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Top 45 Retail Trends in September

From 30-Minute Makeup Deliveries to Branded Burger Face Masks

— September 26, 2020 — Business
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.
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Virtual At-Home Bakery Classes
Virtual At-Home Bakery Classes
The Zingerman's Bake! Classes are Available from Anywhere
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QSR Mandatory Mask Policies
QSR Mandatory Mask Policies
Starbucks Canada Now Requires All Customers to Wear Facial Coverings
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Virtual Renovation Supply Orders
Virtual Renovation Supply Orders
Travis Perkins is Now Open Online in Light of COVID-19
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Employee Voice Assistants
Employee Voice Assistants
Walmart's Ask Sam Lets Employees Look Up Prices, Find Products & More
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Reward Program-Equipped Payment Terminals
Reward Program-Equipped Payment Terminals
The NRSPlus POS Network Supports Seamless Checkouts
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DIY Retail Re-Openings
DIY Retail Re-Openings
B&M Bargains Say an Increase in DIY Demand After Opening 49 Locations
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Speedy Grocery Delivery Services
Speedy Grocery Delivery Services
DoorDash is Now Offering On-Demand Grocery Delivery
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Wholesale Wine Deliveries
Wholesale Wine Deliveries
Boxed.com is the Perfect Solution for Consumers Looking to Buy in Bulk
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Customizable Retail Lactation Suites
Customizable Retail Lactation Suites
Walmart is Adding More Than 100 Mamava Suites to Stores
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Shoppable Social Media Tabs
Shoppable Social Media Tabs
Facebook Debuted New Facebook Shop Tab
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In-Store CBD Concepts
In-Store CBD Concepts
The Vitamin Shoppe's CBD HQ is a Destination for CBD Wellness Solutions
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Digital Trade Show Platforms
Digital Trade Show Platforms
JOOR Passport Provides Virtual Access to Livestreamed Industry Events
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Virtual Influencer Installations
Virtual Influencer Installations
In Tokyo, IKEA's In-Store Installation Stars Imma
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Affordable Curated Wine Deliveries
Affordable Curated Wine Deliveries
Firstleaf Curates Wine Based on Your Unique Tasting Profile
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Honey-Powered Immunity Supplements
Honey-Powered Immunity Supplements
Manukaguard Immune Support Mgo 100 Boasts a "Wellness Tune-Up"
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Subscription-Based Product Deliveries
Subscription-Based Product Deliveries
Walmart Introduced Walmart+ with Unlimited Deliveries
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Branded Line-Reducing Mall Apps
Branded Line-Reducing Mall Apps
The CF Guest List Beta Reduces Line Waits for Efficiency & Safety
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Shoppable Streaming Platforms
Shoppable Streaming Platforms
droppTV Lets Fans Watch Music Videos and Make Real-Time Purchases
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Flat-Rate Food Delivery Fees
Flat-Rate Food Delivery Fees
FreshBytes is Supporting Restaurants With New Wallet-Friendly Rates
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21-Day Beauty Promotions
21-Day Beauty Promotions
Ulta Beauty Relaunches Its 21 Days of Beauty Sale with Up to 50% Off
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Comprehensive Grocery Store Apps
Comprehensive Grocery Store Apps
The new Heinen's Grocery eCommerce Site was Built by Instacart
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Curated Back-to-School Shopping Programs
Curated Back-to-School Shopping Programs
PREIT's Small Surprises Features Stylist-Picked Goods
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Online-Only Healthy Supermarkets
Online-Only Healthy Supermarkets
Whole Foods Market Opened a Delivery-Only Location in Brooklyn
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Virtual Home Improvement Retailers
Virtual Home Improvement Retailers
ProduceShop is Europe's Largest Online Resource for the Home
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Travel-Friendly Superfood Capsules
Travel-Friendly Superfood Capsules
STAMBA TRAVEL's Product is Designed to Offer Nutrition Support
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Video Shopping Apps
Video Shopping Apps
The LIKEtoKNOW.it. App Now Includes LTK Shopping Video
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Valentine's Day Flower Collections
Valentine's Day Flower Collections
The Nisa Valentine’s Day Range is Available for 2021 Preorder
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Youthful Luxury Platforms
Youthful Luxury Platforms
Tmall Luxury's New Features Educate, Entertain & Engage Gen Z Buyers
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Remote Shopping Services
Remote Shopping Services
Tanger Outlets' Virtual Shoppers Offer a Personalized Experience
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Next-Gen Beauty Showcases
Next-Gen Beauty Showcases
Pop-In@Nordstrom New Beauty Introduces Emerging Brands
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At-Home Arena Experiences
At-Home Arena Experiences
Skip The Dishes Debuts the 'Gear Up with Skip' Campaign for Fans at Home
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Event-Hosting Clothing Stores
Event-Hosting Clothing Stores
Collective Facilitates the Aesthetic of a Hybrid Clothing Store
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Medical-Grade UV Sanitizers
Medical-Grade UV Sanitizers
Hudson's Bay Uses CleanSlate UV Sanitizers at Entry & Exit Points
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One-Stop Sour Candy Shops
One-Stop Sour Candy Shops
The First-Ever Sour Patch Kids Store Shares Treats To-Go
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Branded Burger Face Masks
Branded Burger Face Masks
Burger King Debuted a New Mask that States Your Order for You
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Contactless Cosmetic Try-Ons
Contactless Cosmetic Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Virtual Makeup Try-On Includes Face Mask Detection
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Smart Grocery Shops
Smart Grocery Shops
The Amazon Fresh Grocery Store Shares the Expertise of Amazon Alexa
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AI-Powered Clothing Marketplaces
AI-Powered Clothing Marketplaces
FMRU Clothing Uses AI Measuring Tech to Share Accurate Sizes
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Interactive Tea Shops
Interactive Tea Shops
Twinings' London Flagship Focuses on Tasting Experiences & Interactivity
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Shower Gel Refill Stations
Shower Gel Refill Stations
These Stations Replenish Bottles of Nivea Creme Soft or Creme Sensitive
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30-Minute Makeup Delivery Partnerships
30-Minute Makeup Delivery Partnerships
Coty Partners with GoPuff to Deliver Cosmetics Quickly
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Conical Timber Tech Stores
Conical Timber Tech Stores
The Apple Central World in Bangkok is Achieved with Oak Panels and More
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Floating Technology Retail Stores
Floating Technology Retail Stores
The Apple Marina Bay Sands Store Has a Lantern-Like Design
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Canadian Online Paint Stores
Canadian Online Paint Stores
Digby Paints Offers Carefully Curated Palette of 60 Colours for Walls
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Social Retail Stores
Social Retail Stores
Burberry Announced It Will Create a Socially Integrated Retail Store in China
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