The retail industry is always reflective of consumers' interests and this list of November 2018 retail ideas demonstrate some of the current and upcoming occurrences within this industry.
The integration of technology into storefronts and payment systems is continuing to engage and convenience consumers. Examples of this include SK-II's smart store in Shanghai, which enabled consumers to interact with digitized bracelets that helped them make seamless payments.
In addition to these high-tech experiences, brands are also experimenting with more low-fi forms of retail. A perfect example of this includes Brandless' business model, as it forgoes marketing efforts to offer consumers products at incredibly reasonable prices. To keep up with current consumer interests, Brandless hosted an immersive pop-up in New York that offered plenty of Instagrammable moments.
Top 80 Retail Trends for November
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Smart Skincare Shops
SK-II's Smart Store in Shanghai Lets Customers Shop with High-Tech Bracelets
78
Chic Whimsical Fashion Identities
Antonio García Cárceles Creates a Youthful Aesthetic for KLING
77
Brand Logo Mashup Marketing
Quickteller Debuts Its Global Mall with a Entertaining Print Campaign
76
AI Beauty Retail Mirrors
HiMirror's Enterprise Lite and Pro Use AI to Assess One's Skin Needs
75
Emotion-Evoking Retail Space Concepts
Andrés Reisinger Puts Emphasis on Meditation in His Designs
74
Digital Retail Experiences
Innisfree Opens its First Full New Retail Store in Hangzhou, China
73
Ultra-Small Beauty Shops
The ISEI Store in Kiev is Just 30 Square Meters in Size
72
Meditation-Paired Minimalist Swimwear Lines
Balance Builds Its Business Around Simplicity & Style
71
Digitally Interactive POS Displays
Johnson & Johnson's Multi-Brand Marketing Wall is Informative
70
Immersive Unbranded Pop-Ups
Brandless' NYC Pop-Up with a Purpose is Interactive and Informative
69
Secret Menu-Inspired Breakfast Sandwiches
The McDonald’s Triple Breakfast Stacks are Indulgent
68
Reconfigurable In-Store Magnetic Displays
Daylesford Creates a Modular & Aesthetic-Forward Display
67
Low-Cost Essential Brands
Target's 'Smartly' Sells a Wide Range of Goods for Under $2
66
Coffee Lounge Tech Shops
'The Lounge' by AT&T is a Hybrid Retail Store and Coffee Shop Hangout
65
Ultra-Minimalist Wooden Retail Interiors
Golucci Boasts a Tranquil Wooden Shop Interior in Beijing
64
Pizza Kitchen Pickup Trucks
The Pizza Hut The Kitchen Makes Pizzas Anywhere in Just Six Minutes
63
Social Media Pop-Up Shops
The #InstagramPopUp Market in London Spotlighted Six Fashion Brands
62
Cashierless Robotic Stores
The Habitat Concept Store Combines Shopping With Autonomous Robots
61
Custom Holiday Cracker Pop-Ups
Fever-Tree is Helping Consumers Create G&T Crackers for Christmas
60
Complimentary Clothing Rentals
Ba&sh's New NYC Store Lets Shoppers Borrow Clothing for the Weekend
59
Blackened QSR Drinks
The Burger King Scary Black Cherry Frozen Fanta Drink is Seasonally Spooky
58
Digitally Enhanced Fashion Markets
The Calvin Klein x Amazon Fashion NYC Market is "Phygital"
57
Curmudgeonly Christmas Breakfast Menus
The IHOP Grinch Holiday Menu Has Green Pancakes and More
56
App-Centric Warehouse Retailers
'Sam's Club Now' Introduces a Mobile-First Shopping Experience
55
Fashionable Payment Accessories
Hayden Cox and Westpac Created Stylish Wearable Tech Accessories
54
Professional Workwear Pop-Ups
In Partnership with Michele Romanow, Grayes Opens a Toronto Showroom
53
Product-Recommending Beauty Displays
twelve. Creates Bold Visual Signage for House of Rush
52
Iridescent Color-Changing Building Facades
The Secret Behind MVRDV Shopping Center is the Tiles
51
Tech-Savvy Beauty POS Displays
LF Beauty Enhances Consumer Experience Through LED Screens
50
Comfy Oversized Reflective Shirts
ASOS' Neon Long-Sleeve Tee is Inspired by Traffic Officers
49
Unique Tie-Dye Clothing Collections
cashmerepullover Advocates for Accessible Art Education
48
Autonomous Retail Shopping Solutions
'CUaround' Streamlines Access to Goods for Shoppers
47
Entrepreneurial Canadian Pop-Ups
'The Disruptors' Presented by Samuel Adams Spotlights Start-Ups
46
Diet-Specific Cafés
The 'Freestyle Café' in Brooklyn is Weight Watchers' First-Ever Café
45
Stylish Contemporary Designer Furniture
Jonathan Adler's 'Now House' is Available on Amazon
44
Graphic Pharmacy Merchandising
Pharmacy Santa Gonda Boasts Vivid Signage and Streamlined Displays
43
Sophisticated Outdoorsy Fashion Lines
Reserved Taps into the Modern Day Sensibilities of Warsaw
42
Southern-Inspired Milkshakes
The Krystal Maple Bourbon Shake is Only Available for a Limited Time
41
Connected Hair Product Displays
This Perch Bumble & bumble Display Boasts Product Info and Samples
40
Spooky Skincare Pop-Ups
The Nivea BOO-tique Introduces the MicellAIR Professional Cleansing Range
39
Fashion-Forward Food Rebranding Initiatives
Smith&+Village Gives Harvey Nichols a Stylish Makeover
38
All-Day Legal Cannabis Parties
The Friendly Stranger Will Host an 'End of Prohibition' Party
37
AR Fashion Presentations
Moschino x H&M Created an Immersive Experience with the Magic Leap One
36
Shoppable In-App Searches
Snapchat 'Visual Search' Identifies Real-Life Objects to Buy on Amazon
35
Innovative Tech-Savvy Pop-Up Marketplaces
PopSquare Helps Businesses Achieve a Seamless Experience
34
Contemporary Fashion Brand Relaunches
American Apparel Canada Returns as an e-Commerce Platform
33
Sample-Size Beauty Displays
Target's Beauty Department Focuses on a Personal & Trial-Based Layout
32
Skate Bowl Department Stores
Selfridges' New Streetwear Department Has a Free Indoor Skate Bowl
31
Multi-Format Convenience Stores
Choice Market's New Location Combines Different Shopping Occasions
30
Ghoulishly Green Burgers
The Burger King Nightmare King Sandwich is Here for Halloween Only
29
Industrial Warehouse-Style Shopping Centers
Heatherwick Studio's Converted Warehouses Connect
28
Artisan-Inspired Duck Sandwiches
The Arby's Seared Duck Breast Sandwich Has a Premium Profile
27
Facial Recognition ATMs
NAB's Banking Machine Removes the Need for a Physical Bank Card
26
QSR Console Giveaway Promotions
The Xbox One X Platinum Edition is Being Given Away by Taco Bell
25
Archival Vintage Pop-Up Shops
A Vintage Yohji Yamamoto Line is Available at 003 Archive in Seoul
24
Minimalist Boutique Store Interiors
Studio David Thulstrup Creates an Refined Shop Aesthetic
23
Blockchain Property Investment Platforms
'Briqchain' Lets Users Seamlessly Invest in Real Estate
22
Exclusive Cinnamon Roll Desserts
The Crafted by Cinnabon Mini Rolls are Available at Pizza Hut
21
Beer-Serving Breakfast Joints
IHOP Has Just Opened Its First Location with a Full-Service Bar
20
Convenience Store Food Deliveries
Foodora & 7-Eleven's Partnership will Bring Snacks to Doorsteps
19
Digital Wallet Withdrawals
Walmart Will Now Facilitate PayPal Digital Wallet Transactions
18
Programmable Smart Money Apps
Commonwealth Bank's 'Smart Money' Knows What It Can Be Spent On
17
Spooky QSR Makeovers
The McDonald’s Trick. Treat. Win! is Being Celebrated with Freaky Decor
16
Gilded Celebratory Chicken Wings
The Popeyes 24 Karat Champagne Wings are Available October 4 Only
15
Plastic Reducing Sportswear Pledges
adidas is Eliminating the Use of Virgin Plastics
14
Content Creation Subscription Services
'GrumpyText' Offers Unlimited Content for One Low Fee
13
Hybrid Frozen Dessert Cakes
The Cold Stone Creamery Sea Salt Caramel PieScream Cake is Indulgent
12
Youth-Friendly Mobile Payment Systems
'Jassby' Helps Kids Digitally Manage Their Money
11
Voice Assistant Shopping Guides
ASOS' Smart Speaker Shopping Experience Shares New Fashion Styles
10
International Shopping Services
'Travelex Pay' Lets Chinese Users Buy Gift Cards Through WeChat
9
Cold Brew QSR Coffees
The McCafé Cold Brew Coffee is Made with 100% Arabica Coffee Beans
8
Sweetened QSR Pretzel Desserts
The Sonic Sweet Pretzel Twist is a New Take on a Classic Snack
7
Automated Parking Features
ParkWhiz's Arrive Network Takes Advantage of Sensors for Easy Parking
6
Value-Focused QSR Menus
The Pizza Hut $5 Lineup is Available for Purchase Nationwide
5
Tex-Mex-Inspired Burgers
The Chili's Queso Burger is Topped with Pico de Gallo and Tortilla Strips
4
Recycled Jacket Programs
The Lolë Yellow Label Program Gives Life to Gently Used Jackets
3
Modernized Payment Systems
Square Terminal is a New Point-of-Sale Hardware Device
2
Malted Milk Ball Milkshakes
The Wienerschnitzel Whoppers Shake Joins the Candy Shakes Lineup
1
Energy-Boosting Smoothie Menus
The Planet Smoothie Boost Smoothies are Perfect for Day or Night
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Lands' End Launched a Personalization Concept Pop-Up Shop in New York
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
Soft-Pink Cosmetics Pop-Up Stores
This Kylie Cosmetics Pop-Up Store Featured Bestsellers
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
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
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
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour is a Unique Concept
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
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
Cost-Conscious Cashierless Microstores
Fainders.AI Launched a Prefab MicroStore Within a Gym
Selective Retail Pop-Ups
'Woolrich Black Label' by Todd Snyder is Taking a New Retail Approch
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Lotus Launched a 'Pick & Go' Location in Thailand
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
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
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
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
Luxe Pop-Up Experiences
Victoria Beckham Beauty Hosts an 8-Day Pop-Up for New Fragrance Launch
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
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
Collaborative Streetwear Retailers
Better Gift Shop in Toronto is a Bustling Hub for Hip Fashion
Pop-Up Luggage Retail Activations
This Antler Retail Pop-Up is at Selfridges London
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Physical Metaverse Merchandise Stores
Roblox will Sell Physical Goods with Shopify
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Unique Cosmetics Launch Events
Summer Fridays will Host a London Newsstand Pop-Up
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Holiday-Ready Pop-Up Stores
Oak and Luna Has Launched Its First Pop-Up Store in the United States
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Authentication Awareness Pop-Ups
The RealReal Pop-Up Showcases Handbags at Dupe Store Installation
Lifestyle Brand Expansions
MINISO's IP Collection Store in Toronto is Vibrant and Thematic
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Immersive Textile Boutiques
100% Silk Shop in Toronto's Downtown Core is Sustainable
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
Cozy Fashion Flagship Stores
The Ba&Sh Flagship Store Opened in New York City's SoHo Neighborhood
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Luxurious Lipstick Pop-Ups
Valentino Beauty will Host a Spike Valentino Pop-Up in NYC
Fashion Styling Games
Revolve Provides an Immersive Shopping Experience on Bellemint
Employee-Free Smart Stores
The 'Teo' Employee-Free Store in Germany is a Success Story
Retail Rage Rooms
Miista's Rage Room Invites NYC Customers to Destroy and Express Emotions
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
H&M and Charli xcx Host a Surprise Event at Times Square
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
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
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
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
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
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
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Fashion-Forward Layering Lines
SHEIN Introduces Weather-Adaptive Fashion Collection
Immersive Flagship Tech Stores
Bang & Olufsen Inaugurates Its Flagship Store on New Bond Street
Generative AI-Powered Retail Platforms
UST Has Introduced the UST Retail GenAI Platform
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
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
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Inaugural Anime-Inspired Retail Stores
HYPLAND Reccently Debuted Its First Retail Store in LA
Collaborative Cosmetic Concept Shops
Hourglass and Barneys New York Partnered for a Concept Store
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
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
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Premium Retail Destinations
Noa Santos Ovevrhauled the Banana Republic Flagship in Soho
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
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
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Vegan Beauty Pop-Ups
Kosmo will Debut its Collection of Velvety Lipstick Balms
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
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
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
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
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
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
Modern Denim Pop-Up Shops
Urban Outfitters Launches a BDG Pop-Up with the Denim Swap Shop
Calming Aesthetic Menswear Stores
Stòffa Gets a New Retail Design in New York Flagship
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
Indigenous-Owned Holiday Events
Aaniin Pop-Up Showcases Indigenous Entrepreneurship
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Visual Merchandising Planning
Visulon Inc.'s is a Cloud-Based Enterprise Solutions Platform
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
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
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
Video Game Merchandise Events
The King of Games Tokyo Pop-Up Store is Nintendo Approved
Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
Seasonal Grocer Celebrations
Natural Grocers AUTUMNFEST Offers Ample Discounts
Concierge-Style Nursery Stores
The LA Babyletto Flagship Offers Personalized Shopping Experiences
Festive Value-Minded Retail Campaigns
The Spar BIG Deal of Christmas Campaign Launches This Month