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Top 50 Retail Trends and Storefront Innovations in 2009
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Glamorizing Diverse Body Types
Plus Size Models Galore Appear in Glamour Magazine's October Issue
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Money for Being Mean
'People of Wal-Mart' Adds Cash Contest for Crowdsourced Photos (UPDATE)
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Fashionable Clothes For Free
FreeFashionTees.com Gives Away Sponsored Tees to Young Adults
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Mainstream Stealth Branding
Companies Like Starbucks Turn to Logoless Anti-Branding Movements
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Pop Culture Pop-Up Shops
DC Comics Pop-Up Shops at Bloomingdale's Celebrate Its 75th
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Personal Shoe Shoppers
Get Your Shoes Handpicked For You with ShoeDazzle
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Boutique Vending Machines
‘U*tique' Upscale Automated Retail Shopping
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Faux Indie Espresso Bars
Starbucks 15th Avenue E Coffee and Tea Shops May Even Serve Wine
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Crowdsourced T-Shirts
Teepay Lets You Design and Sell Your Own Tees Online
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Couture Prop Shops
SHOWstudio Lets You Buy Items From Runways & Editorial Shoots
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Aluminum Boutiques
Issey Miyake's 'Pleats Please' Shop Uses Car Parts for Interior Conservation
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Grocery Store Status Bags
Bargain Priced Chanel and LV Bags at Costco in NYC
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Free Hot Dogs
Oscar Mayer Gives Away $1 Million in Wieners to Celebrate Taste Test Victory
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Incarcerated Logo Defilement
Graffiti Artist ‘Zevs' Gets Arrested for Painting
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Traveling Fashion Boutiques
Independent Designer Goes Mobile in Her Airstream 'Hitch Couture'
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Fashionably Rustic Stores
Paul Smith's Parisian Shop Has a Vintage Vibe
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Fallen Leaf Flats
Nendo Creates Environmental-Inspired Retail Space for Asobio
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Free Products On Demand
Boobox Vending Machine Spews Out Free Samples
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Automated Gift Shops
Luxe Next-Gen Vending Machines Replace Retail Boutiques
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Sneak Peeks at Retail Stores
Microsoft Store Plans Leak From Lippicott
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Morbid Storefront Displays
Barney's Show Outfits Are to Die For
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BBQed Shoes
Adidas Window Display Suggests Eating Old Soles for Dinner
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Online Luxury Auction Sites
BillionaireXchange.com is the Ultra Premium Version of eBay
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Dinosaur Storefront Displays
Stella McCartney Clearly Digs Inflatable Dinos
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Storefront Scarecrows
Louis Vuitton Teams with Jeremy Deller for High End Vegetable Garden
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Tracking Sustainable Fashion
'MADE-BY Track & Trace' Garment Sleuthing System
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Blog-Inspired Window Displays
Holt Renfrew Exhibits Favorite Bloggers
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Biodegradable Shopping Bags
The Eco-Friendly 60 Bag Disintegrates in 60 Days
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High-End Designer Books
'Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion & Architecture' to be Released
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Culture-Driven Collaborations
Magazines and Retail Chains Form Lucrative Partnerships
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Conveyor Belt Bike Parts
In London, Lixx's Bicycle Mods Are Displayed Like Sushi
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Vibrant Designer Boutiques
Takashi Murakami Takes On Louis Vuitton's Omotesando Store
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Interactive Cosmetic Trials
EZface Virtual Mirror Lets You Digitally Try on Makeup
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Free Foodvertising
Gratis Grub at Denny's Feeds 2 Million Patient People
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Futuristic Shopping Experiences
Touchscreen Cash Registers Make Upselling a Breeze
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Invite-Only Jewelry Shops
Scott Kay's Exclusive 'SK66' Flagship Boutique
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Propaganda in Retail Marketing
Saks Calls on Shepard Fairey to Lead the Charge
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Virtual Italian Storefronts
Moschino Opens First Online Boutique
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One-Shade Stores
Guess What Color the 'Purple Store' Only Carries?
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Giant Independent Bookstores
Powell'S Color-Coded Rooms and In-Store Maps Defy Big Chains
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Pantone Fashion
Gap Pop-Up Shops Themed Around Pantone Color 'Mimosa'
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Mass-Market Recycling Initiatives
TerraCycle's National Waste Collection Effort in Big Box Stores
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Splurge-Worthy Airport Shopping
Heathrow's Terminal 5 Rivals Rodeo Drive (UPDATE)
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Spending Money on Nothing
Virtual Goods Are Strangely Profitable Despite Economy
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Gas Station Coffee Shops
Say Sayonara to Stale and Watered-Down Truck-Stop Java
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Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
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
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
Modern Eyewear Flagship Stores
DITA Eyewear Has Opened Its First Flagship Store in Amsterdam
Immersive Spatial DIY Apps
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Debuts Lowe's Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro
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
AI-Powered Shopping Experiences
SOOT Introduced Moodboard-Inspired Shopping
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Sculptural Luxury Fashion Stores
Burberry's New Store in Milan is Situated at Via Sant' Andrea 2
3D-Printed Net Storefronts
Tiffany & Co's Airport Store Design Creatively Repurposes Fishing Nets
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
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
Retail Store Revamps
H&M Updates Shopping Experience with Luxe, Tech-Savvy Store in London
Multi-Sensory Flagship Stores
KATE Shibuya Offers Immersive Digital and Physical Experiences
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-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
90s-Inspired Home Lines
Kohl's Unveils New Home Decor Products from the Brand Aéropostale
Authentic Streetwear Stores
eBay's Canal Street Wear Features On-Site Authentication
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
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
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
Premium Athleticwear Pop-Ups
Reigning Champ Announces Pop-Up in Toronto’s Yorkdale Centre
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
Uniquely Designed Airport Stores
Tiffany & Co’s Changi Airport Store Boasts a Recycled Storefront
Global Fashion Promotions
E-Commerce Giant SHEIN Launches Extended Holiday Shopping Event
Jewelry Retail Expansions
Mejuri Opens 40th Location at Major Canadian Shopping Center
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
AI-Powered Outfit Shopping Features
The eBay Shop the Look Feature is Powered by eBay.ai
Employee-Free Smart Stores
The 'Teo' Employee-Free Store in Germany is a Success Story
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Accessible Mindful Shopping Initiatives
Style DNA Brings Sustainability to Black Friday Shopping
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Authentication Awareness Pop-Ups
The RealReal Pop-Up Showcases Handbags at Dupe Store Installation
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Immersive Textile Boutiques
100% Silk Shop in Toronto's Downtown Core is Sustainable
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
Cozy Fashion Flagship Stores
The Ba&Sh Flagship Store Opened in New York City's SoHo Neighborhood
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
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
Attention-Grabbing Retail Displays
Auo's Smart Shelf Displays Enhance the Customer Experience
Futuristic Interactive Retail Designs
Telefónica Reopens the Espacio Movistar in a Skysraper
Curated Live Fashion Resale
Poshmark Launches Posh Party LIVE as a New Virtual Shopping Experience
Colorful Collaborative Tech Sneakers
Jae Tips and Saucony Unveil the To Do List Collection
Home Decor Concept Stores
Fable will Offer Simplistic Possibilities with its New Retail Location
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
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
Contemporary Ramadan Collections
Trendyol is Celebrating Ramadan with a New 105-Piece Collection
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Immersive Fashion Retail Destinations
URBAN REVIVO Opens Its Flagship Store in Malaysia
Fashion-Forward Layering Lines
SHEIN Introduces Weather-Adaptive Fashion Collection
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
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
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
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
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
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
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Handpicked Vintage Collections
Thrift+ Launchers a New Partnership to Source Vintage Fashion
Film Festival Retail Events
The TIFF Pop-Up Shop Features Exclusive 2024 Merch and Apparel
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
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
In-House Minimalist Apparel
Crescent’s Contemporary Women’s Clothing for Timeless Elegance
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Fall-Ready Sleek Wardrobe Staples
UNIQLO U Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Demountable Wooden Retail Spaces
Architecture for London Designs Present & Correct's New Space
Accessory Brand London Expansions
Topologie Opens Up a London Store Nestled in Shoreditch
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Autonomous Retail Solutions
Simbe Robotics Debuts a New Tool to Remotely Monitor Store Shelves
Updated Pet Store Concepts
Pets at Home Unveils New Interactive Screens at its Relaunched Location
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Camera Gear Product Displays
GoPro Has Announced a Significant Retail Expansion at Best Buy
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Apothecary-Style Supplement Stores
The New GNC Flagship Boasts a Warm, Open, Inviting Atmosphere
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
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
Natural Product-Focused Holiday Bazaars
Naturally New York Plans a Special Event on December 11
Calming Aesthetic Menswear Stores
Stòffa Gets a New Retail Design in New York Flagship
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
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Low-Cost Holiday Retailer Guides
The Dollar General Holiday Toy Guide Has Options Under $20
Virtual Outfitting Tools
StyleScan Has Launched Stylescan Studio as a New Shopify App
Flashlight Experience Stores
Olight Combines In-Store Shopping Experience with Digital Tools
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
Efficient On-the-Go Stores
Parfetts Shop & Go Store Concept Responds to Consumer Demand
Boho Retailer Gift Guides
The Anthropologie Festive Gift Guide is Packed with Options
Visual Merchandising Planning
Visulon Inc.'s is a Cloud-Based Enterprise Solutions Platform
Artist Loft-Resembling Stores
Tutto Bene Took on a New Retail Design Project in Angel, London
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
Online Tuxedo Showrooms
Generation Tux Launches a New Physical Showroom in Ohio
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
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
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
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Collaboration Springtime Clothing Collections
Diane von Furstenberg for Target Has Over 200 Pieces
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Highly Discounted Retail Promotions
This Superdrug Sale Offers New Year Savings Ahead of Schedule
3D Asset-Focused Retail Solutions
Best Home Furnishings Works with 3D Cloud on New Shopping Tools