As brands continue to push innovation as they adjust to our current reality amid the global pandemic, the November 2020 retail trends underscore how brands are making it easier for consumers to remain loyal customers amid the confusion.
Ranging from pay-in-aisle retail technology and smart shopping lockers to virtual Christmas markets and virtual kitchen experiences, the November 2020 retail trends offer contactless ways for shoppers to gain access to products and services. As the holiday season gears up, this is especially pivotal as consumers seek convenient solutions for holiday shopping. Moreover, this system is also being implemented in the non-profit sector, as organizations seek streamlined solutions that appeal to the modern consumer to collect donations with new contactless donation boxes.
Top 40 Retail Trends in November
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Ultra-Small AR-Enhanced Car Dealerships
Volkswagen Australia Created Its Smallest Auto Dealership
39
AI Blended Beverage Kiosks
Blendid is a Contactless, Autonomous In-Store System
38
Automated Self-Service Stores
Monoprix Uses AI-Powered Tech to Help Customers Pay for Products
37
Used Furniture Store Concepts
IKEA's Concept Sells Previously Owned Furniture & Refurbished Goods
36
Ready-Made Meal Vending Machines
Snapfresh Installs a Meal Vending Machine at Brisbane Airport
35
Premium Jewelry Resale Platforms
Rebag Expanded its Offering to Include Watches and Fine Jewelry
34
Virtual Christmas Markets
The World’s Biggest Virtual Christmas Market Will Run in November
33
Millennial-Targeted Business Tools
Tradeswell is Helping Millennial Make a Higher Profit
32
App-Based Virtual Shops
Postmates' Shopping Experience Lets Retailers Create Virtual Storefronts
31
Delivery-Only Restaurants
Kroger Partners with ClusterTruck ‘Ghost Kitchens' for Meal Delivery
30
End-to-End Tenancy Apps
The 'Kiko Homes' Marketplace Improves the Tenant Landlord Experience
29
Smart Shopping Lockers
Luxer One's Smart Retail Lockers Support No-Contact Experiences
28
Virtual Kitchen Experiences
Which Wich Announced Two New Virtual Restaurant Locations in London
27
Cost-Conscious Retail Concepts
Dollar General's popshelf Shares Affordable Non-Consumables
26
Returnable Restaurant Packaging
Tim Hortons and Loop are Introducing Reusable Cups & Containers
25
Air-Powered Buffet Protectors
The FoodSignPros 'AirShield' Keeps Foods Free from Germs
24
Custom Groomsmen Gift Shops
The Man Registry Specializes in Unique Groomsmen Gift Ideas
23
QSR-Themed Fire Logs
KFC Selling Fried Chicken-Scented Fire Logs Exclusively at Walmart
22
Autonomous Retail Cleaning Initiatives
Schnuck Markets Inc. will Start Using Tennant Co.'s Robots
21
Reinvented Black Friday Shopping Experiences
Walmart Announces 'Black Friday Deals for Days'
20
QR-Code Retail Systems
Amazon India Launches Smart Stores Run by the App
19
Express Tech Retail Stores
Apple's Express Retail Update Plans to Navigate Physical Stores
18
AI-Powered Recipe Chatbots
The Kroger Chefbot Offers Recipes to Reduce Food Waste
17
Contactless Donation Boxes
The Tap-Enabled Pay Tribute Boxes Support the National Poppy Campaign
16
Canadian Carbon Neutral Apparel
Aritzia Announced It's Officially Carbon Neutral
15
Loyalty Program Holiday Offers
AIR MILES is Helping Collectors During Holiday Shopping
14
Queue Management Mobile Apps
The Sainsbury's Ufirst App Helps Navigate Contactless Shopping
13
Confectionery Brand Expansions
Milk Bar Expands into Target with Truffle Crumb Cakes and Cookies
12
Pay-in-Aisle Retail Technology
UK-based Grocer Co-op is Expanding Its Pay-in-Aisle Technology
11
Japanese Convenient Store Updates
FamilyMart's Safety Measures Keep Everyone as Safe as Possible
10
Stay-In Shopper Promotions
The Nisa 'Cosy Night In' Promotion Preps Patrons for Evenings at Home
9
Drive-Up Retail Store Services
M&S Joins Doddle to Create a Drive-up Collect Service
8
Digitally Intelligent Retail Monitors
Samsung UK Works with Quividi on Smart Digital Signage
7
Self-Checkout Retail Updates
Kruidvat is Introducing Self-Checkouts in 1,200 of Its Locations
6
Convenience Store Food Security Campaigns
Tara's Londis is Giving Away Lunch to Children in Need
5
Complimentary Drive-Thru Donuts
Tim Hortons is Offering a Free Halloween Donut for Costume Wearers
4
Branded Free Kids Lunches
Sweet Treats & Party Favours is Giving Students Lunch Over the Holidays
3
Complimentary Election Day Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is Offering Free Original Glazed Doughnuts
2
Sports Store Appointment Systems
Ellis Brigham Offers a Scheduling System to Navigate Traffic
1
Children's Lunch Donations
Nisa Local (Whitehills) is Giving Students Free Lunch This Week
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Festively Fashionable Cafe Kitchenwares
Starbucks Holiday Drinkware Comes in Many Styles
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
Eco-Friendly QSR Trials
NextGen Consortium Partners with 30 California QSR on Reusable Cup Trial
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Intuitive Self-Service Order Kiosks
The GoTab Self-Ordering Kiosks Support Quick Service and More
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Family Dollar Debuted a New Mobile Shopping App for Customers
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
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
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
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-Driven Customer Loyalty Systems
TurboPush Aims to Streamline Digital Loyalty Programs
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
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
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Holiday Statement Collections
The Aldo 2024 Holiday Collection Features Festive Bows and Glitz
Future-Proof POS Systems
Metcalfe's Market is Expanding Toshiba Self Checkout System 7 Solutions
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
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
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Fashion-Forward Layering Lines
SHEIN Introduces Weather-Adaptive Fashion Collection
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Digitized Retail Shelf Labels
Lidl GB is Rolling Out Electronic Shelf Labels to All Its Stores
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Loyalty-Focused Grocery Initiatives
Tony’s Fresh Market Boasts a New Website and Loyalty Program
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Enhanced Omnichannel Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Addresses Challenges in Retail & Hospitality
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Rapid Grocery Delivery Services
Instacart and Albertsons Companies Have Expanded Their Partnership
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
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
Tech-Enhanced Grocery Retail Experiences
RSA America & the California Grocers Association Partner
Spooky Slider Packaging
White Castle Unleashed Limited-Edition Halloween Retail Packaging
Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions
Loopy Loyalty Adds Loyalty Cards in Apple and Google Wallet
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
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
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Valyant AI and Paerpay Tansform Drive-thru Experience with AI
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Affordable Thanksgiving Pizzas
7-Eleven's Thanksgiving Eve Deal: $6 Pizzas for Loyalty Members
Self-Ordering Table Systems
GoTab Launches the Self-Ordering Kiosks for Table Service Businesses
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Instant Retail Savings Platforms
formi by Patron Points Offers Universal Savings for Shoppers
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Fall-Ready Sleek Wardrobe Staples
UNIQLO U Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Holiday-Ready QSR Menus
The Chick-fil-A 2023 Holiday Menu Has New and Returning Favorites
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
IPP-Focused Finance Updates
Adyen is Improving the IPP Sector with New Product Expansions
Enhanced E-Commerce Customer Services
Fluent Enhances Customer Experience for Online Shoppers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
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
Grocery Loyalty Schemes
Amazon and Morrisons Announce Support for MorePoints on the Amazon Store
Web Browser-Focused Rebate Programs
Shift is Launching the Toggle Tax Rebate Program
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Digital Loyalty Customer Cards
Passkit Makes Loyalty Cards for Apple and Google Wallet
Beloved Holiday QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Ushers in the Holiday Season with Festive Offerings
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Expansive Autumnal Coffee Ranges
This New Coffee Collection from The Fresh Market is Fall-Ready
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
QSR-Themed Christmas Ornaments
The Shake Shack Holiday Merch Collection is a First from the Brand
Digitized Retail Shelf Labels
Croatian Retailer Studenac is Implementing Electronic Shelf Labels
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
AI-Powered Automation Tools
LightSpeed Debuts a New AI Platform for Businesses to Automate Tasks
Omnichannel Retail Initiatives
J. Jill is Aiming to Provide Women More Positive Retail Experiences
QR-Equipped Fashion Collections
Nobody's Child Introduces QR Codes for its New Product Line
Simplified Loyalty Programs
CVS Pharmacy Adds Two More Membership Tiers to its Reward Program
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
QR Code Turkey Branding
This New Butterball Branding Encourages Consumers to Engage with the Brand
QR Code Shopping Assistants
Nintendo Implemented Icecat Tech to Enhance In-Store Shopping
Expansive Seasonal Confectionery Collections
The Nestlé Christmas 2023 Range Has New and Old Faves
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
AI-Powered Retail Payments
Focalpay's New AI Features Streamline Retail and E-Commerce Operations
Alcohol Cashback Programs
Swiftly's Alcohol Cashback Program Redefines the Rebate Process
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
QSR-Backed Holiday Promotions
KFC Launches a Holiday Bucket and Merchandise Shop
Checkout-Free Convenience Systems
7-Eleven Australia Integrates a Checkout-Free Shopping System
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
Holiday Grocery Delivery Hotlines
The Getir Christmas Emergency Hotline Offers Fast Deliveries
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
BNPL Shopping Subscriptions
Klarna Adds a Subscription Plan for Frequent Shoppers
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Cost-Conscious Holiday Meal Deals
The Target 2024 Thanksgiving Meal Deal Prioritizes Cost Savings
Football Weekend QSR Promotions
The Wendy's Deal-ivery Promotion Offers Ample Deals
Globally-Inspired Ready-to-Eat Foods
The Asda Food-to-Go Range Has 47 New Options
Digital Retailer Gifting Options
Hallmark Gift Card Greetings Includes Over 100 Stores and Brands
Celebratory Seasonal QSR Deals
Wendy's 12 Days of Holiday Deals Gets Customers Ready for Christmas
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Amusement Park QR Readers
Intercard Launches the New Digital Kiosks with QR Code Readers
Cooking Show Rewards Promotions
tcc Global Created a MasterChef-Themed Loyalty Rewards Promotions
Checkout-Free Theme Park Stores
LEGOLAND Windsor Now Offers a Checkout-Free Store for Visitors
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Convenient Christmastime Foods
The Co-op 2023 Christmas Food and Drink Ranges Have Been Debuted
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Retail Food Expiry Tools
Gander Taps C-Store Collective to Launch a New Service Partnership
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
Expansive Festive Candy Ranges
The Rose Marketing 2024 Christmas Collection Has Over 30 Lines
Retailer-Backed Rewards Cards
Target Launches the New Target Circle 360 Paid Membership
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Complimentary QSR Item Events
The Jack in the Box 24 Days of Jackmas Promotion Arrives in December
Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
Accessible Festive Grocer Products
The ALDI Holiday Assortment Has Over 70 New Items
Festive Value-Minded Retail Campaigns
The Spar BIG Deal of Christmas Campaign Launches This Month
Fall Fashion Giveaways
Tradlands is Giving Away $200 to Friends to Up their Fall Fashion
Festive Prepackaged Sandwiches
The Urban Eat Festive Range Includes New and Returning Favorites
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Digital Commercial Payment Apps
Mastercard Unveils the Mobile Virtual Card App for Businesses
Autumnal Private Label Products
These SEG Seasonal Own Brands Products are Limited-Edition
Cost Savings Grocer Campaigns
These Spar New Year Offers Prioritize Value
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Festive Chip Campaigns
KETTLE Chips' Christmas Campaign Features 24 Days of Prizes
Comprehensive Checkout Tools
TreviPay Launches an All-in-One Checkout Solution to Reduce Friction