The top October 2021 new ventures see companies refreshing familiar offerings, as seen with department stores introducing their own subscription services, the launch of news-centered streaming services and sustainable grocery stores that offer waste-reducing refill services.
Across a wide range of industries, companies are getting into the creation of their very first NFTs. While some take the form of magazine covers or collectible digital art pieces, others are paired with physical assets that offer even more value in the real world. Iconic video game company Atari, for example, will soon be introducing The Arcade OG Series and Maxim is launching its own blockchain-based marketplace platform. Designed to put power back into the hands of creators and provide collectors with authentic ownership, NFTs speak to a new generation of collectors.
Top 55 New Ventures Trends in October
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Body-Inclusive Activewear Lines
Peloton Has Announced the Launch of 'Peloton Apparel'
54
Sustainable Refill Grocery Stores
Asda Introduced a Refill Store With Loose Format Products
53
Microdosing Mushroom Gummies
Gwella Mushrooms Launches Legal Magic Mushroom Gummy Called 'Mojo'
52
Millennial-Targeted Telehealth Platforms
Hims & Hers Partners with REVOLVE to Reach Younger Crowds
51
Highly-Immersive Whiskey Bars
Lark Distillery Has Launched a Luxury Whiskey Experience in Tasmania
50
Chef-to-Consumer Meal Subscriptions
CookUnity Creates an Elevated Dining Experience at Home
49
Sports Brand Cosmetic Investments
JD Sports Invests in the Hair Care Brand Hairburst
48
AR-Enabled Arcade Game NFTs
Atari's Founder is Set to Launch 'The Arcade OG Series' NFT Collection
47
Scent-Enabled VR Therapy
Ketamine One Partners with OVR to Diversify Mental Health Offerings
46
Fragrance Brand Subscription Expansions
Scentbird is Officially Expanding its Services to Canada
45
Wellness-Enhancing AR Glasses
TRIPP Launches Augmented Reality Tool on Nreal's 5G Glasses
44
Checkout-Free Technology Startups
Zippin Secured Funding to Bring Its Technology to Stores by 2025
43
Hemp-Based Wellness Products
Love Hemp Group Expands to the Asian Market
42
Department Store Beauty Subscriptions
Liberty Now Offers The Beauty Drop Subscription Service
41
Waste-Reducing Furniture Resell Programs
Ikea Launched its Buy Back & Resell Program in the US
40
At-Home IV Therapies
Home Infusion Startup HealthIV Promises to Cure Your Hangover
39
K-Beauty E-Commerce Content Platforms
PowderRoom is Expanding to Include Product Co-Creation
38
Digital E-Commerce Concierges
High Alpha Has Launched 'HumanKind' For Online Retailers
37
Magazine-Owned Creative Agencies
Crack Magazine Launches Multi-Faceted Brand Agency Called 'CC Co'
36
Social Selling Cosmetic Platforms
MyL'Occitane is the Beauty Brand's New Social Sales Model
35
Economical Coffee Subscriptions
Pret a Manger Offers a Coffee Subscription Plan to Its Customers
34
Blockchain-Based ASMR Marketplaces
Xtingles Has Launched the First NFT Platform Dedicated to ASMR
33
E-Platform-Hosted Beauty Shops
Alleyoop Announced that it Launched an Official Shop on Amazon
32
Vegan Gluten-Free Cakes
Organic Bytes Offers Organic, Vegan, and Dairy-Free Cakes
31
Ultra-Fast Grocery Delivery Services
Kroger and Instacart Launch 'Kroger Delivery Now'
30
E-Bike Subscription Services
Dance Launched a Subscription Service to Access its New E-Bike
29
UK Beauty Hall Expansions
Boots Announced its Expansion Plans with 30 New Beauty Stores
28
Generous In-Flight Entertainment
Delta's Partnership with Spotify Brings New In-Flight Music
27
AI-Enabled Innovation Tools
Turbine Labs Has Launched 'Thought Leadership Briefing'
26
Eco-Friendly Bike Share Initiatives
Humanforest Has Launched a Fleet of 800 E-Bikes in London
25
Cultural-Wear Brick-and-Mortars
Libas Unveils its Plans to Open Two New Locations in New Delhi
24
Multi-Modal Travel Apps
Arriva Has Released a Smart Mobility App for Public Transport In Europe
23
Amateur Photography Classes
Canon South Africa Launched Canon Academy for Photography Enthusiasts
22
Advanced Live Commerce Features
Taobao Live Announces Plan to Supercharge Its Livestream Ecosystem
21
Voice-Controlled Smart TVs
Amazon Launches Its First Line of TVs Called the 'Fire TV Omni Series'
20
All-In-One Finance Apps
The PayPal "Super App" Arrives Following Partnership With Synchrony Bank
19
CBD-Focused Live Commerce Events
Uncle Bud's CBD Launches on Chinese Commerce Platform Tmall
18
Video Gamer Talent Agencies
Achieveminds Offers Support to Esport Competitors
17
Interest-Free Pay-Later Apps
LayBuy Launches in the UK Presenting a Viable Alternative to Afterpay
16
Heavy-Duty Electric Distribution Trucks
Performance Team Launches an Electric Distribution Pilot
15
Stylish Wearable Payment Devices
Thames Technology Launches New 'PayCard+' Offering
14
Live Video Shopping Expansions
Clarins Group Expanded its Live Interaction With Consumers
13
Vegan QSR Expansions
Plant-Based Fast Food Chain Odd Burger Announces New Calgary Franchise
12
Metaverse-Based Skateparks
Roblox and Vans Join Forces to Launch Virtual 'Vans World'
11
Satellite-Powered UAV Connectivity Solutions
Inmarsat Laucnhes 'Velaris' For Air Traffic Managment
10
Magazine-Owned NFT Platforms
Maxim Announced the Launch of its Own Blockchain-Powered Marketplace
9
B2B Video Streaming Platforms
VideoElephant Launches Channels Marketplace With 150 Video Feeds
8
Day-Definite Shipping Services
FedEx Launches an International Shipping Service in the AMEA Region
7
Digital-Only Retail Banks
JP Morgan is Set to Launch Digital Bank 'Chase' in the UK
6
Basketball Magazine Cover NFTs
SLAM Set to Launch Massive NFT Collection On Tom Brady's Autograph
5
News-Focused Streaming Services
CBS News Launches New Content Provider 'See It Now Studios'
4
Curated Movie Trailer Platforms
Loop Media Launches Streaming Channel Dedicated to Film Trailers
3
Multiscreen TV Measurement Solutions
Ampersand Launches Its 'Total TV Measurement' Tool
2
Creativity-Centered Business Ventures
Accenture Acquires Malaysia-Based Marketing Firm Entropia
1
Brand-Backed Grant Programs
Reebok Foundation's BOKS Announced a $250,000 Grant Program
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Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
Gamified Metaverse Stores
Lacoste is Virtually Inviting Shoppers into the Jaws of a Croc
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
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Sporty NFT Wearables
Adidas Originals Debuted a Collection of Blockchain-Based Virtual Wearables
NFC Chip-Embedded Vintage Clothing
MNTGE and Duke's Cupboard Join on a Vintage Capsule
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Phygital Luxury Trunks
Louis Vuitton's Treasure Trunks Exist as NFTs & Bespoke Real-World Designs
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Virtual Monster Sneakers
LG Electronics is Unveiling Digital Shoe NFTs at CES 2023
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
One-of-One Clothing Collections
mmERCH Uses Generative Design to Create "Neo-Couture"
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
In-Game Digital Sneakers
Nike and Fortnite Launched Four Digital Sneakers
Gaming-Themed Luxury Fashion
Gucci Presents a Look at the Bright Good Game Collection
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
Neo-Rave Fashion NFTs
Wholeland: Primal Rave by The Fabricant Fuses Styles Across Time
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Elevated Streetwear Imprints
Vans Just Revealed Its OTW Imprint, Launching in Early 2024
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Customer Loyalty Partnerships
tokenproof and adidas Announce a Strategic Long-Term Partnership
Inaugural Virtual Sneaker Collections
Nike Presents its Our Force 1s Collection of Digital Shoes
Premium Explorative Skate Products
OTW By Vans Celebrates Skateboarding Culture and Experiences
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Limited-Edition Baseball Cap Nfts
9dcc and Stapleverse Enter into a Web3 Fashion Collaborations
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
Digital Growth Initiatives
KPMG Announced a Metaverse Program to Help Employees Grow
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Fashionable Phygital Coats
Private Policy AW23 Took to the Metaverse
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Phygital Fashion Campaign
Pacsun's PacVerse Campaign Shows a Real Life Cast Entering the Metaverse
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Active-Minded Refreshing Streetwear
YoungLA Drops the First Instalment of its October Collection
Neutral-Toned Metaverse Footwear
Toms Expands its Metaverse and NFT Collection to North America
Music-Inspired Fashion Ventures
Upstream is the First Fashion Streaming Service Powered by Music
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Blockchain Office Spaces
Foresight Ventures Establishes a Strategic Office in New York City
Phygital Fashion Brands
PUNK Challenges Conventions with Digital Assets & Physical Tracksuits
Product-Tracking Digital Brochures
'Another Tomorrow' Partnered with 'EVRYTHNG' for Transparency
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Trendy Metaverse Sportswear
adidas Enters the Virtual World Through a Roblox Collaboration
Virtual Bag Metaverses
Charles & Keith Taps Virtual K-pop Artist Apoki for its Virtual Campaign
Ambassador-Focused Footwear Campaigns
Vans Launches a New Campaign for its OTW Line
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Luxury Resale Fashion
Luxury Resale Platform Open for Vintage Launches in the US Market
Inaugural Anime-Inspired Retail Stores
HYPLAND Reccently Debuted Its First Retail Store in LA
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
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Relaunched NSFW Digital Publications
Playboy Magazine is Launching in a New Digital Space
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
AR Fragrance Campaigns
Lacoste's Two-Day Experiential Pop-Up Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Arcade-Style Metaverse Games
JD Sports Steps into the Metaverse with 'King of the Game'
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Employee-Only Metaverses
Coty Created Coty Campus for Its 11,000 Global Employees
Web3 Gaming Platforms
Nifty Island Launches a New Social Gaming Platform for NFT Use
Blockchain Gaming Launches
MARBLEX Launches 'NFT Adventure' with Koongya Restaurantz Collaboration
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Elevated Timeless Fashion
VTMNTS' Fall/Winter 2023 Boasts a Neutral Wardrobe with a Style Twist
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Digital-First Luxury Apparel
Maison Margiela Unveils a New Digital Product Collection with Mmerch
Digital Fashion Designer Incubators
The SYKY Collective Represents the Future of Luxury Fashion
Web3-Driven Loyalty Programs
Hugo Boss Elevates its Rewards Program to Foster Customer Engagement
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
NATPAT Recently Unveiled Redesigned Retail Packaging
Advertising E-Commerce Tools
Tokens Launches the Valor E-Commerce Platform for QR Code Advertising
Multifaceted Fashion Metaverses
AeroWorld is an Immersive Virtual World from Aéropostale
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Web3 Gaming Initiatives
Razer Launches a Web3 Initiative for More Gaming Projects in the Space
Metaverse-Based Dealerships
1Verse Launched the First Virtual EV Dealership in the Metaverse
Malaysian NFT Vending Machines
ATLAS Vending Unveils NFT Vending Machines for Malaysian Consumers
Digital Banking Metaverses
HSBC Confirms Plans to Debut a Virtual Banking Service in the Metaverse
Sports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Meetkai Announces Its Partnership with THINK450 at CES 2024
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
Sports-Centric Digital Collectibles Platform
Sweet Took Part in the Launch of NHL Breakaway
Stylish Metaverse-Based Fashion
Swear London Unveils its First NFT Collection with Skinvaders
Luxury Adventure Travel Platforms
UNCHARTED Recently Introduced the EVOLVE Multimedia Platform
Digital Luxury Apparel
Meta and Valentino Have Partnered to Launch a Line of Digital Clothing
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Game-Inspired Sustainable Streetwear
Broken Planet Unveils it new Space Trails Collection
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Business-Friendly NFT Tools
Salesforce Introduces NFT Tools to Help Businesses Embrace Web3
Individualism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Gap Debuts a Collection with The Brooklyn Circus
Web3-Based Storytelling Projects
The Fabricant Launches Wholeland: A Web3 Fashion Experience
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Virtual Personal Care Metaverses
Superdrug is the First Health and Beauty Brand to Debut in Roblox
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps
Meta Quest Launches Xtaduym with the Help of VBVR Tech
Show-Sponsoring Branding Partnerships
Coca-Cola, Henkel and Scott’s Sponsor Three Roku Originals
Innovation-Focused Digital Metaverses
Forbes Launches a Digital Presence In The Sandbox Metaverse
NFT Shoe Collections
TOMS Middle East Has Launched Its First NFT Collection
Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules
The Hundreds and Tetris are Teaming Up on the 'Future Vintage' Line
Elevated Streetwear Labels
Streetwear Label Vans Launches its New Premium Brand, OTW by Vans
Colorful Cannabis Brand Expansions
Jetty Extracts Makes the Move East as Cannabis Market Opens Up
Shopping-Oriented Metaverses
Flipkart Launches Its Own E-Commerce Metaverse, 'Flipverse'
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Blockchain Gaming Integrations
Unity Gaming Debuts the New Blockchain and Web3 Integration Options
NFT-Equipped Watch Designs
Diesel Introduces a New NFT Program to Accompany its Watches
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Creator Content Hubs
TikTok Launches a New World Hub to Help Brands Connect with Audiences
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Mixed-Reality Treasure Hunts
EE is Kicking Off Its Inaugural Game Day with a Special Treasure Hunt
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Cartoon Movie NFT Capsules
Disney is Venturing Into the World of NFTs with 'Disney Pinnacle'
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Retailer Sports Investments
Dick’s Sporting Goods Creates a 'Venture Fund' for Sports Startups
AI-Focused LLM Stores
OpenAI is Launching a Store to Help Developers Monetize Their GPTs
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Streaming Service-Backed Games
YouTube Is Testing Its Online Games Category Called 'Playables'
Marketing-Focused Esports Deals
OG Esports Partners with Valhalla to Revamp its Player Jerseys
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Empowering Trader-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Markets Debuts New Phase of Reborn a Trader
Metaverse-Based Consultancy Events
Hytech Launches its First Metaverse Event in Decentraland
Magazine-Curated Cannabis Products
In July 2023, MARY Magazine Debuts Its Partnership with NTWRK
Campaign-Led Esports Studios
Guild Launches New Creative Services Division Called ‘Guild Studios’