As one of the busiest times of the year for travel approaches, it's appropriate that many of the top November 2015 retail concepts explore new avenues for food trucks, airport stores and drive-thru models.
Whether a traveler has time to kill, or is willing to make a short detour to explore an eye-catching display, airports are now becoming powerful spaces for building brand awareness. Examples of this can be seen in something as small as Digiboo's media-downloading kiosks, or as large-scale as the Napa Farms Market at San Francisco International Airport.
Knowing that picking up last-minute gifts can put a strain on even the best of shoppers, RBC put together a shop to pamper certain cardholders. Another retail environment that will be appreciated come Christmastime is Bourbon & Belles, a drive-thru liquor store.
Top 50 Retail Ideas in November
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Menswear E-Commerce Sites
'JackThreads' is Shifting from Selling Other Brands to Its Own Label
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Whiteout Menswear Boutiques
The Likelihood Store in Seattle is a Hip Menswear Boutique
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Pop-Up Retail Cubes
The Pop Up Box Helps Create Shopping Spaces in Public Areas
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Hyper-Masculine Barbershop Designs
The Black Beard Barbershop in Moscow is Typically Male-Focused
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Quintessentially Parisian Shops
The New Marie Sixtine Boutique in Paris Resembles an Apartment
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Second-Hand Clothing Cafes
The Newly Opened 'Pass the Baton' in Kyoto Also Has a Cafe
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Mood-Matching T-Shirts
Uniqlo's UMood Technology Uses Neuroscience To Help You Dress For Your Mood
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Curated Design Shops
'Wanted Design' Opened Its First Retail Store in Brooklyn's Sunset Park
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VR Runway Experiences
Tommy Hilfiger's Virtual Reality Retail Store Provides a Runway Experience
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Selfie Vending Machines
This Japanese Beverage Dispenser Offers a Complimentary Portrait
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Umbrella-Lending Vending Machines
These Japanese Beverage Dispensers Offer Free Umbrella Rentals
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Rejuvenating Holiday Pop-Ups
This RBC Avion Shop Rewards Customers for the Holidays
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Social Media Clothing Communities
Wavey Garms is an Online Marketplace for Apparel Bartering
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Heat-Sensitive Retail Mirrors
The Smart Mirrors Show Off Uniqlo's Heattech Thermal Line in Action
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Airport Movie Kiosks
Digiboo Offers Fast Film Downloads For Jet-Setting Travelers
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Massive Multicultural Markets
The Anthony Bourdain Food Market Will Host 100 International Vendors
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Hybrid Bookshop Cafes
This Quaint Istanbul Bookshop Has a Cafe and Swingsets
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Robot-Run Concept Stores
This Retail Outlet Will Be Staffed by Robot Workers
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Small-Scale Online Marketplaces
This Company Makes It Easier for Sellers to Open an Online Shop
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Experiential Duty Free Shops
This Duty Free Concept at Nice Airport Helps Entertain Shoppers
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Lavish Airport Pop-Ups
JFK Airport's Hermès Pop-Up Shop Embodies a Luxurious Air
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Long-Lasting Fashion Lipsticks
Clothing Brand H&M's Velvet Lip Cream Has Incredible Staying Power
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Flagship Computing Stores
The Microsoft Flagship Store in New York City Covers Five Floors
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Custom Retail Spaces
The Store & Teenage Engineering are Collaborating on an Experimental NYC Shop
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Simple Historic Flagship Shops
The Peserico Store in Florence Boasts a Monochrome Look
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Social Media Shopping Platforms
Facebook and Shopify Now Allow Users to Buy and Sell Poducts
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Anti-Shopping Retail Campaigns
The REI Opt Outside Hashtag Celebrates Being Closed on Black Friday
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Drive-Thru Liquor Stores
This Store Allows Customers to Purchase Items Without Leaving Their Car
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Rustic Eyewear Displays
The Andy Wolf Eyewear Concept System is Modern Rustic Merchandising
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Customizable Fragrance Studios
This Retailer Lets Consumers Personalize the Perfect Scent
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Vibrant Textile Design Pop-Ups
The Kauniste Pop-Up Brings Finnish Design to Helsinki Airport
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Luxe Airport Champagne Bars
Fortnum's Has Brought Its Signature Food and Drink to Heathrow Airport
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Old World Pharmacy Branding
Rumeli70 is a New Pharmacy Located in the Busy Heart of Istanbul
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Farm-to-Flight Airport Markets
The Napa Farms Market is a Local Food Vendor at SFO
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Friendly Retail Robots
Pepper the Robot Suggests Wine Pairings and Interacts with Shoppers
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Chic Commuter Boutiques
Toronto Eaton Centre's Mobile Closet Makes Fashion Accessible
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Local Artisan Airport Kiosks
The Singapore Design Collective Now Has a Kiosk at Changi Airport
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Pencil-Only Boutiques
This Unique New York Store Exclusively Sells Pencils and Pencil Accessories
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Airport Terminal Surfing Competitions
Surf & Style is an Annual Surf Competition at Munich Airport
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Neutral Couture Retail Spaces
This Seoul Department Store Overhauled Its Luxury Womens Floors
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Bespoke Floral Retail Spaces
This Gucci Cruise Display is Exclusive to Milan's Antonia Boutique
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Interactive Virtual Aquariums
This Digital Fish-Filled Table Displays Apple 3D Touch Technology
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Drugstore Birthday Parties
This Little Girl's Celebration Features a CVS-Inspired Design Scheme
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Design-Focused Retail Spaces
'Thethestore' Champions Emerging Designers and Modern Packaging
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Homeware Loyalty Programs
Canadian Tire Launches a Gamified App to Track Offers, Money and Points
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Wireless Payment Solutions
The Paypal Here Mobile Card Reader is Getting a Tap-to-Pay Update
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Independent Delivery Services
Uber Rush Will Offer Third-Party Rapid Delivery to Small Businesses
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Three-Wheeled Food Trucks
This Mobile Eatery Provides a Healthy Alternative to Other Street Food
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Customer Complaint Mediators
This On-Demand Customer Service Startup Deals With Companies For You
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Heritage Shirt Advertisements
GANT's 'YALE' Heritage Shirts are Celebrated in This Campaign
Related Ideas
Retro Hair Editorials
The Breakfast Club and Cry Baby Influence the Retro Hairstyles in This Shoot
Watercolor Fashion Sketches
These Images Present Bold Colors & Brightly Patterned Fashion Designs
Homey Bar Cafes
The La Maison Bleue Cafe Combines an Eatery, a Bar and a Quaint Cafe
Pop-Up Flower Shops
This Artist Created a Conceptual Store Filled with Gorgeous Floral Displays
Candy-Dispensing Public Benches
The Kit Kat Bench Rewarded Those Who Rested for 60-seconds
Luxurious Presidential Smartphones
This iPhone is Decorated with a Gold Encrusted Vladimir Putin
Abstract Fruit-Labeled Juices
This Project Feature Brightly Colored Organic Fruit Juice Labels
Whiteout Menswear Boutiques
The Likelihood Store in Seattle is a Hip Menswear Boutique
Modernized Stone Architecture
This Ancient Tibetan Tourist Center is Equipped with WiFi
Experimental Matte Lipsticks
This Cosmetics Brand Specializes in Unusual Matte Lip Colors
Mood-Matching T-Shirts
Uniqlo's UMood Technology Uses Neuroscience To Help You Dress For Your Mood
Upcycled Magazine Racks
This Magazine Holder is Made Out of Old Fishing Ropes
Pop-Up Makeup Boutiques
H&M's Temporary Beauty Space Celebrates Its New Makeup Line
Curated Design Shops
'Wanted Design' Opened Its First Retail Store in Brooklyn's Sunset Park
Contemporary Boutique Lodgings
This Chic Sydney Hotel is the Latest Project from Loh Lik Peng
Atmospheric Tea Branding
These Organic Teas are Labeled & Named After Environmental Elements
Selfie Vending Machines
This Japanese Beverage Dispenser Offers a Complimentary Portrait
Caged Unisex Fashions
The ETQ Amsterdam Store Boasts an Austere Interior Decor
Rejuvenating Holiday Pop-Ups
This RBC Avion Shop Rewards Customers for the Holidays
Robot-Run Indoor Farms
This Japanese Vegetable Factory Will Operate Without Human Labor
Wind-Resistant Umbrellas
The Cypress Umbrella Features a Telescopic Suspension System
Anti-Theft Umbrellas
This Secure Umbrella Comes with a Built-In Combination Lock
Wooden Computer Replicas
This Macintosh Design Boasts a Wooden Keyboard with Gold-Plated Zinc Keys
Robot Building Kits
Cannybots Enable Kids to Learn About Robotics and Engineering in a Fun Manner
Confetti Cake Squares
This Homemade Confetti Cake Makes a Delightfully Delicious Celebratory Snack
Anatomical Balloon Sculptures
This Inflatable Art Project Recreates Organs of the Human Body
Secondhand Furniture Marketplaces
'Move Loot' Will Transport Heavy Secondhand Goods for You
Robot-Run Concept Stores
This Retail Outlet Will Be Staffed by Robot Workers
Vibrant Plant Milk Packaging
Bruce Juice is a Line of Cold-Pressed Juices and Plant Milks
Hotel Pop-Up Shops
Shoe Retailer Everlane is Presenting Its Online Products in Hip American Hotels
Future Festival Kick-Off Party
Future Festival Night One Had Molecular Cocktails and Robots
Experiential Duty Free Shops
This Duty Free Concept at Nice Airport Helps Entertain Shoppers
Neon-Accented Boots
The DTLR Timberland Boot x Safety Grey Collaboration is Modernly Classic
Paint-Splattered Wine Branding
The Cruse Wine Co is an Oakland Winery with a Contemporary Look
Members-Only Coffee Shops
This Small Cafe in New York Offers Bottomless Coffee for a Monthly Fee
Lavish Airport Pop-Ups
JFK Airport's Hermès Pop-Up Shop Embodies a Luxurious Air
Mobile Audio Retailers
The HeadRoom Mobile Boutique is a Travelling Headphone Retailer
Simple Historic Flagship Shops
The Peserico Store in Florence Boasts a Monochrome Look
Fresh Food Vending Machines
This Machine Ensures That Fresh Meals are Accessible to Everyone
Robot-Run Recycling Plants
This Company is Building an Automated Recycling System
Drive-Thru Liquor Stores
This Store Allows Customers to Purchase Items Without Leaving Their Car
Futuristic Soccer Stores
The Chelsea FC Megastore Combines the Team's History with the Future
Room-Reconfiguring Robotics
Modular Interiors are Designed with the Help of Robot Assembly
Kiddie Glasses Boutiques
This Kid-Friendly Eyewear Shop was Designed by Pinkeye
Celebrity Christmas Cosmetics
Mariah Carey & MAC Collaborated on a Holiday-Themed Shimmer
Drive-Thru Video Screens
This Company Now Offers Interactive Video Communication with Its Baristas
Urban Organ Donation Stunts
The UK's Patient Publicity Stunt Addresses the Need for Organ Donors
Vibrant Textile Design Pop-Ups
The Kauniste Pop-Up Brings Finnish Design to Helsinki Airport
Haute Designer Cosmetics
Fashion House Zac Posen Collaborates with MAC on a New Makeup Range
Luxe Airport Champagne Bars
Fortnum's Has Brought Its Signature Food and Drink to Heathrow Airport
Calligraphy Cider Packaging
The Henderson's Floral Ciders Features Antiquated Design Elements
Seasonal Latte Clubs
The Orange Sleeve Society was Created by Starbucks to Honor Pumpkin Lattes
Feng Shui Pharmacies
The Uniprix Pharmacy in Montreal is Designed to Relax Visitors
Rewarding Recycled Clothing Projects
Target Will Swap Store Credit for Donated Clothes
Eco-Conscious Coffee Labels
The Marley Coffee Brand is Socially Conscious & Responsibly Farmed
Leaf-Covered Beer Labels
This Limited-Edition Heineken Label Features a Nod to the Trafiq Club
Throwable Japanese Robots
The QRoSS Robot Tumbles and Then Walks After Being Thrown
Farm-to-Flight Airport Markets
The Napa Farms Market is a Local Food Vendor at SFO
Aristocratic Gentlemen's Salons
The Murdock Soho Salon is a Classic
Artisanal Rose Water Concepts
Rosita is a Rose Water Brand Concept by Parisian Agency JOAM
Asymmetrical Wooden Boutiques
This Store Interior is Filled with Layers of Floating Timber Slabs
Color-Matching Cosmetics
This Service Will Find a Lipstick That Matches a Customer's Hair Color
Local Artisan Airport Kiosks
The Singapore Design Collective Now Has a Kiosk at Changi Airport
Vibrant Airline Birthday Campaigns
The easyJet 20th Birthday Campaign Looks Back on Trips Taken
Buttery Balm Lipsticks
The Tarte Deluxe Amazonian Butter Lipstick Formulas Offer a Rosy Sheen
Brain-Inspired Drug Stores
The 'House of Smart' is Made Up of Maze-Like Brainwave Shelving Units.
Color-Coded Mouthwash Merchandising
This Listerine Retail Display Highlights a Vast Product Range
Airport Terminal Surfing Competitions
Surf & Style is an Annual Surf Competition at Munich Airport
Record-Breaking Cupcake Art
This Cupcake Mosaic in Central Park Honors John Lennon's Birthday
Enticing Lipstick Perfumes
This Guerlain Fragrance is Inspired by Guerlain's First Wax Lipstick
Growing Emoticon Games
This Fun App Lets Users Nurture and Raise Their Own Emoji Like Virtual Pets
Bespoke Floral Retail Spaces
This Gucci Cruise Display is Exclusive to Milan's Antonia Boutique
Wireless Appliance Controllers
The iHome Control Smart Plug Lets You Control Your Energy Usage
Pumpkin-Themed Coffee Protests
Nabob is Staging a Cheeky Protest for International Coffee Day
Professional Recording Apps
The Just Press Record Platform Offers Streamlined Connectivity
Sleek Smartwatch Cases
The Amber Watchcase Power Bank Provides Power and Storage in One Design
Truck Stop Marketplaces
Trucker App RoadSwap Lets Drivers Participate in the Sharing Economy
Post Office Drive-Thrus
The Canada Post Office is Testing a Drive-Thru Store to Pick up Packages
Austere Artisan Fragrance Shops
The Byredo Shop in Soho is the Swedish Brand's First in the US
Interactive Virtual Aquariums
This Digital Fish-Filled Table Displays Apple 3D Touch Technology
Bra Size-Determining Mirrors
This Smart Mirror at Rigby & Peller Helps Women Find Their Bra Size
Lettered Artwork Apps
This App Transforms Ordinary Text into Beautiful Typographic Designs
British Lifestyle Leather Goods
The dunhill “Albany” Collection Was Inspired by English Aesthetic
Sporty Baby Name Books
'My Future Football Star' Suggests Baby Names for Boys Based on Players
Anti-Bullying Emojis
The iOS 9 Eye Emoji Uses Social Media to Stop Bullying
Sensory Audio Shops
These Sennheiser Pop-Up Stores Celebrate the Holiday Season
Independent Delivery Services
Uber Rush Will Offer Third-Party Rapid Delivery to Small Businesses
Pout-Sculpting Lipsticks
The Estee Launder Be Envied Holiday Collection Features Bold Hues
Rapper Cosmetic Collections
The M.A.C x Brooke Candy Line Captures the Rapper's Sultry Beauty
Laundry-Folding Robots
The Laundroid Robot Can Execute Different Folding Techniques
Gamified Laundry Robots
'Voris' is an Adorable Robot Friend That Turns Chores Into a Game
Multi-Device Shopping Apps
This App Lets Users Sync Shopping Carts Across Multiple Devices
Jumping Spider Robots
This Robotic Spider Jumps Much Like Real Jumping Spiders
Recycled Clothing Campaigns
H&M's 'Comeback Clothes' Cleans Up Closets and Landfills
Building Block Vending Machines
This LEGO Coca-Cola Machine Works Just Like the Real Thing
Special Edition Headphones
The QuietComfort 25 Triple Black Headphones Were Designed for Apple
Android Army Publicity Stunts
Stormtroopers Overran the Great Wall at This Chinese Star Wars Event
Golden Ice Cream Tubs
The 'Halo Top' Healthy Desserts Use Gilded Lids to Resemble Angel Halos
Weather-Checking Umbrella Stands
The Raincheck Umbrella Stand Keeps Tabs On the Weather
Birthday Brioche Breads
This Funfetti Fairy Brioche Recipe is a Festive Alternative to Cake
Hangover-Curing Canned Soups
This Miso Soup is Filled with a Traditional Japanese Hangover Remedy
Robotic Fitness Instructors
This Automated Exercise Coach Helps Seniors Stay in Shape
Knapsack Pop-Up Shops
Extra Butter and Herschel Collaborated on the 'City Limitless' Pop-Up Shop
Cupcake-Trading Stations
Zappos' Product Giveaways Have People #PayWithACupcake
Smartphone Mail Apps
The New Yahoo Mail App Features a Convenient Security Mechanism
Free Umbrella Initiatives
UmbraCity is a Sharing Umbrella Service That Helps Students in the Rain
Location-Based Shopping Apps
This App Helps Consumers Track Down Products in Nearby Shops
Pressure-Sensitive Trackpads
The Apple Magic Trackpad 2 Features Force Touch for Seamless Control
Reclaimed Gallery Power Plants
This Power Plant in Moscow Will Be Transformed into an Arts Center