As online shopping continues to disrupt the traditional retail model, the October 2019 retail trends reveal that many brands are finding new ways to make their brick-and-mortar stores work.
Pioneered by brands like Amazon, cashier-less stores are becoming a more frequent sight in some urban areas. For instance, the Dutch supermarket giant Albert Heijn recently opened up a completely unstaffed mini supermarket that allows shoppers to gain access by using their bank card.
As the October 2019 retail trends highlight, Starbucks has also made a move to go cashier-less, but in a very different way. Starbucks recently opened a pick-up-only store in Manhattan for mobile app users. Though the new store does have staff, these staff are solely dedicated to making drinks, which provides a speedier and more efficient experience for customers.
Top 30 Retail Ideas in October
From Cashierless Mini Supermarkets to Pick Up-Only Coffee Shops:
Katherine Pendrill — Oct 26, 2019 — Business
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Holiday-Ready Pop-Up Retail Spaces
SHOWFIELDS Endures a Design Overhaul & Reopens September 20th
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Whimsical Donut Shops
The New Pinkbox Doughnuts Location Boasts a Playful, Immersive Design
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Latin Culture-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Latina Bodega by bybabba Boldly Celebrates Latinx Culture
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Grey-Inspired Sneaker Pop-Ups
New Balance Honers Grey Day 2019 with a Temporary Hong Kong Location
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Mental Wellness Retail Spaces
Lost + Found is Motivated by the Pains of Hardship & Overcoming Them
25
Sticker-Centric Retail Experiences
StickerYou Boasts an Immersive Sticker Store & Museum in TO
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QR Code Bookstores
This Cashless Pop-Up Bookstore Only Sells One Book via a Window
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Minimalist Children-Specific Restaurants
Sneha Divias Atelier Designs a Children's Restaurant
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Problem-Solving Workwear Stores
M.M.LaFleur's M.M.To Go Concept Appeals to the Busy Working Woman
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Unusual Artwork-Accented Fashion Stores
The Simone Rocha Store in Hong Kong Boasts Striking Decor
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Cashierless Mini Supermarkets
Albert Heijn's Autonomous Store Grants Access with a Bank Card
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Coffee Chain Pick-Up-Only Locations
Starbucks Is Launching a Pick-Up-Only Store in Manhattan
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Immersive Footwear Flagships
PUMA's NYC Flagship Shares Customization, Interactivity & Experience
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Women-Supporting Shopping Pop-Ups
The Visa Everywhere Fashion Week Pop-Up Champions Female Leaders
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Educational Toy Pop-Ups
Lakeshore's Gifts for Growing Minds Pop-Up Shares Interactive Stations
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Happy Hour-Themed Food Discounts
S-Market Deeply Discounts Soon-To-Expire Food At 9 PM Each Night
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Cabin-Style Coffee Shops
Caribou Coffee's Caribou Cabins Only Take Walk-Up & Drive-Thru Orders
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Members-Only Online Supermarkets
The 'Move' Digital Supermarket Shares D2C Essentials
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Multi-Sensory Fragrance Shops
The Perfume Shop's Experiential Store Concept Invites Play
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Accessible Mobile Payment Systems
Clip is a Mexico-Based Platform That Streamlines Card Payments
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Online Food Delivery Expansions
Farmstead Partnered with Alex Lee to Expanded into the Carolinas
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QSR Mascot Costumes
KFC and Spirit Halloween Created a Limited-Edition Colonel Sanders Costume
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Box Store Anniversary Collections
Target Just Just Unveiled Its 20th Anniversary Collection
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Personalized Retail Loyalty Programs
Target Circle Offers Discounts for Routinely Purchased Items
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Unlimited Grocery Deliveries
Walmart is Expanding Its 'Delivery Unlimited' Grocery Service US-Wide
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Corner Store Delivery Services
Uber Eats Partnered with Lawson to Offer Convenience Store Products
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Glass Exterior Stores
The Reflective Exterior of the Apple Fifth Avenue Store Has Been Revealed
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Four-in-One Self-Service Kiosks
Pyramid's polytouch 32 PE4000 Has a Space-Saving Single Pedestal
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Dedicated Football Season Menus
Buffalo Wild Wings' New Football Game Day Menu is Made for Fans
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In-Store Hispanic Heritage Months
Macy's Hispanic Heritage Month Combines Art, Culture & Education
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Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
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College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
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Autonomous Micro Markets
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AI-Powered Smart Trolleys
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Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
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Retail Store Revamps
H&M Updates Shopping Experience with Luxe, Tech-Savvy Store in London
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
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Recycling-Focused Store Concepts
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Selective Retail Pop-Ups
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Brick-and-Mortar Collectibles Stores
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Cost-Conscious Cashierless Microstores
Fainders.AI Launched a Prefab MicroStore Within a Gym
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Discount Grocery Store Pilots
Loblaw Introduces a New No Name Store Format in Ontario
Luxe Supermarket Minimal Fashion
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Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Healthful Grocer Wellness Campaigns
United Supermarkets 28-Day Challenge Campaign is Rewarding
Small-Format Grocery Stores
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Autonomous Coffee Stations
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AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
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
Small-Format Electronic Stores
Best Buy Canada to Operate 165 Small-Format Bell Canada Stores
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
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
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Golf-Themed Convenience Store Collections
7-Eleven Has Introduced 'The Always Open, Open'
Employee-Free Smart Stores
The 'Teo' Employee-Free Store in Germany is a Success Story
Consumer-Driven Cafe Menus
The New Costa Coffee Menu Has Hot Milkshakes and More
Spaciously Modern City Cafes
BRANDOR COFFEE Opens a Minimalist Coffee Shop in Toronto
Seasonal Coffee Shop Menus
Tim Hortons Debuts a Fall Menu with Early Access for Digital Customers
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
H&M and Charli xcx Host a Surprise Event at Times Square
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Mobile-Order-Only Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A is Opening a Restaurant with No Seating Space
Luxury Fabric Pop-Ups
The Extreme Cashmere Pop-Up Brings Luxe Sustainability to NYC
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
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Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
Miniature Cafe Collections
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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
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Green China-Based Coffee Chains
Tim Hortons Debuts its First Sustainable Store Concept in Shenzhen
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Lifestyle Brand Expansions
MINISO's IP Collection Store in Toronto is Vibrant and Thematic
Expansive Retail Delivery Partnerships
Save Mart and Shipt Announced a New Delivery Partnership
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Rapid Grocery Delivery Services
Instacart and Albertsons Companies Have Expanded Their Partnership
Collaborative Cosmetic Concept Shops
Hourglass and Barneys New York Partnered for a Concept Store
AI-Driven Convenience Stores
GS25 Launched an Autonomous Convenience Store Powered by Fainders.AI
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Tech-Enhanced Grocery Retail Experiences
RSA America & the California Grocers Association Partner
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Singer-Inspired Pop-Up Cafes
Cash App & Sabrina Carpenter Opened a Short N' Sweet Cafe in NYC
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Late-Night Chicken Shop Pop-Ups
Bird's Eye Launched a New Range with an Exclusive Experience
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions
Aisle 24 Continues to Expand in Canada Amid Success
Non-Dairy Milk Accessibility Improvements
Starbucks Removes Non-Dairy Milk Surcharge
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Small-Format Tech Stores
Best Buy Express Offers Curated Tech & Exclusive Telecom Services
Autumnal Private Label Treats
These New Kroger Private Selection Products are Arriving for Fall
Seasonal Cold Cafe Beverages
The Starbucks RTD Chilled Coffee Range is Arriving at Supermarkets
Festive Convenience Store Coffees
The 7-Eleven Holiday Coffees are Here for 2023
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Hardware Delivery Partnerships
Instacart and The Home Depot Partnered for Same-Day Delivery
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Portable Autonomous Mini Marts
JUXTA's Nomad Offers Autonomous Mini Mart for EV Charging Stations
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Heritage-Inspired Cup Capsules
Starbucks and New Era Unveil a New Collection for Indian Customers
Reusable Cup Programs
Starbucks is Participating in a City-Wide Collaborative Reuse Project
Autonomous Retail Solutions
Simbe Robotics Debuts a New Tool to Remotely Monitor Store Shelves
Grocery Loyalty Partnerships
Amazon & Morrisons Announce MorePoints Support on the Amazon Store
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Retail Body Cam Initiatives
Pret a Manger Employees are Testing Out Body Cams for Personal Safety
Coffee Brand Retail Partnerships
Selfridges and Moccamaster Partnered Alongside Smartech
QSR-Operated Pizza Drive-Thrus
Pizza Hut Unveils a New Drive-Thru Menu for Consumers On the Go
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
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
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
Digitized Retail Shelf Labels
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QR Code Shopping Assistants
Nintendo Implemented Icecat Tech to Enhance In-Store Shopping
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Allergy-Friendly Retailer Campaigns
FARE and CVS Pharmacy Partnered for the Teal Pumpkin Project
Efficient On-the-Go Stores
Parfetts Shop & Go Store Concept Responds to Consumer Demand
Apothecary-Style Supplement Stores
The New GNC Flagship Boasts a Warm, Open, Inviting Atmosphere
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
24-Hour AI-Powered Stores
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Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Checkout-Free Grocery Stores
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Asian Retail Automation Technologies
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Scandinavian Aesthetics-Forward Shop Designs
Quadrant Design Shapes the Atmosphere in Eton's Shop
Cashback Grocery Deliveries
Instacart and Chase Partnered to Offer 10% Back for Cardholders
Fall-Exclusive Canadian Promotions
DoorDash and Starbucks Team Up for Pumpkin Spice Latte Season
AI-Powered Checkout Models
Amazon's Just Walk Out Technology Supports Seamless Checkouts
Compact Urban Discount Grocers
This No Frills Grocery Store is Half the Size of Other Locations
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
Checkout-Free Convenience Systems
7-Eleven Australia Integrates a Checkout-Free Shopping System
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Nostalgic Autumnal Coffee Menus
Scooter’s Coffee is Introducing Menu Items for Fall
Artisan Autumnal Coffee Drinks
These New CosMc’s Drinks Come in Six Varieties
Icy Autumnal Cafe Drinks
The Human Bean Fall Menu Offers a Glimpse of Autumnal Offerings
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Retailer Bakery Product Expansions
These New One Stop Lines are Perfect for Picnics and Sharing
Local Retail-Championing Initiatives
The 'Reps are Local Too' Initiative is a Nationwide Movement
South African Delivery Launches
Shoprite Now Offers Online and Bulk Delivery for South Africans
Order Fulfillment Shelf Labels
Instacart Carrot Tags Help with Picking Orders from the Shopper App
Outdoorsy Branding Initiatives
REI Co-Op Continues Its Tradition of Closing All 190 Locations
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Checkout-Free Theme Park Stores
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Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Retail Food Expiry Tools
Gander Taps C-Store Collective to Launch a New Service Partnership
App-Supported Seamless Checkouts
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Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
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Seasonal Coffee Promotions
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Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
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Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
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Convenience Store Coffee Promotions
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Grocery Store Ad Spots
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Seasonal Grocer Celebrations
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Festive Value-Minded Retail Campaigns
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Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
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Autumnal Private Label Products
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Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
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