Theme parks, laundromats, subscription services and loyalty rewards programs are just some of the May 2018 new ventures that creatively reinterpret familiar concepts.
Some of the most notable new ventures from big-name brands include the launch of a kid-friendly food network from Disney, IKEA collaborating on a series of suits featuring the same bold patterns of its bedding textiles and Starbucks launching a voice-based ordering service in Korea. Some of the other unique ideas include 'Celsious' introducing itself to the world as an eco-friendly modern laundromat and Flashfood's low-cost waste-reducing meal boxes.
Within the world of ecommerce, some of the brands that are looking to the future include Jordan Jack, which now offers an at-home wedding band try-on service, as well as Feelunique now giving consumers the chance to pre-buy highly anticipated new products before they officially hit stores.
Top 35 New Venture Ideas in May
From Eco Lifestyle Laundromats to Branded Grocer Podcasts:
Laura McQuarrie — May 27, 2018 — Business
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Design-Focused App Accounts
An Official Instagram Design Account is Showcasing Creative Works
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Eco Lifestyle Laundromats
'Celsious' is an Eco-Friendly Laundromat with Organic Kombucha on Tap
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Minimalist Canned Wines
WineSociety is a Premium Can Wine Brand Targeted at Millennials
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Creative Connection Hubs
The Latest Intersect by Lexus Hub Allows Creators to Cross Paths
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Subscription-Based Dental Services
Lydian Dental is Reinventing the Dentist for Millennials
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eCommerce Occasionwear Brands
Amazon's 'Truth & Fable' Takes Cues from Red Carpet Style
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Convenient Pickup Towers
Walmart is Taking on Amazon With On-Site Package Pickup Sites
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Life Event-Funding Benefits
Boxed Online Grocer Offers Funding for Weddings and College Tuition
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Retirement Theme Parks
Zest Communities Plans to Bring Seniors an Active Retirement Plan
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On-Demand Pickup Services
Postmates Pickup Allows Greater Convenience for Buyers and Sellers
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Bedspread-Matching Patterned Suits
IKEA Made Fashion-Forward, Comfortable Styles with William Hunt
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Automated P2P Check-In Services
7-Eleven Offers an Efficient & Convenient Travel Experience
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Upcycled Bottle Tableware
Zero-Waste Restaurant Silo Wants to Turn Old Bottles into Crockery
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Chinese Ride-Share Expansions
China's Didi Chuxing is Planning its First Out-of-Country Push
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Customizable Espadrille Shoes
The Afridrille is Handmade in Kenya and Designed in Austin
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Waste-Reducing Meal Boxes
Flashfood's Low-Cost Meal Boxes Divert Food Waste from Landfills
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Buy-Ahead Beauty Services
Feelunique's Pre-Order Service Lets Customers Get Products Before Stores
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Blockchain Gold-Trading Platforms
This Revolutionary Platform Manages Precious Metals Digitally
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Consolidated Blockchain Platforms
This Platform Aims to Bring the Sharing Economy Under One App
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Custom Clothing Subscription Boxes
The Style Plan by Frank & Oak is a New Monthly Clothing Box
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At-Home Wedding Ring Try-Ons
Jordan Jack is Simplifying Wedding Band Shopping with a New Service
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Rideshare Driver Debit Cards
The Uber Visa Debit Card Offers a Host of Incentives to Uber Drivers
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Loan Payback Employee Perks
Estee Lauder Offers Student Loan Contributions for Employees
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Tangible Cryptocurrency Platforms
This Platform Lets Users Trade Real-Life Goods for Crypto Assets
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Butler Brand Home Goods
'Hello Alfred' is Launching Its Own Collection of "Alfred Home Essentials"
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Branded Grocer Podcasts
Inside Trader Joe's is a Podcast from the National Grocery Store Chain
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eSports Betting Services
eSports Betting Tipster Offers Better Bet TIps for Gaming Events
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Revamped Canadian Rewards Programs
Canadian Tire's Triangle Rewards Offers Simple Collection
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Meditative Team Programs
DistroMonk Connects Remote Teams with Mindfulness Meditations
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Farmer-Focused Reward Programs
BASF's Grow Smart Rewards Program Helps Arkansas Farmers
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Family-Friendly Cooking Shows
The New 'Disney Eats' Food Network Encourages Young Families to Cook
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Voice Order Cafe Services
Starbucks Korea Now Offers Mobile Voice Ordering via Samsung's Bixby
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Eco-Friendly Crypto Assets
The 'CRED' Cryptocurrency Lets Miners Control Their Energy Consumption
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Recipe Discovery Subscriptions
'ckbk' Gives Members Access to Recipes, Cookbooks and "Playlists"
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Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
AI-Created Luggage Campaigns
LANCEL's New Voyage Ai Campaign Launched on June 7th
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Eco-Friendly QSR Trials
NextGen Consortium Partners with 30 California QSR on Reusable Cup Trial
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Crave-Worthy Nutritious Food Brands
CVS Pharmacy Announced the Launch of Well Market
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Luxe Aromatic Detergents
Bath & Body Works is Venturing into Laundry with White Barn Fabric Care
Efficient Candle Subscription Marketplaces
SCENT Announces a Rebrand & a New Roster of Fragrances
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
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
Premium Next-Gen Juices
Loom is Introducing "Juice from the Future" for Gen Z
Luxury Skincare Brands
Cozy Earth's Fount Society Emphasizes Natural and Sustainable Products
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
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Science-Led Skincare Ranges
Marks & Spencer Launched Its First Own-Brand Skincare in Seven Years
Food-Inspired Interactive Booths
The Nourishing a Better Planet Sustainability Program Debuted
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
eCommerce Consignment Services
eBay Consignment Was Launched with Luxe Collective
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Energy Efficient Home Appliances
LG Electronics Canada Debuts Its New Home Appliance Lineup
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Fresh Fruit Subscriptions
Edible Brands Launched a Fresh Fruit Subscription Delivery Service
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Next-Gen Laundry Capsules
Unilever Launches a Powerful and Sustainable Laundry Capsule
Modern Parenting Solutions
KeaBabies is Sustainable Solutions for Modern Parenting Challenges
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
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
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
Design Thought Leader Podcasts
The Future of XYZ Podcast Spotlights Design Leaders and Innovators
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
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
Brunch-Inspired Activewear Capsules
Nimble Activewear Launches the New 'Breakfast Club' Collection
Private Label Home Goods
Iceland is Launching a New Household Goods Collection Under its Brand
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Branded Flea Markets
IKEA Belgium is Hosting a Flea Market Across Its Eight Branches
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Accessible Superfood Beauty Brands
Goop Unveils a New Affordable Beauty Brand at Target and Amazon
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Affordable Gen Z Apparel
Foundry by Cover Story Clothing Enters the Fashion Scene Through AJIO
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
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
Handpicked Vintage Collections
Thrift+ Launchers a New Partnership to Source Vintage Fashion
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Dressed-Up Breakfast Campaigns
Joe & the Juice Invites Customers to Get Chic for Breakfast
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Dedicated Sports Nutrition Marketplaces
Fuel Goods Was Founded by Laura Jorgensen & Courteney Low
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Engaging Branded Pop-Up Kitchens
SOWN Celebrated the Launch of Its Oat Cold Foaming Cream
Value-Driven Delivery Memberships
Skip+ Unlocks Lower Service Fees, Premium Deals and More
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Progressive Traveler Programs
Ennismore Upgrades its Existing Loyalty Offerings to Include 'Drops'
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Minimal Affordable Sub-Labels
Target Presents its Own No-Frills Brand with Minimal Design
Tech-Enhanced Beauty Marketplaces
Fresha Plans to Boost Machine Learning and AI Robotics Abilities
Immersive Digital Experiences
Kraft and Nexus Studios Join on the Immersive Mayoverse
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
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
Jewelry Rewards Initiatives
Mejuri Launches a New App and Loyalty Program Called Mejuri+
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Sustainable Salad Meal Kit Deliveries
Inspired Go Debuts the New Fraîche Noodle Salad
Luxe Minimalist Home Cleaners
The Laundress Introduces a New Luxury Cleaning Product Capsule
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Eco-Minded Denim Capsules
Bayeas Launches a New Climate-Conscious Denim Collection
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Comprehensive Summer Lifestyle Capsules
Jakks Pacific is Unveiling a New Lifestyle Collection
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
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
Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
Primark & Disney Unveil a Collection Inspired by The Lion King
Farmer-Celebrating Egg Branding
This New NestFresh Branding Puts Farmers in the Spotlight
Eco-Conscious Apparel Acquisitions
Lolë Brands Expands Portfolio with Iconic Footwear Brand Sanuk
Debut Health-Focused Collections
NuSpira Launches a Functional Health Product Line
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Eco-Conscious Coffee Packaging
Bruvi Teams Up with Lamill and Joyride on Sustainable Coffee Pods
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Globally-Inspired Ready-to-Eat Foods
The Asda Food-to-Go Range Has 47 New Options
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Checkout-Free Theme Park Stores
LEGOLAND Windsor Now Offers a Checkout-Free Store for Visitors
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Affordable Clean-Label Groceries
Know & Love Offers Cost-Conscious, Clean Foods and Beverages
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Wellness Discovery Platforms
Wellworthy Helps Individuals Navigate the Health and Wellness Market
Multi-Brand Shopping Hubs
Boohoo Opens the Boohoo Marketplace for Easy Access to Over 150 Brands
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Whimsical Hygiene Expansions
Personal Care Brand Clean Age Launches at Walmart Stores
Sophisticated Supermarket Sub-Brands
Asda Unveils its 'Exceptional' Brand for High-End Shoppers
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Nutrition Brand Investment Rounds
Squared Circles Plans to Launch Five Brands in the Near Future
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Concierge-Style Nursery Stores
The LA Babyletto Flagship Offers Personalized Shopping Experiences
Fakeaway Grocery Store Products
These Iceland Foods Products Enable Restaurant-Inspired Meals
Empowering Trader-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Markets Debuts New Phase of Reborn a Trader
Design-Led Lifestyle Brands
The John Lewis Partnership Unveils a New Lifestyle Brand and Tote Bag