From zero waste grocery stores to sprawling accessories shops, the September 2017 retail trends reveal that brands are taking very different approaches when it comes to adapting to the changing face of brick-and-mortar shopping.
On the one hand, the September 2017 retail trends highlight a number of minimalist shops that place more emphasis on the products themselves than the shopping experience as a whole. One such example is Ottawa's NU Grocery, which is a zero-waste store that prioritizes sustainability above all else.
On the other hand, a number of retailers have made the effort to add extra services and amenities to their stores in order to differentiate themselves from ecommerce platforms. For instance, Ardene recently opened a large-format concept shop that includes everything from phone charging stations, to a social media photo booth.
Top 25 Retail Ideas in September
From Zero Waste Grocery Stores to Sprawling Accessories Stores:
Katherine Pendrill — Sep 27, 2017 — Business
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Japanese Retailer Food Markets
A MUJI Food Market Has Opened in Tokyo Selling Fresh Produce
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Social Media-Inspired Terrarium Shops
'London Terrariums' Store Was Inspired by an Instagram Post
23
Retail Vending Machines
Uniqlo Unveiled its Plans to Roll Out Clothing Vending Machines
22
Shopper-Friendly Retail Stores
This Target Store Design Reimagines the Shopper Experience
21
Zero Waste Grocery Stores
Ottawa's 'NU Grocery' Creates Absolutely No Packaging Waste
20
Clothes-Dispensing Vending Machines
Uniqlo's Vending Machines Will Soon Be Available in the US
19
Millennial Parent Restaurant Rebrandings
Chuck E. Cheese Restaurants Have Been Stylishly Revamped
18
Sprawling Accessories Stores
Ardene is Set to Open a Series of Large-Format Stores in Canada
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Self-Serve Shopping Apps
Walmart's 'Scan & Go' Helps Consumers Skip the Checkout Line
16
Adaptogenic Mushroom Cafes
Four Sigmatic's 'Shroom Room' is the First-Ever Mushroom Coffeehouse
15
Experiential Footwear Labs
Timberland's New Retail Concept Shop Has Been Dubbed the 'Tree Lab'
14
Archived Lifestyle Stores
The First 'Arket' Store is Inspired by Historical Archive Houses
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Organic Big Box Eateries
Walmart Has Partnered with Grown Restaurant to Open a New Location
12
Oyster Vending Machines
Oyster Farmers Brigitte & Tony Berthelot Opened an Oyster Vending Machine
11
Pop-Up Bikini Bars
Pucci's Concept Shop and Changing Room Offers Exclusive Prints
10
Co-Curated Designer Boutiques
The Adidas X Concepts Store is Now Open in Boston
9
B2B Experience Zones
Legrand's 'Innoval' Experience Center in Mumbai Showcases its B2B Products
8
Artisan Wedding Shops
Amazon's Online Wedding Shop Features One-of-Kind Items
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Digital Dating Pop-Up Shops
The Hinge Milestone Marketplace Celebrates Couples Who Met on the App
6
Package-Disguising Shipping Services
'Discreet Drop' Provides Discreet Shipping for Any Package
5
Budget-Friendly Beauty Boutiques
Bloomingdales' Glowhaus is a Millennial-Targeted Destination
4
Voice Shopping Services
Walmart is Set to Offer Voice Shopping in Partnership with Google
3
Cliffside Pop-Up Shops
37.5 Technology Set Up Its 'Cliffside Shop' on the Face of a Mountain
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In-Store Concert Spaces
Selfridges' 'Music Matters' Turns the Retail Space Into a Music Venue
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Meticulously Curated Boutiques
Trend Hunter Previews the Upcoming Smoke + Ash Trend Safari
Related Ideas
Model-Backed Carrying Capsules
Catriona Gray Unveils Her Very Own Sustainable Bag Collection
Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
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
Chic Footwear Retail Expansions
Dolce Vita Debuts its First Canadian Flagship Store
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
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
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
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
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
Sustainability-Focused Holiday Markets
GLAD Canada Debuts the 'Home for the Holidays' Pop-Up Event
Selective Retail Pop-Ups
'Woolrich Black Label' by Todd Snyder is Taking a New Retail Approch
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Accessible Luxury Goods Platforms
Zero Collective Makes Designer Handbags Affordable for Canadians
Zen-Inspired Experiential Retail Concepts
One Golden Thread Opens Its Innovative Space
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
Discount Grocery Store Pilots
Loblaw Introduces a New No Name Store Format in Ontario
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
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Accessible Mindful Shopping Initiatives
Style DNA Brings Sustainability to Black Friday Shopping
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
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Holiday Influencer Home Capsules
Walmart Canada Introduces the 'Fraiche Holiday' with Tori Wesszer
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Culturally Rich Sports Stores
adidas' New 'Home of Sport' Flagship Features Unique Digital Tools
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
Small-Format Electronic Stores
Best Buy Canada to Operate 165 Small-Format Bell Canada Stores
Updated Sports Retail Strategies
Decathlon Announced Its New Purpose and Business Strategy
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Influencer-Made Lifestyle Apparel
Zara McDermott Introduces the Rise Clothing Brand at Tesco
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
Jewelry Retail Expansions
Mejuri Opens 40th Location at Major Canadian Shopping Center
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Immersive Textile Boutiques
100% Silk Shop in Toronto's Downtown Core is Sustainable
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Retail Rage Rooms
Miista's Rage Room Invites NYC Customers to Destroy and Express Emotions
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
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
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
Watch Retail Concepts
TimeVallée Celebrates the Debut of its First Canadian Flagship Store
Sensory-Friendly Retail Hours
Walmart Canada's Sensory-Friendly Shopping Times Reduce Stimuli
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
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
Immersive Fashion Retail Destinations
URBAN REVIVO Opens Its Flagship Store in Malaysia
Conscious Consumerism Apparel
&OR Collective and H Project by Holt Renfrew Unveil Exclusive Pieces
Green China-Based Coffee Chains
Tim Hortons Debuts its First Sustainable Store Concept in Shenzhen
Reduced Packaging Drink Ranges
The 7-Eleven 7-Select Replenish Range Features a New Bottle Design
Beauty Recycling Programs
Shoppers Drug Mart Launches Recycling Program for Quo Beauty Cosmetics
Neighborhood Retail Concepts
Hasty Market Launches a "Neighborhood" Retail Concept in Hamilton
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Lifestyle Brand Expansions
MINISO's IP Collection Store in Toronto is Vibrant and Thematic
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Retailer E-Waste Disposal Programs
Staples Canada & eCycle Solutions are Redefining Tech Recycling
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Retailer Sustainability Milestones
Staples Canada is Exceeding Sustainability Goals Ahead of 2025
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Toronto Mall Beauty Expansions
Sephora's Grand Opening at the Well Offers Free Incentives
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Pioneering Plant-Based Supermarkets
REWE's Venture is Considered a Bold Innovation in the Industry
Sustainable Battery Packaging
Duracell Will Unveil a New Battery Shopping Experience at Walmart
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Premium Retail Destinations
Noa Santos Ovevrhauled the Banana Republic Flagship in Soho
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Unveiled Its 2024 Back-to-School Campaign
Fashion-Forward Grocery Totes
The Latest Waitrose x Lulu Guinness Tote is Made of Recycled Plastic
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Zero-Waste Grocery Stores
This Upcoming Giant Eagle Market District Location is in Indianapolis
Modern Fashion Retail Expansions
Simons Expands with Two New Urban Stores in Toronto
Ohio-Based Refill Stores
Reduce & Reuse Refillery Helps Save Money and Reduce Packaging Waste
Smart Shopping Cart Rollouts
ZeroQs Raised Over €457 Thousand to Invest in Smart Shopping Carts
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions
Aisle 24 Continues to Expand in Canada Amid Success
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Recyclable Paper Packaging Initiatives
Walmart is Swapping to Recyclable Packaging on All Channels
French Retailer Expansions
Rouje WIll Open its First US-Based Store in New York Later This Year
Minimal Affordable Sub-Labels
Target Presents its Own No-Frills Brand with Minimal Design
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
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Brand Refresh Preview Events
Closer Previews for Anticipation at a Lively Cheap Monday Event
Sustainable NYC Flagship Stores
Rothy's Features NYC's First Streetside Water Refill Station
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
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
Grocer-Branded Merch Ranges
The EREWHON Winter 2024 Merch Collection is Here for the Holidays
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Sensible Luxury Stores
Finn & Form Launches Online Stores in the U.S. and Canada
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Omnichannel Retail Initiatives
J. Jill is Aiming to Provide Women More Positive Retail Experiences
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
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
In-Store Swap Shops
The Primark Swap Shop Lets Customers Trade Goods for Digital Verte Tokens
Efficient On-the-Go Stores
Parfetts Shop & Go Store Concept Responds to Consumer Demand
Compact Urban Discount Grocers
This No Frills Grocery Store is Half the Size of Other Locations
Calming Aesthetic Menswear Stores
Stòffa Gets a New Retail Design in New York Flagship
Regional Airport Retailers
Okanagan + Co at Kelowna International Airport Spotlights Local Goods
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
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
Pre-Loved Clothing Platforms
Zara is Expanding its Pre-Owned Platform for Eco-Shopping
Pastel Palette Retail Stores
Aro Archive Opens Up a New Store Location in Shoreditch
Pet Product Takeback Services
PetSmart Unveils the New Sustainable Pet Product Takeback Programs
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
LEGOLAND Windsor Now Offers a Checkout-Free Store for Visitors
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
Retail Food Expiry Tools
Gander Taps C-Store Collective to Launch a New Service Partnership
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
Sophisticated Supermarket Sub-Brands
Asda Unveils its 'Exceptional' Brand for High-End Shoppers
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Occasion-Driven Apparel Retailers
Windsor Fashions Llc Expands into the Canadian Market
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Revamped Gen Z Fashion
Walmart Refreshes its Gen Z-Focused 'No Boundaries' Collection