From grocery-scanning robots to one-way outdoor markets, the June 2020 retail ideas showcase how various businesses are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A notable trend across the restaurant sector is the transition from dine-in and take-out services to grocery essential providers. Various restaurants have begun selling fresh produce, household staples, cleaning supplies, and even toilet paper to help meet the evolving consumer demands.
Moreover, the retail industry has also seen a drastic shift with the emergence of digital malls that curate a selection of online retailers based on geographical location to allow consumers to shop locally and interact with store workers virtually. These range from the high streets of London to entire virtual shopping cities in Dubai, among others.
As COVID-19 continues to change the business landscape, we can expect more retail pivots to accommodate the "new normal."
Top 60 Retail Ideas in June
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Efficient E-Commerce Adaptations
Editorial Boutique Used Lightspeed's Platform to Adapt to Online
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Business-Launching Retail Kiosks
The Conceptual 'Smartmoov' Mobile Retail Kiosk is Multifunctional
58
Antimicrobial Shopping Cart Handles
Bact-Off's Snap-On Plastic Handle Defends Against Germs
57
Contact-Free Retail Touchscreens
The 'Air Touch' Technology from the Azkoyen Group is Hygienic
56
Distancing Suit Shops
Suitsupply's New Normal Shopping Uses Virtually Prepared Fitting Rooms
55
Online Shopping Cities
Dubai Commercity is a Free Trade Zone Dedicated to eCommerce
54
Post-Pandemic Shopping Malls
CPN's Safe Shopping Journey Starts with Extra Screening Measures
53
Contactless Smart Lockers
Koloni's Lockers Help with Safe Food and Parcel Pickups
52
Instant Coffee Retail Dispensers
Nestlé is Piloting Refillable Coffee Dispensers in Switzerland
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Luminous Social Distancing Dividers
The Cima Divi Dividers are a Versatile Safety Solution
50
Contactless Sampling Kiosks
Vengo's Digital Kiosks Promote Discovery, Wellness and Safety
49
AI-Powered Digital Fittings
Contactless Fit Supports Clothing Stores Reopening Post-COVID
48
Local Business Gift Boxes
Tourism Abbotsford and Trades Collaborate for Mother's Day
47
Virtual Storefront Platforms
Streetify Gives Consumers Access to Virtual Storefronts
46
Virtual Lineup Apps
Safe Queue Helps Stores Digitally Manage the Flow of Customers
45
Virtual Shopping Malls
New Zealand Company, EPIC, Recently Launched a Virtual Mall
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Social Media Shopping Initiatives
Facebook Shops Helps Businesses Sell Through Virtual Storefronts
43
Employee Engagement Platforms
BurgerFi Uses an App to Support Training, Communication & Engagement
42
One-Way Outdoor Markets
El Mercado's Outdoor Food Market is Set Up for Social Distancing
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People-Counting Digital Signs
The PeopleCount System Displays Promotional & Safety Information
40
Home Office Hotel Pivots
'Home Office Im Hotel' Platform Shows Hotels Offering Rooms to Work From
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Air Decontamination Devices
Airora Professional Sanitizes Indoor Air by Neutralizing Pathogens
38
Phygital Cross-Border Stores
The Sephora Tmall Global Flagship Store Has "Cloud Shelves"
37
D2C Prepackaged Food Shops
Two New Direct-to-Consumer Online Stores Have Been Launched by PepsiCo
36
Adaptive AI Shopping Platforms
The Yes Reimagines the Future of Commerce with Algorithms
35
Mother's Day Gift Boxes
Rebel Magnolia Offered a Number of Affordable Gift Boxes for the Holiday
34
Shipping Container Pop-Ups
BoxPop Offers Open-Air Eateries and Taprooms for the New Normal
33
QSR Pandemic Reopenings
Starbucks Canada Reopens Stores with Consumer Safety in Mind
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D2C Snack Deliveries
Nestlé Has Partnered with Deliveroo in the UK for a Snack Delivery Service
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Beer-Delivering Dogs
The Six Harbors Brewing Company's Brew Dogs Deliver Pickup Beer Orders
30
Purchase-Scanning Retail Systems
This AI Scanner Concept Accommodates Bakeries without Employees
29
Virtual Restaurant Storefronts
DoorDash Storefront Helps Restaurants Create Online Stores
28
On-Demand CBD Deliveries
Deliveroo & Trip Launched an On-Demand CBD Store in the UK
27
Natural Haircare Vending Machines
Diva By Cindy Dispenses Its Natural Haircare Products by Machine
26
Co-Venture Pizza Programs
Donna Italia's Pizza Joint Venture Supports Independent Restaurants
25
Assistive E-Commerce Apps
Builder.ai's Studio Store Apps Support Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
24
Live Streamed Shopping
Livescale is an eCommerce Platform That Displays Live Streaming Videos
23
Assistive Parcel Delivery Services
Picap Boasts Two New Services In Mexico—Pibox and Picagra
22
In-Store Safe Spaces
Boots is Offering Support for Domestic Abuse Victims During COVID-19
21
Seamless E-Commerce Transitions
EBANX Beep Tailors Your Business for the Online Environment
20
Rare Snack Shops
Vancouver's Dank Mart Shares Hard-to-Find Treats & Limited-Edition Flavors
19
Diner Chain Grocery Services
Denny's Has Launched a New Grocery Service Called 'Denny's Market'
18
Grocery-Scanning Robots
Giant Eagle Created Autonomous Scanning Robots to Monitor Inventory
17
Restaurant Grocery Deliveries
Earls Restaurant + Bar Debuted the New Earls Grocery Program
16
Food-Sharing Platform Updates
Uber Eats Makes it Easier to Send Food to Loved Ones
15
Contactless Retail Consultations
Lowe's Launched an AR Video Chat Tool for Homeowners or Clients
14
Virtual Reality Shopping Malls
Alliance Studio Debuted a 3D Virtual Shopping Mall
13
Restaurant-Branded Grocery Pick-Ups
Local Public Eatery is Now Offering to Sell Grocery Staples
12
DIY Frozen Dessert Cakes
The Cold Stone Creamery DIY Ice Cream Cupcake Kit is Tasty
11
Restaurant Essentail Item Pivots
JOEY Restaurants is Now Selling Grocery Staples and Home Products
10
Safe Return Systems
Checkpoint Systems' Inventory Quarantine Temporarily Isolates Returned Items
9
E-Commerce Security Solutions
BioCatch Secures E-Commerce Onboarding with Biometric Capabilities
8
Converted Restaurant Grocery Stores
Pai Toronto Debuted a New Food Market with Essential Goods
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Automated Independent Grocer Checkouts
Homeland Has Implemented the Toshiba Self-Checkout System 7
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Safe Pickup Systems
Postmates' Curbside Pickup Feature Supports Retailers & Restaurants
5
Complimentary Telenutrition Services
Kroger Health is Rolling Out a Telenutrition Service for Free
4
Occupancy Management Systems
STRATACACHE's Walkbase IntelliCount Uses 3D Footfall Cameras
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Rewarding Summery QSR Campaigns
Starbucks Canada Unveils New Summer Promotion
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Smartphone-Centric Fuel Payments
Kum & Go Has announced Mobile Fuel Pay at All Locations
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Ready-to-Bake Chicken Tenders
7-Eleven Now Sells Ready-to-Bake Pizzas, Tenders, Wings and Taquitos
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Recruitment Metaverse Shops
IKEA on Roblox Merges Virtual Gaming and Real-World Job Opportunities
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
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Autonomous Micro Markets
Micromart Features Digital Price Tags & AI Product Recognition Sensors
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 Healthy Living Assistants
Hungryroot's SmartCart Simplifies Shopping and Meal Planning
AI-Powered Smart Trolleys
Instacart Unveils a New AI-Powered Shopping Cart Partnership with Aldi
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Lotus Launched a 'Pick & Go' Location in Thailand
Recycling-Focused Store Concepts
COS Adopts Recycled Materials to Enhance its New Store Locations
Crave-Worthy Nutritious Food Brands
CVS Pharmacy Announced the Launch of Well Market
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
Discount Grocery Store Pilots
Loblaw Introduces a New No Name Store Format in Ontario
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
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
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Content-Based Shopping Experiences
Gopuff Launches 'Recipe Hub' for Quick Meal Ideas
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Physical Metaverse Merchandise Stores
Roblox will Sell Physical Goods with Shopify
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Ultra-Personalized Meal Kits
Ollie AI Provides Savings on Groceries through Extensive Curation
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
AI-Driven Last-Mile Deliveries
The Rounds Predicts When Items Need Replacing with Machine Learning
Pizza Box Resumes
Pizza Hut's "ResZAmes" Support Job Seekers During the September Surge
AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
Coveo’s Collaboration with Shopify Seeks to Streamline Shopping
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
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
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
Digital Food Waste-Reducing Platforms
Hitachi Digital Services Collaborates with Onethird
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Barcode-Less Product Scanners
SeeChange Taps Diebold Nixdorf to Create AI Checkout Tools
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Neighborhood Retail Concepts
Hasty Market Launches a "Neighborhood" Retail Concept in Hamilton
Loyalty-Focused Grocery Initiatives
Tony’s Fresh Market Boasts a New Website and Loyalty Program
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Rapid Grocery Delivery Services
Instacart and Albertsons Companies Have Expanded Their Partnership
AI-Enabled Retail Partnerships
Sainsbury’s and Microsoft Partnered to Elevate Shipping Experiences
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Delivery-Based Food Rescue Initiatives
Albertsons Companies and Uber Partner on Food Rescue
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
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
Tech-Enhanced Grocery Retail Experiences
RSA America & the California Grocers Association Partner
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Expanded Retailer Delivery Ranges
Meijer Home Delivery Will Now Reach Four-Million More Households
AI-Driven Pizza Innovations
Domino's® and Microsoft Join Forces for Smarter Pizza Orders
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions
Aisle 24 Continues to Expand in Canada Amid Success
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
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
Tech-Driven Drive Thrus
Pita Pit's New Drive-Thru Design is Flexible, Scalable and Efficient
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Tech-Enhanced Beauty Marketplaces
Fresha Plans to Boost Machine Learning and AI Robotics Abilities
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Unlimited Grocery Delivery Subscriptions
Amazon Launched a Grocery Subscription for Prime Members
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Food Delivery Miami Raffles
Doordash is Offering Summer of DashPass for the 5th Time
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Autonomous Retail Solutions
Simbe Robotics Debuts a New Tool to Remotely Monitor Store Shelves
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Seamless Grocery Services
JIVA Technologies Launches the We Got Groceries Official Website
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Expansive Autumnal Coffee Ranges
This New Coffee Collection from The Fresh Market is Fall-Ready
Hybrid Community Supermarkets
The After Market is a Grocery Store and a Food Pantry
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Smart Grocery Shopping Support
SmartChef Converts Grocery Lists Into Actionable Data
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
Community-Oriented Cookbook Stores
Foodies Cookbook Shop Acts as a Culinary Hub in Stratford
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Cloud-Based Grocery Technology
Pricer Plaza Signs an Agreement with a Tier 1 North American Grocer
Retail Crop Yield Programs
Walmart is Working with Agritask to Combat Climate Change
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Global Digital Marketplaces
Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans
Mobile Produce Markets
GROW-on-the-GO Nourishes Communities in Food Deserts
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
Efficient On-the-Go Stores
Parfetts Shop & Go Store Concept Responds to Consumer Demand
Online Grocer Meal Planners
The ALDI Meal Planner Hub Offers Ample Inspiration for Recipes
App-Based Grocery Discounts
Olio and Gander Introduce a New Deals Section on its Mobile App
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
Checkout-Free Convenience Systems
7-Eleven Australia Integrates a Checkout-Free Shopping System
Multi-Brand E-Commerce Expansions
Multiple Grocers are Adapting Instacart's Storefront Pro Tool
AI Supply Chain Chatbots
Grubhub's AI Chatbot Offers Tailored Support to Food Industry Businesses
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Summery Private Label Foods
Publix Summer Specials are Arriving to Help Consumers Celebrate
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
Retailer Bakery Product Expansions
These New One Stop Lines are Perfect for Picnics and Sharing
Local Retail-Championing Initiatives
The 'Reps are Local Too' Initiative is a Nationwide Movement
South African Delivery Launches
Shoprite Now Offers Online and Bulk Delivery for South Africans
Robotic Pizza Shops
The Mia V4.5 Robotic Pizza Shop Features Fresh Dough & Stone Hearth Ovens
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Outdoorsy Branding Initiatives
REI Co-Op Continues Its Tradition of Closing All 190 Locations
Retailer Drone Delivery Programs
Wing Joins Walmart to Offer Drone Deliveries in Dallas
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
International Cuisine Grocery Ranges
The Co-op 2024 Summer Range Features Fare from Everywhere
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Fee-Free Grocer Deliveries
Kroger Grocery Connect Combats Against Food Deserts
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Retail Food Expiry Tools
Gander Taps C-Store Collective to Launch a New Service Partnership
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
Money-Saving Grocery Apps
Schnuck Markets and Upside Launch a Co-Branded App for Rewards
Expiration Management Tools
East of England Co-op Taps Retail Insight for a New Waste Solution
Takeout-Inspired Pizza Ranges
The Urban Pizza Range is a New Private Label Offering at Waitrose
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Griddled Food Fairs
The 2023 Iowa State Fair's Introduces 64 New Foods
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
Inventory Management Systems
Sprouts Integrates Instacart's FoodStorm Into its Management System