30 Clever Design Ideas from Stores Around the Globe (February 18, 2024)

Step into a world where shopping is not just a transaction, but an experience, with our curated collection of 30 clever design ideas from retail stores across the globe. These innovative concepts transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary destinations, blending aesthetics, functionality, and creativity to redefine the way we shop. From interactive displays that engage the senses to clever layouts that optimize flow and ambiance, each design showcases the art of attracting and delighting customers.

As we journey through these diverse and inspiring retail environments, we'll discover how forward-thinking designers are pushing the boundaries of traditional store setups. Whether it's a bookstore that doubles as a cultural hub, a clothing store that feels like a walk-in art gallery, or a supermarket that prioritizes sustainability and community, these design ideas prove that the future of retail is about creating memorable and meaningful experiences

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  • 01

    A Grocery Cart That Attaches To A Wheelchair To Provide Greater Independence While Shopping

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  • 02

    Crayola Started A “Choose Your Own Crayon Box” Station In This Office Supply Store

    -300 10 MINNI Safety Scors Coversigt 1190: TEACH YOU NEW TRYON HAIN LEG CTIONS WOND pick-a-stick Grab a tim and fill it with 24 of your favorite colours Crayola of Buse da ACHU 116 Crayola w teston w www. Crayola, Contodeng PARTID KANON 12 MA Grab a tin and fill it with 24 of your favourite colours!
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  • 03

    The Body Shop In Stockholm Has This Now. Refillable Shampoos And Other Products

    LET'S CLEAN UP OUR ACT TO CLEAN UP THE PLANET O DEFILL KILL STEG 2 Be någon i personalen att fylla upp en påfyllningsbar aluminium flaska STEG 1 Välj produkt STEG 3 Använd din produkt, tvätta ur flaskan hemma och kom tillbaka för din refill. Ref Re MENA SHOWER M ka 25:- hp 5:- Gel 75:- Jash 75:- 300 95:- oner 95: M - ED ALONG MAKSI ce am MAL 100000 REFIL EFILL 1225 ÃÁÅðA e switcl refill ‚ÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅ E DU SPARAR 25% PA VARIE ML NAR DU KÖPER EN REFILL JOIN THE REVOLUTION OUT OF STOCK A =ECO OUT BOTTL
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  • 04

    This Store Sorts Avocados By Ripeness

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  • 05

    “Blind Dates With A Book” Prevent You From Judging A Book By Its Cover

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  • 06

    This Store Allows You To Build Your Own Pens

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  • 07

    "Our Local Shop Grows Its Own Salads And Herbs On Site"

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  • 08

    Free Vegetable Leaves For Pets In My Local Supermarket

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  • 09

    My Grocery Store Started Selling Overripe Bananas For Cheap With A Recipe For Banana Bread On The Bag

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  • 10

    They Have Pet Carts In Grocery Stores In Italy

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  • 11

    The Vegetable Shops Here Shows A Picture Of The Farmer

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  • 12

    This Board In An Italian Supermarket Shows You What Fruit Is Available At Different Times Of The Year.

    È TEMPO DI... GENNAIO FEBBRAIO MARZO APRILE MAGGIO GIUGNO LUGLIO AGOSTO SETTEMBRE OTTOBRE NOVEMBRE DICEMBRE Q
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  • 13

    Men’s Restroom In A Grocery Store Had A Selection Of Free Diapers

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  • 14

    This Irish Supermarket Has Quiet Evenings For Sensitive People

    AUTISM AWARE STORE AUTISM AWARE QUIET EVENING EVERY TUESDAY 6-8PM Reduced lighting Reduced noise No in-store announcements Additional assistance/ priority queueing x No music RAK Assistance dogs always welcome For more information and to download your store map
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  • 15

    This Store In Poland Allows You To Buy Frozen Dumplings And Veggies In Bulk And Weigh Them Instead Of Prepackaged Boxes

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  • 16

    These Shopping Carts In German Store Have A Built-In Magnifying Glass

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  • 17

    Supermarket Trolleys In Sweden Have A Map Of The Supermarket

    VÄLKOMMEN TILL COOP FORUM HÄRNÖSAND Inredning Köket Barnet Sasong Fryst Glass Godis hemmet leksaker Sdningar Trägårdsmarknad Forvaring fritid Bolist Husdjur behör Kaffe Baka Kryddor Green rom ECO Drycker Tos Skönhet snacks rengöring & hälsa Middags behör Blommor Mejeri Kassa 10000 Shop Café Cate Spel Post Kundtjänst WC Ost Chark Världens kök Bröd Fak Deli Bageri Retur station Entré Spel Frukt & grönt the TOKY systec coop
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  • 18

    This Sporting Goods Shop Has A Pool To Test Aquatic Equipment

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  • 19

    "My Local Grocery Store Prints Their Receipt Paper Double-Sided"

    Mode: AID: TVR: IAD: TSI: ARC: 07/29/2018 Total: VISA CREDIT CARD #: PURCHASE AUTH CODE:092280 BULK SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET LOCALLY OWNED 27 YEARS IN CHRILA VISTA!! 690 3RD AVE. CHULA VISTA CA. 91910 (619)409-7630 STORE HOURS: MON-SUN 7AM-5PM DAIRY TC: 29 6E2E(DFD7562A MID: 876268 TID 001 SEQ: 074262 10:16:25 USD$ 41.92 Entry Method: Chip XXXXXXXXXXXXXX - APPROVED MEAT DARK CHOCOLATE PECAN 0.61 b $4.99/ 16 $3.04 N F SILK COCONUT MILK UN GROCERY BARBARA'S JALAPEN) C EL PAVO MEXICAN HOT EMBASA CHIP
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  • 20

    Our Local Supermarket Makes Juice Out Of Unsold Fruits. Literally Zero Waste

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  • 21

    "My Shopping Bag Has A Printed Holiday Pattern, So It Can Be Reused As A Wrapping Paper"

    THIS BAG MAKES GREAT WRAPPING PAPER
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  • 22

    In This Grocery Store, Cashiers Hangs Up Flags At Their Registers To Indicate The Languages They Speak

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  • 23

    These Two Different Sets Of Shopping Baskets At A Department Store In Bangkok. For Those That Need Help And Those That Want To Be Left Alone

    DE HELP 帮助 "I NEED ASSISTANCE" KIS SELF 自助 "I CAN SHOP MYSELF" KIS
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  • 24

    This Checkout Has No Candy For Parents With Kids

    For Your Convenience This Check-Out Has NO CANDY
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  • 25

    These Mini Display Tents

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  • 26

    Chairs In A Mall Food Court Are Notched To Hold Shopping Bags

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  • 27

    This Baby Store Has Different Surfaces To “Road Test” The Strollers

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  • 28

    "Let kids munch on FREE piece fruit while you shop"

    45 FRES ΤΟ YOU O FREE FRUIT FOR KIDS Let your kids munch on a FREE piece of fruit while you shop.
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  • 29

    This Shopping Cart Has A Spot For Kids To Stand On While Their Parents Pushes

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  • 30

    The Bra Store I Went To Has Instructions For A Self Breast Exam In The Changing Room

    BREAST SHAPE BREAST SKIN NIPPLE No top No bra No one around CHECKING YOUR BREAST HEALTH STARTS NOW! 1-2-3 OBSERVE Pay particular attention to your breast, nipples and armpits in the mirror. UNDERSTAND Be familiar with how your breast normally look and feel. 3 Change of volume, shape, or inflammation. Heat, change of colour, persistant redness or more visible veins Inversion or deviation. C C C Change of shape from one breast to another Orange peel, thickness or retraction Change of appearance RE
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