These March 2017 business trends include private office pods for those looking to get away from their desks, flying rideshare drones, designer brand candy shops, and much more.
For offices that favor a more unconventional aesthetic, there's wearable pods from designer Yang Zhao. The pods, which emulate the shape of a large dorsal fin, are called the 'SharkMan,' and can be used in four different ways. They can be used to hold laptops comfortably on one's lap, function as a small working booth, be a desk, and even be used to sleep in.
Also included in these March 2017 business trends is Unilever Foundry's 'Level3' B2B co-working space in Singapore. A 22,000-square-foot space, Level3 offers enough space for both Unilever teams, as well as a series of different start-ups, including those that focus on marketing, technology, social impact, and ingredient experimentation.
Top 40 Business Trends in March
From Marathon Runner Subscriptions to In-Store Ordering Kiosks:
Riley von Niessen — Mar 25, 2017 — Business
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Foodie-Focused Meal Brands
'Simply Good' Offers Quality Food That Makes for Easy Cooking
38
Wearable Privacy Pods
The Sharkman is a Wearable Piece of Furniture for People Looking for Privacy
37
High-Tech Concept Cafes
'The New Black' in London is a High-Tech Cafe Oriented at Businesspeople
36
Geological Food Shops
The Usaginonedoko Cafe Creates Food Inspired by Rocks and Minerals
35
Flying Rideshare Drones
The 'Sky2Go' Passenger Drones Avoid Traffic and Cut Commute Times
34
Soothing Privacy Office Pods
The 'Co COON' Creates a Private Office Space for Up to Two People
33
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Mumbai's 'Whishbox' Store Combines Art and Retail in One Space
32
Virtual Reality Nail Salons
WAH London's New Flagship Incorporates Tech into Its Business Model
31
Minimal Marijuana Accessories
The Tokyo Smoke and Van der Pop Collection is Elegantly Designed
30
Designer Brand Candy Shops
The Mansur Gavriel Candy Shop Will Offer Leather Bags and Sweet Treats
29
Luxurious Fitness Supplements
The KIN Range Was Created by Two Renowned Fitness Gurus
28
Converted Airplane Eateries
The 'Hawai Adda' Airplane Restaurant Serves Vegetarian Cuisines
27
B2B Co-Working Spaces
Unilever Foundry's 'Level3' is a New Co-Working Space in Singapore
26
Residential Retail Concepts
'Casa Perfect' is a Cozy, Shoppable Environment That Feels Like Home
25
Fast Food Tea Bars
The New 'Panda Express + Tea Bar' Serves Food and Boba Milk Tea
24
Masculine Style Subscription Services
'LustBox' Monthly Subscription Boxes are Filled with Goodies
23
Experiential Furniture Studios
Pepperfry is Changing the Way Consumers Shop for Furniture in India
22
Digital Detox Spa Holidays
The Kamalaya Resort Offers Time Away From Daily Commitments
21
Artistic Numerical Displays
The Forest of Numbers Commemorates Its Location's History
20
Mobile Pizzeria Delivery Trucks
The Zume Pizza Food Delivery Truck Makes Pizza While Driving
19
Sprawling Upscale Liquor Stores
'Tonique' is a Massive Retail Outlet Carrying Fine Wine and Liquor
18
Autonomous Retail Robots
Lowe's 'LoweBot' is an Automated Retail Service Tool
17
Meal Preparation Subscriptions
Prep Dish Takes the Stress Out of Healthy Eating for Consumers
16
Minimal Monochrome Offices
Soesthetic Group's Office Was Inspired by Blank Paper
15
Lofted Interior Design Offices
Elliot James Designed its Own Contemporary Office Space
14
Mobile Self-Payment Systems
Rebecca Minkoff's Self-Checkout Solution is Powered by QueueHop
13
In-Store Ordering Kiosks
365 by Whole Foods Stores Feature iPad Kiosks for On-Site Food Orders
12
In-Store Pickup Stations
Wal-Mart is Now Piloting a Self-Dispensing Tower for In-Store Pickups
11
Express Checkout Apps
'Perpule 1Pay' Simplifies Retail Payment Systems and Reduces Queues
10
Upscale Menswear Boutiques
The Cadini in Pune India Feature Luxurious, Yet Modern Touches
9
Pub-Finding Apps
The 'Wotzon' App Has the Potential to Revitalize the Pub Industry
8
Dramatic Subterranean Boutiques
The Heritage Store in New Delhi Combines Fashion and Tradition
7
Marathon Runner Subscription Boxes
Runner Crate Provides Products and Foods That Optimize Health
6
Simplified Shopping Apps
Waitrose's Quick Check Implements a Scan-as-You-Shop System
5
Network Authentication Solutions
'ThingsPage' is an IoT Directory Service to Keep Networks Secure
4
Million-Dollar Chip Contests
Lay's 'Do Us A Flavor Campaign' Promises a $1 Million Reward
3
High-Speed Checkout Stations
This 365 by Whole Foods Station Only Accepts Cards or Apple Pay
2
Emotive Coding Robots
WowWee's 'COJI' Teaches Kids Basic Programming with Emojis
1
Marketplace Metrics Platforms
The 'Upright' Analytics Platform Tracks Marketplace Performance
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Cushioned Computer-Generated Shoes
The Loewe x On Cloudtilt Uses Computer-Generated Midsole Tech
Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Footwear
DJ and New Balance Join to Unveil New 9060 Sneaker Colorways
Scooter-Like Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'Worknic' Portable Work Station Can Be Brought Anywhere
Marathon-Inspired NYC Pop-Ups
Bandit x ASICS Partner for a New Capsule and Immersive Experience
Upright Cafe Sleeping Pods
Nescafé Harajuku Will Launch Giraffenap Pods for Quick Naps
Handheld K-Beauty Devices
APR Corp. is Bringing Advanced K-Beauty Tech to CES 2024
Timeless Furniture Capsules
EQ3's Spring/Summer 2023 Embraces Simplicity & Head-Turning Aesthetics
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Ultra-Durable Headphone Concepts
This AirPods Ultra Concept by Taiseer Zarruk is Extra-Rugged
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Customizable Office Privacy Pods
The Herman Miller Bay Work Pod is Wheelchair-Accessible
Redesigned Hybrid Offices
Mason Studio Redesigned Its Toronto Office For "The Greater Good"
Contemporary interactive workspaces
Kinzo Architekten collaborates with Dawon & Company
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
Futurist Footwear Collections
Norse Projects Dropped the ARKTISK Footwear Capsule for 2023
Sports Brand Design Evolutions
The Vitra Design Museum will Host Nike: Form Follows Motion
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Connected Workplace Privacy Pods
The New Framery Office Booths Come in Four Models
Cost-Conscious Cashierless Microstores
Fainders.AI Launched a Prefab MicroStore Within a Gym
Sculptural Luxury Fashion Stores
Burberry's New Store in Milan is Situated at Via Sant' Andrea 2
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
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
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
AI-Powered Travel Campaigns
Samsonite's Bring It 2024 Campaign Exudes Timeless Style & Durability
Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs
Fendi and MAD Architects Join Forces on a Futuristic Capsule
Edgy Futuristic Activations
The Oakley Exoplanetary Bunker in Paris is Otherworldly
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Bikeable Office Buildings
Ledger is a New Flexible Office Space in Bentonville, Arkansas
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
Luxurious Spring-Ready Sneakers
Burberry Introduces the Dynamic Box Sneakers to its Lineup
Novel Fitness Raves
Les Mills and adidas Offered a Ground-Breaking Fitness Rave Event
Bright Soda-Brand Office Spaces
BIT CREATIVE Designs the Coca-Cola HBC Headquarters
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups
ASICS Personalization Studio Features LuxCreo 3D Printing Technology
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Self-Service Commerce Kiosks
Cantaloupe Go Brings Buy-and-Go Expereinces to Customers
Branded Design Exhibitions
The MUJI IS Exhibit is Running in New York Between May 18th & June 4th
Industrial Design Exhibits
Design Burger Hosted a 'Design Dialogues Exhibit' in London
Plush Footwear Pop-Ups
The Monster Den by On Shares the Joy of Running
Lifestyle Insight-Inspired Furniture
Formway Sets Up its Own Furniture Brand Noho with New Range
Colorful Collaborative Tech Sneakers
Jae Tips and Saucony Unveil the To Do List Collection
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Design Thought Leader Podcasts
The Future of XYZ Podcast Spotlights Design Leaders and Innovators
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Workplace-Integrated Store Locations
IKEA Hosts Hej!Workshop Coworking Space in its Store
3D Product Visualization Services
Herman Miller and Design Within Reach Tap 3D Cloud™ by Marxent
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Vibrant Adaptable Workplaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs a Modern Workspace for Relaxound
Outdoor-Inspired Collaborative Capsules
Merrell 1TRL & Trippin Unveils the Natural Highs Campaign
Hospitality-Driven Workspace Designs
The Malin Has Opened Its First Location in Austin, Texas
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Modern Portable Work Stations
The Worknic Allows Users to Bring their Office with Them
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Bright Tonal Modern Offices
Roar Studio Designs the New Sleek Office for Sprinklr
Stylish Ergonomic Office Chairs
The Trea Chair from Humanscale Was Designed by Todd Bracher
Workstation-Equipped Laptop Bags
The 'Workpod' Mobile Office Briefcase is Durably Designed
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Bespoke Furnished Industrial Offices
Holloway Li Designs the Mother London Office Interior
Water-Covered Speaker Installations
Google and Lachlan Turczan Unveil Shaped by Water in Milan
Record-Breaking Rental Pop-Ups
P2P Rental Platform By Rotation Has a Five-Storey Space in London
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Subtle Tech-Infused Desks
The KOBLE Tori 4.0 Smart Desk Has Several Charging Points and More
Data-Driven Women's Ultramarathons
lululemon's FURTHER Ultramarathon Includes a Research Program
Community-Centric Office Spaces
Shubin Donaldson Architects Designs the Tricon Residential Office
Chic Contemporary Fitness Studios
Jaybird Emphasizes Mindfulness and Accessibility
New Year-Celebrating Retail Capsules
BAO and Dover Street Market Celebrate Lunar New Year
Immersive Furniture Company Exhibitions
IKEA Unveils the Future Together Exhibition at MDW
Sports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Meetkai Announces Its Partnership with THINK450 at CES 2024
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Communal Social Health Clubs
STUDIO K Designs the BIÂN to Celebrate Third Anniversary
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Elevated Corporate Coffee Offerings
Partners Coffee Launches Coffee for the Office Program
Stylish Everyday Men's Footwear
Lululemon Introduces the New Men's Footwear Collection
Motivational Footwear Campaigns
ASICS and Brian Cox Present the 'ASICS Desk Break'
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
UK-Based Dynamic Office Spaces
Edelman UK works with Gensler on the Francis House Workspace
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
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
Collaborative Bright Office Spaces
Bespoke Only Designs Her New Spring Office Loft Space
Hospitality-Centric Tech Headquarters
MAWD Designs the Interiors of a Tech Company in LA
Standing Tranquil Napping Pods
The giraffenap Pod Models Provide Comfort Through Bodily Support
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Elevated Miami Office Spaces
Arcadis' In-House Team Designs a New Office Space in Miami
Hybrid Shopping Initiatives
City Furniture Partnered with 3D Cloud on Asset Management Solutions
Virtual AI Offices
MetaWork Lets Employees Collaborate Via Digital Avatars
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
Vibrant Apartment Showrooms
&Tradition Designs the Under One Roof Apartment Showroom
Personal Cubicle Concepts
Ma. Camilla Isabel Reyes Designs a Personal Working Pod Concept
Pier-Side Dynamic Office Spaces
The New BIG HQ is a New Office on the Industrial Harbour
Body-Scanning Wellness Subscriptions
Zozofit 2.0 Introduces Body Shape Scanning via a Smartphone
Innovation-Focused Digital Metaverses
Forbes Launches a Digital Presence In The Sandbox Metaverse
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Japanese-Inspired Simplistic Offices
Okamura Presents its Lives Post + Beam Workspace Design
Co-Branded Sleek Running Collections
Carhartt WIP Joins Progress Running Club on a Capsule
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Eco-Conscious Coffee Packaging
Bruvi Teams Up with Lamill and Joyride on Sustainable Coffee Pods
Expansive Tech Offices Spaces
The New Googleplex Plan is Located in West Manhattan
Company Culture-Enhancing Communication Tools
Motivosity Has Unveiled a New Feature Called Spaces
Professional-Quality E-Commerce Furniture Tools
3D Cloud by Marxent is a Groundbreaking Update
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Versatile Workforce Platforms
Neat Unveils a Large-Scale Expansion with its New App Platform
Curated Office Environment Brands
Pyramid Global Hospitality Has Introduced PYRAMIDWORKS
Adventure-Inspired Editorials
HBX Has Debuted a New Lookbook with Items from Well-Known Brands
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Mobile Connection Computer Monitors
These 2023 Samsung Smart Monitors Come in Three Models
Cozy Professional Office Designs
Mini Shodeinde Designs the Giant Ventures Office
Residence-Transformed Workspaces
Bespoke Only Introduces a Clinton Hill Office Transformation
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Amsterdam-Honoring Dynamic Workspaces
UN Studio Designs the New Headquarters for Booking.com
Employee Engagement Tools
Triibe Offers Interactive Newsfeed, Polls, Surveys, and More
Sophisticated Workplace Furniture
Keilhauer Designs the Tailored Collection with the Help of EOOS
Summarized Personal Podcast Solutions
Jellypod Will Scan Emails and Make a Personalized Podcast
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Productivity-Enhancing Focus Sessions
SoulCycle Partners with Deep Work Platform FLOWN
3D Asset-Focused Retail Solutions
Best Home Furnishings Works with 3D Cloud on New Shopping Tools