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Retail Trends

Seeking to maintain consumer interest, retail endeavors, both online and in-store, are adapting to include elements of technology, social engagement and visual enticement. Highlighting changes in shopping habits, subscription services and in-store displays, this category is helping to keep a pulse on everything retail and business related.
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AI Jewelry Sales Assistants
AI Jewelry Sales Assistants
Tacori Product Recommendations Informs Confident Shopper Purchases
Clientbook’s new Tacori Product Recommendations feature supplies jewelers with instant access to the entire product catalog from the fine jewelry brand, making it easier to offer personalized... MORE
Italian Luxury Brand Expansions
Italian Luxury Brand Expansions
Loro Piana Celebrates the Launch of its Toronto Boutiques
Loro Piana celebrated the opening of two new boutiques in Toronto on November 13, located on Bloor Street and at Yorkdale Shopping Centre: The event marked the brand’s continued expansion into the... MORE
Beverage-Inspired Cookies
Beverage-Inspired Cookies
Chips Ahoy! Brings Back Hot Cocoa Chewy Cookies for the Holidays
In a holiday surprise that’s already melting hearts (and taste buds), Chips Ahoy! has brought back its long-lost ‘Hot Cocoa Chewy Cookies’ for the first time in eight years. Fans... MORE
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Future Stores is an innovative retail concept introduced by ARK Visual in collaboration with Intel, located on London’s Oxford Street. Designed to redefine consumer interactions with brands, this... MORE
Comprehensive Personalization Platforms
Comprehensive Personalization Platforms
Monetate Aims to Enhance Digital Experiences
Monetate offers a comprehensive suite of personalization tools designed to enhance digital experiences for ecommerce and other digital businesses. Their platform leverages advanced machine learning... MORE
Interactive Skincare Labs
Interactive Skincare Labs
Cetaphil Launched an Educational Pop-Up Experience in Downtown Toronto
Cetaphil recently unveiled its immersive SkinLabs experience in Toronto’s trendy King Street West district, offering visitors an interactive journey through skincare science and innovation.... MORE
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Lands' End Launched a Personalization Concept Pop-Up Shop in New York
Lands’ End has introduced the ‘Crosby Street Market,’ a personalization concept pop-up in New York City, designed to offer shoppers the opportunity to create a uniquely customized... MORE
Tailored eCommerce Platforms
Tailored eCommerce Platforms
Zoovu Offers a Personalized eCommerce Solution with AI
Zoovu’s AI Personalized eCommerce platform leverages artificial intelligence to create tailored shopping experiences for customers. By utilizing real-time behavioral insights and zero-party... MORE
Human-Assisted AI Tools
Human-Assisted AI Tools
Verizon Launched a Suite of AI Tools to Improve Customer Experiences
Verizon has introduced a suite of new AI tools designed to enhance the customer experience by simplifying interactions and providing personalized support. These tools, which include a Personal... MORE
Personalized Customer Service Tools
Personalized Customer Service Tools
Walmart Launched 'Wallaby' Powered by Generative AI
Walmart has introduced Wallaby, a retail-specific AI model, to enhance personalized shopping and customer service experiences. Wallaby leverages decades of Walmart’s corporate data to provide... MORE
Sustainable Pop-Up
Brands host in-person marketing activations with a focus on sustainability
Trend - Brands are hosting in-person activations to showcase new products, campaigns, and other branded materials through a sustainable lens. These events highlight the brand's environmental impact and promote social responsibility, educating consumers on their environmental footprint with the goal of raising awareness.

Insight - As consumers become more socially and environmentally conscious, they increasingly prefer brands that work to reduce their impact and contribute positively to global issues. These consumers gravitate towards companies that can demonstrate how they address environmental concerns while meaningfully promoting their products. Businesses that center their marketing campaigns on sustainable practices can establish stronger connections with consumers who prioritize mindful consumption.
Workshop Question - How can your brand communicate its mission through marketing activations?
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Parisian-Inspired High-End Fashion Boutiques
Parisian-Inspired High-End Fashion Boutiques
Jacquemus Has Opened Its First U.s. Boutique
Jacquemus’ first U.S. boutique is located in the heart of Manhattan’s SoHo in a historic 19th-century townhouse. The store brings a touch of Parisian and provincial flair to New York.... MORE
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Boohoo’s latest branding revamp and partywear campaign — titled ‘People will talk…’ — represents a strategic shift for the fast-fashion retailer. The reimagined brand... MORE
In-House Distribution Departments
In-House Distribution Departments
Benton Buckley Books Debuts an In-House Distribution Department
Benton Buckley Books has launched a new in-house distribution department, with the aim of enhancing the exposure and accessibility of the artistic works published by the company. This move allows... MORE
Ultra-Personalized Meal Kits
Ultra-Personalized Meal Kits
Ollie AI Provides Savings on Groceries through Extensive Curation
Ollie AI meal kits offer a personalized approach to meal planning and grocery shopping. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, Ollie creates customized meal plans and grocery lists tailored... MORE
play_circle_filledAI-Curated DIY Meal Kits
AI-Curated DIY Meal Kits
EasierChef is an AI-Optimized Meal Kit Service for Savings
EasierChef meal kits utilize artificial intelligence to enhance the culinary experience by curating personalized recipes and managing grocery lists efficiently. Customers can select from over 1,090... MORE
Engaging DIY Electronics Retailers
Engaging DIY Electronics Retailers
SparkFun Electronics Lowers Costs with DIY Approach
SparkFun Electronics is an online retailer that specializes in providing individual electronic components and tools for hobbyists, educators, and professionals. By offering a wide range of parts... MORE
play_circle_filledSpecialized D.I.Y. Retailers
Specialized D.I.Y. Retailers
MR D.I.Y Helps Consumers Save Money with a Do-it-Yourself Approach
MR D.I.Y., Malaysia’s largest home improvement retailer, recently introduced a new mascot named PANDAi as part of its “MR D.I.Y. PANDAi Jaga Anda” initiative. The friendly panda... MORE
Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions
Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions
Aisle 24 Continues to Expand in Canada Amid Success
Aisle 24, a cashierless grocery retailer, continues its expansion across Canada with the launch of a new, larger store concept. Founded in 2016, Aisle 24 operates 24/7, fully automated stores that... MORE
Employee-Free Smart Stores
Employee-Free Smart Stores
The 'Teo' Employee-Free Store in Germany is a Success Story
The Teo unmanned smart store concept in Germany, developed by the German supermarket chain tegut showcases a unique direction of retail. Initially launched in Fulda in November 2020, this store has... MORE
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour is a Unique Concept
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour is a traveling luxury retail event, currently making its way to West Palm Beach, Florida, from November 15th to January 15th. This event marks its fifth... MORE
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
Low-cost online eCommerce platforms like Temu and Shein have had a strong hold on the market for a while, but that could change with the launch of Amazon Haul. The brand’s new shopping... MORE
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Starbucks customers in the US and Canada will be able to order their favorite coffees through the Starbucks and DoorDash apps as a way to enhance overall convenience. The delivery update will see... MORE
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Nike expanded its wellness offerings with the launch of the ‘Well Collective’ last year. The new initiative brings a holistic approach to fitness, particularly for women, and reflects... MORE
New RTD Cocktail Flavors
New RTD Cocktail Flavors
All Shook Up Launches Classic Mojito Flavor in Convenient RTD Format
UK-based RTD cocktail brand All Shook Up is shaking things up this season with the release of a classic Mojito flavor, now available exclusively at Tesco stores across the country. This new offering... MORE
Retailer Mental Health Initiatives
Retailer Mental Health Initiatives
L.L. Bean's 'Be An Outsider' Challenge Encouraged Time Outdoors
This past May, lifestyle retailer L.L.Bean took a break from social media to promote outdoor time as a mental wellness tool through its ‘Be An Outsider’ challenge. Partnering with Mental... MORE