The April 2021 business trends showcase new business ventures, retail initiatives, and market fluctuations. Ranging from furnished item marketplaces to 10-minute grocery delivery platforms, brands are expanding their products and services in an effort to appeal to consumers' shifting priorities.
Notably, eBay Canada recently released a new business designed to allow shoppers to purchase brand-name products at a discount. The new platform speaks to consumers' interest in sustainability and the growth of the second-hand market. According to a recent survey, Canadian consumers "would rather buy refurbished products from a top brand with a warranty, versus a new product from a lesser brand with a warranty."
Another interesting example from the list of April 2021 business trends comes from Dija, an on-demand grocery delivery platform in the UK that offers a 10-minute delivery period on most orders.
60 Business Ideas in April
From Refurbished Item Marketplaces to 10-Min Grocery Delivery Platforms:
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Create the Future Book Wins Gold Medal
Find Your Opportunity in Times of Chaos
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Beverages From Fusing Luxury Goods and Art
An Interview with Noah Wunsch, Founder of Ruby
59
Mini-Mart Sneaker Pop-Ups
atmos Japan Created "atmosmart" Stocked with Products for Sneakerheads
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Creating the World's First Animal-Free Egg
An Interview with Clara Foods Founder Arturo Elizondo
57
Space-Saving Retail Coffee Makers
The G4 GemX Narrow IntelliFresh Coffee Brewing System is Compact
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Virtual Luxury Fashion Flagships
Burberry & Elle Digital Japan Opened a Virtual Flagship Store
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Shoppable Digital Homes
Mashable Home is a Virtual Shopping Experience with Items from Walmart
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Experiential Beauty Stores
MyGlamm's Beauty Store Focuses on Safe Product Testing & Collaboration
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Live E-Commerce Platforms
A Live Streaming E-Commerce Platform Named Whatnot Raised $20 Million
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Food Delivery Scooter Designs
The Conceptual Canoo Scoot Imagines a Strategic Partnership
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Low-Impact Fashion Stores
United Colors of Benetton's Concept Uses Upcycled Natural Materials
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Multi-Sensory Wellness Labs
Comvita Uses All the Senses to Shape Visitors' Experience of Honey
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Robotic Eyewear Labs
Hip Optical's Robotic Lens Lab Fulfills Orders Within One Business Day
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3D Printed Functional Homes
Mighty Building Gets an Investment to Work Towards New Construction
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Pre-Framed Home Artworks
Frame It Easy Sells Affordable, Professionally Framed Art on Demand
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Contactless Self-Checkouts
X5's Self-Checkouts Lets Customers Pay with Face Recognition
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Collectible Digital Sneaker Artworks
Rare Shoe Designs the Inaugural Series of NFT Sneaker Art
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Vegan-Friendly Health Beverages
The Naked Collective and Acosta Launched ‘Mude’ Health Drinks
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Plant-Based Snack Food Startups
Freakin' Healthy Expands Locations to Saudi Arabia
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Department Brand Crafting Lines
Target Launched First Crafting Label, Mondo Llama
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Professional Workwear Onesies
The Zoomsie is a Work from Home Fashion Solution
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Energy-Efficient Fashion Stores
This Mango Fashion Store Was Influenced by the Mediterranean
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Social Media eCommerce Expansions
Snapchat Acquired Sizing Tech Company Fit Analytics
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Digital Stylist Stores
The Knot Standard Stylist Store Supports Virtual Showroom Experiences
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Refurbished Item Marketplaces
eBay Canada Now Offers a Selection of Certified Refurbished Products
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Micro-Fulfillment Tech Solutions
AutoStore Created New Facility to Test Micro-Fulfillment Tech
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Social Media-Based Investment Platforms
Buzz ETF Tracks Stocks Based on Social Media Relevance
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Remote Professional Workspace Services
'DeskNow' Finds Professionals a Place to Work Anywhere
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Health-Focused Vegan Drive-Thrus
Chef Matthew Kenney’s Launches New Vegan Drive-thru 'VEG’D'
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Ready-to-Drink Canned Coffees
These New Costa Coffee Drinks Include Two Varieties
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Ready-to-Wear Menswear Rentals
Menswear Fashion Rental Marketplace, Garmentry, Launches in the UK
30
Luxury Timepiece Subscription Services
The Breitling Select Watch Subscription Service is Smart
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Plant-Powered Chocolate Squares
Mid-Day Squares Makes Organic Bars with Nourishing Ingredients
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Real-Time Dev Team Platforms
The 'devfair' Platform Enables a Collaborative Experience
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Box Moving Warehouse Robots
Boston Dynamics
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Biodegradable Medical Materials
Global Wholehealth Partners Corp. is Pioneering Sustainability
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Turkey-Based Delivery Startups
Getir is a Fast Delivery Service with Plans to Expand to Europe
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Immediate Grocery Delivery Companies
Gorillas is Planning to Expand Supported by New Funding
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Online Grocery Shopping Platforms
Danube Online is a Digital Retail Open Based in the Middle East
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D2C Dairy-Free Yogurt Shops
Hälsa Launched an Online Yogurt Store for Nutritious Oatmilk Products
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Anonymous Professional Feedback Apps
The 'LacBee' App Helps a Person Collect Pertinent Feedback
20
Randomized Artwork Subscription Services
'rand.ooo' Helps Subscribers Build Their Art Collection
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Reduced Meat Consumption Plans
Tesco Now Offers Plant-Based Options Beside Each Meat Product
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All-in-One Freelancer Invoice Platforms
The 'Invoicr' Platform Makes it Easier to Get Paid
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Non-Fungible Token Song Releases
Our Lady Peace Releases a Single Through the S!ng App
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Plastic Bag Charge Increases
The Plastic Bag Charge in Scotland is Increasing to 10p
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Quality On-Demand Grocery Deliveries
Weezy is a Platform that Delivers a Wide Selection of Produce
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10-Minute Grocery Delivery Platforms
Dija is an On-Demand Grocery Service Based in the UK
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Online Back Pain Services
Walgreens Find Care is Adding Access to SpineZone in the Service
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Indonesian Food Delivery Services
ShopeeFood is the Food Expansion Branch by Shopee
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Mini Department Tech Stores
Target Announced Plans to Open "Mini" Apple Stores Post-pandemic
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Cost-Saving Insurtech Services
'Insurego' Has Proprietary Technology for Enhanced User Experiences
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Branded Social Media Marketing Series
Facebook for Business Debuts 'Social Skills' Series
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Digital Price Promotion Amplifiers
Ahold Delhaize Launched a New Promotion Amplification Tool
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Fee-Free Digital Payment Solutions
'CloudSwipe' Offer a Contactless Way to Accept Payment
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Rideshare Dating App Partnerships
Tinder and Lyft Have Partnered to Let Users Pay for a Ride
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Customer Safety Retail Initiatives
LuLu Launches the Safe Shopping Hours Campaign for a Week
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Sampling CBD Subscriptions
PURAURA Naturals Lets Customers Try Its CBD Products for Free
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Social Media Auto-Reply Messages
TikTok Recently Added a Auto-Reply Message Option for Businesses
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Paid Vaccine Time Off
Urban Nature Store is Offering Paid Leave for Employees to Get Vaccinated
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Women-Owned Small Business Support
Amazon Canada Celebrates Women’s Day with Winnie Harlow
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Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
AI Resale Apps
Croissant Debuted an Industry-First Shop Now, Sell Later Resale Experience
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
Same-Day Fashion Rental Deliveries
Hurr x Deliveroo Helps Users Quickly Receive Pre-Loved Styles
Speedy Retailer Delivery Partnerships
Walmart and DoorDash Announced a New Partnership in Canada
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Home Services E-Commerce Platforms
Go Lime Launches a New E-Commerce Platform
Small-Format Grocery Stores
Amazon’s Whole Foods to Open New Small-Format Stores in Cities
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
Content-Based Shopping Experiences
Gopuff Launches 'Recipe Hub' for Quick Meal Ideas
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Small-Format Electronic Stores
Best Buy Canada to Operate 165 Small-Format Bell Canada Stores
Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows
eBay will Host an 'Endless Runway' Showcasing Pre-Loved Looks
Global Fashion Promotions
E-Commerce Giant SHEIN Launches Extended Holiday Shopping Event
Convenience-Focused Pet Retailer Partnerships
Pet Valu Joins Forces with Instacart
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Customer-Driven Marketplaces
COS Clothing Partnered with Recurate on a C2B2C Marketplace
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
AI-Driven Last-Mile Deliveries
The Rounds Predicts When Items Need Replacing with Machine Learning
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Private Label eCommerce Groceries
The Amazon Saver Range Offers Competitive Price Points
Refillable Product Pilots
Ocado Retail Debuts a Reusable Packaging Pilot with the Refill Coalition
eCommerce Consignment Services
eBay Consignment Was Launched with Luxe Collective
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
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
Sustainable Shoe-Trading Platforms
New Balance Joins the Resale Space with 'Reconsidered'
Innovative Home Buying Platforms
Keypr Aims to Revolutionize the Canadian Real Estate Market
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'
Fresh Fruit Subscriptions
Edible Brands Launched a Fresh Fruit Subscription Delivery Service
Online Luxury Resale Platform
eBay Has Launched a Luxury Consignment Platform for High-End Clothes
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Recurring Grocery Delivery Features
Amazon Recurring Reservations Enhances Shopper Convenience
Members-Only Retail Platforms
Invite-Only Subscription Platform Mile Reshapes Luxury Shopping
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
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
One-Stop E-Commerce Platforms
FedEx is Currently Developing the fdx Platform to Launch This Year
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
Used Component Marketplaces
Framework Allows Customers to Sell Used Products on its Website
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Branded Flea Markets
IKEA Belgium is Hosting a Flea Market Across Its Eight Branches
Rapid Grocery Delivery Services
Instacart and Albertsons Companies Have Expanded Their Partnership
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Integrated E-Commerce Apps
Amazon is Adding 'Buy with Prime' to Shopify through New Integrations
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Homemade Food Delivery Partnerships
Grocer Sobeys Partners with Homemade Food Marketplace Cookin
Game-Changing Staffing Platforms
Marketplace by Coach360 Addresses Staffing Shortages
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions
Aisle 24 Continues to Expand in Canada Amid Success
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
White Label Delivery Partnerships
Toast Announces its New Expanded Partnership with UberEats
E-Commerce Advertising Solutions
Reddit is Enhancing its Reach with the New Dynamic Product Ads
Tech-Enhanced Beauty Marketplaces
Fresha Plans to Boost Machine Learning and AI Robotics Abilities
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
Hardware Delivery Partnerships
Instacart and The Home Depot Partnered for Same-Day Delivery
Unlimited Grocery Delivery Subscriptions
Amazon Launched a Grocery Subscription for Prime Members
Pioneering Secondhand Search Engines
Beni Dominates Resale Marketplace with Innovative App
On-Demand Wellness Deliveries
DoorDash and The Vitamin Shoppe Will Offer On-Demand Delivery
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
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
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Food Sample-Focused Services
TiffinStash Announces Its New Feature — Taste Drive
Entrepreneur-Focused Online Marketplaces
Agora Exchange Caters to the Need of Creatives and More
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Four-Hour E-Commerce Deliveries
IShopChangi Launches an E-Commerce Delivery Service with FoodPanda
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Nutritional Supplement Deliveries
Uber Eats and The Vitamin Shoppe Have Forged a Partnership
Smart Grocery Shopping Support
SmartChef Converts Grocery Lists Into Actionable Data
Global Digital Marketplaces
Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans
Mobile Produce Markets
GROW-on-the-GO Nourishes Communities in Food Deserts
Two-Day Retailer Sales
Best Buy is Offering a 48-Hour Sale from July 16th to July 17th
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Apparel Brand Industry Expansions
'Reebok' is Expanding to Enter the Micro-Mobility Space
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Luxury Consignment Services
eBay Offers Luxury Consignment for Designer Handbags
Premium Retail Resell Categories
Walmart Restored Premium Offers Like-New Items for Less
AI-Powered Food Platforms
Samsung Food Offers Access to Recipes and More
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
Rapid Refund Platforms
Reshop Helps Shoppers Get Refunds Faster
Seamless Grocery Services
JIVA Technologies Launches the We Got Groceries Official Website
Frictionless QR-Based Resale Features
eBay is Introducing the New 'Resell on eBay' Feature
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Online Grocer Meal Planners
The ALDI Meal Planner Hub Offers Ample Inspiration for Recipes
App-Based Grocery Discounts
Olio and Gander Introduce a New Deals Section on its Mobile App
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Big Box Delivery Subscriptions
Walmart Canada Launches the Affordable Delivery Pass
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
Multi-Brand E-Commerce Expansions
Multiple Grocers are Adapting Instacart's Storefront Pro Tool
Speedy Fragrance Deliveries
Deliveroo and The Perfume Shop Partnered for Product Delivery
Pre-Loved Clothing Platforms
Zara is Expanding its Pre-Owned Platform for Eco-Shopping
Platform-Enabled Baby Registries
Etsy Launches a New Baby Registry Feature for Parents
Social Media Pre-Owned Luxury Marketplaces
LePrix Partnered with TikTok Shop in the U.S.
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Retailer-Backed Reseller Platforms
IKEA Preowned Helps Consumers Sell Their Housewares
South African Delivery Launches
Shoprite Now Offers Online and Bulk Delivery for South Africans
Female Chef Delivery Platforms
DoorDash Canada Empowers Women Chefs with "Made by Women" Platform
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Sustainable E-Bike Deliveries
Deliveroo UAE Has Integrated Electric Bikes Into its Delivery Fleet
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Trackable Package Return Programs
Uber Launches a New Package Return Service with Live Tracking
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 Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
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
Personalized E-Commerce Platforms
Jarikre Debuts a New E-Commerce Solution for Nigerian Consumers
Retail Food Expiry Tools
Gander Taps C-Store Collective to Launch a New Service Partnership
Multi-Brand Shopping Hubs
Boohoo Opens the Boohoo Marketplace for Easy Access to Over 150 Brands
Small Business-Supporting Contests
Staples Launches Boost My Biz, Targeted at Canadian Businesses
B2B Referral Marketplaces
Frentro is a Marketplace Connecting Businesses with Clients
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Failed Digital Product Databases
Dead Product Marketplace is a Graveyard for Abandoned Projects
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Canadian Retail Delivery Expansions
Walmart Canada Unveils an Unlimited Next Day Delivery Service
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
South African Delivery Enhancements
Takealot Introduces an Unlimited Free Delivery Subscription
Branded Small Business Contests
Staples Canada Honors Small Businesses with Boost My Biz Contest