From labor-on-demand grocery employees to in-gym vitamin retailers, the February 2020 market trends highlight how businesses are leveraging the changing market.
One notable example is Meijer, the American supercenter chain. The brand announced a new partnership with labor-on-demand platform and app Hyer to find "gig" workers to fill temporary roles. By leveraging employees' preference for flexible work schedules and new opportunities, Meijer's new move will reduce its labor costs by employing laborers as needed.
Another intriguing example of the February 2020 market trends is the new Starbucks Pickup location in Toronto. This retailer was designed for convenience, only offering customers the option of pre-ordering on the app and picking up their orders. The cutting-edge concept offers no seating but simplifies the ordering process thanks to the digital board that displays order status.
Top 65 Market Trends in February
From Labor-on-Demand Grocery Employees to In-Gym Vitamin Retailer:
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Eco-Conscious Baby Brands
Eco Totz Boasts a Range of Grooming Products, Toys, Apparel & More
64
Short-Form Viral Video Partnerships
Iflix is Teaming Up with TikTok to Stream Short-Form Videos
63
Industry Leading Point-of-Sale Displays
Tag Received Three Awards for Its Work with Kroger
62
Rounded Tip Knife Collections
Viners Boasts a Collection That Seeks to Reduce Knife Incidents
61
Fast Fashion eCommerce Launches
Forever 21 Launched a Revived Online Store for Customers
60
Immersive Tunnel-Like Bookstores
BookXcess Boasts an AR Reading Experience for Children
59
Technologically-Integrated Boat Power Systems
Sea Ray Revealed Its New SLX-R 400e Boat at CES 2020
58
Visual Impairment Navigation Devices
OrCam Announced New Features for the MyEye 2 at CES 2020
57
Home EV Charger Systems
Wallbox Created the Quasar Which Features Bidirectional Charging
56
Ultra-Futuristic Exhibition Centers
Zaha Hadid Architects is Nearing Completion of a Slick Project
55
Odorless Cannabis Technology
CannabCo Developed PURECANN to Reduce the Harshness of Cannabis
54
D2C Supplement Distribution Partnerships
Supplements Brand Rae Wellness Expanded into Target
53
Toronto Coffee Pickup Shops
The Canadian Starbucks Pickup Location Was Designed for Convenience
52
Enhanced Grocery Pickup Services
Instacart Pickup Services Now Have Helpful Location Features
51
Beginner Cannabis Cultivation Kits
Advanced Nutrients Launched Its Starter Kit with Curated Items
50
Infrared Camera Acquisitions
Apple Purchased Spectral Edge to Use Its Infrared Camera Technology
49
Flying Taxi Automotive Investments
Toyota Placed a Significant Investment in Joby Aviation
48
Damage-Reporting Electric Scooter Releases
Bird is Releasing Its Bird Two Scooter in San Francisco
47
Hot Sauce Delivery Services
The Bespoke Post Scorch Box Delivers Hot Sauce to Your Front Door
46
Racing Film-Themed Model Cars
The LEGO Group and Universal Announced a Brand Partnership for Toys
45
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Microsoft Revealed Two New Tools at the National Retail Federation
44
Automated Customer Experience Platforms
Copilot Seeks to Help Brands Improve Customer Satisfaction
43
In-Gym Vitamin Retailers
The Vitamin Shoppe Caters to Health-Conscious Shoppers with In-Gym Stores
42
Electric Tuck Delivery Services
UPS Purchased 10,000 Electric Trucks from Arrival for a Trial
41
Grocery Selection Robots
Walmart is Expediting Warehouse Operations with Robots Moving Items
40
Personal Finance-Tracking Apps
The Copilot App Was Recently Released to All iOS Users
39
Customizable Enhanced Football Broadcasts
ESPN Aired a 4K National Championship Broadcast
38
Esports Training Facilities Partnerships
Nike Entered into a Deal with T1 Entertainment & Sports
37
Informative Multimedia Rewards Apps
Mastercard Created an AR App to Inform Customers About Rewards
36
Electric Sedan Unveiling Events
Lucid Motors Stated That It Will Showcase the Lucid Air in April
35
Customizable Private Flights
Aman Resorts International Launched a Luxury Private Jet Service
34
Nostalgic Keyboard Re-Releases
Korg Created a New Version of the MS-20 with Minor Tech Updates
33
Plant-Based Sausage Products
Nestlé Added Sausage Products to Its Selection of Plant-Based Meats
32
Social Media AI Acquisitions
Snap Purchased AI Factory to Bolster Its Video Editing Capabilities
31
AI-Informed Mobile Menu Items
Taco Bell Partnered with Certona to Improve In-App Customization
30
Regional Scooter Pilot Programs
Uber is Launching a Scooter Pilot Program in San Francisco
29
THC-Enhanced Hot Sauces
This THC Sauce by the Cure Parlour is "Hot... but Also Very Tasty"
28
AI-Powered Logistics Systems
Delta Air Lines Announced an AI-Powered System at CES 2020
27
All-Encompassing Grocery Apps
Whisk Created a Multiplatform App for Recipes and Grocery Orders
26
Annual Gaming Subscription Services
Apple Arcade Added a Cost-Effective Annual Subscription Option
25
Consumer Identification Systems
Home Depot Partnered with Vibes to Increase Customer Engagement
24
Autonomous Drone Demonstration Flights
The EHang 216 Drone Flew for the First Time in the US
23
Labor-on-Demand Grocery Employees
Supercenter Meijer Shifts to "Gig Workers" for In-Store Roles
22
Independent Curated Hip-Hop Playlists
Apple Music Collaborated with the NBA on a Curated Playlist
21
Kid-Friendly Advertising Platform Investments
Microsoft Invested in a Platform Named SuperAwesome
20
AI Startup Acquisitions
Apple Purchased a Company Named Xnor.ai to Bolster Its Machine Learning
19
Vehicle Charging Stations
Electrify Canada Debuted 6 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Ontario
18
Multi-Platform Game Releases
Microsoft Will Release Cross-Gen Games for the Xbox Series X
17
Retail Analytics Acquisitions
Nielsen Global Connect Purchased Precima to Bolster Its Analytics
16
Postbiotic Cosmeceutical Ingredients
LactoSporin® is a New Cosmeceutical Ingredient by Sabinsa
15
Ride Hailing Bidding Systems
Uber is Running a Test Where California Drivers Can Set Fare Prices
14
Social Media Video Shopping
Facebook Purchased Packagd to Bolster Transactions on the Platform
13
Information-Based Flight Notification Apps
Delta Air Line's Fly Delta App was revealed at CES 2020
12
In-Car Voice Assistant Partnerships
LG Partnered with Cerence on Voice Assistant Technology
11
Aircraft Development Partnerships
Boom Supersonic Partnered with Flight Research on the XB-1
10
Joint EV Production Announcements
Rivian Will Produce an Electrically Powered Vehicle for Lincoln
9
Revenue Optimizing AI Systems
Warner Bros. Has an AI System to Help with Release Decisions
8
Ride-Hailing Favoriting Features
Uber Will Let California Users Select Their Favorite Drivers
7
Mid-Band 5G Network Launches
Rogers is Launching Canada's First 5G Network in Four Major Cities
6
Safety-Focused Ride Hailing Apps
Lyft Launched the Safety Advisory Council to Address Concerns
5
American GIS Data Updates
Esri ArcGIS Living Atlas Improved US Census Data for its Software
4
Customizable Cable Plans
Verizon Launches a Mix and Match Service Providing Cable Access
3
Cost-Effective Smartphone Announcements
Samsung Will Resale Lite Versions of Its Flagship Devices
2
Bundled Streaming Price Tests
SirusXM is Testing Discounted Bundle Packages with Pandora Content
1
Alternative Football League Rules
The XFL Released Its New League Rules Ahead of Its Launch
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Recruitment Metaverse Shops
IKEA on Roblox Merges Virtual Gaming and Real-World Job Opportunities
Seasonal Holiday Coffee Menus
Starbucks Debuts its 'A Merry Holiday Menu' Featuring Festive Blends
Time-Stamped Dietary Items
Cycle.me Unveils 7-Eleven Limited Edition Food Products
Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Autonomous Micro Markets
Micromart Features Digital Price Tags & AI Product Recognition Sensors
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
QSR Hunger Initiatives
Starbucks Expands FoodShare Program with Customer Participation Options
Crave-Worthy Nutritious Food Brands
CVS Pharmacy Announced the Launch of Well Market
Educational Sober Alcohol Markets
Sobr Market Flagship Store Reopens
Cost-Conscious Cashierless Microstores
Fainders.AI Launched a Prefab MicroStore Within a Gym
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
Discount Grocery Store Pilots
Loblaw Introduces a New No Name Store Format in Ontario
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Lotus Launched a 'Pick & Go' Location in Thailand
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Protein Beverage Pop-Ups
Premier Protein will Host a Proffee Pop-Up at Toronto's Union Station
Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops
GymNation Launched the World's First Fit-Café Concept
Content-Based Shopping Experiences
Gopuff Launches 'Recipe Hub' for Quick Meal Ideas
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Employee-Free Smart Stores
The 'Teo' Employee-Free Store in Germany is a Success Story
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Pizza Box Resumes
Pizza Hut's "ResZAmes" Support Job Seekers During the September Surge
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
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
Future-Proof POS Systems
Metcalfe's Market is Expanding Toshiba Self Checkout System 7 Solutions
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Jewelry Retail Expansions
Mejuri Opens 40th Location at Major Canadian Shopping Center
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Loyalty-Focused Grocery Initiatives
Tony’s Fresh Market Boasts a New Website and Loyalty Program
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Rapid Grocery Delivery Services
Instacart and Albertsons Companies Have Expanded Their Partnership
Toronto Mall Beauty Expansions
Sephora's Grand Opening at the Well Offers Free Incentives
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Tech-Enhanced Grocery Retail Experiences
RSA America & the California Grocers Association Partner
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Nutritious Meal Delivery Service
Factor's Meal Delivery Service Revolutionizes Healthy Eating
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Homemade Food Delivery Partnerships
Grocer Sobeys Partners with Homemade Food Marketplace Cookin
Zero-Waste Grocery Stores
This Upcoming Giant Eagle Market District Location is in Indianapolis
Game-Changing Staffing Platforms
Marketplace by Coach360 Addresses Staffing Shortages
Wellness-Focused Retailer Ranges
Target is Welcoming More Than 1,000 Wellness Products
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Earned Wage Access Partnerships
Retail Merchandising Servicing Marks First Year with DailyPay
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Virally Inspired Frozen Entrees
Counter Creates Macro-Balanced Frozen Foods with Content Creators
Celebrity Dietary Supplement Partnerships
Kate Hudson's INBLOOM will be Sold in Whole Foods
Ready-to-Eat Retailer Snacks
These New 7-Eleven Menu Items are Arriving This Summer
Sponsored Post-Birth Meals
Grubhub's Special Delivery Treats New Moms to the Meal They Dreamed of
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
On-Demand Wellness Deliveries
DoorDash and The Vitamin Shoppe Will Offer On-Demand Delivery
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
Enhanced E-Commerce Customer Services
Fluent Enhances Customer Experience for Online Shoppers
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
All-Inclusive Meal Commerce Platforms
Mealogic Helps Businesses Enter the Meal Delivery Market
Wholesome Accessible Kids Foods
Good & Gather Baby and Toddler Foods are Well-Priced
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
Exclusive Beauty Retail Partnerships
Kroger and MCoBeauty Partnered to Expand Beauty Offerings
Autonomous Retail Solutions
Simbe Robotics Debuts a New Tool to Remotely Monitor Store Shelves
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Same-Day Beauty Deliveries
Sally Beauty and Instacart Expanded Their Partnership with New Offers
Expansive Autumnal Coffee Ranges
This New Coffee Collection from The Fresh Market is Fall-Ready
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Nutritional Supplement Deliveries
Uber Eats and The Vitamin Shoppe Have Forged a Partnership
Smart Grocery Shopping Support
SmartChef Converts Grocery Lists Into Actionable Data
Gen Z-Supporting Benefit Policies
Chipotle Launches a New Benefits Program for its Gen Z Employees
Accessible Online Retail Initiatives
Instacart and Walgreens Partnered to Accept SNAP/EBT Online
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
Eco Grocer Delivery Solutions
Fulfilled by Misfits Leverages the Misfits Market Platform
Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions
Aisle 24 Continues to Expand in Canada Amid Success
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Wintertime Cafe Menu Items
The Dunkin' Winter 2023 Menu Will Arrive After Christmas
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Cloud-Based Grocery Technology
Pricer Plaza Signs an Agreement with a Tier 1 North American Grocer
Apothecary-Style Supplement Stores
The New GNC Flagship Boasts a Warm, Open, Inviting Atmosphere
Retail Crop Yield Programs
Walmart is Working with Agritask to Combat Climate Change
Collaborative Coffee Expansions
Costa Coffee Partners with Y7 Yoga Studio
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Curbside Cafe Retail Services
Target Drive Up with Starbucks Offers Drinks with Purchases
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Food Delivery Loyalty Programs
Grubhub Has Reintroduced Its Loyalty Subscription Program Grubhub+
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
Seasonal Grocery Collections
Kroger Co. Unveils the 14-Piece 'Harvest Apple' Autumn Collection
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
Compact Urban Discount Grocers
This No Frills Grocery Store is Half the Size of Other Locations
Convenience Retailer Private Labels
These New 7-Eleven Private Label Products are Value-Minded
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
Extensive Frozen Meal Ranges
These New New Frozen Meals from Conagra Brands are Diverse
Retailer-Backed Nutrition Coaching
Meijer's New Service Helps Consumers Stick to Wellness Goals
Hispanic Heritage Grocer Campaigns
Southeastern Grocers are Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Grocer-Connected Kitchen Appliances
Kroger and GE Appliances Partnered to Optimize Meal Prep
Retailer Bakery Product Expansions
These New One Stop Lines are Perfect for Picnics and Sharing
Vaccination Retailer Reward Campaigns
Giant Food Flexible Rewards Members Get Points for Vaccines
Seasonal Convenience Store Coffees
These 7-Eleven Seasonal Menu Items Embrace Cold Weather Flavors
Curbside Cafe Delivery Services
Target Fuses its Drive-Up Service with In-Store Starbucks Pickup
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
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Fee-Free Grocer Deliveries
Kroger Grocery Connect Combats Against Food Deserts
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Retail Food Expiry Tools
Gander Taps C-Store Collective to Launch a New Service Partnership
Money-Saving Grocery Apps
Schnuck Markets and Upside Launch a Co-Branded App for Rewards
Grocery EV Stations
FLO and Metro Deploy Fast Charging Stations at Over 130 Grocery Locations
Expiration Management Tools
East of England Co-op Taps Retail Insight for a New Waste Solution
Seasonal Coffee Promotions
GetGo Café + Market October Coffee Mondays Offer Java Savings
Occasion-Driven Apparel Retailers
Windsor Fashions Llc Expands into the Canadian Market
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
Retailer-Backed Yogurt Lines
AWG Brands Debuts a New Private Label Yogurt Line in Multiple Flavors
Incentivized Healthy Eating Programs
Merryfield Learn & Earn Program is Arriving at Earth Fare
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Extensive Springtime Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Spring Menu is Launching on Leap Day
Inventory Management Systems
Sprouts Integrates Instacart's FoodStorm Into its Management System
Autumnal Private Label Products
These SEG Seasonal Own Brands Products are Limited-Edition
Coffee-Focused Rewards Programs
The Human Bean Launches a New Rewards App and System
Expansive Grocer Holiday Promotions
Natural Grocers Holly Deals Offer Up to 46% Off Products