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
From Scent-Enabled VR Therapy to Video Gamer Talent Agencies:
Laura McQuarrie — Oct 16, 2021 — Autos

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Body-Inclusive Activewear Lines
Peloton Has Announced the Launch of 'Peloton Apparel'

53
Sustainable Refill Grocery Stores
Asda Introduced a Refill Store With Loose Format Products

52
Microdosing Mushroom Gummies
Gwella Mushrooms Launches Legal Magic Mushroom Gummy Called 'Mojo'
51
Millennial-Targeted Telehealth Platforms
Hims & Hers Partners with REVOLVE to Reach Younger Crowds
50
Highly-Immersive Whiskey Bars
Lark Distillery Has Launched a Luxury Whiskey Experience in Tasmania
49
Chef-to-Consumer Meal Subscriptions
CookUnity Creates an Elevated Dining Experience at Home
48
Sports Brand Cosmetic Investments
JD Sports Invests in the Hair Care Brand Hairburst
47
AR-Enabled Arcade Game NFTs
Atari's Founder is Set to Launch 'The Arcade OG Series' NFT Collection
46
Scent-Enabled VR Therapy
Ketamine One Partners with OVR to Diversify Mental Health Offerings
45
Fragrance Brand Subscription Expansions
Scentbird is Officially Expanding its Services to Canada
44
Wellness-Enhancing AR Glasses
TRIPP Launches Augmented Reality Tool on Nreal's 5G Glasses
43
Checkout-Free Technology Startups
Zippin Secured Funding to Bring Its Technology to Stores by 2025
42
Hemp-Based Wellness Products
Love Hemp Group Expands to the Asian Market
41
Department Store Beauty Subscriptions
Liberty Now Offers The Beauty Drop Subscription Service
40
Waste-Reducing Furniture Resell Programs
Ikea Launched its Buy Back & Resell Program in the US
39
At-Home IV Therapies
Home Infusion Startup HealthIV Promises to Cure Your Hangover
38
K-Beauty E-Commerce Content Platforms
PowderRoom is Expanding to Include Product Co-Creation
37
Digital E-Commerce Concierges
High Alpha Has Launched 'HumanKind' For Online Retailers
36
Magazine-Owned Creative Agencies
Crack Magazine Launches Multi-Faceted Brand Agency Called 'CC Co'
35
Social Selling Cosmetic Platforms
MyL'Occitane is the Beauty Brand's New Social Sales Model
34
Economical Coffee Subscriptions
Pret a Manger Offers a Coffee Subscription Plan to Its Customers
33
Blockchain-Based ASMR Marketplaces
Xtingles Has Launched the First NFT Platform Dedicated to ASMR
32
E-Platform-Hosted Beauty Shops
Alleyoop Announced that it Launched an Official Shop on Amazon
31
Vegan Gluten-Free Cakes
Organic Bytes Offers Organic, Vegan, and Dairy-Free Cakes
30
Ultra-Fast Grocery Delivery Services
Kroger and Instacart Launch 'Kroger Delivery Now'
29
E-Bike Subscription Services
Dance Launched a Subscription Service to Access its New E-Bike
28
UK Beauty Hall Expansions
Boots Announced its Expansion Plans with 30 New Beauty Stores
27
Generous In-Flight Entertainment
Delta's Partnership with Spotify Brings New In-Flight Music
26
AI-Enabled Innovation Tools
Turbine Labs Has Launched 'Thought Leadership Briefing'
25
Eco-Friendly Bike Share Initiatives
Humanforest Has Launched a Fleet of 800 E-Bikes in London
24
Cultural-Wear Brick-and-Mortars
Libas Unveils its Plans to Open Two New Locations in New Delhi
23
Multi-Modal Travel Apps
Arriva Has Released a Smart Mobility App for Public Transport In Europe
22
Amateur Photography Classes
Canon South Africa Launched Canon Academy for Photography Enthusiasts
21
Advanced Live Commerce Features
Taobao Live Announces Plan to Supercharge Its Livestream Ecosystem
20
Voice-Controlled Smart TVs
Amazon Launches Its First Line of TVs Called the 'Fire TV Omni Series'
19
All-In-One Finance Apps
The PayPal "Super App" Arrives Following Partnership With Synchrony Bank
18
CBD-Focused Live Commerce Events
Uncle Bud's CBD Launches on Chinese Commerce Platform Tmall
17
Video Gamer Talent Agencies
Achieveminds Offers Support to Esport Competitors
16
Interest-Free Pay-Later Apps
LayBuy Launches in the UK Presenting a Viable Alternative to Afterpay
15
Heavy-Duty Electric Distribution Trucks
Performance Team Launches an Electric Distribution Pilot
14
Stylish Wearable Payment Devices
Thames Technology Launches New 'PayCard+' Offering
13
Live Video Shopping Expansions
Clarins Group Expanded its Live Interaction With Consumers
12
Vegan QSR Expansions
Plant-Based Fast Food Chain Odd Burger Announces New Calgary Franchise
11
Metaverse-Based Skateparks
Roblox and Vans Join Forces to Launch Virtual 'Vans World'
10
Satellite-Powered UAV Connectivity Solutions
Inmarsat Laucnhes 'Velaris' For Air Traffic Managment
9
Magazine-Owned NFT Platforms
Maxim Announced the Launch of its Own Blockchain-Powered Marketplace
8
B2B Video Streaming Platforms
VideoElephant Launches Channels Marketplace With 150 Video Feeds
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
Multiscreen TV Measurement Solutions
Ampersand Launches Its 'Total TV Measurement' Tool
3
Curated Movie Trailer Platforms
Loop Media Launches Streaming Channel Dedicated to Film Trailers
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
Related Ideas
Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Personalization-Focused Retail Concepts
Golden Goose Opens in NYC's Meatpacking District
In-Game Digital Sneakers
Nike and Fortnite Launched Four Digital Sneakers
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
GenAI Eyewear Shows
Innovative Eyewear Launched the First Generative AI Fashion Show for Eyewear
NFT-Enabled Watch Capsules
Casio to Launch a Virtual G-SHOCK Watch Using the Polygon Platform
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
AI-Powered Ecommerce Technologies
Hugo Boss Launches a New AI-Powered Product Content Feature
NFC Chip-Embedded Vintage Clothing
MNTGE and Duke's Cupboard Join on a Vintage Capsule
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Digital Footwear Experiences
Reebok Impact is a Next-Gen Shoe Experience with AI and Wearables
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Metaverse-Launched Luxury Fashion Collections
The Coach Spring 2024 Capsule is in the Metaverse
Efficiency-Driven AI Retail Models
Google Cloud's New Retail Solutions Seek to Optimize Workflow
Digital-World-Based Shoe Collections
adidas Debuts the 'STEPN GO x adidas Ultraboost 5'
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Content Marketing Hubs
Arcane Helps Startups Transform Insights into Impactful Content
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
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"
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
Mainstream Metaverse Experiences
The Sandbox's 'Alpha Season 4' Offered Brand Engagement
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Avant-Garde AR Wearables
Guild and the Fabricant Launched the Ground-Breaking 'Master Peace'
Interactive AR Storefronts
Spotselfie AR Meta Stores Tie Real-World Places to Virtual Storefronts
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Retail-Focused AI Blueprints
NVIDIA Will Transform Shopping Experiences Online & in Stores
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
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
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Celebratory Artist-Created NFTs
The NARS Campaign, Dubbed Orgasm, Activated, Launched on July 31st
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Immersive Gameplay Features
The Sandbox Launched 'Game Maker 0.11' for Creators and Brands
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
24/7 Live Shopping Streams
QVC is Launching an Always-On Shopping Experience with TikTok Shop
Futuristic Watch NFTs
Casio's VIRTUAL G-SHOCK NFTs Speak to Gen Z Collectors
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
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
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Music-Inspired Fashion Ventures
Upstream is the First Fashion Streaming Service Powered by Music
Generative AI Healthcare Solutions
Light-It Group Debuts a New Chapter — Enlighten Ventures
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
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
Ambassador-Focused Footwear Campaigns
Vans Launches a New Campaign for its OTW Line
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
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
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Virtual Sneaker Authentication Services
Real Authentication Has Expanded to the Sneaker Market
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Experiential In-Game Partnerships
Karta Studio Partners with Metaverse Game Platform ZEPETO
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
Olfacory Experience Metaverses
Guardians of Memories Helps Gen Z & Alpha Discover Fragrance
Web3 Gaming Platforms
Nifty Island Launches a New Social Gaming Platform for NFT Use
Sweat Fleece Sporty Campaigns
Nike's Don’t Sweat the Tech-nique Campaign Readies for Fall 2023
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Blockchain Office Spaces
Foresight Ventures Establishes a Strategic Office in New York City
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
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
Blockchain Gaming Launches
MARBLEX Launches 'NFT Adventure' with Koongya Restaurantz Collaboration
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Sportswear-Branded Game Bundles
adidas Enters the Fortnite Universe with a Versatile Bundle
Curated Secondhand Collections
The Digital House of Vinted Grants Members Access to Iconic Items
AI-Powered Lifestyle Photography
Nextech3D.AI Introduces New Features for its Ecommerce AI Studio
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
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
Advertising E-Commerce Tools
Tokens Launches the Valor E-Commerce Platform for QR Code Advertising
CPG Goods-Focused Initiatives
Ignite20 Launches CPG VC Fund & Accelerator Program
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
Sports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Meetkai Announces Its Partnership with THINK450 at CES 2024
Entrepreneur-Focused Online Marketplaces
Agora Exchange Caters to the Need of Creatives and More
Social Video Beauty Brands
Time Inc. Unveils 'The Pretty' Social Video-Based Beauty Brand
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
Sports-Centric Digital Collectibles Platform
Sweet Took Part in the Launch of NHL Breakaway
NFT-Powered Travel Applications
1World Online Debuts Its TravelVerse Platform at Expo 2025
Luxury Adventure Travel Platforms
UNCHARTED Recently Introduced the EVOLVE Multimedia Platform
Contemporary Skiwear Capsules
DKNY Tech Enters the Sports Market with Its First Skiwear Collection
Digital Luxury Apparel
Meta and Valentino Have Partnered to Launch a Line of Digital Clothing
AR Try-On Technologies
Nextech3D.ai Intends to Acquire Designhubz to Expand Its E-Commerce Prowess
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
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Luxurious Olfactory Retail Spaces
Caftari Makes it Retail Debut at Bergdorf Goodman
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
Innovation-Focused Digital Metaverses
Forbes Launches a Digital Presence In The Sandbox Metaverse
Second-Hand Tech Deliveries
CeX and Just Eat Takeaway.com Will Deliver Pre-Owned Gaming Products
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules
The Hundreds and Tetris are Teaming Up on the 'Future Vintage' Line
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
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
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
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
Web3 Gaming Ecosystems
NEOWIZ is Launching the 'Adventure' Web3 Gaming Platforn
Innovative NFT Platforms
NFTFN Addresses Core Challenges Within the NFT Market
Empowering Trader-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Markets Debuts New Phase of Reborn a Trader
AI-Driven Enterprise Application Resources
Nexscient Launches a New Division Called NXNT Labs
Magazine-Curated Cannabis Products
In July 2023, MARY Magazine Debuts Its Partnership with NTWRK