As the May 2017 retail design trends demonstrate, traditional brick-and-mortar shops are still a major destination for consumers. Though they may have to compete with the convenience of ecommerce, these new stores are offering consumers a whole new way to shop with immersive in-store experiences and social-media friendly decor.
When it comes to making a store a destination for shoppers, in-store experiences are a must. For instance, the new Samsung Experience Store in the Toronto Eaton Centre is designed so that consumers can actually test out the latest devices instead of simply viewing them from behind a display case. Similarly, the new Assos concept store in London includes a real bike in the change room so that consumers can actually test out any cycling apparel they are interested in.
However, the May 2017 retail design trends reveal that immersive experiences aren't the only way to get customers into a store. Indeed, gen Z and millennial shoppers are easily seduced by social media-friendly decor, as exemplified by stores such as the new Missguided's flagship in East London.
Top 25 Retail Design Ideas in May
From Urban Cycling Shops to Experiential Tech Stores:
Katherine Pendrill — May 28, 2017 — Art & Design
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Glamorous eCommerce Flagships
Missguided's New Flagship is the eTailer's First Standalone Store
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Fashion Lifestyle Retailers
H&M is Set to Launch the New Retailer Arket in Late Summer in London
23
Experiential Tech Stores
Toronto Will Become the Home of the Next Samsung Experience Store
22
Concert-Ready Retail Stores
This New Dr. Martens Store Boasts an Interactive Space for Gigs
21
Startup-Focused Fashion Pop-Ups
The Heroes Pop-Up Offers Small Brands Competing Against Big Names
20
Beachside Bar Activations
'Bomboras' is a Temporary Beachside Bar in Torquay, Australia
19
Ice Cream Bakeries
The Haagen-Dazs Bakery Serves Ice Cream-Centric Baked Goods
18
Urban Apparel Megastores
Citadium's New Champs Elysées Megastore Will Cater to Millennials
17
Energy-Saving Concept Stores
IKEA's New London Store Will Be Dedicated to Sustainability
16
Intimate Futuristic French Boutiques
The 'Les Cinq' Showroom Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
15
Retail Homemaker Workshops
Selfridges' 'A Home for All' Campaign Celebrates Domestic Rituals
14
Standalone Beauty Brand Boutiques
L'Oréal Opened Its First French Store During Paris Fashion Week
13
High-Tech Cosmetic Stores
Sephora Beauty TIP Workshops are Spaces to Teach, Inspire and Play
12
Urban Cycling Shops
Assos' New London Concept Store Brings Modern Cycling to the UK Market
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In-Store Beverage Boutiques
This New Concept Target Store Boasts a Wine and Beer Shop
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Scandinavian-Inspired Accessories Flagships
Skagen Has Been Designed with Minimalism in Mind
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Comic Book-Themed Restaurants
Toronto's 'Figures' Serves Up Comic Book-Inspired Fare
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Natural Burial Boutiques
'Dying to Bloom' Helps Consumers Host Green Burials
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In-Store 3D Knitting Machines
At Ministry of Supply, Consumers Can Create 3D-Printed Blazers
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Military-Themed Retail Displays
G-Star's Denim Collection is Displayed in the Palais de Tokyo
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Flag-Themed Retail Stores
Bonsoir Paris Designed the Summer Olympics Lacoste Store in France
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In-Store Game Development Classes
Microsoft's Xbox Academy Teaches Game Development and More
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In-Store Tuxedo Showrooms
Nordstrom is Teaming Up with The Black Tux to Offer Tuxedo Rentals
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Historic Luxury Pop-Up Locations
This Chanel Pop-Up is Placed in an Ornate Heritage Site
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One-Stop Cruelty-Free Shops
'The Cruelty Free Shop' Now Operates the Largest Vegan Retail Shop
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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
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
Soft-Pink Cosmetics Pop-Up Stores
This Kylie Cosmetics Pop-Up Store Featured Bestsellers
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
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
Spa-Like Flagship Stores
Monos Unveils a Multisensory Toronto Store
Modern Eyewear Flagship Stores
DITA Eyewear Has Opened Its First Flagship Store in Amsterdam
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Luxury Flagship Redesigns
'Burberry' Celebrates Store Reopening with Two Art Installations
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
Luxe Fashion Flagship Stores
Hedi Slimane Design the Celine Miami Flagship Store
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
Premium In-Store Experiences
Lancôme's Domaine de la Rose Flagship Offers Discovery Zones
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
Zen-Inspired Experiential Retail Concepts
One Golden Thread Opens Its Innovative Space
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
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
Convenient Store-Themed Pop-Ups
Lee Kum Kee Showcased its Ingredients with Retro Flare
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
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
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
Luxury Jewelry Concept Stores
Birks Has Opened a New Concept Store at Royalmount
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Collaborative Streetwear Retailers
Better Gift Shop in Toronto is a Bustling Hub for Hip Fashion
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Mall-Based Bank Office Spaces
The Bank of Montreal's New Office is in a Toronto Mall
Premium Athleticwear Pop-Ups
Reigning Champ Announces Pop-Up in Toronto’s Yorkdale Centre
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Jewelry Retail Expansions
Mejuri Opens 40th Location at Major Canadian Shopping Center
Curated Intimate Retail Experiences
Alaïa Flagship Store in London Was Recently Redesigned
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
Uniquely Designed Airport Stores
Tiffany & Co’s Changi Airport Store Boasts a Recycled Storefront
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Premium Athleisure Retail Concepts
CASA FILA is an Experiential Pop-Up in NYC
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
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
Culturally Rich Sports Stores
adidas' New 'Home of Sport' Flagship Features Unique Digital Tools
Lifestyle Brand Expansions
MINISO's IP Collection Store in Toronto is Vibrant and Thematic
Immersive Textile Boutiques
100% Silk Shop in Toronto's Downtown Core is Sustainable
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Luxe Fashion Flagship Stores
The Gucci Flagship Store Just Opened in Montreal’s Royalmount Center
Industrial Design Exhibits
Design Burger Hosted a 'Design Dialogues Exhibit' in London
Vintage Camera Experiences
Nikon’s Vintage Pop-Up Diner Teases the Past at Yorkdale Mall
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
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
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
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
Riviera-Inspired Retail Experiences
Balmain Beach Club Brings France to Neiman Marcus Customers
Immersive Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Canada Has Launched a New Boutique in Montreal
Immersive Intimate Brand Pop-Ups
The Knix Pop-Up in Yorkdale Shopping Centre is Exciting
Home Decor Concept Stores
Fable will Offer Simplistic Possibilities with its New Retail Location
Experiential Airline Stores
The Emirates World Travel Store Features Lounge Displays
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Immersive Fashion Retail Destinations
URBAN REVIVO Opens Its Flagship Store in Malaysia
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Color-Accented Flagship Stores
The Valentino Flagship Store in London Recently Opened
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
Sustainable Showroom Designs
Humanscale's Showroom in Fulton Market is Eco-Conscious
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
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
Toronto Mall Beauty Expansions
Sephora's Grand Opening at the Well Offers Free Incentives
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Whimsical Store Expansions
MINISO Jakarta Presents a Retail Space Inspired by an Amusement Park
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Premium Retail Destinations
Noa Santos Ovevrhauled the Banana Republic Flagship in Soho
Metaverse Fashion Malls
Users Can Virtually Try on Mango Designs in Roblox's Outfit Shopping Mall
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
Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs
Format Architecture Office Designs the Leica Store & Gallery
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Modern Fashion Retail Expansions
Simons Expands with Two New Urban Stores in Toronto
Experiential Giveaway Pop-Ups
The Moment Shop Helps AIR MILES Members Bring Experiences to Life
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
Refned Retail Boutiques
242 Mulberry in Soho Offers an An Eclectic Mix of Products
Dynamic Organic Store Displays
External Reference Decorates the La Manso Store in Barcelona
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Small-Format Tech Stores
Best Buy Express Offers Curated Tech & Exclusive Telecom Services
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
Halleroed Designs the Flagship Toteme Store in Mayfield
Racing Motif Pop-Ups
Mytheresa x Flamingo Estate Transform an Auto Shop for a Unique Experience
Parisian-Inspired High-End Fashion Boutiques
Jacquemus Has Opened Its First U.s. Boutique
Vibrant Fashion Boutique Restorations
Gucci Renovated Its Boutique at 63 Wooster Street
3D Beauty Shopping Experiences
Benefit Cosmetics and Obsess Team Up on a 3D Shopping Experience
Accessory Brand London Expansions
Topologie Opens Up a London Store Nestled in Shoreditch
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Updated Pet Store Concepts
Pets at Home Unveils New Interactive Screens at its Relaunched Location
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Renovated Furniture Flagship Stores
Buckley Gray Yeoman & White Red Architects Design Heal's Store
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Camera Gear Product Displays
GoPro Has Announced a Significant Retail Expansion at Best Buy
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
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Calming Aesthetic Menswear Stores
Stòffa Gets a New Retail Design in New York Flagship
Luxurious Retail Boutiques
Salvatore Ferragamo Inaugurates Its Newly Redesigned Boutique
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Flashlight Experience Stores
Olight Combines In-Store Shopping Experience with Digital Tools
Pastel Palette Retail Stores
Aro Archive Opens Up a New Store Location in Shoreditch
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Artist Loft-Resembling Stores
Tutto Bene Took on a New Retail Design Project in Angel, London
Checkout-Free Theme Park Stores
LEGOLAND Windsor Now Offers a Checkout-Free Store for Visitors
Bright Showroom Research Libraries
ANY Designs a Retail Space for Streetwear Imprint Vowels
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
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 Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Concierge-Style Nursery Stores
The LA Babyletto Flagship Offers Personalized Shopping Experiences