The way customers shop and interact with their favorite stores and brands has changed dramatically over the past decade. Although in-store shopping is increasing in some areas, online shopping is still a dominant force. So, how do retailers make their stores more attractive to new and returning customers? Retail displays are essential for creating the optimal in-store shopping experience.

Which 2026 trends in retail displays will improve your customers’ shopping experiences? Let’s take a look at the trends we think are useful and effective.

Modular and Flexible Systems

Few stores want to keep every inch of their layouts the same at all times. Even stores that leave the majority of their floor space unchanged still need to arrange seasonal or promotional displays. When you need to move or reconfigure a display or area, modular and flexible displays make the process much easier. Adjustable shelves and interchangeable components let you showcase your merchandise without purchasing specialty displays.

Sustainable Display Materials

Because customers have more choices of where to shop than ever before, stores have to make themselves attractive to various customer bases. Many shoppers value brands that are committed to sustainability. But sustainability means much more than using recycled materials for packing and shipping. It also includes the use of in-store displays made from sustainable materials. Throwing away your current displays in favor of new ones would be wasteful, so the more sustainable choice is to transition gradually to new materials. When old displays wear out or break, replace them with sustainable options and dispose of the old fixtures responsibly.

Diverse Mannequin Use

Shopping is a visual experience, whether you’re in a store or on a website. Online shopping has prioritized inclusivity by showing apparel on diverse models. Stores can do the same with a wider variety of mannequins. In the past, all clothes were displayed on mannequins that resembled the body types of very few actual human beings. Now, manufacturers offer options that are more inclusive and better resemble the body types of actual shoppers.

Experience-Driven Store Layouts

To draw customers into your store, you have to offer them an experience they can’t find online. Arrange your displays to encourage exploration and tell your brand story. You can use your store displays to highlight social media-friendly moments and in-store-only offers. Encourage your customers to connect with your store and your brand in a way that welcomes new customers and attracts repeat visitors.

Refresh Your Retail Displays in 2026 with Joslin Displays

If your store needs a refresh in 2026, Joslin Displays has the retail displays you need. From mannequins to adjustable shelves to garment racks, we have fixtures to upgrade every store layout.

Contact our team today to learn more about our available stock or view our online catalog for more details.