This list of April 2018 business ideas outline the different ways in which companies are going above and beyond to improve a customer's satisfaction, both in-store and online.
Clothing retailer Zara has been infusing its brick-and-mortar locations with high-tech offerings to make for a more digitized shopping experience. This month alone, the brand has implemented an AR-infused clothing app and AR display windows. Most interestingly, is the brand's recent implementation of a warehouse robot, which will be responsible for the efficient retrieval of over 24, 000 packages.
Businesses are also shifting their efforts to host more entertainment-focused events in unconventional spaces. Examples of this include yoga events hosted in grocery stores, makeup pop-ups hosted in cafes and aquarium-based dining events.
Top 85 Business Ideas for April
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Designer Department Store Cafes
An Off-White Cafe Pop-Up Opened Its Doors at the Bon Marché
83
Electric Car Conversion Companies
Voitures Extravert Transforms Vintage Vehicles to Electric Cars
82
Futuristic Fashion Store Makeovers
Zara is Combining Online and Offline Retail in Its Stores
81
Multi-Sensory Beehive Pop-Ups
Pandora Created a Gilded Hive for a New Jewelry Launch
80
Millennial Start-Up Services
Office Depot's BizBox Empowers Business Owners with Growth Tools
79
Boozy Barbershop Pop-Ups
The Trim & Tonic Pop-Up Offers Hot Shaves and Cold Cocktails
78
Reimagined Retail Spaces
Retail Design Collective Transform Loft into Hub for Community Engagement
77
Warehouse-Inspired Concept Shops
E-Retailer Howdy's Store Envisions a "Futuristic Warehouse"
76
Immersive Sleep-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Dream Machine is New York's Latest Immersive Experience
75
In-Store AR Clothing Apps
Zara's AR App is Available for a Limited Time
74
Directional Logo Designs
McDonald's 'Follow the Arches' Campaign Is a Playful Spin on the Logo
73
AR Store Windows Displays
Zara Stores are Experimenting with AR Display Windows
72
Vegan Beauty Pop-Ups
The 'Little Vegan Pop-Up' by Superdrug Spotlights Plant-Based Beauty Products
71
High-Tech Beauty Shops
The L.O.V Voice Activated Beauty Shop Has a POS Smart Assistant
70
Personal Fragrance Pop-Ups
Diptyque Launched Its First-Ever Pop-Up with a Focus on Fragrance
69
Mom-Centric Online Concierges
Boxed.com is Launching a "Momcierge" Exclusively for Mothers
68
Cerebral Co-Working Spaces
The Brain Embassy in Warsaw Takes Inspiration from the Human Brain
67
Female-Driven Ad Campaigns
KFC Malaysia is Recognizing Women with Its Claudia Sanders Campaign
66
Male-Led Menstruation Campaigns
Pink Parcel's 'I'm On' Campaign Stars Kenny Jones
65
Professional Business VPN Services
Business VPN by KeepSolid Helps Companies Protect Data
64
Eco-Friendly Office Furniture
Plastic Whale Makes Furniture Out of the Waste Collected from Canals
63
Subscription Business-Launching Platforms
'LaunchPass' Lets You Launch a Business in Minutes
62
Boutique Workout-Streaming Apps
JetSweat Gives Access to Virtual Fitness Classes for $10 Monthly
61
Gamified Retail Apps
'Gravy Live' Uses an 'HQ Trivia' Format to Help Brands Sell Products
60
Personalized AR Avatar Platforms
'Fable' Lets Users Create Custom Avatars for Use in AR
59
Monthly Motherhood Care Packages
Ecocentric Mom Offers a Subscription Service for New Moms
58
Versatile Open Offices
Sydness Architects' TrueX Office Boasts Space for Meetings and Happy Hours
57
Toronto-Based Modern Offices
The New Slack Space in Toronto Has a Revolutionary Office Design
56
Artistic Flexible Working Offices
Mullenlowe Profero's New Office Mixes Art Deco with Heritage
55
Gritty Industrial Offices
Woods Bagot Used Raw Concrete on This Continental Bank Building
54
Gender Neutral Clothing Stores
Phluid Project is the World's First Gender-Free Clothing Store
53
Rainbow Laser Phone Promotions
Samsung's the Night Re-Imagined Encouraged Nighttime Photography
52
Kid-Focused Department Stores
'Kid Cavern' is Launching a Department Store for Kids in Liverpool
51
Women-Celebrating Snack Branding
Stacy's Pita Chips Have Been Rebranded with a Female Focus
50
Adult Entertainment Cryptocurrencies
The Playboy Cryptocurrency Wallet Is Set To Evolve the Brand
49
Dessert-Infused QSR Coffees
The McCafé Turtle Beverages Come in Three Different Varieties
48
Hyper-Local Font Campaigns
Nike's Oslo Typeface Speaks to the City's Design Aesthetic
47
Luxury eCommerce Experiences
Gucci's Collection Can be Purchased Through WeChat
46
Charitable Watermark Initiatives
Getty Images Launched a Campaign Entitled 'Watermarks for Water'
45
Social Skincare Challenges
Olay's 28 Day Challenge Tapped Social Media Influencers
44
International Pen Pal Apps
The 'PEN PALS' Social Network You Send Notes to Others Around the World
43
AR-Infused Furniture Retail Spaces
IKEA's Demo Store Highlights the Future of Brick-and-Mortar
42
Cashless Coffee Chain Locations
Three Cash-Free Starbucks' are Opening in South Korea
41
Cafe-Based Cosmetic Pop-Ups
Glossier and Rhea's are Partnering for This Unique Retail Experience
40
Autonomous Ride Sharing Vehicles
The Renault Ez-Go Looks To Bring Stylish Autonomous Car Services
39
Active AR Retail Apps
Outdoor Voices' AR App Encouraged Consumers to Get Outside at SXSW
38
Entrepreneur-Specific Hotels
Tribe Theory is Geared Toward Young Business Owners and Startups
37
Bifurcated Book Stores
'Yueyue Bookstore' Features a Layout Split Between Light and Dark
36
Female-Only Ride-Share Services
DriveHer is Offering Toronto Women a Safe Ride Home
35
At-Home Furniture Assembly Services
TaskRabbit Employees Will Be Assembling IKEA Furniture
34
Green Fast Food-Branded Rainbows
Mcdonald's Shambow Celebrates St. Patrick's Day in Chicago
33
Kissing Fast Food-Branded Contests
Mcdonald's and WeChat Awarded Couples with Free Macarons
32
In-Store Retro Arcade Activations
Bloomingdale's Promotes Its Lets Play Line with In-Store Arcades
31
Arched Living Spaces
Atelier Vens Vanbelle Created a Beautiful Home from an Old School in Ghent
30
Richly Faceted Office Edifices
'Yuhantechnos HQ' Features a Wavy Glass Facade
29
P2P Clothing Store Openings
Depop's L.A-based Store is the Brand's First Brick-and-Mortar Effort
28
eCommerce Makeup Partnerships
MAC Cosmetics Partnered with the eCommerce Retailer ASOS
27
Waste-Fighting Grocery Apps
The Karma App Retails Surplus Grocery Store Goods at Discounted Rates
26
Contemporary Bank Re-Designs
The Nationwide Building Society's Interior Fosters Connectivity
25
Branded Beauty Blogs
Macy's the Edit is Dedicated to Fashion Ideas and Inspiration
24
Long-Term Mentorship Platforms
'MentorCruise' Connects Students with Professionals in the Industry
23
Department Store Checkout Apps
Macy's Mobile Checkout Lets Clothing Shoppers Skip the Line
22
Real-Time Cyber Attack Billboards
This Billboard Displays Real-Time Hacking Attempts
21
Gamified Furniture Campaigns
IKEA's 'Matchers Keepers' Uses AR to Solve Furniture Disputes
20
Categorical Business Task Managers
'Arrangedly' Streamlines Communication and Much More
19
QSR Chain Tortilla Chips
Yum! Brands is Launching Taco Bell Tortilla Chips for Sale in Stores
18
VR Data Visualizations
Virtualitics Combines AR, VR and AI to Create a New Way to See Information
17
Accessible Audio News Sources
Braillevoice Reads the News Aloud to Those with Visual Impairments
16
Smart Aftermarket Window Solutions
'iBlinds' Upgrade Window Coverings with Intuitive Technology
15
Discounted eCommerce Memberships
Discount Amazon Prime Offers are Available to Medicaid Recipients
14
Sculptural Yellow-Clad Retail Stores
Acne Studios' West Hollywood Store Features a Yellow Interior
13
Sneaker Design E-Courses
FIT and Complex Collaborated on the Online 'Sneaker Essentials' Program
12
Efficient HR Management Solutions
'kiwiHR' Digitizes HR for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
11
Empowering Dating App Pop-Ups
Bumble Helped Women to Make Meaningful Workplace Connections at SXSW
10
Historic Office-Ready Chapels
The Waterdog Project Transformed a 17th-Century Chapel into Offices
9
Aquatic Pop-Up Yoga Events
The 5.8 Undersea Restaurant Housed a Mindful Yoga Session
8
Pet-Friendly Family Phone Plans
Telenor's Pet-Friendly Plans Lets People Add Pets to Their Plans
7
Customer Retention Information Kits
Intercom's Customer Retention Starter Kit is Based on Research
6
Self-Help Professional Marketplaces
'Instawell' Connects Users to Mental Health Professionals
5
Customer Product Review Platforms
'Reviewshake' Makes it Simple to Manage Reviews from One Place
4
Accessible Hospital Transportation Services
Uber Health is a Transport Service for Patients
3
Candy Bar-Infused QSR Pies
The Burger King Pie Made with Twix is Indulgently Delicious
2
Women-Led Business Notifications
The Google My Business Dashboard Now Offers a Women-Led Attribute
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Frequent User Ride-Share Programs
Lyft Will Be Trying Out a Frequent Rider Subscription Service
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AI-Powered Virtual Closets
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AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
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GenAI Virtual Shoppers
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Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
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Luxury Department Store Takeovers
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Sustainable Fashion Stores
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100% Silk Shop in Toronto's Downtown Core is Sustainable
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
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AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
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Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Fashion AI Platforms
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AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
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Shoppable CPG Ads
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AI-Powered Retail Tools
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Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
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Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
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Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
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Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
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Creativity-Driving Kids Apparel
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AR Piano Previews
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Size-Replicating Try-On Technologies
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Inventive Retail Strategies
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AI-Enabled Retail Partnerships
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