These July 2020 market trends range from fast mobile retail deliveries to gamified workplace experiences.
While a recent Staples partnership with Instacart offers fast, same-day delivery to consumers from the office supply retailer -- with over 1000 locations across the United States participating -- e-commerce giant Amazon is looking to alleviate stress among its staff with an interactive game for employees. The gamified warehouse experience requires employees to participate in virtual challenges and aims to enhance efficiency while reducing anxiety.
Other July 2020 market trends to note include Verizon's recent three year e-sports deal with League of Legends as the team's main 5G network provider, along with Panasonic's partnership with PodID that will "enable restaurant guests to pay for their orders at drive-thrus and kiosks using their face."
Top 30 Market Trends in July
From Fast Mobile Retail Deliveries to Gamified Workplace Experiences:
Jana Pijak — Jul 24, 2020 — Business
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Hotel Pivoted Restaurant Rooms
Hotel Stadt is Converting its Hotel Rooms into Pop-Up Restaurants
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Geodesic Domes Hotel Patios
Westin Bayshore Launched Geodesic Domes for Its Patio Guests
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Gamified Workplace Experiences
Amazon's Workplace Games Enhance Performance & Relieve Stress
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Enhanced Scent Longevity
Firmenich Pionneers Perfume Delivery Technology for a Long-Lasting Scent
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Plant-Based Liquid Egg Products
Evo Foods is Pushing the Envelope on Sustainable & Healthy Eggs
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Hotel Pivoted Hospital Concepts
LEO A DALY Debuts Hotel2hospital Concept for COVID-19 Response
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Nitrogen Ice Cream Shops
Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream is Launching a National Franchise Program
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QSR AI Analytic Tools
KFC Canada is Using AI Analytic Tools to Track Data Across Locations
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Facial Recognition Drive-Thrus
Panasonic and PopID Partner to Let Customers Pay with Their Face
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Fast Mobile Retail Deliveries
Staples and Instacart Launched a Same-Day Delivery Service
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Millennial Franchising Opportunities
Del Taco Wants Millennials to Enter Its Franchise System
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Cell-Based Food Tech Start-Ups
Hueros Has Developed a New "Growth Medium" for Meat Alternatives
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Plastic-Free E-Commerce Centers
Amazon Will No Longer Use Single-Use Plastic Materials in India
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Branded Esports Leagues
Verizon Entered into a Three Year Deal to Provide 5G for an Esports League
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Convenience Store Loyalty Apps
7-Eleven Launched a Loyalty Program Through the Mobile My7E App
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Food Delivery Loyalty Rewards
The Uber Eats App Allows Accumulation of Rewards from Restaurants
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Anti-Tip-Baiting Shopping Platforms
Instacart Introduced a New Tip Policy to Protect Workers
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Direct-To-Door Prescription Services
The Health Depot Created a Direct-To-Door Delivery Service
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Cultivated Infrastructure Standardization Frameworks
IntegriCulture Inc. Launches Uni-CulNet
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Meal Delivery Vouchers
Uber Eats’ New Vouchers Let Employers Purchase Meals for Staff & Attendees
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Satellite-Powered Internet Trails
Consumers Can Sign Up to Test Starlink Internet Ahead of Launch
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Mobile Retail Delivery Partnerships
CVS Partnered with DoorDash on a Same-Day Delivery Service
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Online Investing Resources
TD Bank Group Launched a Learning Centre for Investment Education
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Expanded E-Commerce Cargo Fleets
Amazon Air Added 12 New Planes to and Expanded Ground Operations
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Millennial-Targeted Franchising Programs
NextGen Supports a New Generation in Franchising
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Multimedia Calling Agreements
Slack and Amazon Chime Partner to Improve Audio and Video Calls
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Collaborative Fragrance Deals
Moncler and Interparfums Entered into a Licensing Agreement
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Podcast Platform Aquisitons
SiriusXM Purchased Simplecast Which Will Now Work with AdsWizz
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AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
AI-Powered Smart Trolleys
Instacart Unveils a New AI-Powered Shopping Cart Partnership with Aldi
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Crave-Worthy Nutritious Food Brands
CVS Pharmacy Announced the Launch of Well Market
Intuitive Self-Service Order Kiosks
The GoTab Self-Ordering Kiosks Support Quick Service and More
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Family Dollar Debuted a New Mobile Shopping App for Customers
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
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
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
Coveo’s Collaboration with Shopify Seeks to Streamline Shopping
Gamified Shopping Apps
Yaysay Combines AI-Powered Personalization & Gamification
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
Wellness-Promoting Employee Initiatives
DICK'S Sporting Goods Debuts the Summer of Sport Challenge
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
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
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
Enhanced Omnichannel Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Addresses Challenges in Retail & Hospitality
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
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
Retailer Sustainability Milestones
Staples Canada is Exceeding Sustainability Goals Ahead of 2025
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
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
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
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
Seasonal Book Retail Promotions
Indigo Launches Multi-Category Holiday Deals with E-Reader Focus
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Human-Assisted AI Tools
Verizon Launched a Suite of AI Tools to Improve Customer Experiences
AI-Driven Pizza Innovations
Domino's® and Microsoft Join Forces for Smarter Pizza Orders
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 E-Commerce Apps
Amazon is Adding 'Buy with Prime' to Shopify through New Integrations
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Valyant AI and Paerpay Tansform Drive-thru Experience with AI
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Unveiled Its 2024 Back-to-School Campaign
Game-Changing Staffing Platforms
Marketplace by Coach360 Addresses Staffing Shortages
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Ready-to-Eat Retailer Snacks
These New 7-Eleven Menu Items are Arriving This Summer
AI-Powered eCommerce Reviews
Amazon Customer Review Highlights Leverage AI Capabilities
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
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
Virtual Car Meetups
7-Eleven is Inviting Fans to Meet Virtually in Fortnite
On-Demand Wellness Deliveries
DoorDash and The Vitamin Shoppe Will Offer On-Demand Delivery
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Interactive App-Themed Game Maps
Twitch Unveiled 'The Glitch' Brand Map in Fortnite for Twitchcon
Food Delivery Miami Raffles
Doordash is Offering Summer of DashPass for the 5th Time
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
Autonomous Retail Solutions
Simbe Robotics Debuts a New Tool to Remotely Monitor Store Shelves
At-Home Healthcare Technologies
Best Buy Health and PwC Strategy& are Making Care More Accessible
Sports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Meetkai Announces Its Partnership with THINK450 at CES 2024
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
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
Camera Gear Product Displays
GoPro Has Announced a Significant Retail Expansion at Best Buy
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
Digitized Retail Shelf Labels
Croatian Retailer Studenac is Implementing Electronic Shelf Labels
QR Code Shopping Assistants
Nintendo Implemented Icecat Tech to Enhance In-Store Shopping
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
AI-Powered Automation Tools
LightSpeed Debuts a New AI Platform for Businesses to Automate Tasks
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
Retail Crop Yield Programs
Walmart is Working with Agritask to Combat Climate Change
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
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
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Collaborative Esports Events
Samsung and GIANTX are Hosting an Activation at EGX Comic Con
Multi-Brand E-Commerce Expansions
Multiple Grocers are Adapting Instacart's Storefront Pro Tool
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Optimized Late-Night Deliveries
THG Fulfil's Next-Day Deliveries Support Late-Night Shoppers
Storewide Discount Promotions
Amazon's 'Prime Big Deal Days' Will Have Thousands of Deals
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
AI-Powered Tech Deliveries
Best Buy Unveils the New AI-Powered Delivery Service
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
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
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
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
Web-Based Mobile Game Stores
Microsoft Mobile Games is Launching a Web-Based Store
Virtual Retail Solutions
Simbe's Store Intelligence™ Solutions Provide Results on a Global Scale
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Last Mile Delivery Enhancements
Oracle Taps Uber to Enhance its Uber Direct Delivery Service
Speedy Same-Day Grocery Deliveries
Instacart and Giant Eagle Have Partnered for Same-Day Delivery
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
Inventory Management Systems
Sprouts Integrates Instacart's FoodStorm Into its Management System
New Year Sandwich Promotions
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Streaming Brand Trivia Games
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