From high-tech staff-less convenience stores to shop-in-shop displays, these retail concept stores showcase the many ways in which retailers are experimenting with new ideas that will drive the future of shopping.
While some retailers are catching the eyes of consumers by opening unusual pop-up shops in locations like parking lots, others are focused on embracing the latest technologies for improving the discovery and checkout processes. Some retailers are now integrating touchscreen tables, as well as tablet checkout stations that put a greater emphasis on empowering consumers to make their own informed choices when it comes to purchasing products.
A number of big box retailers are now also experimenting with the launch of small-format urban shops, which offer a hyper-curated selection of products for discerning shoppers who have limited space in their own homes.
35 Retail Concept Stores
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Futuristic Fresh Food Shops
This Madrid Food Shop Only Sells Bread, Fish and Meat
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Burger-Free Fast Food Joints
The Newest McCafé Restaurant Does Not Serve Burgers, Fries or Nuggets
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Design-Forward Concept Stores
Mumbai's 'Whishbox' Store Combines Art and Retail in One Space
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High-Tech Beauty Bars
The Skinfood Concept Shop Features Tech-Integrated Displays
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Millennial Jewelry Shops
Birks' Newest Fine Jewelery Store Caters to a New Generation of Shoppers
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Interactive Appliance Stores
The 'Dyson Demo' London Concept Store Lets People Try Before They Buy
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Parking Lot Shops
'The Park-Ing' Transforms an Underground Parking Lot into a Retail Space
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Summery Concept Stores
The 'Seriously Summer' Stores Celebrate Costa Coffee's Seasonal Menu
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Pop-Up Sandal Shops
The Pop-Up Birkenstock Store is Located Inside a Shipping Container
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Energy-Saving Concept Stores
IKEA's New London Store Will Be Dedicated to Sustainability
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Avant-Garde Specialty Boutiques
London's LN-CC STORE is a High-End Concept Store with Unique Decor
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In-Store Yoga Lofts
The Attic at Lululemon Combines the Brand's Products with Yoga Classes
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Artistic Accessory Pop-Ups
The LOEWE Ibiza Summer Shop Marries Style and Art Seamlessly
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Tourist-Inspired Concept Stores
The Away Store Conceptualizes Travel to Two Cities in One Space
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Experiential Footwear Labs
Timberland's New Retail Concept Shop Has Been Dubbed the 'Tree Lab'
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Menswear-Only Activewear Shops
'The Local' is a lululemon Concept Store That Only Sells Menswear
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Ultra-Modern Swimwear Shops
Bikini Village is Embracing a New Logo and Store Concept
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Shop-in-Shop Retail Hubs
The Aritaum Mega Shop Spotlights Self-Care Brands with Distinct Stations
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Bookstore Brand Bars
Four New Barnes and Noble Stores Will Feature Bar Spaces
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Urban Cycling Shops
Assos' New London Concept Store Brings Modern Cycling to the UK Market
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On-Campus Beauty Concepts
The Glossary is a Concept Store Within Barnes & Noble College Bookstores
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Branded Vintage Boutiques
'LOOPWHEELER Vintage Service' is an Exclusive Concept Store in Tokyo
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Ethereal Californian Boutiques
The Irene Neuwirth in LA Aims to Be More Than a Retail Space
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Museum Lifestyle Shops
This Singapore Museum Opened a Multipurpose Space Called 'Gallery & Co'
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Next-Gen Pop-Up Shops
This Concept Pop-Up Store Envisions the Store of the Future
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Branded Emoji-Themed Pop-Ups
Pepsi's New 'Have Fun' Pop-Up Showcases the Brand's Custom PepsiMojis
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Hacker-Inspired Pop-Ups
Mr. Robot Season Two is Promoted with the Help of Concept Store Story
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In-Store Legwear Galleries
Wilford's Berlin Store Features a Legwear Gallery Inside
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Hybrid Art Gallery Cafes
This Art Gallery Doubles as a Restaurant and Concept Store
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Leather-Oriented Pop-Ups
The Valextra Concept Store Included a Leather Restoration Service
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Personalized Shopping Stores
Razorfish and Adobe Created a Digital Concept Store of the Future
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Omnichannel Retail Concepts
Cognizant Explores Tech-Integrated Concepts for Retail of the Future
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Conceptual Technology Stores
The Razer 'RazerStore' Technology Store Lets Users Try Out Devices
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Unstaffed Convenience Stores
Singapore's 'Cheers' Store Encourages Consumers to 'Shop It Yourself'
Related Ideas
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
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
Chic Footwear Retail Expansions
Dolce Vita Debuts its First Canadian Flagship Store
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
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour is a Unique Concept
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
Spa-Like Flagship Stores
Monos Unveils a Multisensory Toronto Store
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Lotus Launched a 'Pick & Go' Location in Thailand
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Recycling-Focused Store Concepts
COS Adopts Recycled Materials to Enhance its New Store Locations
Concept Perfume Stores
Lush's Perfume Library Provides Consultations with Fragrance Experts
Demystifying Skincare Pop-Ups
The Power Of Simple Experience Pop Empowers Consumers
Selective Retail Pop-Ups
'Woolrich Black Label' by Todd Snyder is Taking a New Retail Approch
Brick-and-Mortar Collectibles Stores
POP MART Debuted Its First Permanent Store in the Netherlands
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
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
Sculptural Luxury Fashion Stores
Burberry's New Store in Milan is Situated at Via Sant' Andrea 2
Zen-Inspired Experiential Retail Concepts
One Golden Thread Opens Its Innovative Space
Discount Grocery Store Pilots
Loblaw Introduces a New No Name Store Format in Ontario
Retail Store Revamps
H&M Updates Shopping Experience with Luxe, Tech-Savvy Store in London
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
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
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
Artisanal Craftsmanship-Exploring Stores
Mo.1950 Presents Tracce, an Artisanal Concept Store
Small-Format Grocery Stores
Amazon’s Whole Foods to Open New Small-Format Stores in Cities
Tranquil Retail Environments
NEOM Wellbeing Has Launched Its First U.S. Storefront in New York
Luxury Jewelry Concept Stores
Birks Has Opened a New Concept Store at Royalmount
In-Airport Toy Retailers
Toys R Us is Expanding its Retail Presence with Up to 24 Airport Stores
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Culturally Rich Sports Stores
adidas' New 'Home of Sport' Flagship Features Unique Digital Tools
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
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
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
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
Luxury Skincare Concept Stores
First SK - II Concept Store Debuts in Malaysia
Uniquely Designed Airport Stores
Tiffany & Co’s Changi Airport Store Boasts a Recycled Storefront
Premium Athleisure Retail Concepts
CASA FILA is an Experiential Pop-Up in NYC
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Employee-Free Smart Stores
The 'Teo' Employee-Free Store in Germany is a Success Story
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Authentication Awareness Pop-Ups
The RealReal Pop-Up Showcases Handbags at Dupe Store Installation
Secret Sleep Pop-Ups
The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
H&M and Charli xcx Host a Surprise Event at Times Square
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
Retail Rage Rooms
Miista's Rage Room Invites NYC Customers to Destroy and Express Emotions
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
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
Riviera-Inspired Retail Experiences
Balmain Beach Club Brings France to Neiman Marcus Customers
Immersive Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Canada Has Launched a New Boutique in Montreal
Luxe Fashion Flagship Stores
The Gucci Flagship Store Just Opened in Montreal’s Royalmount Center
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
Immersive Fashion Retail Destinations
URBAN REVIVO Opens Its Flagship Store in Malaysia
Green China-Based Coffee Chains
Tim Hortons Debuts its First Sustainable Store Concept in Shenzhen
Luxury Fabric Pop-Ups
The Extreme Cashmere Pop-Up Brings Luxe Sustainability to NYC
Color-Accented Flagship Stores
The Valentino Flagship Store in London Recently Opened
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Neighborhood Retail Concepts
Hasty Market Launches a "Neighborhood" Retail Concept in Hamilton
Experiential Airline Stores
The Emirates World Travel Store Features Lounge Displays
Lifestyle Brand Expansions
MINISO's IP Collection Store in Toronto is Vibrant and Thematic
Immersive Flagship Tech Stores
Bang & Olufsen Inaugurates Its Flagship Store on New Bond Street
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
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
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
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Whimsical Store Expansions
MINISO Jakarta Presents a Retail Space Inspired by an Amusement Park
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs
Format Architecture Office Designs the Leica Store & Gallery
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Modern Fashion Retail Expansions
Simons Expands with Two New Urban Stores in Toronto
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Refned Retail Boutiques
242 Mulberry in Soho Offers an An Eclectic Mix of Products
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions
Aisle 24 Continues to Expand in Canada Amid Success
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Small-Format Tech Stores
Best Buy Express Offers Curated Tech & Exclusive Telecom Services
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Adventure Travel Pop-Up Stores
Craghoppers Has Unveiled a Boutique Store in Kildare Village
Timeless Footwear Pop-Up Boutiques
The Sergio Rossi Pop-Up Store Opened in Cannes
Racing Motif Pop-Ups
Mytheresa x Flamingo Estate Transform an Auto Shop for a Unique Experience
Updated Pet Store Concepts
Pets at Home Unveils New Interactive Screens at its Relaunched Location
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
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
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
Exclusive Fragrance Concept Stores
Scent Journals by Novela Debuts in Singapore
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
California-Inspired Gallery-Style Stores
Studio FB Designs the New Frame Store in London
Calming Aesthetic Menswear Stores
Stòffa Gets a New Retail Design in New York Flagship
Multi-Brand E-Commerce Expansions
Multiple Grocers are Adapting Instacart's Storefront Pro Tool
Eco-Friendly Timepiece Stores
Heinemann Oceania Unveils Two Sustainable Concept Stores
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Flashlight Experience Stores
Olight Combines In-Store Shopping Experience with Digital Tools
Efficient On-the-Go Stores
Parfetts Shop & Go Store Concept Responds to Consumer Demand
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
Artist Loft-Resembling Stores
Tutto Bene Took on a New Retail Design Project in Angel, London
Checkout-Free Theme Park Stores
LEGOLAND Windsor Now Offers a Checkout-Free Store for Visitors
Luxury Shopping Activations
Bal Harbour Shops Unveiled Designer Installations
Virtual Retail Solutions
Simbe's Store Intelligence™ Solutions Provide Results on a Global Scale
Ultra-Green Deadstock Stores
The Kisarazu Concept Store is Deeply Rooted in Sustainable Practices
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Concierge-Style Nursery Stores
The LA Babyletto Flagship Offers Personalized Shopping Experiences