The top March 2018 retail ideas include a number of creative in-store display fixtures, assistive in-store apps to streamline the shopping process, as well as several notable new ventures from established brands.
Disney recently opened a dedicated homeware shop called Disney Home that exclusively deals in everything from kitchen tools to bed linens adorned with beloved animated characters. After experimenting with cafes, roasteries, bars and express-style stores, Starbucks has now opened its first Starbucks Reserve store at its headquarters in Seattle, which will set a precedent for hundreds of other planned locations.
Inspired by the many zero-waste lifestyle and beauty shops that are cropping up around the world, some retailers are taking steps to operate more sustainable stores; Ekoplaza in Amsterdam recently introduced an entirely plastic-free supermarket aisle stocked with hundreds of products.
Top 50 Retail Trends in March
From Artful Digital Storefronts to Assistive In-Store Apps:
Laura McQuarrie — Mar 25, 2018 — Business
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Low-Cost Pop-Up Stores
Bookline Created a Dynamic Temporary Shop with Affordable Raw Materials
49
Naturally-Inspired Artistic Boutiques
Zak Ik Boasts a Wonderful, Natural and Immersive Environment
48
Vending Machine Cafes
Chef-in-Box's VendCafes are Disrupting the Industry in Singapore
47
Health-Focused Convenience Pop-Ups
Lawson Inc. Spotlighted Better-for-You Goods for Businesspeople
46
Pasta-Inspired Pizza Bowls
The Olive Garden Meatball Pizza Bowl is Part of the Lunch Duos Menu
45
Diverse Fashion Mannequins
Missguided's Mannequins Celebrate Stretch Marks and Vitiligo
44
Disney-Branded Homewares Stores
The New Disney Home Store Sells Glassware, Kitchen Goods, and More
43
Modernized QSR Restaurant Locations
This Chicago McDonald's Location is Airy and Futuristic
42
Youthful Cosmetic Stores
Flormar's Retail Space Embodies Friendly, Approachable Design
41
Expansive Coffee Halls
The New Starbucks Reserve Store is Open at the Brand's Seattle Headquarters
40
Grounded Sneaker Galleries
Filling Pieces' Dynamic Shoe Showroom Presents Footwear on the Floor
39
Plastic-Free Supermarket Aisles
Ekoplaza Created an Aisle with Over 700 Products Without Plastic
38
Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Boutiques
Bean2Bar's Small-Scale Concept Shop Maximizes Interior Space
37
Wireframe Fashion Shops
Queens' Flagship Fashion Store Boasts Dynamic Product Displays
36
Color-Accented Shoe Stores
The Little Stories Shop is Whimsical with Color and Arched Doorways
35
Sculptural Sneaker Pop-Ups
The Louis Vuitton Archlight is a Focus of the Luxury Brand's New Pop-Up
34
Flexible Fashion Displays
Soft Architecture's Store Furniture Inspires Creative Configurations
33
Affectionately Opulent Chocolates
The zChocolat 2018 Valentine's Day Collection is Customizable
32
Naturalistic Hypermarket Stores
'Ahmadi Hyper' is a Hybrid Supermarket and Department Shop in Iran
31
Artful Digital Storefronts
Mazda and PATTISON Created a Screen That Shares Limited-Edition Prints
30
Glittering Chicken Wing Toppings
The Buffalo Wild Wings 'WingBling' Topping is a Sparkling Option
29
Eyelet Design Motifs
Free People Boasts a Summer Collection of Delicately Perforated Clothing
28
Artisanal One-Stop Shops
The Primary Essentials Store Supports the Artist Community & Good Design
27
Multipurpose Shoe Store Interiors
This Kith Store Has a Cereal Bar, Elite Footwear Displays & More
26
Candy-Infused Smoothies
The Tropical Smoothie Cafe 'Red Hot Love Smoothie' is Limited-Edition
25
Immersive Furniture Stores
Roman and Williams Guild Combines with a Restaurant to Sell Furnishings
24
Korean Food Halls
H Mart's 'Market Eatery' in Texas Boasts a Wide Range of Asian Food
23
Gridded Apparel Displays
Cañamiel's Concept Store Showcases Curated Mexican and Latin Designs
22
Curated Tech-Online Marketplaces
The 'Airya' Marketplace Offers Access to Premium Gear
21
Charming New Year Desserts
The Starbucks Korea Lucky Puppy Cupcakes Celebrate the Year of the Dog
20
Furniture Rental Programs
IKEA's Furniture Rental Program is Part of Its Sustainability Model
19
Ephemeral In-App Shops
Snapchat's 'Snap Store' is Stocked with Limited-Time Merchandise
18
Fire-Seared Chain Restaurant Dishes
The TGI Fridays Fire-Grilled Menu is Packed with Premium Meats
17
Brand Discovery Fashion Marketplaces
'The Reel' Locates Outfits in Stores Nearby
16
Seasonal Celebration Donuts
These Dunkin’ Donuts Spring Donuts Come in a Variety of Flavors
15
VR Store Visualizations
Kantar Consulting’s Experience Enables the Creation of VR Store Layouts
14
Rapid Grocery Deliveries
Whole Foods Grocery Delivery is Now Handled Through Amazon Prime
13
Formal Outfit-Inspired Breakfast Meals
The IHOP Tuxedo Pancakes Have Vanilla and Chocolate Flavors
12
Bundled Premium Apparel
Wardrobe NYC Introduces a Curated Approach to High Quality Clothes
11
Experiential Retail Registries
Honeyfund and Target are Now Offering Experiential Wedding Gifts
10
Complimentary Reward Member Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme Reward Members Can Get a Free Valentine's Treat
9
Social Gift Registry Apps
The 'Wishpoke' App Makes Spousal and Friend Gift Giving Efficient
8
Cookie-Infused Coffee Beverages
These Dunkin’ Donuts Girl Scout Cookie Drinks are Indulgent
7
Arboreal Handbag Displays
'The Forest' Installation Presents Bags in a Naturally Inspired Setting
6
Country-Style Cafe Sandwiches
The Starbucks Chicken Sausage & Bacon Biscuit Sandwich is Premium
5
Branded Knockoff Shops
Diesel's Canal Street Store Makes a Statement on Counterfeit Fashion
4
Chocolatey Valentine's Coffees
The Starbucks Molten Chocolate Line is Here for Valentine's Day
3
Assistive In-Store Apps
The Updated Walmart App Includes a New Experience Called 'Store Assistant'
2
Romantic Pizzeria Desserts
The Domino's Japan 'Lovin' Fondant Chocolate' Lava Cake is Heart-Shaped
1
Lunar New Year-Celebrating Meals
This Whole Fried Tilapia Meal at Disneyland is Suitable for Two
Related Ideas
Festively Fashionable Cafe Kitchenwares
Starbucks Holiday Drinkware Comes in Many Styles
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
Chic Footwear Retail Expansions
Dolce Vita Debuts its First Canadian Flagship Store
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
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour is a Unique Concept
Cinematic Holiday Retail Pop-Ups
Bloomingdale's Announced a 'Wicked Good Holiday' Campaign
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
Autonomous Micro Markets
Micromart Features Digital Price Tags & AI Product Recognition Sensors
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Lotus Launched a 'Pick & Go' Location in Thailand
Immersive Spatial DIY Apps
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Debuts Lowe's Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Retro Sci-Fi Clothing Collections
These UNIQLO x Star Wars Styles Celebrate May the Fourth
Recycling-Focused Store Concepts
COS Adopts Recycled Materials to Enhance its New Store Locations
Retail Store Revamps
H&M Updates Shopping Experience with Luxe, Tech-Savvy Store in London
Selective Retail Pop-Ups
'Woolrich Black Label' by Todd Snyder is Taking a New Retail Approch
Brick-and-Mortar Collectibles Stores
POP MART Debuted Its First Permanent Store in the Netherlands
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Sculptural Luxury Fashion Stores
Burberry's New Store in Milan is Situated at Via Sant' Andrea 2
Exaggerated Holiday Displays
Nordstrom NYC's 'Wonder All the Way' Campaign is Larger-Than-Life
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
Multi-Sensory Flagship Stores
KATE Shibuya Offers Immersive Digital and Physical Experiences
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Small-Format Grocery Stores
Amazon’s Whole Foods to Open New Small-Format Stores in Cities
In-Airport Toy Retailers
Toys R Us is Expanding its Retail Presence with Up to 24 Airport Stores
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
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
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Updated Sports Retail Strategies
Decathlon Announced Its New Purpose and Business Strategy
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
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
Influencer-Made Lifestyle Apparel
Zara McDermott Introduces the Rise Clothing Brand at Tesco
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
Colorfully Immersive Retail Experiences
Al-Jawad Pike Designs a Athletic Propulsion Labs Store
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
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
Global Fashion Promotions
E-Commerce Giant SHEIN Launches Extended Holiday Shopping Event
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Home Decor Concept Stores
Fable will Offer Simplistic Possibilities with its New Retail Location
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
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
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Experiential Airline Stores
The Emirates World Travel Store Features Lounge Displays
Lifestyle Brand Expansions
MINISO's IP Collection Store in Toronto is Vibrant and Thematic
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
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
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
Collaborative Cosmetic Concept Shops
Hourglass and Barneys New York Partnered for a Concept Store
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Whimsical Store Expansions
MINISO Jakarta Presents a Retail Space Inspired by an Amusement Park
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Whimsical World-Inspired Collections
MINISO and Warner Bros Present a Harry Potter Collection
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
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
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Seasonal Book Retail Promotions
Indigo Launches Multi-Category Holiday Deals with E-Reader Focus
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
Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
Halleroed Designs the Flagship Toteme Store in Mayfield
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Autonomous Retail Solutions
Simbe Robotics Debuts a New Tool to Remotely Monitor Store Shelves
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
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Global Digital Marketplaces
Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans
Camera Gear Product Displays
GoPro Has Announced a Significant Retail Expansion at Best Buy
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
Smart Grocery Shopping Support
SmartChef Converts Grocery Lists Into Actionable Data
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
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
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
Efficient On-the-Go Stores
Parfetts Shop & Go Store Concept Responds to Consumer Demand
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Corporate Inclusion Transformations
Walmart Leads Major Shift in Corporate Diversity Strategies
Calming Aesthetic Menswear Stores
Stòffa Gets a New Retail Design in New York Flagship
Multi-Brand E-Commerce Expansions
Multiple Grocers are Adapting Instacart's Storefront Pro Tool
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Luxury Shopping Activations
Bal Harbour Shops Unveiled Designer Installations
Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
Primark & Disney Unveil a Collection Inspired by The Lion King
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
Pastel Palette Retail Stores
Aro Archive Opens Up a New Store Location in Shoreditch
Retail Accessibility Frameworks
Starbucks Has Unveiled the Inclusive Spaces Framework
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
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
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
Multi-Brand Shopping Hubs
Boohoo Opens the Boohoo Marketplace for Easy Access to Over 150 Brands
Virtual Retail Solutions
Simbe's Store Intelligence™ Solutions Provide Results on a Global Scale
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
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
3D Asset-Focused Retail Solutions
Best Home Furnishings Works with 3D Cloud on New Shopping Tools