As the global market becomes more interconnected, the May 2021 market trends highlight e-commerce innovations and smart products for niche demographics. Given the in-person limitations of the pandemic, digital technologies catalyzed new opportunities for businesses to target previously untapped populations through specialized products and services.
Capitalizing on the pandemic's physical limitations, The Gift Card Shop sells digital gift cards from over 100 popular brands such as Mastercard and Walmart. These virtual gift cards can be attached to personalized e-cards that carry thoughtful and celebratory messages. The preloaded cards offer consumers an accessible way to give their loved ones the gift of choice.
Walgreens launched a pandemic-friendly service that offers two-hour delivery on over 24,000 of its products. The contactless delivery service enables consumers to continue to shop for their favorite products in a safe and convenient way.
Top 30 Market Trends in June
From Same Day Retail Deliveries to Eco-Friendly E-Commerce Packaging:
Josh Thompson-Persaud — Jun 19, 2021 — Business
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Eco-Friendly E-Commerce Packaging
Sleek and Sturdy, Boox Packaging Can Be Reused Multiple Times
29
Ready-To-Grill Asian BBQ Deliveries
The Summer Grilling Essentials Bring Asian Flavors to BBQ
28
Subscription-Based Maintenance Services Startups
Super Raised $50 Million in Funding to Expand
27
Immune-Boosting Ready-to-Drink Shots
ARMR Pro Immunity Shots are Full of Nutrient-Rich Superfruits
26
Health-Conscious Potato Chips
Mindful Snacker Launched the Low-Fat, Low-Salt Simply Roasted Chips
25
Teen-Branded Banking Apps
Step Banking Offers Teens the Tools for Financial Success
24
Small Business-Finding Apps
The Amaze App Helps Locals Discover New Businesses in Their Area
23
Keto-Friendly Superfood Smoothies
Blendtopia Launches a Line of Organic Keto Smoothie Kits
22
Luxury Fabric Resale Platforms
Nona Source Gives Fabrics a Second Chance Through E-Commerce
21
Self-Service AI Chatbots
Verint IVA Chatbots Offer Businesses User-Friendly Automation
20
Ready-to-Drink Coffee Concentrates
Jot Ultra Coffee Dropped the Limited-Edition Daydream Brew
19
Nostalgic NFT Character Collectibles
CryptoPunk NFTs are Rare and Exclusive Character Collectibles
18
Inaugural Sports Apparel Launches
Wilson Sporting Goods Will Expand into Athletic Clothing
17
Fragrance-Free Curl-Friendly Haircare
LUS Brands' Fragrance-Free Haircare Caters to Curls
16
Accessible Eco Produce Distribution
Hilton Hotels Recently Signed an Agreement with FreshOnTable
15
E-Commerce Hiring Expansions
Amazon Will Look to Hire 75,000 for Fulfillment and Logistics Roles
14
Contactless Interactive Bank Machines
Vantage Credit Union Uses Interactive Teller Machines
13
Retail Business Acquisitions
Gap is Selling Its Intermix Business to a Private Equity Firm
12
Digital Device Accessibility Features
New Apple Accessibility Features Enable Hands-Free Control
11
Media Business Acquisitions
A Majority of Verizon Media Was Sold to a Private Equity Firm
10
Fashion Retail Acquisitions
South Moon Under Was Purchased by Ames Watson a Private Equity Firm
9
American Whiskey Expansions
Irish Brand Kirker Greer Spirits Picked Up Bowsaw American Whiskey
8
Same Day Retail Deliveries
Walgreens Launched Its New Two-Hour Delivery Service Across the U.S.
7
E-commerce Return Platform Acquisitions
PayPal Purchased a U.S. Startup Named Happy Returns
6
Inventory Restricted Retail Strategies
Under Armor Will Take on a New Inventory Strategy
5
Retail Eyewear Collaborations
Gap Entered into an Eyewear Deal with De Rigo Launching in 2022
4
Virtual Gift Card Shops
The Gift Card Shop Sells Gift Cards from 100+ Brands in a Virtual Store
3
Bank-Focused Virtual Meeting Services
Better Branches Technology Offers Virtual Visitor Services
2
Paper Retail Acquisitions
Paper Source is Likely to Be Sold to Elliot Investment Management
1
Australian Sunscreen Expansions
Ocean-Safe Sunscreen Brand Blue Lizard is Launching in Canada
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Lands' End Launched a Personalization Concept Pop-Up Shop in New York
Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Delayed Gifting Campaigns
Bloom & Wild's Delay the Delivery Prevents New Parent Overwhelm
Crave-Worthy Nutritious Food Brands
CVS Pharmacy Announced the Launch of Well Market
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Family Dollar Debuted a New Mobile Shopping App for Customers
Cosmetic Delivery Services
DoorDash, Sally Beauty and Mac Cosmetics Unite for New Delivery Options
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
Gourmet Snack-Focused E-Commerce Platforms
Goody's Focuses on Gourmet Popcorn and Chocolates
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Digital Rewards-Integrated Cards
TranzactCard Introduces the eZ-Power Card to its Fintech Platform
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Sustainable E-Commerce Packaging
Dow and P&G China Launch Reduced Weight and Impact Packaging
Credit Card Benefit Expansions
DoorDash and Chase Will Offer New Grocery Benefits
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Modern Gifting Services
Fresh Sends Reinvents Flower Delivery & Gift-Giving for a New Generation
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Expansive Retail Delivery Partnerships
Save Mart and Shipt Announced a New Delivery Partnership
Members-Only Retail Platforms
Invite-Only Subscription Platform Mile Reshapes Luxury Shopping
Enhanced Omnichannel Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Addresses Challenges in Retail & Hospitality
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Retailer Sustainability Milestones
Staples Canada is Exceeding Sustainability Goals Ahead of 2025
Curated Online Shopping Events
Walmart+ is Offering an Online-Only Shopping Event for Members
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Rapid Grocery Delivery Services
Instacart and Albertsons Companies Have Expanded Their Partnership
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions
Loopy Loyalty Adds Loyalty Cards in Apple and Google Wallet
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Integrated E-Commerce Apps
Amazon is Adding 'Buy with Prime' to Shopify through New Integrations
Festive Delivery Service Events
The DoorDash Deck the Doorstep Event Offers 12 Days of Deals
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Wellness-Focused Retailer Ranges
Target is Welcoming More Than 1,000 Wellness Products
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Reformulated Skincare Rebrands
Bath & Body Works Underwent a Large-scale Shift to Cleaner Products
Phygital Greeting Cards
Hallmark Gift Card Greetings Combines Physical and Digital Gifting
Recyclable Paper Packaging Initiatives
Walmart is Swapping to Recyclable Packaging on All Channels
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Hardware Delivery Partnerships
Instacart and The Home Depot Partnered for Same-Day Delivery
Canadian Eco Packaging Expansions
The Body Shop Recently Expanded its Refill Program to Canada
Reloadable Contactless Keychains
Zara is Replacing Single-Use Gift Cards with Keychains
Vegan Lifestyle Gift Cards
The Vegan Gift Card from epay is Touted as the First of its Kind
On-Demand Wellness Deliveries
DoorDash and The Vitamin Shoppe Will Offer On-Demand Delivery
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
Grocery Loyalty Partnerships
Amazon & Morrisons Announce MorePoints Support on the Amazon Store
At-Home Healthcare Technologies
Best Buy Health and PwC Strategy& are Making Care More Accessible
Digital Loyalty Customer Cards
Passkit Makes Loyalty Cards for Apple and Google Wallet
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Four-Hour E-Commerce Deliveries
IShopChangi Launches an E-Commerce Delivery Service with FoodPanda
Rewarding Graduation Cards
Hallmark and Venmo Created Giftable Cards for the Class of 2024
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Same-Day Beauty Deliveries
Sally Beauty and Instacart Expanded Their Partnership with New Offers
Combined Retailer Deliveries
Walmart Pharmacy Delivery Also Offers Access to General Merchandise
Sustainable Medication Expansions
Cabinet Health is Launching 14 Products at Target
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Nutritional Supplement Deliveries
Uber Eats and The Vitamin Shoppe Have Forged a Partnership
Accessible Online Retail Initiatives
Instacart and Walgreens Partnered to Accept SNAP/EBT Online
Simplified Loyalty Programs
CVS Pharmacy Adds Two More Membership Tiers to its Reward Program
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Speedy Beauty Product Deliveries
DoorDash and Ulta Beauty Partnered for Same-Day Delivery
Significant E-Commerce Expansions
NextPlat Corp. & OPKO Health, Inc. Expand Their Presence in Asia
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Cashback Grocery Deliveries
Instacart and Chase Partnered to Offer 10% Back for Cardholders
Digital Business Card Platforms
Digital Business Card Claims to Offer an Eco-Friendly Approach
Alcohol Cashback Programs
Swiftly's Alcohol Cashback Program Redefines the Rebate Process
Personal Shopping Assistants
Klarna Debuts a More Personalized Shopping Feature Dubbed Ask Klarna
Digital Experience Gifting
Memory Crate Lets Users Gift Coupons, Experiences, or Acts of Service
Big Box Delivery Subscriptions
Walmart Canada Launches the Affordable Delivery Pass
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
eCommerce Credit Cards
Shopify Credit is a Business Card Exclusively for Merchants
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Multi-Brand E-Commerce Expansions
Multiple Grocers are Adapting Instacart's Storefront Pro Tool
Digital Retailer Gifting Options
Hallmark Gift Card Greetings Includes Over 100 Stores and Brands
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Youth Accessory Brand Partnerships
Claire's is Partnering with Walgreens to Expand Retail Presence
Vaccination Retailer Reward Campaigns
Giant Food Flexible Rewards Members Get Points for Vaccines
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Retailer Drone Delivery Programs
Wing Joins Walmart to Offer Drone Deliveries in Dallas
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Just Eat and cardfactory Partnered to Offer Quick Gifts
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Convenient Palm Payment Expansions
Amazon One Payments are Coming to Whole Foods Markets
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Late-Night Delivery Services
Walmart's Late-Night Express Delivery Allows Delivery Until 10PM
Money-Saving Grocery Apps
Schnuck Markets and Upside Launch a Co-Branded App for Rewards
Retailer-Backed Rewards Cards
Target Launches the New Target Circle 360 Paid Membership
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Speedy Same-Day Grocery Deliveries
Instacart and Giant Eagle Have Partnered for Same-Day Delivery
Holiday Meal Savings Campaigns
The Dollar General 'Decked Out In Deals' Campaign is Cost-Conscious
Canadian Retail Delivery Expansions
Walmart Canada Unveils an Unlimited Next Day Delivery Service
Cash-Gifting Greeting Cards
Hallmark + Venmo Cards Simultaneously Share Heartfelt Messages & Money
South African Delivery Enhancements
Takealot Introduces an Unlimited Free Delivery Subscription
Grocery Delivery Payment Updates
DoorDash Now Accepts SNAP/EBT Online Payments
Holiday Home Delivery Upgrades
Amazon Offers an Array of New Holiday Delivery Features
Digital Commercial Payment Apps
Mastercard Unveils the Mobile Virtual Card App for Businesses
EBT-Supported Grocery Deliveries
Amazon Debuts an Unlimited Grocery Delivery Service for EBT Users
Personalized Heartfelt Digital Greetings
Merrygram Emerges as a More Meaningful Alternative
Expansive Grocer Holiday Promotions
Natural Grocers Holly Deals Offer Up to 46% Off Products