From beacon location devices to fantastical scarf webshops, these October 2014 retail ideas aim to change the way one shops. Thanks to society's technology obsession, popular retailers are creating an immersive experience for their consumers.
This is being achieved with the help of shopping apps or responsive, in-store technologies that help businesses create a personalized experience for the public.
In-store beacon technology helps one locate the product they are in search for and works with an accompanying mobile app to make a shopping experience more personal. In addition to this growing technology, e-retailers are translating the essence of their brand through whimsical visuals and interactive web design. These webshops like marry traditional brand values with modern technology, making them one of the most memorable October 2014 retail ideas.
Top 35 Retail Ideas in October
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Collaborative Creative Storefronts
RIBA's Regent Street Shop Windows Project Features Teamwork
33
Outdoor Culinary Companies
Tres Arbolitos Creates an Eating Experience in the Great Outdoors
32
Wearable Adhesive Beacons
The Versatile Estimote Stickers Connect Everyday Objects to Smartphones
31
Gourmet Tea Houses
Ippodo Offers Premium Traditional Green Teas to Tea Enthusiasts
30
Interactive Floral Walls
Gucci's Infinity of Flowers Lets Shoppers Interact with Digital Petals
29
Imagined Futuristic Groceries
The Future Market Guesses What Grocery Stores Will Be Like in 2065
28
Psychedelic Print Decor
The Eskayel Playland Capsule Collection Boasts Kaleidoscopic Motifs
27
Clothing Makeover Machines
E5's Outfit-O-Mat Gives People on the Street an Instant Makeover
26
Fantastical Scarf Webshops
Hermes' Creative Webshop Design Whimsically Organizes Products
25
Sample Perfume Subscriptions
The Scentbird Cosmetic Service Lets You Try Out Popular Scents
24
Lager Vending Machines
The DraftServ Beverage Vending Machine Lets the Consumers Be the Bartender
23
Literal Half-Off Campaigns
Yahoo! Japan's Half-Off Discount Halves Products & Prices
22
Luxury Credit Memberships
Magnises Credit Card is Designed for Youthful Age Groups
21
Furniture Identifying Apps
This App Will Find Decor For You Using Visual Recognition Technology
20
Projected Design Previews
The Smart Projection Device Helps With Upholstery and Furniture Shopping
19
Hi-Tech Sandwich Carts
The Melt's SmartBox is Like an Oven on Wheels to Keep Grilled Cheese Hot
18
High Speed Clothing Deliveries
This Fashion Label is Launching 1 Hour Delivery in San Francisco
17
Touch-Activated Denim Ads
Hiut Denim Co.'s Interactive Shop Window Encourages People to Touch
16
Custom Shopping Map Apps
ParknShop x Beacon Technology is a Useful Shopping App Concept
15
Retro Toy Stores
RetroActive Kids is an Indie Shop Specializing in One-of-a-Kind Items
14
Portable POS Systems
This Wireless Cash Register Is Ideal for Rural Areas in Developing Countries
13
Fashion-Hunting Platforms
The Hunt App Aims to Help Fashion Lovers Find their Desired Pieces
12
Bottomless Pasta Passes
Olive Garden's All You Can Eat Pasta Pass Will Feed You Through the Fall
11
Vintage Toy Stores
Toy de Jour is Whimsical and Nostalgic
10
Energy Efficient Lighting Apps
The Light Bulb Finder App and Retail Aid Compares Compatible Bulbs
9
Interactive Fashion Retail
Macy's Latest Announcement Expands of their iBeacon Retail Concept
8
Crowdsourced Comic Stores
Gods & Monsters Crowdfunding Toy Store Design is Inspired by Movie Sets
7
Travel Trinket Shops
Oromastherapy is a Shop with Carefully Curated Objects from Around the World
6
Virtual Furniture Retail
Vizera Labs Uses Augmented Reality to Sell Furniture to Consumers
5
Advantageous Inventory Apps
Shelfie Lets You Take Pictures of Empty Shelves for Store Rewards
4
Industrial Menswear Retailers
SUIT's Modern Concept Shop is Designed by HAF Studio
3
Phone-Sized Shopping Ads
Tesco's Mobile App Ad Presents Its App as the Tiniest Store Ever
2
Feel-Good Retail Mirrors
This Motivational IKEA Mirror Boosts Esteem In-Store
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Apparel Retail Beacons
American Eagles is Using 'Shopkick' Beacons In its Stores
Related Ideas
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
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
Cinematic Holiday Retail Pop-Ups
Bloomingdale's Announced a 'Wicked Good Holiday' Campaign
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Immersive Spatial DIY Apps
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Debuts Lowe's Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
Retail Store Revamps
H&M Updates Shopping Experience with Luxe, Tech-Savvy Store in London
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Sculptural Luxury Fashion Stores
Burberry's New Store in Milan is Situated at Via Sant' Andrea 2
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
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
AR-Enhanced Hair Dye Boxes
L’Oréal & Snapchat Brought an AR Packaging Experience to Walmart
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
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
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Wearable AI Retail Assistants
Augmodo Unveils a New Pilot Affecting Four Warehouse Locations
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
Tranquil Retail Environments
NEOM Wellbeing Has Launched Its First U.S. Storefront in New York
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Luxury Spatial Computing Apps
Balenciaga Rolled Out a Storefront App for the Apple Vision Pro
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
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
Collaborative Streetwear Retailers
Better Gift Shop in Toronto is a Bustling Hub for Hip Fashion
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
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
Physical Metaverse Merchandise Stores
Roblox will Sell Physical Goods with Shopify
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
Colorfully Immersive Retail Experiences
Al-Jawad Pike Designs a Athletic Propulsion Labs Store
AI-Powered Outfit Shopping Features
The eBay Shop the Look Feature is Powered by eBay.ai
AR-Powered Try-On Rooms
Snapchat Unveils a New AR Locker Room at Selfridges Oxford Street London
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
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
Authentication Awareness Pop-Ups
The RealReal Pop-Up Showcases Handbags at Dupe Store Installation
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
Coveo’s Collaboration with Shopify Seeks to Streamline Shopping
Global Fashion Promotions
E-Commerce Giant SHEIN Launches Extended Holiday Shopping Event
Immersive Textile Boutiques
100% Silk Shop in Toronto's Downtown Core is Sustainable
Immersive Beauty Shopping Experiences
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Collaboration with Obsess
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Virtual Interactive Shopping Experiences
Appy Pie Endpoint Launches Suite of Virtual Try-On APIs
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
Virtual Beauty Speakeasies
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Virtual Luxe Lounge Offers an Exclusive Experience
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
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
AI-Powered Clothing Shopping Partnerships
True Fit and Shopify are Working Together for Sizing
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
Home Decor Concept Stores
Fable will Offer Simplistic Possibilities with its New Retail Location
AI-Driven Fashion Platforms
HeyBeauty Offers a Virtual Fitting Room Where Users Can Try on Clothes
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
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
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
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
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Collaborative Cosmetic Concept Shops
Hourglass and Barneys New York Partnered for a Concept Store
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
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
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
Jewelry Retail Expansions
Mejuri Opens 40th Location at Major Canadian Shopping Center
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Seasonal Book Retail Promotions
Indigo Launches Multi-Category Holiday Deals with E-Reader Focus
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
3D Beauty Shopping Experiences
Benefit Cosmetics and Obsess Team Up on a 3D Shopping Experience
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
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
Updated Pet Store Concepts
Pets at Home Unveils New Interactive Screens at its Relaunched Location
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
QR Code Shopping Assistants
Nintendo Implemented Icecat Tech to Enhance In-Store Shopping
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
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
AI-Powered Checkout Models
Amazon's Just Walk Out Technology Supports Seamless Checkouts
Efficient On-the-Go Stores
Parfetts Shop & Go Store Concept Responds to Consumer Demand
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
Virtual Outfitting Tools
StyleScan Has Launched Stylescan Studio as a New Shopify App
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
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
AI-Powered Tech Deliveries
Best Buy Unveils the New AI-Powered Delivery Service
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Boho Retailer Gift Guides
The Anthropologie Festive Gift Guide is Packed with Options
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
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
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Immersive Virtual Bookstores
Shepherd Let's Book Lovers Browse Virtual Shelves to Discover Books
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Customizable Shopping Management Tools
HandyTote Ensures Items are Easily Classified and Located
Engagement-Boosting Marketing Apps
LOCALACT Unveils the LOCALACT Mobile Marketing Application