Everyone can choose their own checkout adventure at the Meijer superstore. Shoppers can choose between the traditional checkout lanes, a self-checkout area open to everyone no matter how many items, and a “faster checkout” for 5 or fewer items.
Walking to the back of the store for milk and eggs is no longer necessary at D&W Fresh Market. The “faster for you” cooler sits adjacent to the check-out lines and offers weekly staples and quick refreshments, perfect for the shoppers just popping in for those items.
Oh, Hello Co., a locally owned gift store, offers a creative take on a monthly club. Shoppers purchase a lifetime locker key for $30 and then are allowed to shop the locker once a month, forever. The freebies include stickers, greeting cards, keychains, and more!
A few CVS locations have had an update to their locked-display cases. Using the CVS app while logged into their ExtraCare account, shoppers can now unlock security cases with their phones. Customers hold their phones to a sensor pad, and the app confirms the case is unlocked.
The fresh, never-frozen, pre-made meal delivery service has expanded its menu offerings to include GLP-1 Balance. This plan focuses on a protein-forward, calorie-friendly collection of meals to provide an easy solution to balancing nutrients for GLP-1 customers.
Lands’ End hosted a unique pop-up that allowed visitors to customize a tote bag with the assistance of local businesses, such as Chain Smoke for embroidery and P.S. Calligraphy for painting. Customers could also choose patches, pins, and bespoke bag charms.
Ralph Lauren’s New York window displays featured an interactive Polo Bear celebrating the season with products visible in the background. Using AI, the bear can interact with people passing the store, including waving, dancing, blowing kisses, and taking selfies.
Joining the virtual shopping trend, Benefits Cosmetics has partnered with Obsess to debut its first virtual 3D shopping experience dubbed “The Benemart.” Inspired by grocery stores, shoppers can wander the store, create their own avatars, play games, try on favorite products, win discounts, and more.
Continuing to introduce shoppers to digital eyewear, Meta opened the Meta Lab, where attendees can try out the Ray-Ban Meta eyewear’s smart AI assistant, customize their glasses cases, and attend gatherings with guests like podcaster Madeline Argy.
Sainsbury hosted mince pie windows in various cities across the UK, where visitors could get free mince pies and spiced tea. Customers were invited to ring a bell to receive their treat and donate 1 pound, with funds going to Comic Relief.