These October 2020 new ventures trends range from CBD sampling boxes to cloud gaming services.
Standouts include the CBD Samples Club, a subscription that lets consumers test out products to determine what formulation works best for them. The subscription was launched to "demystify the discovery process and help adults find the right products for their unique needs," giving people a chance to "discover different brands and try a variety of delivery methods."
Amazon new cloud gaming service Luna is another notable example that is designed for instant and immersive play. The gaming service ensures that consumers won't have to deal with "lengthy downloads or updates, expensive hardware or complicated configuration," to create the most enjoyable experience possible.
Top 30 New Ventures Trends in October
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French Home Improvement E-Retailers
ManoMano is a French Startup Aiming to Make DIY Projects Easy
28
Shelf Life-Extending Packaging
NanoPack's Active Food Packaging is Anti-Microbial
27
Drive-In Tasting Menus
Fine Dining Restaurant Bulrush Adapts to the Climate of COVID-19
26
High-End Burger Drive-Thrus
Canlis Bets on Take-Out, Drive-Thru, and Delivery During COVID-19
25
Museum-Like Virtual Experiences
John Marx & Absinthia Vermut Make a Pavilion for Burning Man 2020
24
CBD Sampling Boxes
CBD Samples Club Helps Consumer Discover What Works for Them
23
Drive-In Film Festivals
The RBC Lakeside Drive-In is Hosting this Year's TIFF Festivities
22
Clothes-Sharing Platforms
Wardrobe Helps People Rent Out Clothes from Their Closet
21
CBD-Powered Pain Relief Lotions
The Spekr CBD Lotion is Enhanced with a Plant-Based Preservative
20
Fine Dining Drive-Thru Restaurants
Resy is Hosting a Drive-Thru Dinner at the Hollywood Palladium
19
Para-Probiotic Powdered Blends
Asmara’s New Products Combine Ginseng and Para-Probiotics
18
Anti-Microbial Packaging Films
Parkside Flexibles and Touchguard Bet on Sanitation in Packaging
17
Dark Grocery Stores
The Walmart Pickup Point is Only Meant to Fulfill Online Orders
16
Five-Course Drive-Thru Restaurants
Atelier Restaurant Embraces the Drive-Thru Business Model
15
Probiotic-Powered Hard Seltzers
Flying Embers is Introducing a New Hard Seltzer Line for Summer
14
Homemade Meal Delivery Startups
From Home With Love Lets Parents Send Homemade Meals to Their Kids
13
Instant Gaming Startups
Playco is a New Startup That Bets on the Emerging Market of Casual Gaming
12
Health-Focused Probiotic Ciders
101 Cider House Introduces a New, Small-Batch Probiotic Cider
11
Traveling-Specific Credit Cards
Hotels.com’s First Ever Credit Card Unlocks Major Travel Rewards
10
Shelf-Stable Plant-Based Milks
Mooala Expands Its Range of Organic Plant-Based Milks and Creamers
9
Cloud Gaming Services
Amazon Debuts Its New Instant Gaming Service—Luna
8
Subscription-Only Running Sneakers
Swiss Brand On Launches the Cyclon Model as a Subscription
7
Dedicated Fulfillment Hubs
Bed, Bath & Beyond Introduces Regional Fulfillment Centers
6
Equity-Promoting Business Developments
KFC is Looking to Improve Its Inclusion Strategy
5
Cell-Based Salmon Sushi
Wildtype Grows Sushi-Grade Fish from Genuine Coho Salmon Cells
4
Curbside Voter Registration Hubs
Nordstrom Commits to Encouraging Voter Education & Participation
3
Women's Start-Up Schools
Selfmade's Online School Supports Entrepreneurial Women
2
Short-Form Video Expansions
YouTube Shorts Allow Users to Film and Edit Clips Via Mobile
1
Vegan Cookie Distribution Expansion
Sweet Loren's is Now Available at Costco
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Redesigning Cities for Equity
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Mood-Altering Botanical Cafes
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Branded Home Improvement Programming
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Five-Course Drive-Thru Restaurants
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Voter-Inspiring Toothpastes
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Touchless Fast Food Restaurants
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Commercial Micro-Fulfillment Solutions
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Plastic-Free E-Commerce Centers
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Plant Discovery Retailer Databases
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In-Store Voter Registrations
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Female-Led Financial Literacy Platforms
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Health-Focused Probiotic Ciders
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Voting Encouragement Soda Branding
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Canned Milk Beverages
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Clothing Store Voter Registration
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Voter-Encouraging Lipsticks
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