As the economy gains traction in the era of the "new normal," the September 2020 retail trends showcase how brands are beginning to interact with consumers once again.
Notably, we see Cadillac Fairview, the Candian commercial real estate brand that focuses on malls, launch a new beta app that helps shoppers plan their trips to the mall in a safe, socially distancing-friendly way. The app lets users virtually join a queue while shopping, pre-book time slots to visit specific stores, and easily arrange curbside order pickups.
In addition, the September 2020 retail innovations also include PREIT's venture into e-commerce with the brand's "first-of-its-kind curated shopping program from a mall owner/operator." The real estate brand focused on American shopping centers offers back-to-school supplies handpicked by professional stylists from PREIT malls.
Top 45 Retail Trends in September
From 30-Minute Makeup Deliveries to Branded Burger Face Masks:
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Floating Technology Retail Stores
The Apple Marina Bay Sands Store Has a Lantern-Like Design
44
Conical Timber Tech Stores
The Apple Central World in Bangkok is Achieved with Oak Panels and More
43
Canadian Online Paint Stores
Digby Paints Offers Carefully Curated Palette of 60 Colours for Walls
42
Social Retail Stores
Burberry Announced It Will Create a Socially Integrated Retail Store in China
41
Contactless Cosmetic Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Virtual Makeup Try-On Includes Face Mask Detection
40
Branded Burger Face Masks
Burger King Debuted a New Mask that States Your Order for You
39
Medical-Grade UV Sanitizers
Hudson's Bay Uses CleanSlate UV Sanitizers at Entry & Exit Points
38
Event-Hosting Clothing Stores
Collective Facilitates the Aesthetic of a Hybrid Clothing Store
37
Youthful Luxury Platforms
Tmall Luxury's New Features Educate, Entertain & Engage Gen Z Buyers
36
Virtual Home Improvement Retailers
ProduceShop is Europe's Largest Online Resource for the Home
35
AI-Powered Clothing Marketplaces
FMRU Clothing Uses AI Measuring Tech to Share Accurate Sizes
34
Next-Gen Beauty Showcases
Pop-In@Nordstrom New Beauty Introduces Emerging Brands
33
Shower Gel Refill Stations
These Stations Replenish Bottles of Nivea Creme Soft or Creme Sensitive
32
Interactive Tea Shops
Twinings' London Flagship Focuses on Tasting Experiences & Interactivity
31
One-Stop Sour Candy Shops
The First-Ever Sour Patch Kids Store Shares Treats To-Go
30
Smart Grocery Shops
The Amazon Fresh Grocery Store Shares the Expertise of Amazon Alexa
29
Online-Only Healthy Supermarkets
Whole Foods Market Opened a Delivery-Only Location in Brooklyn
28
Subscription-Based Product Deliveries
Walmart Introduced Walmart+ with Unlimited Deliveries
27
30-Minute Makeup Delivery Partnerships
Coty Partners with GoPuff to Deliver Cosmetics Quickly
26
Remote Shopping Services
Tanger Outlets' Virtual Shoppers Offer a Personalized Experience
25
At-Home Arena Experiences
Skip The Dishes Debuts the 'Gear Up with Skip' Campaign for Fans at Home
24
In-Store CBD Concepts
The Vitamin Shoppe's CBD HQ is a Destination for CBD Wellness Solutions
23
Virtual Influencer Installations
In Tokyo, IKEA's In-Store Installation Stars Imma
22
Comprehensive Grocery Store Apps
The new Heinen's Grocery eCommerce Site was Built by Instacart
21
Shoppable Streaming Platforms
droppTV Lets Fans Watch Music Videos and Make Real-Time Purchases
20
Video Shopping Apps
The LIKEtoKNOW.it. App Now Includes LTK Shopping Video
19
Affordable Curated Wine Deliveries
Firstleaf Curates Wine Based on Your Unique Tasting Profile
18
Customizable Retail Lactation Suites
Walmart is Adding More Than 100 Mamava Suites to Stores
17
DIY Retail Re-Openings
B&M Bargains Say an Increase in DIY Demand After Opening 49 Locations
16
21-Day Beauty Promotions
Ulta Beauty Relaunches Its 21 Days of Beauty Sale with Up to 50% Off
15
Shoppable Social Media Tabs
Facebook Debuted New Facebook Shop Tab
14
Travel-Friendly Superfood Capsules
STAMBA TRAVEL's Product is Designed to Offer Nutrition Support
13
Digital Trade Show Platforms
JOOR Passport Provides Virtual Access to Livestreamed Industry Events
12
Honey-Powered Immunity Supplements
Manukaguard Immune Support Mgo 100 Boasts a "Wellness Tune-Up"
11
Wholesale Wine Deliveries
Boxed.com is the Perfect Solution for Consumers Looking to Buy in Bulk
10
Flat-Rate Food Delivery Fees
FreshBytes is Supporting Restaurants With New Wallet-Friendly Rates
9
Employee Voice Assistants
Walmart's Ask Sam Lets Employees Look Up Prices, Find Products & More
8
QSR Mandatory Mask Policies
Starbucks Canada Now Requires All Customers to Wear Facial Coverings
7
Speedy Grocery Delivery Services
DoorDash is Now Offering On-Demand Grocery Delivery
6
Virtual At-Home Bakery Classes
The Zingerman's Bake! Classes are Available from Anywhere
5
Curated Back-to-School Shopping Programs
PREIT's Small Surprises Features Stylist-Picked Goods
4
Branded Line-Reducing Mall Apps
The CF Guest List Beta Reduces Line Waits for Efficiency & Safety
3
Valentine's Day Flower Collections
The Nisa Valentine’s Day Range is Available for 2021 Preorder
2
Reward Program-Equipped Payment Terminals
The NRSPlus POS Network Supports Seamless Checkouts
1
Virtual Renovation Supply Orders
Travis Perkins is Now Open Online in Light of COVID-19
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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
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
Expansive Pride Month Initiatives
The Latest Primark Pride Collection and Campaign are Inclusive
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
Pride-Inspired Safe Spaces
Sephora Launched 'Brave Spaces' in Honor of Pride
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
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Empowering Cosmetics Campaigns
Sephora Canada Launched a New Campaign for Lunar New Year 2024
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Pink-Themed Summer Pop-Ups
The LANEIGE Bounce Around the City Pop-Up Launches in Five U.S. Cities
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
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
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Luxe Pop-Up Experiences
Victoria Beckham Beauty Hosts an 8-Day Pop-Up for New Fragrance Launch
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
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
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
Premium Athleticwear Pop-Ups
Reigning Champ Announces Pop-Up in Toronto’s Yorkdale Centre
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
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
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
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
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
Unique Cosmetics Launch Events
Summer Fridays will Host a London Newsstand Pop-Up
Jewelry Retail Expansions
Mejuri Opens 40th Location at Major Canadian Shopping Center
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
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
Inaugural Fashion Brand Cosmetics
Celine Beauté Will Debut a Red Lipstick This Fall
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
H&M and Charli xcx Host a Surprise Event at Times Square
Immersive Intimate Brand Pop-Ups
The Knix Pop-Up in Yorkdale Shopping Centre is Exciting
AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
Coveo’s Collaboration with Shopify Seeks to Streamline Shopping
Virtual Beauty Speakeasies
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Virtual Luxe Lounge Offers an Exclusive Experience
Global Fashion Promotions
E-Commerce Giant SHEIN Launches Extended Holiday Shopping Event
Immersive Beauty Shopping Experiences
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Collaboration with Obsess
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
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
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
Immersive Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Canada Has Launched a New Boutique in Montreal
Watch Retail Concepts
TimeVallée Celebrates the Debut of its First Canadian Flagship Store
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
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
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
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
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
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
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
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
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
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
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
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 Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Modern Fashion Retail Expansions
Simons Expands with Two New Urban Stores in Toronto
Seasonal Book Retail Promotions
Indigo Launches Multi-Category Holiday Deals with E-Reader Focus
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
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Minimal Affordable Sub-Labels
Target Presents its Own No-Frills Brand with Minimal Design
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
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
Clean Makeup Initiatives
Sephora Canada will Host a Free Makeup Masterclass at The Bentway
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
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
Same-Day Beauty Deliveries
Sally Beauty and Instacart Expanded Their Partnership with New Offers
Expansive Autumnal Coffee Ranges
This New Coffee Collection from The Fresh Market is Fall-Ready
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Beauty-Incentive Programs
Sephora's Beauty at the Bentway Will Offer Free Beauty Samples
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
Allergy-Friendly Retailer Campaigns
FARE and CVS Pharmacy Partnered for the Teal Pumpkin Project
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Speedy Beauty Product Deliveries
DoorDash and Ulta Beauty Partnered for Same-Day Delivery
Carnival Mobile Truck Pop-Ups
SHEIN will Operate an Edgy Urban Campus Truck at the CNE
Retail QSR Dining Partnerships
Walmart and Burger King Partnered for an Exclusive Benefit
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Sponsored Retail Product Partnerships
Selfridges and Criteo Partner to Offer Sponsored Products
Exclusive Drugstore Collaborations
about-face beauty Expands into Canada with Shoppers Drug Mart
Corporate Inclusion Transformations
Walmart Leads Major Shift in Corporate Diversity Strategies
Efficient On-the-Go Stores
Parfetts Shop & Go Store Concept Responds to Consumer Demand
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
Youth Accessory Brand Partnerships
Claire's is Partnering with Walgreens to Expand Retail Presence
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Multi-Brand Shopping Hubs
Boohoo Opens the Boohoo Marketplace for Easy Access to Over 150 Brands
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
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
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs