From interactive technology showrooms to smart in-store displays, the March 2019 retail trends demonstrate that the lines between the online world and the offline world continue to blur.
On the one hand, retailers have continued to pursue the idea of interactive showrooms where customers can essentially try before they buy—an experience that is impossible to replicate when it comes to online shopping. One example of this is the Samsung Experience stores, which are designed to let consumers test out Samsung products first-hand.
However, the March 2019 retail trends also show that companies are employing technology in much more active ways to make the in-store shopping experience unique. For instance, Nike hosted a pop-up shop in Atlanta that was completely integrated with the brand's SNKRS mobile application and gave customers access to some special deals.
Top 30 Retail Ideas in March
From Experimental Computer Stores to Smart In-Store Displays:
Katherine Pendrill — Mar 24, 2019 — Business
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Collaborative Clothing-Free Pop-Ups
Snapchat and LEGO Wear Boast an Augmented Reality Store
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Wellness-Centric Plant Shops
'The Sill' Appeals to Millennials from a Self-Care Perspective
28
Softened Futuristic Retail Interiors
Xian Xiang Design's Boutique Design Boasts Pink Glass
27
Incredibly Luxurious Shop Interiors
Archiee Outfits En's Store with Chic and Luxe Brass Accents
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Sensory Hotel Entryways
Moxy NYC Chelsea's Hotel Entrance Doubles as a Place to Purchase Flowers
25
Slow Luxury Beauty Shops
The Atelier Beauté Chanel Encourages Guests to Explore Leisurely
24
App User-Exclusive Pop-Up Experiences
This Nike Pop-Up in Atlanta is Compatible with the SNKRS App
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Accommodating Convenience Markets
The Alltown Fresh Concept Caters to Various Dietary Preferences
22
Circular Multifunctional Furniture Solutions
The 'O-Table' Can be Reconfigured According to Needs
21
V-Day-Specific Branding Initiatives
Smith&+Village Outfits Harvey Nichols' Luxury Chocolates
20
Terracotta-Accented Retail Spaces
Kengo Kuma Creates an Intricate Interior for Camper Retail Site
19
Bespoke Engagement Ring Retailers
Vrai & Oro Offers Premium and Personalized Jewelry
18
Experiential Modeling Attractions
Tyra Banks' Modelland Combines Entertainment, Retail & Dining
17
Voice-Activated Shopping Assistants
In BevMo! Stores, 'Smart Aisle' Offers Product Recommendations
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Smart In-Store Displays
Virtual Visions' Customized Smart Displays Support Shoppers & Retailers
15
Rejuvenated Exhibition Spaces
The 'London Olympia' Space Will Boast Multiple Entertainment Venues
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Retail-Focused Tech Expansions
New Samsung Experience Stores are Coming to the US
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City Center Furniture Stores
An IKEA Showroom is Scheduled to Open in Manhattan in Spring 2019
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P2P Marketplace Apps
'Storr' Lets Anyone Open a Free Store from Their Phone in Three Clicks
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Globally Conscious Consumer Apps
CoGo Connects Shoppers and Businesses with Similar Ethics
10
Local Courier Delivery Services
'Tossy' Lets Users Deliver Items within a 25-Mile Radius of Them
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Blue-Accented Menswear Flagship Stores
Jack Erwin's NY Store Has an Elegant & Minimalist Aesthetic
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Fashion-Informed Gym Installations
Chrome Hearts' New Retail Installation is Work Out-Themed
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Fragrant In-Suite Amenities
Domio's Toiletries Boast the Brand's Comforting, Custom-Created Scent
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Clothing Display Garment Cleaners
The 'Spot Light' Clothes Refresher Cleans and Displays Garments
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Charitable Warm Winter Initiatives
The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation Works with Macy's
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Elite Wine Subscription Services
The Wine Club Program by Cooper's Hawk Gives Members Elite Access
3
Elaborately Designed Fisherman’s Huts
This Hut was Designed in Reykjavík’s Old Harbour
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Business Support Embedded Computers
The ZOTAC ZBOX Pro PCs are Ready for Commercial Use
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Experimental Computer Stores
The Raspberry Pi Store in Cambridge Builds Community and Curiosity
Related Ideas
Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
adidas Hosts a DIY 'Style Your Toe' Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong
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
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
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour is a Unique Concept
Immersive Spatial DIY Apps
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Debuts Lowe's Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Sports Brand Design Evolutions
The Vitra Design Museum will Host Nike: Form Follows Motion
Demystifying Skincare Pop-Ups
The Power Of Simple Experience Pop Empowers Consumers
Brick-and-Mortar Collectibles Stores
POP MART Debuted Its First Permanent Store in the Netherlands
Selective Retail Pop-Ups
'Woolrich Black Label' by Todd Snyder is Taking a New Retail Approch
Sculptural Luxury Fashion Stores
Burberry's New Store in Milan is Situated at Via Sant' Andrea 2
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Culturally Rich Sports Stores
adidas' New 'Home of Sport' Flagship Features Unique Digital Tools
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Lotus Launched a 'Pick & Go' Location in Thailand
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
AR-Enhanced Hair Dye Boxes
L’Oréal & Snapchat Brought an AR Packaging Experience to Walmart
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
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
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
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
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
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
Premium Athleticwear Pop-Ups
Reigning Champ Announces Pop-Up in Toronto’s Yorkdale Centre
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
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
Colorfully Immersive Retail Experiences
Al-Jawad Pike Designs a Athletic Propulsion Labs Store
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
AR-Powered Try-On Rooms
Snapchat Unveils a New AR Locker Room at Selfridges Oxford Street London
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
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
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Authentication Awareness Pop-Ups
The RealReal Pop-Up Showcases Handbags at Dupe Store Installation
Immersive Intimate Brand Pop-Ups
The Knix Pop-Up in Yorkdale Shopping Centre is Exciting
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
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
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
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
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
Retail Rage Rooms
Miista's Rage Room Invites NYC Customers to Destroy and Express Emotions
Experiential Airline Stores
The Emirates World Travel Store Features Lounge Displays
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 Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
AI Shopping Customization Tools
The Zegna X Experience Merges AI Technology & Traditional Retail
Futuristic Interactive Retail Designs
Telefónica Reopens the Espacio Movistar in a Skysraper
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
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
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
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Immersive Flagship Tech Stores
Bang & Olufsen Inaugurates Its Flagship Store on New Bond Street
Autumn eCommerce Fashion Pop-Ups
This SHEIN Pop-Up Will Celebrate the Arrival of Fall Fashions
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
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
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
AI-Enabled Retail Partnerships
Sainsbury’s and Microsoft Partnered to Elevate Shipping Experiences
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
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
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Immersive Gaming Activations
The Samsung Odyssey Gaming Booth Launches at Toronto's Union Station
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Low-Power Paper-Like Retail Signs
The Samsung Color E-Paper Display Has an Eye-Friendly Profile
3D Beauty Shopping Experiences
Benefit Cosmetics and Obsess Team Up on a 3D Shopping Experience
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Stretched Retail Shelf Displays
The P1.875 HD from MDS Rise Enables Real-Time Marketing In-Stores
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
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
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
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
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Sports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Meetkai Announces Its Partnership with THINK450 at CES 2024
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Camera Gear Product Displays
GoPro Has Announced a Significant Retail Expansion at Best Buy
Smart Grocery Shopping Support
SmartChef Converts Grocery Lists Into Actionable Data
Smart TV Museum Partnerships
The Samsung Art Store Has Collaborated with a New York Museum
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
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Contemporary Television Artwork
Samsung and Marimekko Unveil a Project for The Frame
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
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
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
Flashlight Experience Stores
Olight Combines In-Store Shopping Experience with Digital Tools
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
Local Retail-Championing Initiatives
The 'Reps are Local Too' Initiative is a Nationwide Movement
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
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
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Video Game Merchandise Events
The King of Games Tokyo Pop-Up Store is Nintendo Approved