The proliferation of convenience-based services made its mark on 2013. We saw a variety of subscription-based services pop up that offer everything from wine, to science kits and socks delivered straight to your doorstep.
Looking further into retail, we saw tech integrating itself much more into the displays in-store, purchasing process and marketing campaigns, allowing brands to engage and interact even more deeply with their consumers.
The gamification of shopping is also a big theme of 2013, allowing consumers to get deals and make purchasing easy through smartphones and tablets on-the-go.
To dig into the bigger implications that clusters of these ideas have had on the world of retail, take a look at the insights Trend Hunter's Retail Trend Report has to offer.
Top 85 Retail Trends in 2013
From Subway Car Grocery Stores to Luxury Fashion Delivery Services:
Shelby Lee Walsh — Jan 3, 2014 — Business
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Pop-Up Retail Carts
COS Releases a Minimalist Pop-Up Cart to Showcase its Stylish Clothes
83
Tech-Surrounded Chairs
The Emperor 1510 LX Workstation is a Techie’s Dream
82
Street Culture Sneaker Shops
The Converse San Francisco Store Blends Lifestyle with Apparel
81
Hybrid Art Gallery Retailers
The Aksel Paris New NYC Store Turns into an Art Gallery at Night
80
Fairytale Fantasy Retailers
The Bambini by Denis Kosutic Store Appeals to Children's Imagination
79
Chic Mobile Boutiques
The Caravan Shop is a Boutique on Wheels
78
Subway Car Grocery Stores
This Subway Grocery Store Lets Commuters Shop While They Travel
77
Bicycle-Friendly Café Seating
Rathaus Café's Patio Seating Does Not Require Chairs
76
Construction Site Retail Displays
The Linda Farrow BOFFO Shop Exercises an Industrial Arrangement
75
Interactive Fairy Tale Windows
Galeries Lafayette's Holiday Window Display Retells a Classic Story
74
Revolutionary Home 3D Printers
BotObjects ProDesk3D Brings Color 3D Printing to Your Living Room
73
Cross-Culture Beauty Boutiques
Jealousy Beauty Delivers Asian Remedies to North America
72
Aquatic Paper Window Displays
Hermès' Paper Window Display Revives the Sunken City of Atlanti
71
Exceptional Luxury Timepieces
This $16,000 Black Watch Design Comes with Top-Knotch Service
70
Talent-Bartering E-Shops
The Merit Shop Trades Its Items in Exchange for Videos of Unique Talents
69
Marketing Secrets Infographics
Infographic Delves into the Depths Consumer Psychology
68
Summer-Ready Iconic Cookies
Watermelon Oreos Hit the Shelves for a Limited Time Only
67
Yeti Storybook Window Displays
The Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Window is an Interactive Experience
66
Retail Warehouse Photography
Amazon Unpacked Reveals the Retailers Behind the Scenes
65
Facial Recognition Snack Machines
This Facial Recognition Vending Machine Personalizes Purchases
64
Designer-Curated Subscription Boxes
This Subscription Box Collects Items Put Together by Designers
63
Bedazzled Billboard Advertising
The Sparklemasters Sequinned Billboards Grab Attention
62
Constantly Seek to Be Unique
Product Innovation Keynote Speaker on Creating Outstanding Products
61
Cozy Retailer Lifestyle Villages
The Urban Outfitters Village is a Town Built by Retailers
60
Festive Retail Display Promos
The Le Chateau Windows Will Be Getting a Social Media Reveal
59
Wrinkle-Stretching Masks
This Facewaver Exercise Mask Decreases Lines On Your Face
58
Owl-Inspired Lookbooks
The Agi & Sam x Topman Collection is Quirky and Retro
57
Symbolic Store Packaging
Upside Branding Uses Geometric Elements to Highlight its Basic Strengths
56
Illusory Imploding Interiors
'PuLSaTe' Uses Op-Art Architecture to Create a Captivating Showroom
55
Felt-Clad Designer Stores
Viktor & Rolf's Flagship Store is Completely Covered in Felt
54
Life-Sized Dollhouse Installations
Grand Central Station Hosts a Huge House to Promote Target
53
Pinboard Web Shops
'Amazon Collections' is a Pinterest Look-Alike
52
Interactive High-Tech Mannequins
teamLabHanger Created Virtual Mannequins That are Hanger-Signaled
51
Smartphone-Savvy Cycling
The Quad Lock Bike Mount Kit for iPhone5 Ensures All-Weather Visibility
50
Smartphone Smell Senders
The 'ChatPerf' Accessory Can Message Scents Between Phones
49
Vintage Apparel Resurgence
The DKNY Opening Ceremony Pieces Are Taken from the Past
48
Bike Culture Fashion Stores
Japan's Grungy 'Neighborhood' Store is Perfect for Fashionable Bikers
47
Emblematic Eyewear Boutiques
The Mykita New York Store Stages Optical Offerings With On-Brand Mini
46
Spin Off Retailers
The & Other Stories Clothiers Come of H & M
45
Monochromatic Marble Retailers
The New Flagship Saint Laurent Paris Store Pushes Brand Identity
44
Veiled Wave Installations
Bloom Skin by WOW Inc Adds Mystique to 'Elttob Tep Issey Miyake' Store
43
Fight the Confidence That You Know Your Customer
Jeremy Gutsche's Customer Service Innovation Tips
42
Retrospective Fashion Museums
The Dior at Harrod's London Opens with a Historical Angle
41
Extravagant English Perfumeries
Penhaligon’s by Christopher Jenner Features Opulent Decor
40
Key-Locating Accessories
The Remote Key Finder Tracks Down Lost Items
39
Digital Styling Sites
Wishi is a Virtual Styling Site for Fashionistas
38
Ecommerce Site Statistics
An Online Shop Design Layout Can Impact How Much Consumers Spend
37
Whimsical Merchandizing Movables
'Table in Wonderland' Brings Imagination to Retail Arrangements
36
Custom-Fit Golfing Footwear
Pro Golfer Tiger Woods Teams Up with Nike to Design the Nike TW 14
35
Don't Speak to Your Customers, Speak with Them
Customer Innovation Keynote Speaker Jeremy Gutsche
34
Treehouse Pop-Up Shops
Duncan Shotton's ‘POP-UP A TREE SHOP' Sells Products from Up High
33
Location-Revealing Stickers
The 'Stick-N-Find' Radar App and Devices are Hugely Useful
32
Crowdsourced Virtual Shops
Shop 'Til You Drop at the Recently Launched Trend Hunter Gift Shop
31
Eclectic Shopping Concepts
The Centre Commercial Incorporates Diverse Products
30
Honeyfied Body Butters
The Body Shop Honey Collection is Socially Responsible
29
Consumer Complaint Charts
Debunk These 5 Myths in Order to Provide Better Customer Service
28
Social Media Shopping Platforms
Nathan Hubbard is Looking to Introduce Twitter Shopping
27
Custom Denim Shops
Build-Your-Own Jean Collection with the G-Star Raw Atelier
26
Rapidly Changing Furniture Stores
Knoll Will Change its Seasonal Products to Fit Annual Themes
25
Tofu Stacking Games
The 'Manner Tofu Chopstick' Game from Japan is Fun and Frustrating
24
Cheap Emergency Electronics
The $12 Gongkai Phone Gives Bang for the Buck
23
3D Medieval Series Puzzles
This 3D Map of Westeros Puzzle by Think Geek is Perfect for Superfans
22
Dessert-Shaped Cosmetics
Shades of Chocolate Wrapped in Sweet Design by Etude House
21
Hypnotic Ribbon-Lined Retailers
The Stuart Weitzman Rome Location was Designed by Fabio Novembre
20
Exquisitely Basal Boutiques
The Melinda Gloss by Cigue Store Boasts a Focus on Menswear Design
19
Augmented Reality Retail
The Vuforia App Digitizes American Apparel Stores
18
Chilled Coffee Brewers
The Cold Bruer is a Sleek, Cold Brew Coffee System
17
Passionately Curious Leather Brands
The CEO of Danier Leather Shared Insight About Brand Mentality
16
Innovation Fufils an Unmet Need
Innovation Strategy Speaker Jeremy Gutsche on Overcoming Crisis
15
All-In-One Cashier Kits
This Business in a Box Package by Square is Technologically Efficient
14
Gamified Payment Apps
The LevelUp App Lets You Pay and Gain Store Credits with Experience Points
13
Single Dress Retailers
The 'One Dress a Day' Platform Will Sell a New Dress Every Day
12
Fragmented Fashion Facades
The Issey Miyake Bao Bao Store Boasts Intergalactic Shop Merchandising
11
Upcycled Cycling Clutches
The Top Tube Bike Frame Bag is Convenient On-the-Go Storage
10
Vivid Floral Print Campaigns
The H&M Spring 2013 Campaign is a Breath of Fresh Air
9
Surreal Suspension Storefronts
The Fred Perry Windows by Studio XAG Toy with Detachable Collars
8
Princess-Inspired Makeup
Sephora's Reigning Beauties Collection Channels Disney Characters
7
Luxury Fashion Delivery Services
Net-a-Porter's Fashion Delivery Service Caters to the Hamptons
6
Binary Decision Retail Apps
The 'A/B' App Lets You Split-Test Purchase Decisions Among Friends
5
Exclusive Membership Subscriptions
These Subscription Programs Cater to Elite Customer Groups
4
Revamped Traditional Bike Bells
The ‘Fuuvi Charly Bicycle Bell’ is a Fashionable Cycli
3
Fine Art Online Stores
The 'Amazon Art' Shop Sells Paintings Worth Millions of Dollars
2
Virtual Store-Promoting Balloons
E-Mart's 'Flying Store' Brings its Shop to Consumers
1
Hipster Pop-Up Newsstands
This Newsstand Pop-Up Business Supports Independent Publications
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
Rob It To Get It by Distance Challenged Customers to Outrun a Sprinter
Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
adidas Hosts a DIY 'Style Your Toe' Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong
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
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
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
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Personalized Customer Service Tools
Walmart Launched 'Wallaby' Powered by Generative AI
GenAI Thrifting Tools
ThredUp's AI-Powered Shopping Tools Support Unique, Sustainable Finds
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Intuitive Self-Service Order Kiosks
The GoTab Self-Ordering Kiosks Support Quick Service and More
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
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
Multi-Sensory Flagship Stores
KATE Shibuya Offers Immersive Digital and Physical Experiences
Virtual Try-On Services
SpreeAI is Making Significant Strides in the Fashion Industry
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
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-Driven Customer Loyalty Systems
TurboPush Aims to Streamline Digital Loyalty Programs
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
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
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
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
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
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
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
AI-Driven Last-Mile Deliveries
The Rounds Predicts When Items Need Replacing with Machine Learning
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
eCommerce Consignment Services
eBay Consignment Was Launched with Luxe Collective
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
Coveo’s Collaboration with Shopify Seeks to Streamline Shopping
Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
H&M and Charli xcx Host a Surprise Event at Times Square
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Employee-Free Smart Stores
The 'Teo' Employee-Free Store in Germany is a Success Story
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
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
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
AI Shopping Customization Tools
The Zegna X Experience Merges AI Technology & Traditional Retail
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Driven Fashion Platforms
HeyBeauty Offers a Virtual Fitting Room Where Users Can Try on Clothes
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
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
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Members-Only Retail Platforms
Invite-Only Subscription Platform Mile Reshapes Luxury Shopping
Generative AI-Powered Retail Platforms
UST Has Introduced the UST Retail GenAI Platform
Enhanced Omnichannel Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Addresses Challenges in Retail & Hospitality
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
AI Thrifting Assistants
ThredUp Debuts New AI Features to Enhance Consumers' Shopping Journeys
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
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
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Rapid Grocery Delivery Services
Instacart and Albertsons Companies Have Expanded Their Partnership
AI-Enabled Retail Partnerships
Sainsbury’s and Microsoft Partnered to Elevate Shipping Experiences
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
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
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
Tech-Enhanced Grocery Retail Experiences
RSA America & the California Grocers Association Partner
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
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
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
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Toronto Milestone Retailers
Carriage Trade Celebrates 60 Years of Luxury and Philanthropy
Autonomous Retail Solutions
Simbe Robotics Debuts a New Tool to Remotely Monitor Store Shelves
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
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Smart Grocery Shopping Support
SmartChef Converts Grocery Lists Into Actionable Data
GenAI Sizing Tools
True Fit's Fit Hub Simplifies Sizing and Fit Data on Retailers' Product Pages
Accessible Online Retail Initiatives
Instacart and Walgreens Partnered to Accept SNAP/EBT Online
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
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Cloud-Based Grocery Technology
Pricer Plaza Signs an Agreement with a Tier 1 North American Grocer
AI-Backed eCommerce Platforms
New Era Japan is Upgraded with GroupBy's AI eCommerce Search
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Checkout-Free Grocery Stores
ALDI Launches the Innovative 'ALDIgo' Checkout-Free Grocery Store
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
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
AI-Powered Tech Deliveries
Best Buy Unveils the New AI-Powered Delivery Service
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
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
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
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Last Mile Delivery Enhancements
Oracle Taps Uber to Enhance its Uber Direct Delivery Service
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
3D Asset-Focused Retail Solutions
Best Home Furnishings Works with 3D Cloud on New Shopping Tools