From drive-up delivery services to shoppable fashion storefronts, the June 2018 retail trends demonstrate that brands are going to great lengths to make in-store shopping easier for consumers.
On the one hand, many retailers are attempting to make in-store shopping more convenient by combining it with the ease of online shopping. In the case of Target, consumers can now have their purchases delivered to them right in the parking lot, so they never even have to leave their car. Similarly, Walmart is introducing on-site pick-up stations so consumers never have to wait around for their orders.
Beyond new delivery and pick-up options, the June 2018 retail trends also reveal the rise of on-site digital shopping. One example is Fred Segal and Mastercard'sRock ‘n Roll Holy Land, which turned the storefront into a digital shop where consumers could add virtual items to their cart and make purchases via their smartphones.
Top 35 Retail Ideas in May
From In-Aisle Checkout Services to Shoppable Fashion Storefronts:
Katherine Pendrill — May 27, 2018 — Business
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Party-Inspired Retail Spaces
Bangkok's What-The-Forest Club Engages Shoppers with AR Tech
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Health-Focused Convenience Stores
'The Goods Mart' is an Eco-Friendly, Better-for-You Shop
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Mixed-Reality Makeup Mirrors
The Coty Magic Mirror Launches a Try-On Following Product Interaction
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Whimsical Fairy Tale Bars
Brooklyn is Set to Host an Alice in Wonderland Pop-Up Bar on a Bus
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Shoppable Fashion Storefronts
Fred Segal and Mastercard Created a 'Rock ‘n Roll Holy Land'
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All-Natural Cosmetic Retail Platforms
The Cure Apothecary Boasts Sustainable Beauty and Health
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High-Fashion VR Experiences
Balmain's Store Design by Olivier Rousteing Shares "My City of Lights"
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Alternative Mobile Retail Methods
Solebox Sells an Nike Air Max Silhouette from a Matching Van
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Magical Wizard-Inspired Stores
Toronto's Curiosa Society Sells Harry Potter-Themed Products
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Convenient Pickup Towers
Walmart is Taking on Amazon With On-Site Package Pickup Sites
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Multi-Sensory Fabric Pop-Ups
Hermes' 'Silk Mix' Shares Experiences Centered Around Luxury Silk
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Energy-Efficient QSR Restaurants
This Small-Format Wendy's Restaurant Design Reduces Energy Use
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Supportive Multi-Brand Shops
'50m' is an Experimental Concept Store Showcasing Emerging Designers
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High-End Commercial Complexes
Durham Live is a Costly Development with Entertainment Options
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Designer-Curated Concept Shops
Christian Siriano's The Curated NYC is Interactive & Instagrammable
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Drive-Up Department Stores
Target is Adding a Drive-Up Service to Hundreds of Retail Locations
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Pivoting Drive-Thru Canopies
OrderMatic's Drive-Thru Canopy Moves to Accommodate Tall Vehicles
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Charitable Fashion Pop-Ups
Harrods' Launched 'Fashion Re-Told' with the NSPCC to Benefit Charity
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Home-Style Furniture Showrooms
The Inside's 'Creative Compound' is Styled as a Welcoming Home
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Futuristic Cashierless Stores
Alibaba's 'Futuremart' is a High-Tech Cashierless Store in China
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90s Boy Band Pop-Ups
NSYNC is Launching #TheDirtyPopUp to Share an Official Merch Capsule
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Color-Centric Fashion Pop-Ups
Ted Baker's Women's Fashion Pop-Up Offers Light and Color Therapy
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Book Store Brunch Menus
Barnes & Noble is Serving Up a Three-Course Mother’s Day Brunch
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Incentivized Reusable Bags
Tesco's Unforgettable Bag Rewards Conscious Consumers with Discounts
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In-Airport Fragrance Kiosks
Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport Now Offers a Fragrance Service
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Brutalism-Inspired Clothing Shops
Kloke's Melbourne Store Boasts Coarse Walls & Monolithic Forms
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Male-Targeted Department Stores
Nordstrom Recently Opened Its First-ever Standalone Men's Store
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In-Aisle Checkout Services
Walmart's 'Check Out with Me' Saves Consumers Time and Effort
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Phygital Beauty Shops
'The New Age BuY Paris Duty Free' Concept Integrates Digital Platforms
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In-Restaurant Wine Shops
The Vita Uva Wine Shop is Situated Inside the Pho Bac Súp Shop
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Delivery-Based Loyalty Programs
'Target Red' Offers Target Customers Discounts on Delivery
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Secret Convenience Store Menus
Wawa's Touchscreen Ordering Kiosk Hides a Secret Drink Menu
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On-Campus Cashless Supermarkets
Hogeschool Utrecht University's 'Skippen' Appeals to Students
Related Ideas
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
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
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
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
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
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
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Cost-Conscious Cashierless Microstores
Fainders.AI Launched a Prefab MicroStore Within a Gym
Selective Retail Pop-Ups
'Woolrich Black Label' by Todd Snyder is Taking a New Retail Approch
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Family Dollar Debuted a New Mobile Shopping App for Customers
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Lotus Launched a 'Pick & Go' Location in Thailand
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
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
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Small-Format Grocery Stores
Amazon’s Whole Foods to Open New Small-Format Stores in Cities
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
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
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
Physical Metaverse Merchandise Stores
Roblox will Sell Physical Goods with Shopify
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
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
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
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
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
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
Youth Apparel Retail Integrations
The Children's Place is Available on Shein's Online Storefront
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
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
Home Decor Concept Stores
Fable will Offer Simplistic Possibilities with its New Retail Location
Jewelry Retail Expansions
Mejuri Opens 40th Location at Major Canadian Shopping Center
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
Digitized Retail Shelf Labels
Lidl GB is Rolling Out Electronic Shelf Labels to All Its Stores
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Expansive Retail Delivery Partnerships
Save Mart and Shipt Announced a New Delivery Partnership
Autumn eCommerce Fashion Pop-Ups
This SHEIN Pop-Up Will Celebrate the Arrival of Fall Fashions
Members-Only Retail Platforms
Invite-Only Subscription Platform Mile Reshapes Luxury Shopping
Enhanced Omnichannel Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Addresses Challenges in Retail & Hospitality
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
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
AI Thrifting Assistants
ThredUp Debuts New AI Features to Enhance Consumers' Shopping Journeys
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Curated Online Shopping Events
Walmart+ is Offering an Online-Only Shopping Event for Members
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
Rapid Grocery Delivery Services
Instacart and Albertsons Companies Have Expanded Their Partnership
Toronto Mall Beauty Expansions
Sephora's Grand Opening at the Well Offers Free Incentives
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
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
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Seasonal Book Retail Promotions
Indigo Launches Multi-Category Holiday Deals with E-Reader Focus
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Integrated E-Commerce Apps
Amazon is Adding 'Buy with Prime' to Shopify through New Integrations
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Unveiled Its 2024 Back-to-School Campaign
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Instant Retail Savings Platforms
formi by Patron Points Offers Universal Savings for Shoppers
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
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Hardware Delivery Partnerships
Instacart and The Home Depot Partnered for Same-Day Delivery
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
Combined Retailer Deliveries
Walmart Pharmacy Delivery Also Offers Access to General Merchandise
Autonomous Retail Solutions
Simbe Robotics Debuts a New Tool to Remotely Monitor Store Shelves
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Same-Day Beauty Deliveries
Sally Beauty and Instacart Expanded Their Partnership with New Offers
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions
Aisle 24 Continues to Expand in Canada Amid Success
Accessible Online Retail Initiatives
Instacart and Walgreens Partnered to Accept SNAP/EBT Online
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
Digitized Retail Shelf Labels
Croatian Retailer Studenac is Implementing Electronic Shelf Labels
QR Code Shopping Assistants
Nintendo Implemented Icecat Tech to Enhance In-Store Shopping
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
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Checkout-Free Grocery Stores
ALDI Launches the Innovative 'ALDIgo' Checkout-Free Grocery Store
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
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
Car-Connected Retail Services
Target Drive Up and Order Pickup Has a New Apple CarPlay Function
AI-Powered Retail Payments
Focalpay's New AI Features Streamline Retail and E-Commerce Operations
Personal Shopping Assistants
Klarna Debuts a More Personalized Shopping Feature Dubbed Ask Klarna
AI-Powered Checkout Models
Amazon's Just Walk Out Technology Supports Seamless Checkouts
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
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Taiwan-Based AI Shopping Carts
Innolux Debuts a Smart Shopping Cart at FamiSuper Stores
Flashlight Experience Stores
Olight Combines In-Store Shopping Experience with Digital Tools
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Mobile Ad-Supported Checkouts
Sam's Club is Launching Display Ads in its Mobile App
Multi-Brand E-Commerce Expansions
Multiple Grocers are Adapting Instacart's Storefront Pro Tool
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
Youth Accessory Brand Partnerships
Claire's is Partnering with Walgreens to Expand Retail Presence
Order Fulfillment Shelf Labels
Instacart Carrot Tags Help with Picking Orders from the Shopper App
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Checkout-Free Theme Park Stores
LEGOLAND Windsor Now Offers a Checkout-Free Store for Visitors
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
App-Supported Seamless Checkouts
Sam’s Club Introduces a Checkout-Free Shopping Centre
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
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall