana Wraps with Paper-Based Alternatives
35
Curated Live Fashion Resale
Poshmark Launches Posh Party LIVE as a New Virtual Shopping Experience
34
Food Delivery Retail Partnerships
Amazon Users can Now Order Grubhub from the Amazon App
33
Members-Only Retail Platforms
Invite-Only Subscription Platform Mile Reshapes Luxury Shopping
32
Game Console-Inspired Phones
Nothing Announced the Phone (2a) Special Edition with a Unique Design
31
Men's Personal Care Brands
Jake Paul Launches a Men's Personal Care Brand to Be Sold at Walmart
30
Inaugural Anime-Inspired Retail Stores
HYPLAND Reccently Debuted Its First Retail Store in LA
29
Paper-Based Packaging Advancements
Coveris Debuted a New Sustainable Form-Fill-Seal Solution
28
Premium Retail Destinations
Noa Santos Ovevrhauled the Banana Republic Flagship in Soho
27
Circular Packaging Services
Returnity's 'In Rotation' AIms to Reduce Packaging Waste
26
Poetry-Inspired Retail Activations
LUSH Oxford Street Welcomes The Poetry Pharmacy
25
Mexican QSR Partnerships
Good 2 Go Partnered with Rusty Taco to Expand Customer Access
24
Fast Wireless Ergonomic Keyboards
Keychron's V8 Max Uses a 2.4Ghz Connection and the Alice Layout
23
Modern Fashion Retail Expansions
Simons Expands with Two New Urban Stores in Toronto
22
Raw Pet Food Toppers
Primal Pet Foods Debuted a Freeze-Dried Topper to Enrich Pet Diets
21
Refned Retail Boutiques
242 Mulberry in Soho Offers an An Eclectic Mix of Products
20
Cocoa Bean-Based Display Units
Mars Wrigley is Trialing a Second 'Cocoa Cardboard' Bean Display
19
AI-Powered Content Rendering Tools
Toggle3D.AI Makes Significant Updates with AI-Powered Rendering
18
Protein-Rich Tortilla Chips
SimplyProtein Rolled Out New Restaurant-Style Chips
17
App-Exclusive QSR Meal Bonuses
The Wendy's $5 Biggie Bag Now Comes with a Complimentary Treat
16
Botanical Bodycare Pop-Ups
Lush Turned a Store into a Secret Garden Pop-Up for a Special Collab
15
Clothing Repair Concessions
Sojo Opens Permanent Repair Concession at Selfridges
14
GenAI Sizing Tools
True Fit's Fit Hub Simplifies Sizing and Fit Data on Retailers' Product Pages
13
Complimentary QSR Fries Promotions
McDonald's Free Fries Friday Deal is an App-Only Exclusive
12
Omnichannel Retail Initiatives
J. Jill is Aiming to Provide Women More Positive Retail Experiences
11
Liquid Blush Expansions
Huda Beauty's Releases the New 'Blush Filter Liquid Blush'
10
Co-Creating Consumer Communities
The Sam's Club Member’s Mark Community Provides Valuable Feedback
9
Beauty Retailer Expansions
Too Faced Joins Amazon's Storefront to Sell Its Products
8
High-Resolution Mini-LED TVs
LG Unveiled a 65-Inch Smart TV With a High-Contrast Display
7
Compact Urban Discount Grocers
This No Frills Grocery Store is Half the Size of Other Locations
6
Food Brand Acquisitions
DayDayCook Announced the Acquisition of Omsom to Bolster its U.S Presence
5
Local Retail-Championing Initiatives
The 'Reps are Local Too' Initiative is a Nationwide Movement
4
Recyclable Cover Papers
Saputo Dairy UK is Transitioning its Spreadable Covers to Paper-Based
3
Summer Solstice Retailer Promotions
My Sheetz Rewardz Members are Receiving a Special Offer
2
Refugee-Supporting Workplace Initiatives
IKEA is Extending its Refugee Employment Pilot
1
Budget-Minded Pizzeria Promotions
The Peter Piper Pizza Family Deals are Launching for the Summer
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Sci-Fi Cartoon Cosmetics
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Summer-Inspired Beverage Promotions
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is Running a Special Promotion
Animated GenAI Books
Hypnovels Rendered Moby Dick into a Dynamic Format for Readers Everywhere
Value-Minded Meal Boxes
The Pizza Hut My Hut Box Comes in Three Options Starting at $6.99
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
Fried Dessert-Flavored Fries
McDonald's Launched Churro and Masala McShaker Fries
Hydrating Cooling Primer Sticks
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Stay Cool Primer Stick is Powered by Aloe Vera
Weight Management Food Ranges
The Nestlé Vital Pursuit Range is for Those on GLP-1
Sunscreen-Inspired Smoothies
Erewhon's Vacation Sunscreen Smoothie Takes After a Sun Lotion
Educational Sober Alcohol Markets
Sobr Market Flagship Store Reopens
Emotive Fragrance Pop-Ups
Charlotte Tilbury's London Experience Explores the Future of Fragrance
Sculptural Luxury Fashion Stores
Burberry's New Store in Milan is Situated at Via Sant' Andrea 2
Charitable Pet Product Collections
IKEA Presents a Look at its Pet-Friendly Utsådd Collection
Hair Care Retail Expansions
Function of Beauty Opens a Storefront With Amazon
Celebrity-Backed Liquid Blushes
Rare Beauty's Mini Soft Pinch Liquid Blush is Versatile
Recycled Private Label Packaging
ALDI Introduced Recycled Plastic Bottles for Water and Soda
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
Cinematic GenAI Campaigns
The Know-It Alls by Perplexity is a Movie-Style Trailer
GenAI Retail Chatbots
Target's Store Companion Supports Team Members
Shoppable AI Fashion
Redro Turns Real-Time Fashion into Discoverable AI-Powered Looks
AI Virtual Try-On Tools
Outfit Changer AI Represents the Future of the Fashion Industry
Multi-Day Meal Replacement Kits
Nutrisystem's GLP-1 Support Kit Shares Seven Days of Nourishment
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Kid-Safe Makeup Kits
Jovy Makes EWG VERIFIED Makeup with Plant-Based Ingredients for Play
Raised Tactical Camping Tents
Jake Lah Designs the Helinox Tactical Cot Tent Resting Above Ground
Pop-Up Luggage Retail Activations
This Antler Retail Pop-Up is at Selfridges London
Luxurious Bourbon Expressions
Mary Dowling Whiskey Company Pay Tribute to the Mother of Bourbon
Premium Athleticwear Pop-Ups
Reigning Champ Announces Pop-Up in Toronto’s Yorkdale Centre
Regency Bodycare Boxes
This Lush Fresh & Flowers Box Shares a Peek at the Lush Bridgerton Collab
Solid Personal Care Sticks
WYOS' Everything Set Includes Take-Anywhere Solutions for Skin & Hair
In-Game Fashion Collections
DKNY and Roblox are Debuting a 20-Piece Virtual Collection
Sustainable Carton-Based Packaging
Tetra Pak Debuts Its First Trial Facility for Recart
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Crowdfunded Circular Childrens Toys
Tiny Earth Toys is Launching a Kickstarter for 'Tiny Spaces'
Free Ice Cream Promotions
Kroger is Celebrating the Start of Summer by Giving Away 45,000 Pints
Connected AR Beauty Packaging
Dermatologica Uses Augmented Reality for its Immersive Packaging
Limited-Edition Retailer Drinks
Circle K and PepsiCo Partnered to Offer an Exclusive Drink
Non-Sticky Glowing Cosmetics
Maybelline Sunkisser Liquid Blush and Bronzer Creates a Natural Glow
Meticulously Crafted Rye Whiskeys
Fortune's Fool Recently Announced the Launch of The Overture
Collaborative Streaming Game Experiences
Netflix and Roblox Partnered for a Digital Theme Park
Clinical Care Retail Expansions
Estee Lauder is Now Offering its 'Clinique' Products on Amazon
Side Effect-Mitigating Dietary Beverages
Robard Corporation Has Launched the Innovative Biocare®
Tangy Pickle Cracker Snacks
Goldfish Spicy Dill Pickle is Arriving for a Limited Time Only
Lifestyle Insight-Inspired Furniture
Formway Sets Up its Own Furniture Brand Noho with New Range
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Paper-Made Shrink Wrap Packaging
The 'TrayWrap' Paper Solution is Plastic-Free
Immersive Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Canada Has Launched a New Boutique in Montreal
Hair Product Retail Expansions
Hally Hair is Bringing 15 New Products to All Ulta Beauty Locations
Human Connection-Inspired Furniture
Carl Hansen & Son Joins Rikke Frost on the Sideways Series
Color-Accented Flagship Stores
The Valentino Flagship Store in London Recently Opened
Neighborhood Retail Concepts
Hasty Market Launches a "Neighborhood" Retail Concept in Hamilton
Conveniently Pouched Greek Yogurts
Graham's Greek Yogurt Pouches are Arriving in the UK
Evening Milkshake Promotions
Sonic is Launching a Half Price Shakes Promotion for the Summer
Premium Mini-LED Screens
HiSense's U9N Supports Various Upscaling and Gaming Technologies
Fruity Kombucha Smoothies
Erewhon & Kendall Jenner Collaborated on a Peaches and Cream Smoothie
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Branded Flea Markets
IKEA Belgium is Hosting a Flea Market Across Its Eight Branches
AI-Powered Exit Technology
Sam's Club's AI Exits Speeds Up Customer Receipt Verification
Men's Health Supplement Lines
Sunrider International Spotlights Products for Men's Health Month
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
AI Prompt Challenges
Getty Images and Nvidia are Hosting an AI Challenge at Cannes Lions
Hand-Crafted Furniture Lines
KAIA Unveils a Lighting and Furniture Collection at Milan Design Week
Sporty Laundromat Takeovers
Heineken's LaundroMatch Turns 24-Hour Laundromats into Sports Bars
Bespoke Furnished Industrial Offices
Holloway Li Designs the Mother London Office Interior
Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets
The Tetris Solid LEGO Set is Impressively Playable
Serum-Based Blush Sticks
Haus Labs' Color Fuse Glassy Blush Balm Stick Rapidly Boosts Hydration
Portion-Controlled Nutrition Kits
OPTAVIA's GLP-1 Nutrition Support Kit Features "Fuelings"
Circular Packaging Facilities
Again Launched 'CleanCell' and 'Tag' for the Circular Economy
GLP-1 Support Protein Powders
Pure Protein's All in One Protein Powder Offers Essential Nutrients
Limited-Edition Bath Bomb Fundraisers
Lush Cosmetics Aims at Collecting $65,000
Kid-Friendly Protein Bars
Ready's Kids Whole Grain Protein Bars Come in Treat-Like Flavors
Men-Targeted Private Label Cosmetics
The Onoxa Men's Grooming Product Range Has a Clean Formula
AI Virtual Staging
Real Estate Agents Can Effortlessly Enhance Listings with Virtual Furnishings
Budget-Friendly Restaurant Campaigns
Chuck E. Cheese 'Summer of Fun' Focuses on Accessibility
Concentrated Cold Coffee Espressos
Nescafé Espresso Concentrate is Perfect for Iced Coffees
Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Lines
ColourPop Teams Up with Pokémon on a New Makeup Capsule
Nourishing Haircare Oils
These Sky Organics Haircare Products are Arriving at Walmart
Recyclable Retailer Butter Packaging
ALDI is Rolling Out Recyclable Butter Packaging in the UK
Reduced Plastic Snack Packaging
ALDI Specially Selected Hand Cooked Chips Come in New Packets
Heatless Styling Balms
Hair Alchemy by Oribe Fortifies Heatless and Air-Dried Styles
Umami Condiment Bundles
Noma Projects' In Season at Noma Series Brings Restaurant Quality Home
Lightweight Blowout Haircare Solutions
SexyHair Launches Two Products That Will Elevate One's Hair
Weight Loss Nutrition Apps
MyFitnessPal Debuts a New Plan Specifically for GLP-1 Medication Users
Sunscreen-Inspired Retail Smoothies
Erewhon's 'Sunscreen Smoothie' Was Created with Vacation
GenAI Sizing Tools
True Fit's Fit Hub Simplifies Sizing and Fit Data on Retailers' Product Pages
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Muscle Retention Protein Formulas
Elo Health Launuched Its GLP-1 Muscle Retention Protein Formula
Seasonal Gourmet Matchas
DAVIDsTEA Unveils a New Japanese Matcha Collection for Spring and Summer
Flavorful Baked Oatmeal Bars
Trader Joe's Just Added Organic Iced Oatmeal Baked Whole Grain Bar
High-Quality Frozen Pet Foods
Pet Valu Has Expanded with Performatrin Culinary
Accessible Home Improvement Services
IKEA Canada Introduces Payplan by RBC
Canadian Cannabis Company Expansions
Ghost Drops Has Formed a Strategic Alliance with SOMAÍ Group
Speedy Beauty Product Deliveries
DoorDash and Ulta Beauty Partnered for Same-Day Delivery
Customizable Student Furniture
Morgan Li Debuted a 'Make It Your Own' Furniture Program
Weight-Loss Telehealth Services
The Vitamin Shoppe Has Launched Whole Health Rx™
Snack Manufacturer Acquisitions
Our Home is Acquiring Sonoma Creamery to Diversify its Offerings
Apothecary Distribution Partnerships
Kiehl's Apothecary Launched on Amazon
Beauty Retailer Expansions
Too Faced Joins Amazon's Storefront to Sell Its Products
Shared Fashion Pop-Ups
eBay UK is Inviting Love Island Fans to Shop the Nation’s Shared Wardrobe
Digital Twin Health Platforms
Twin Health's Whole Body Digital Twin AI Supports GLP-1 Users
Budget-Minded Burger Meals
Arby's Shake Up Your Burger Meal Marks the Return of its Burger Menu
Savory Lower-Fat Potato Chips
Simply Roasted Sour Cream & Chive Crisps are 99-Calories Per Serving
Eclectic Mall Food Halls
CF Toronto Eaton Centre is Set to Introduce Queen's Cross Food Hall
Berry-Flavored QSR Ice Creams
Wendy's Triple Berry Frosty Has a Fruit-Forward Flavor for Summer
Doughnut Day Beverage Promotions
Dunkin' Celebrates National Doughnut Day with a New Promotion
Low-Cost GLP-1 Injections
Hims & Hers Health GLP-1 Injections Support Weight Loss Plans
Pet Product Takeback Services
PetSmart Unveils the New Sustainable Pet Product Takeback Programs
Cannabis-Friendly Pizza Promotions
&pizza Introduced a Series of Themed Deals for 4/20
Professional-Quality E-Commerce Furniture Tools
3D Cloud by Marxent is a Groundbreaking Update
Versatile Diced Chicken Products
True Story Foods Protein Toppers Come in Three Flavors
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
Summer Travel Soda Promotions
Shloer and On the Beach Partnered on a New Summer Promotion
Ghost Pepper-Spiced Burgers
Wayback Burger Just Added the Spicy New Ghost Pepper Burger
Refreshing Bottled Green Teas
Trader Joe's Green Tea Unsweetened Beverage is Great for Summer
Mother's Day Pop-Up Events
Robson Street Business Association Teams Up with Inky’s Flower Truck
Flexible Paper-Based Packaging
Parkside Introduces the Recoflex™ Paper Packaging for Fresh Food
Baja-Style Steak Tacos
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Just Added the New Cali-Style Steak Taco
Cracker-Themed Tex-Mex Meals
Taco Bell and Cheez-It Partnered on Two New Menu Items
EBT-Supported Grocery Deliveries
Amazon Debuts an Unlimited Grocery Delivery Service for EBT Users