It’s no secret that the economy has had a profound impact on retail giants from Macy’s to Best Buy; Macy’s is expected to announce sometime today that they will be closing the doors of eleven locations in nine states.
The retail innovations in the cluster below may be too late to save corporate giants like Macy’s from shuttering the doors of key locations for good, but they’re perfect for smaller stores that have the freedom to implement avant-garde marketing ploys, redesigns and promotions.
50 Innovations in Retail

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Retail Innovation
Clever Ways to Bait People for Black Friday 2008 and Beyond

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City of Amsterdam Buying Up Brothels; Plan to Convert to Retail

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Interactive Store Windows
Diesel Milan Display is Very Big Brother
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Holiday Wonderland Store Windows
Bergdorf Goodman's 'White Christmas'
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Couture Car Stores
'Italian Models' at Lamborghini's Las Vegas Boutique
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Gesture Based Window Shopping
Orange's No-Touch Interactive Shop Window
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Lesbian Glam Fashion
The Official Katy Perry Apparel Store Celebrates Kissing Girls
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Cardboard Retail Shops
The Bombed Mache By Ksubi
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The Retail Store of the Future
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Traveling Shipping Container Stores
Puma City Might Come to Your Town
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Trick Marketing Used By Retailers
PS3 Display Hides XBox Underneath
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Devotee Designer Art Stores
Fan-Created Robert Pattinson Merchandise
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Interactive Storefronts
Elle MacPherson Intimates NY Fashion Week
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Body Mod-Inspired Store Openings
Berlin's Ed Hardy Shop Cuts Tees, Not Ribbons
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Witty Shop Names
50 Puningly Brilliant Names for Real Life Stores
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Mega Unbrandings
McDonald's Abstract ‘Quarter Pounder' Store
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Luxury Fast Food Interiors
Chic McDonald's Europe Stores
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Artistic Store Openings
Local Artists for Nike Mexico Launch
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Celebranding
Big Stores With Big Name Models
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Retail Project Levels Playing Field for Young Designers
DIBO
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Global Retail Fashion
Thakoon Panichgul for Target Go International
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Pedal-Powered Coffee Retailers
Bikecaffe
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Spectacular Web Design
Hema Animated Retail Site
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Virtual Book Shelves For Real Shopping
Zoomii On-Line Bookstore
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Scents That Make You Shop More
Retailers Get Smelly with Their HVAC
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Champagne Bars in Department Stores
The Harrods Veuve Clicquot Boutique
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Retail Giant Not Recognizing Blogs
Target Says They Don't Care
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Eco-Friendly Retail
Home Depot Rolls Out Eco-Options in U.S.A.
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Designers Crunched by Credit
Tokyo Ginza Louis Vuitton Flagship Store In Tatters
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Storefront Album Launches
Agent Provocateur Cuntro Classics
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Swank Wine Stores
Alko in Finland
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18th Century Sensory Storefronts
Hermes ‘Silver Forest' Installation
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$30 Million Barbie Houses
Barbie Flagship Store in Shanghai
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Graphic Hardware Store Lighting
The Triptyque Pipe Light
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Splatter-Painted Retail Revivals
Raf Simons in Tokyo
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Pop-up Sportswear Stores
The 'Reebok Flash'
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Holiday-Themed Pop Up Stores
Sears Goes Halloween Crazy
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Retail Couture
Mizrahi Out, McQueen In at Target for Spring
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Garment Graffiti
Thomas Voorn Dresses Up B Store
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Drugstore Mini-Salons
CVS Beauty 360 Store
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Patterned Public Promotions
Liverpool Gets Stripes for Onitsuka Tiger Store
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Freezing at Taco Bell
Improv Everywhere as Advertisers At Store Opening
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In-Store Gender Marketing
Aurora Best Buy Targets Women
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Recyclable Retail
'NoStore' Offers Artisans Retail Space for Just One Week
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Obama Storefronts
Election-Inspired Window Dressings
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Jumble Sales
Fashion Retailer Helps You Sell Your Clothing For Charity
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Online Music In Stores
Best Buy Acquires Napster
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Solar-Powered Retail Stores
Wal-Mart Canada
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Child-Owned Online Retail Stores
How Children Earn Money at BizKidz.com
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Inflation Killing Retail Brands
99 Cent Stores Jack Up Prices
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Flower-Centric Events
Macy’s Flower Show Celebrates 50 Years with a Surrealist Garden
Experiential Luggage Events
The BÉIS Bloomingdale’s Takeover Featured a Human Claw Machine
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Restored Cafe Culture Retailers
The New Starbucks Coffee House Design Revives the Local Cafe Feel
Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
Immersive Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN Launches Multi-Category Toronto Shopping Experience This Spring
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Cinematic Holiday Retail Pop-Ups
Bloomingdale's Announced a 'Wicked Good Holiday' Campaign
Luxe Supermarket Minimal Fashion
Erewhon Supermarket and Merci Join on a Special Capsule
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Lotus Launched a 'Pick & Go' Location in Thailand
Retail Store Revamps
H&M Updates Shopping Experience with Luxe, Tech-Savvy Store in London
Nature-Inspired Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Opens a Retail Location in Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Enhanced In-Store Inventory Management
Old Navy Enters into a Strategic Partnership with RADAR
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
Experiential Retail Destinations
Lacoste Opens Interactive Vancouver Store with Custom Options
Unique Concept Clothing Stores
The BASE Store in New York Offers an Unexpected Style Oasis
Selective Retail Pop-Ups
'Woolrich Black Label' by Todd Snyder is Taking a New Retail Approch
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Exaggerated Holiday Displays
Nordstrom NYC's 'Wonder All the Way' Campaign is Larger-Than-Life
Discount Grocery Store Pilots
Loblaw Introduces a New No Name Store Format in Ontario
Collaborative Retailer Capsules
The Kate Spade New York x Target Collection Boasts Vibrancy
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
Curated Online Fashion Storefronts
SHEIN Introduced its 'Trend Stores' for Personalized Shopping
Luxury Flagship Reopenings
The Miu Miu London Flagship is Set to Reopen with a New Focus
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
Multi-Sensory Flagship Stores
KATE Shibuya Offers Immersive Digital and Physical Experiences
Tailored Retail Experiences
Levi’s Reinvents Retail with NextGen Indigo Shopping Experience
Future-Focused Big Box Retailers
The Walmart 'Store Of The Future' is Located in Cypress, Texas
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Influencer-Focused Retail Stores
Princess Polly is Adding New Stores with Selfie Mirrors, Events
Tranquil Retail Environments
NEOM Wellbeing Has Launched Its First U.S. Storefront in New York
Luxury Jewelry Concept Stores
Birks Has Opened a New Concept Store at Royalmount
Grab-And-Go Grocery Locations
Trader Joe’s Pronto Brings a New Grocery Experience to Union Square
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
90s-Inspired Home Lines
Kohl's Unveils New Home Decor Products from the Brand Aéropostale
Community-First Beauty Hubs
The Immersive Club MAC Retail Concept Features Experiential Zones
Culturally Rich Sports Stores
adidas' New 'Home of Sport' Flagship Features Unique Digital Tools
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
Art Gallery-Inspired Luxury Shops
Proenza Schouler is Gearing Up to Open Its Flagship Store
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Record-Breaking Autonomous Supermarkets
Sensei Debuted a Groundbreaking Supermarket at NRF 2025
Tech-Inspired Watch Retail Shops
Ulysse Nardin Recently Opened Its New U.S. Flagship Boutique
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
Jewelry Retail Expansions
Mejuri Opens 40th Location at Major Canadian Shopping Center
Holiday-Ready Pop-Up Stores
Oak and Luna Has Launched Its First Pop-Up Store in the United States
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
H&M and Charli xcx Host a Surprise Event at Times Square
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Elevated In-Store Experiences
Bath & Body Works Adapts its Store Designs to Appeal to Gen Z
Immersive Intimate Brand Pop-Ups
The Knix Pop-Up in Yorkdale Shopping Centre is Exciting
Two Kilometer-Stretched Stores
IKEA Unveils a Linear Store Plan Stretching Almost 2 Kilometers
Lifestyle Brand Plaza Stores
MINISO Unveiled its First Outdoor Street-Front Store in Ontario
Conscious-Focused Retail Stores
ATLAS Opens its Doors in Westfield Century City
Global Fashion Promotions
E-Commerce Giant SHEIN Launches Extended Holiday Shopping Event
Silk-Forward Retail Experiences
The LILYSILK Concept Store in NYC Offers an Immersive Experience
Retail Expansion Strategies
UNIQLO Unveils New Toronto Location With Community Focus
Small Business Retail Spaces
IKEA Valencia Strives to Support Small Businesses with Free Space
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
Home Decor Concept Stores
Fable will Offer Simplistic Possibilities with its New Retail Location
Branded Newspaper Kiosks
New Balance's Grey Days Pop-Up Celebrates a Timeless, Universal Color
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
Experiential Retail Sampling Programs
Dollar General and Recess Partnered for a New Campaign
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Lifestyle Brand Expansions
MINISO's IP Collection Store in Toronto is Vibrant and Thematic
Omnichannel-Focused University Programs
Cornell University Co-Develops a Program for Retail
Reintroduced New York Boutiques
Longchamp Introduces its La Maison Unique in Manhattan
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Y2K Mall Pop-Ups
Vita Coco's Nostalgia Mall Pop-Up Revives 2000s Mall Culture
In-Store Beauty Bars
Walmart Beauty Bars Help Customers Discover Products & Test Samples
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Collaborative Cosmetic Concept Shops
Hourglass and Barneys New York Partnered for a Concept Store
Approachable Retailer Branding Updates
The Latest Walmart Brand Refresh Reflects its Legacy
Brand Refresh Campaigns
The 'Walmart. Who Knew?' Campaign Challenges Retail Perceptions
Whimsical Store Expansions
MINISO Jakarta Presents a Retail Space Inspired by an Amusement Park
Jewelry Boutique Redesigns
Tiffany & Co. Reimagines Luxury with a Redesigned Yorkdale Flagship
Tech-Enhanced Grocery Retail Experiences
RSA America & the California Grocers Association Partner
Women-Focused Lifestyle Retail Concepts
MILK MONEY is Expanding Its Boutique Concept to Boston
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Cultural Shopping Experiences
Cadillac Fairview Transforms Malls for Lunar New Year Festivities
Retail Innovation-Focused Events
Spar International Hosts the Spar Transform Event to Boost Retail
Relaxing Personal Care Stores
The Bath & Body Works Gingham+ Store Design is Elevated
Console-Focused Retail Updates
Walmart and Best Buy are Shifting Store Operations for the Switch 2
Mid-Century Design Stores
Georg Jensen Unveils its All-New London Location on Bond Street
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Fashion Brand Decor Stores
The First Primark Home Location Opened in Belfast
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Dynamic Light-Filled Retail Space
Josmo Opened Up a Contemporary Flagship Store in Mumbai
Brick-and-Mortar Digital Grocer Stores
This FreshDirect Retail Location Opened in New York State
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Sustainable NYC Flagship Stores
Rothy's Features NYC's First Streetside Water Refill Station
Updated Pet Store Concepts
Pets at Home Unveils New Interactive Screens at its Relaunched Location
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Seasonal Book Retail Promotions
Indigo Launches Multi-Category Holiday Deals with E-Reader Focus
Global Digital Marketplaces
Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans
Scandinavian Aesthetics-Forward Shop Designs
Quadrant Design Shapes the Atmosphere in Eton's Shop
Large-Scale Digital Signage
TouchSource & Centennial Have Collaborated on a New Marketing Project
Venetian-Inspired Flagship Locations
Kith Opens its Second Location in Osaka, Japan
Retail T-Shirt Brand Expansions
True Classic is Now Available at 460 Target Stores
Young Consumer-Focused Store Redesigns
Auntie Anne's Presents a Contemporary Updated Aesthetic
Efficient On-the-Go Stores
Parfetts Shop & Go Store Concept Responds to Consumer Demand
Indigenous-Owned Holiday Events
Aaniin Pop-Up Showcases Indigenous Entrepreneurship
Furniture Flagship UK Expansions
MillerKnoll Opens up a Flagship Location in London
Post-Holiday Retail Promotions
The One Stop Big Brands Low Prices Campaign is Packed with Savings
Energetic Green Retail Makeovers
Heatherwick Studio Updates a Longchamp Store in Manhattan
Mumbai Futuristic Fashion Boutiques
Sanjay Puri Architects Designs the Nezo Mumbai Showroom
Expansive Private Label Housewares
These New In-House Michaels Brands Have More than 700 Items
Modern Health-Conscious Product Deevlopment
Hain Celestial Opened Its Innovation Experience Center
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Bridal-Focused Retail Concepts
David’s Bridal Seeks to Redefine Bridal Shopping
Interactive Store Hubs
The Samsung Experience Store at Scarborough is a New Hub for Tech Lovers
Digital Retail Mapping Solutions
Living Map Installs Screens at Metrocentre Shopping Centre
Natural Product-Focused Holiday Bazaars
Naturally New York Plans a Special Event on December 11
Retailer-Opened Food Markets
The MUJI Food Market Opens its Doors in Chelsea Market in NYC
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
Eco-Friendly Timepiece Stores
Heinemann Oceania Unveils Two Sustainable Concept Stores
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Corporate Inclusion Transformations
Walmart Leads Major Shift in Corporate Diversity Strategies
Mississauga Coffee Chain Debuts
%Arabica Expands into Square One with an Innovative Store Design
Modern Athleisure Retail Locations
lululemon is Opening a New Retail Location in Copenhagen
Adventurous Summertime Retailer Promotions
The Maverik Summer Deals Prioritize Cost Savings
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Outdoorsy Branding Initiatives
REI Co-Op Continues Its Tradition of Closing All 190 Locations
Luxury Flagship Boutiques
Canadian Designer Ross Mayer Opens Boutique in Toronto's Yorkville
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Ultra-Green Deadstock Stores
The Kisarazu Concept Store is Deeply Rooted in Sustainable Practices
Expiration Management Tools
East of England Co-op Taps Retail Insight for a New Waste Solution
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
AR Merchandising Tools
Instore Activation Enhances Trade Marketing With Real-Time AR Solutions
Retail Boosting Citywide Initiatives
Aberdeen is Bringing Back its 'Shop Aberdeen' Initiative
3D Asset-Focused Retail Solutions
Best Home Furnishings Works with 3D Cloud on New Shopping Tools