These April 2017 business trends incorporate a wide range of highly innovative apps, platforms, services, pop-ups, office spaces, and more.
On Toronto's Queen Street West, Honey Nut Cheerios created a futuristic pop-up grocery store that was a part of the cereal brand's #BringBackTheBees campaign, which brings awareness to the need to protect bee populations. Due to this, the grocery store shows how much would go missing from store shelves if bee populations continue to decline. In addition to Honey Nut Cheerios being absent, fresh fruits, vegetables, and a variety of other important food staples were missing.
Also featured in these April 2017 business trends is the new analytical subscription service that's being tested by Twitter. Although some of the useful functions would be available to all users for no cost, it's more advanced tools, which are intended for businesses, journalists, and other professionals, would be part of a paid service. With this, users could more efficiently see how well their posts are doing, what people are Tweeting about, and much more.
Top 40 Business Trends in April
From Credit Card Platforms to Interactive Beauty Vanities:
Riley von Niessen — Apr 29, 2017 — Business
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Fashion Lifestyle Retailers
H&M is Set to Launch the New Retailer Arket in Late Summer in London
39
Recycled Wooden Offices
Fiverr Office Was Inspired by the Artistic Nature of Its Business
38
In-store Checkout Apps
Wal-mart's Scan & Go Technology Helps Customers Skip Busy Checkout Lines
37
In-Store Juice Bars
Whole Foods Market Now Features a DIY Fresh Juice Bar by Juicero
36
Millennial Jewelry Shops
Birks' Newest Fine Jewelery Store Caters to a New Generation of Shoppers
35
Health-Conscious Food Trucks
The Healthy Scratch Food Truck will Serve Up Smoothies and Bowls
34
Interactive LED Lounges
Melbourne's Spice Market Has Artificial Snow and Flying Scenery Nightly
33
Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine Trucks
The Vietvan Offers Delicious and Healthy Street Food Options
32
Indoor Campus Offices
The New Dublin Airbnb Office Was Designed to Look like a School Campus
31
Pop-Up Wine Shops
Aldi Süd is Set to Open a Temporary Wine Shop in Düsseldorf, Germany
30
Supermarket Clothing Pop-Ups
Lidl Opened a Pop-Up Shop in Hamburg for Its New Clothing Collection
29
Premium Pharmacy Kiosks
Andrzej Niegrzybowski's BeClinic Stand Spotlights Nutritious Supplements
28
Vegan Deli Restaurants
Montreal's Gusta Foods is a New Gourmet, Plant-Based Restaurant
27
Interactive Beauty Vanities
The 'Wall of Kisses' by Burt's Bees Introduces a New Lipstick Range
26
In-Store Makeup Stations
Make Up For Ever's New Flagship Store Features Go Pro Make Up Stations
25
Experiential Retail Rewards
Harvey Nichols' Loyalty Rewards Program Offers Perks Frequently
24
Personified Retail Installations
Bikini Berlin's Stills & Strokes Pop-Up is Visually Playful
23
Design-Forward Eyewear Flagships
Ace & Tate's Hamburg Flagship is Designed as a Maze
22
Socialization-Encouraging Clothing Stores
The Roy Robson Clothing Store in Hamburg Features a Bar
21
Luxury Loyalty Handbags
Rebecca Minkoff's Designer Handbags Boast QR Codes to Unlock Store Rewards
20
Futuristic Supermarket Pop-Ups
Honey Nut Cheerios is Hosting a Pop-Up Grocery Store in Toronto
19
Solar-Themed Offices
The New Linkedin Madrid Office Was Inspired by the Solar System
18
Fantasy-Themed Cruise Stops
Adventures by Disney Now Has a Beauty and the Beast Themed Offer
17
Nutritious Workplace Lunch Services
LunchOwl Aims to Create Productive Employees Through Food
16
Emoji-Based Supermarket Apps
The New Rewe App Allows Customers to Search for Items by Emoji
15
In-Store Beverage Boutiques
This New Concept Target Store Boasts a Wine and Beer Shop
14
Mental Health Cafes
Marks & Spencer's Unique Cafes Encourage Discussions on Mental Wellness
13
All-in-One Business Platforms
The 'Strive' Digital Business Platform Combines Functionalities
12
Luxury Shopping Clubs
Genesis Luxury's 'Genesis Luxe Club' Brands Itself as a Lifestyle Program
11
Social Media Shopping Tools
'Easytap' Helps Increase Conversion by Incorporating Shopping Links
10
Feedback-Analyzing Platforms
'BigTeam' Changes the Way Creative Feedback Takes Place
9
Mentor Matchmaking Platforms
'RookieUp' Connects Professionals Together to Share Creative Skills
8
Fashion-Focused Travel Programs
Etihad's 'Runway to Runway' Caters to the Fashion Community
7
Vanity-Themed Cosmetic Displays
Mussler Beauty's Flagship Encourages Visitors to Test Products
6
In-Store Legwear Galleries
Wilford's Berlin Store Features a Legwear Gallery Inside
5
Craft Brewery Hotels
BrewDog is Crowdfunding for the World's First Craft Beer Hotel
4
Mobile ATM Withdrawls
Wells Fargo Will Soon Be Rolling Out NFC-Enabled ATM Machines
3
Credit Card Benefit Platforms
'Sift' Lets Users Receive Hidden Credit Card Benefits Automatically
2
Analytical Social Subscriptions
Twitter is Developing a Premium 'TweetDeck' for Professionals
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Specialized Office Yoga Programs
Yoga Promotes Health and Wellness in Corporate Environments
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Personalized Coffee Recaps
The 2024 Starbucks Blend Highlights Canadian Coffee Habits
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Handheld K-Beauty Devices
APR Corp. is Bringing Advanced K-Beauty Tech to CES 2024
AI Job Skill Tools
Dove Chocolate's Mom Experience Translator Helps with Reintering the Workforce
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour is a Unique Concept
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
Dating App Coffeeshops
Bumble Partners with GoodNews for Le Café Bumble in Paris
Sakura-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Launches the Beauty of Sakura Box in March
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
AI Resale Apps
Croissant Debuted an Industry-First Shop Now, Sell Later Resale Experience
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Crave-Worthy Nutritious Food Brands
CVS Pharmacy Announced the Launch of Well Market
Demystifying Skincare Pop-Ups
The Power Of Simple Experience Pop Empowers Consumers
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
AI-Driven Customer Loyalty Systems
TurboPush Aims to Streamline Digital Loyalty Programs
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Protein Beverage Pop-Ups
Premier Protein will Host a Proffee Pop-Up at Toronto's Union Station
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Bakery-Café Loyalty Programs
Paris Baguette Unveiled its New PB Rewards Program and Mobile App
Rejuvenating Springtime Cosmetics
The Tree Hut In Bloom Collection Has New and Returning Favorites
Unique Cosmetics Launch Events
Summer Fridays will Host a London Newsstand Pop-Up
Personal Shopping Apps
Beamble is Redefining Luxury with On-Demand Personal Shopping
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
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
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
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Bespoke QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Debuted New Ways to Enjoy Summer Drinks
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Fresh Fruit Subscriptions
Edible Brands Launched a Fresh Fruit Subscription Delivery Service
Soft-Pink Wellness Bars
Yorkville Village’s BetterBar Offers Healthy Dining in Toronto
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Social Media Analytics Tool
Track and Improve Social Media Growth with Hivehubai’s Analytics Tools
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
Nostalgic Cosmetic Cases
Caboodles x Taste Beauty x Hershey's Collaborated on a Beauty Organizer
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Bakery Brand Beauty Products
Sprinkles Cupcakes Beauty Products Will Arrive in 2025
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Food Sample-Focused Services
TiffinStash Announces Its New Feature — Taste Drive
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Iconic Cupcake Brands
The new CRUMBS Cupcakes Embraces a Modern Approach, Leveraging E-Commerce
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping Filter
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Beauty Tech Initiatives
L’Oréal Brings Big Bang Beauty Teach Innovation Program to Northern Asia
AI-Powered Gelato Packaging
Sweet Cheeks Partners with Bravo to Debut Gelatos with AI Packaging
AI-Enabled Delivery Chatbots
Uber Eats Launches an AI Chatbot to Help Improve User Experiences
Chocolate Spread Hot Air Balloons
Nutella Hosts an Immersive Hot Air Balloon Experience in Canada
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Comprehensive Health Care Suites
Bright Sits on the Intersection of Technology and Health
Engaging Branded Pop-Up Kitchens
SOWN Celebrated the Launch of Its Oat Cold Foaming Cream
Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions
Aisle 24 Continues to Expand in Canada Amid Success
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Tech-Enhanced Beauty Marketplaces
Fresha Plans to Boost Machine Learning and AI Robotics Abilities
3D Beauty Shopping Experiences
Benefit Cosmetics and Obsess Team Up on a 3D Shopping Experience
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Digital Taste Profiles
The Shelf App Creates Comprehensive Media Consumption Analytics
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
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
Cafe-Inspired Cosmetics Collections
The Tree Hut Café Collection Has a Range of Fall Themes
Autonomous Retail Solutions
Simbe Robotics Debuts a New Tool to Remotely Monitor Store Shelves
Web Browser-Focused Rebate Programs
Shift is Launching the Toggle Tax Rebate Program
Bathing-Inspired Pop-Ups Bars
The #DoveDeluxeBar Shares Sensorial Cocktails & Mocktails
Beloved Holiday QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Ushers in the Holiday Season with Festive Offerings
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Communication App Shopping Experiences
WhatsApp Flows Allow for In-App Booking and Shopping
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Botanical Bodycare Pop-Ups
Lush Turned a Store into a Secret Garden Pop-Up for a Special Collab
Themed Heart-Shaped Chips
Japanese Snack Brand Calbee Unviels its Valentine's Day Chips
Youth-Focused Prebiotic Products
Beech-Nut® Launches a New Range of Prebiotic Jars and Pouches
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Smart Grocery Shopping Support
SmartChef Converts Grocery Lists Into Actionable Data
AI-Driven Consumer Goods Platforrms
Cpg Radar’s New AI-Driven Platform is Efficient
Beauty-Incentive Programs
Sephora's Beauty at the Bentway Will Offer Free Beauty Samples
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Comprehensive Entertainment Apps
Bebuzee Has Expanded Its Platform by Adding Bebuzee TV
Retail Crop Yield Programs
Walmart is Working with Agritask to Combat Climate Change
AI-Powered Food Platforms
Samsung Food Offers Access to Recipes and More
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Kindness-Promoting Local Business Markets
KIND Snacks hosts the KINDness Market in Toronto
Black History Month Markets
Blair&jack is Part of the Up Express Black History Month Market
App-Based Grocery Discounts
Olio and Gander Introduce a New Deals Section on its Mobile App
Multi-Brand E-Commerce Expansions
Multiple Grocers are Adapting Instacart's Storefront Pro Tool
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
Car Dealer-Targeted Software-As-A-Service Platforms
Curbee Helps Car Dealers and Manufacturers
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Retailer Bakery Product Expansions
These New One Stop Lines are Perfect for Picnics and Sharing
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
AI-Powered Profile Tools
Bumble is Using Artificial Intelligence to Help with its User Experience
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Retail Food Expiry Tools
Gander Taps C-Store Collective to Launch a New Service Partnership
Offline Community Marketplaces
Aerie’s Hidden Gem Marketplace Created a Shared Space for Brands
Virtual Retail Solutions
Simbe's Store Intelligence™ Solutions Provide Results on a Global Scale
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Women-Led Toronto Florists
May Flowers Flourishes with a Captivating Approach to Floral Design
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Habit-Tracking Apps
BeeBetter Helps Establish Routine and Cultivate Healthy Habits
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
Extensive Springtime Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Spring Menu is Launching on Leap Day
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Social-Based Pregnancy Tools
Peanut Introduces New Pregnancy Tracking Features for its Social Site
Coffee-Focused Rewards Programs
The Human Bean Launches a New Rewards App and System
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Comprehensive Checkout Tools
TreviPay Launches an All-in-One Checkout Solution to Reduce Friction