Niche pop-up shops, unusual subscriptions and health-conscious loyalty programs are the most interesting patterns from the June 2014 business trends.
Today, custom subscription services are being utilized by a surplus of businesses across various industries to meet niche consumer needs. From meat subscriptions to washing machine rentals and even mystery gifting subscriptions, there is a wide selection of programs to meet varying consumer needs.
In an effort to encourage positive behavior, many businesses are providing nontraditional incentives. Russian bank Alfa-Bank introduced a program that rewards its customers with money whenever they engage in physical activity. The more movement the app monitors, the more money is deposited into a special savings account.
For more insight and examples of the top June 2014 business trends, check out Trend Hunter's Business Trend Report.
Top 70 Business Trends in June
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Diversified Beauty Photography
Selfridges' Hello Beautiful Imagery Celebrates All Kinds of Beauty
69
Irresistibly Musky Business Cards
These Pheromone Business Cards Reach Out to the Ladies
68
Unpackaged Food Supermarkets
Original Unpacked is Lowering Food Waste by Unconventional Means
67
Smartphone Screen Business Cards
An Apple Engineer Designed a Business Card with an iPhone Screen
66
Creatively Carved Credentials
Elena Damy's Wood Business Cards were Designed by Mattison Creative
65
Church-Based Workplaces
This Historic Church Also Operates as the Imbull Flipit.com Office
64
Gourmet Popcorn Shops
My Crazy Pop Shop in Paris Specializes in Gourmet Popcorn
63
Photo-Lover Fashion Bibles
The 'Dior: The Legendary Images' Book Spans Over 60 Years of Photos
62
Subtly Textured Business Cards
Lulu Dee Designed Understated Cool Business Cards for Cotton & Flax
61
Speedy Sunglasses Delivery Services
Warby Express Has Your Back—Or Eyes—This Long Weekend
60
Hipster Lifestyle Boutiques
Urban Outfitter's Space Ninety 8 Offers Completely Unique Products
59
Personal Fragrance Finder Shops
The Fragrance Lab by Selfridges Perfectly Matches You to a Perfume
58
Swiping Fashion Retail Apps
Kwoller's Fashion Price Tracking Feature Adds to a Tinder-Inspired App
57
Discount Food Delivery Programs
The Munchery Plus Plan Aims to Cut Courier Fees for Meals
56
Literary Light Covers
This Fictional Work Featuring Light Switch Cover is Perfect to the Letter
55
Immersive Sports Stores
Adidas' 'HomeCourt' Stores Take Sports Retailing to the Next Level
54
Romance-Reviving Digital Storytelling
The Chatsfield Changes the Way We Tell Stories Online
53
Cyclist-Focused Cafes
Cafe Velo is for Those on Wheels
52
Diminutive Historical Texts
The Mini Book of Major Events Illustrates Pivotal Moments on Earth
51
Celeb Lifestyle Brand Pop-Ups
The Goop Pop-Up Shop Brings Gwyneth Paltrow's Online Shop to L.A.
50
Secret Social Chat Apps
This Exclusive Social Network App Only Works In Applebee's Restaurants
49
Shared Washer Subscriptions
A Washing Machine Rental Service Saves the Environment and Your Money
48
Budget-Conscious Fashion Retailers
Forever 21 Red Stores Offer Even More Affordable Fashion
47
Absurd Ad Interview Blogs
A Tumblr Archives Strange Advertising Interview Questions and Comments
46
Responsive Digital Receipts
The Square Feedback Digital Receipt Lets Buyers and Sellers Chat
45
Lunar Thirst Quenchers
This Sports Drink is Made with Water From the Moon
44
City Pop-up Books
SCH+ARC Studio Finds Ways to Educate People on a City's History with a Playscape
43
Instant Shopping Scanner Apps
The Powatag App Lets Users Buy Items Wherever They Are
42
Social Media Shopping Carts
#AmazonCart Lets You Add Items to Checkout Later from Twitter
41
Live Profit-Revealing Feeds
WorldPay Zinc Created a Website that Live-Feeds Tech Company Profits
40
Dramatic Makeup Look Ads
The NK Haute Cosmetics Campaign Promotes a One-of-a-Kind Beauty Service
39
Interactive Motion Lookbooks
Stylepit's Lookbook is an Interactive Scrolling Experience
38
Flagship Basketball Superstores
Toronto is Receiving its Own House of Hoops
37
Group Deal Checkout Systems
Groupon's Gnome is an iPad POS System That Makes Redeeming a Deal Easy
36
Clothing Comparison Apps
Virtusize Helps You Compare Clothing Size Online with What You Own
35
New Employee Retention Stats
A Bamboo Infographic Explains the Secrets to Retaining New Hires
34
Rewarding Employment Infographics
This Infographic Rates the Highest Paying Jobs Worldwide
33
Transparent Crowdsourced Startups
Agora is a Democratic & Online Community-Based Beverage Company
32
Meat Subscription Boxes
AgLocal Delivers Pasture-Raised Meats from Family Farms to Homes
31
Fast Food Spanish Donuts
McDonald's Japan Introduces a Mouthwatering McChurro
30
Auditioning Literary Character Ads
The Steimatzky Book Stores Campaign Promotes Personalized Casts
29
Trash-Fuelled Airways
British Airways is Working with Solena Fuels for an Eco-Friendly Alternative
28
Literal Magazine Representations
'i29' Designs a Retail Space for Frame Publishers in Amsterdam
27
Competitive Commercial Pricing Systems
The Boomerang Commerce Program Caters to Small Retailers
26
Copyright Protection Apps
Tagg.Ly Easily Adds a Watermark to Smartphone Pictures
25
Mysterious Letter Subscriptions
The Mystery Envelope Program Sends Unknown Surprises in the Mail
24
Micro-Sized Storage Services
Hoard is a Secure System for Sharing Keys and Other Small Items
23
Consumer-Generated Content Platforms
Offerpop's Activate Boosts Loyalty with User Creations
22
Expansive Book Infographics
This Infographic Catalogs the Most Popular Books Ever Written
21
CEO Advice Publicity Stunts
The 1-844-GIRLBOSS Campaign Builds Confidence and Promotes New Book
20
Video Game Swapping Services
Game Gorilla Lets You Trade Games for the Ones You Really Want
19
Computerizable Job Stats
An Infographic Visualizes Oxford University Data on Job Automation
18
All-Encompassing BBQ Books
This Brazilian Barbecue Bible Would Come in Handy for Upcoming Holidays
17
Crafty Beer Discounts
The Craft Beer Passport Gives Beer Lovers Delicious Discounts on Craft Brews
16
Financial Fitness Incentives
Alfa-Bank Promotes Health and Wealth with its Fitness Banking System
15
Brain-Boosting Arcade Games
The Neuron Race by Kriss-Sport Blends Mutliple Disciplines
14
Interactive Adventurous Autobiographies
A Neil Patrick Harris Book Lets You Choose Your Own Story
13
Life-Swapping Apps
The 20 Day Stranger App Allows Users to Live Life as Someone Else
12
Retail Recommending Booths
Inspiration Corridor Offers Fashion Suggestions and Helps Locate Items
11
Auto-Matchmaking Websites
Volkswagen's New Website is Inspired by Match.com and Tinder
10
Visionary Public Relations Companies
Narrative PR Uses Creativity to Bring Flavor to Companies
9
Charitable Frequent Fliers
The Extra Mile Donates Flights To People Visiting Dying Loved Ones
8
Associate Insight Apps
The Refresh Networking App Helps You Find Common Ground with Contacts
7
Explanatory Web Debate Videos
Hank Green Takes on the New Neutrality Debate in 3 Minutes
6
Retrospective Anniversary Ads
The Fast & Ever-Moving John Lewis Celebrates Its 150th Anniversary
5
Sensitive Submarine eReaders
The Navy eReader Device Will Not Betray Important Information
4
Updated Bird Book Logos
Pelican Books Receive a New Look After Being Out of Commission for Years
3
Literary Fast Food Toys
The McDonald's Happy Meal E-Book Voucher Replaces Traditional Toys
2
Musical Work Attendance Systems
Payroll Hero Lets You Sing a Karaoke to Clock-In at Work
1
Group Matchmaker Sites
The Hankster Club is an Online Site for Finding Group Dates with Friends
Related Ideas
Personalized Streaming Merch Features
The Spotify Merch Hub Offers Gear According to Interests
Marathon-Inspired NYC Pop-Ups
Bandit x ASICS Partner for a New Capsule and Immersive Experience
Time-Stamped Dietary Items
Cycle.me Unveils 7-Eleven Limited Edition Food Products
Graphic-Adorned Summer Fashion Collections
Boys Lie's June Collection Drop Was Stunning
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Anti-Consumerism Subscription Services
The 'Nothing' Subscription Service Literally Offers Nothing
AI Resale Apps
Croissant Debuted an Industry-First Shop Now, Sell Later Resale Experience
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
Anti-Loyalty Memberships
Dis-Loyalty Actively Rewards Members for Exploring New Destinations
Efficient Candle Subscription Marketplaces
SCENT Announces a Rebrand & a New Roster of Fragrances
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Eco-Conscious Coffee Programs
Costa Coffee's Club Loyalty Scheme Rewards Eco-Minded Customers
AI-Driven Customer Loyalty Systems
TurboPush Aims to Streamline Digital Loyalty Programs
Complimentary Movement-Focused Workouts
Lululemon Commemorated World Mental Health Day
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Novel Fitness Raves
Les Mills and adidas Offered a Ground-Breaking Fitness Rave Event
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
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat's Subscription Box is Themed & Limited-Edition
Playlist-Enhanced Outfit Recommendations
Stitch Fix and Spotify Collaborate on a Unique Experience
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
Animated Fish Cafes
The Hangyodon Theme Cafe in Japan will Present Summer Offerings
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
E-Commerce Recycling Programs
GUESS Launched GUESS Again in Partnership with SuperCircle
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Wedding Guest Outfit Rentals
By Rotation and Airbnb are Reducing the Strain of Attending Weddings
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Fresh Fruit Subscriptions
Edible Brands Launched a Fresh Fruit Subscription Delivery Service
Small Business Newsletter Platforms
Mailbob Helps Business Owners Build Newsletter Programs
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Biobased Cleaning Pod Expansions
Dropps Accelerates Retail Expansion with Wegmans and Walmart.com,
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
QSR Game-Inspired Fitness Partnerships
WithU and McDonald's MONOPOLY Make Strides in the UK
Dumpling Restaurant Rewards
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Unveils its New Loyalty Program
Branded Dating Experiments
Whirlpool's Care Profiles Had Daters Share Photos of Doing Chores
Music-Inspired Fashion Ventures
Upstream is the First Fashion Streaming Service Powered by Music
Members-Only Retail Platforms
Invite-Only Subscription Platform Mile Reshapes Luxury Shopping
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Chic Sustainable Underwear Brands
Subset Formerly Known as Knickey, Launches in North America
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Brunch-Inspired Activewear Capsules
Nimble Activewear Launches the New 'Breakfast Club' Collection
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions
Loopy Loyalty Adds Loyalty Cards in Apple and Google Wallet
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
AI-Powered Finance Trackers
TotallyMoney and Bud Financial Launch an AI-Powered Payments Tracker
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Sporty Laundromat Takeovers
Heineken's LaundroMatch Turns 24-Hour Laundromats into Sports Bars
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Music-Themed Fashion Apps
Upstream Allows You to Shop the Same Brands Your Favorite Musicians Do
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
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
AI-Powered Cocktail Subscriptions
The Barsys Subscription Box Service is Debuting at CES 2024
Record-Breaking Rental Pop-Ups
P2P Rental Platform By Rotation Has a Five-Storey Space in London
Value-Driven Delivery Memberships
Skip+ Unlocks Lower Service Fees, Premium Deals and More
Progressive Traveler Programs
Ennismore Upgrades its Existing Loyalty Offerings to Include 'Drops'
Preschool Gaming Subscriptions
The Piknik App Subscription Service Shares Games for Preschoolers
Refreshed Sandwich Rewards Programs
Subway MVP Rewards is Coming to the US, Canada and Puerto Rico
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Interactive Menu Games
Subway Launches the Super-Sized Sweeps for its MVP Rewards
Web3-Driven Loyalty Programs
Hugo Boss Elevates its Rewards Program to Foster Customer Engagement
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Web Browser-Focused Rebate Programs
Shift is Launching the Toggle Tax Rebate Program
Personalized Streaming Service Interfaces
The New My Netflix Tab Helps with Tidying the Platform
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Jewelry Rewards Initiatives
Mejuri Launches a New App and Loyalty Program Called Mejuri+
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Activity-Monitoring Sports Apps
Strava Heatmaps Offer Athletes Insights into Populated Areas
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Natural Wine Subscription Platforms
The Waves Proprietary Artificial Intelligence Technology
On-Demand Telehealth Subscriptions
'RelyMD' Launched a Subscription Service for Quick Healthcare
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Battery Rental Services
Swobbee Launches an Online Marketplace for Rental Batteries
Ad-Free Gaming Platforms
Subscrible's Latest Gaming Platform is Available on Mobile Devices
Food Delivery Loyalty Programs
Grubhub Has Reintroduced Its Loyalty Subscription Program Grubhub+
Customer Gifting Suites
Grey Bandit's Gifting Suite Gave Customers the Influencer Treatment
Digital Taco Subscriptions
Taco Bell is Introducing the Return of Its Taco Subscription Program
Expanded Denim Recycling Programs
Anthropologie Customers Can Turn In Worn Denim to be Repurposed
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Italian Pantry Goods Subscriptions
Giadzy Offers 3 Subscription Boxes Starting at $35 Per Month
Modern Denim Pop-Up Shops
Urban Outfitters Launches a BDG Pop-Up with the Denim Swap Shop
Big Box Delivery Subscriptions
Walmart Canada Launches the Affordable Delivery Pass
First-Access Fan Clubs
Curie's Sniff Club Shares Lab Samples with Members
Body-Scanning Wellness Subscriptions
Zozofit 2.0 Introduces Body Shape Scanning via a Smartphone
Summer-Themed Subscription Boxes
Bokksu's Summer Collection Features Unique Japanese Snacks
BNPL Shopping Subscriptions
Klarna Adds a Subscription Plan for Frequent Shoppers
Unified Subscription Management Apps
The 'SubX' Subscription Manager Supports Over 1,000 Services
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Teen Fitness Programs
GoodLife Fitness Introduces Teen Memberships
Zero-Proof Subscription Boxes
Raising the Bar's Boxes Boast Alcohol-Free Spirits, Mixers, and More
Premium eBike Subscription Services
Wombi Released in Seattle to Make eBikes More Accessible
Artisan Summertime Cafe Drinks
White Bison Coffee Announced New Drinks Just in Time for Summer
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Offline Community Marketplaces
Aerie’s Hidden Gem Marketplace Created a Shared Space for Brands
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Airline Clothing Rentals
Japan Airlines is Launching a New Clothing Rental Service for Passengers
Digital Loyalty Companions
Brew Perks Offers an Easy Way to Track Rewards, Unlock Exclusive Deals
Small Business-Supporting Contests
Staples Launches Boost My Biz, Targeted at Canadian Businesses
Film Chronicle Documentaries
HBO Presents the New MoviePass, MovieCrash Documentary
Newsletter-Finding Tools
Best Newsletters Helps Users Find Their Next Favorite Read
Curated Book Subscription Boxes
Book of the Month Creates Personalized Fiction-Book Boxes
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Coach-Supporting Wellness Platforms
ABC Trainerize and Wrkout Launch TZ Storefront
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Fitness Loyalty Programs
Under Armour Launched its First Official Loyalty Program for Customers
Science-Backed Styling Services
Hush Launches an Exclusive Styling Service for its Clients
Fitness Tracker App Subscriptions
Strava Introduces a Family Plan Subscription Tier
Online Tip Collecting
Tipsme Changes the Way Individuals and Businesses Collect Tips
Subscription-Based Design Services
NUMI Matches Businesses with High-Quality Designers
South African Delivery Enhancements
Takealot Introduces an Unlimited Free Delivery Subscription
Self-Service Event Promotions
Industry Dive Adds Self-Service Offerings to Include Event Promotion
Branded Small Business Contests
Staples Canada Honors Small Businesses with Boost My Biz Contest
Employee Engagement Tools
Triibe Offers Interactive Newsfeed, Polls, Surveys, and More
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Cheese Subscription Clubs
Murray's Cheese Club Offers Themed Journeys for Product Discovery
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
Summarized Personal Podcast Solutions
Jellypod Will Scan Emails and Make a Personalized Podcast
In-App Subscription-Canceling Features
Mastercard and Subaio Streamline Subscription-Canceling
Streaming Brand Trivia Games
Roku Weekly Trivia Puts User's Pop Culture Knowledge to the Test
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
Productivity-Enhancing Focus Sessions
SoulCycle Partners with Deep Work Platform FLOWN
Entertaining Business News Magazines
Business For You Magazine Brings Exciting Narratives
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources
Weekly Finance Newsletters
Deelscoop Keeps Users Informed from Seed to Series D and Beyond
Comprehensive Checkout Tools
TreviPay Launches an All-in-One Checkout Solution to Reduce Friction
Gas Retailer Rewards Programs
Gas N Wash Unveils its Updated Mobile App and Rewards Program