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Top 100 Business Trends in April

From Brand-Led Global Studies to Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps

— April 28, 2024 — Business
The 2024 business trends highlight a pivotal shift towards sustainability, technological innovation, and a strong emphasis on health and wellness, illustrating a landscape where companies are increasingly aligning with the values and demands of modern consumers.

Amid growing environmental concerns, businesses are stepping up their commitment to eco-consciousness, as seen in the rise of recycled paper packaging solutions and biodegradable restaurant cutlery, showcasing an industry-wide move towards more sustainable practices.

In addition, the integration of advanced technologies such as AI-powered chatbots and mixed-reality shopping apps underscores the critical role of digital transformation in enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency. Furthermore, the health and wellness sector continues to expand, with companies innovating in areas like protein bars, clean beauty campaigns, and pain management apps, responding to the consumer's increasing prioritization of physical and mental well-being.

These 2024 trends reflect a dynamic business environment where sustainability, technological advancement, and health focus are key drivers of change, shaping strategies and offerings to meet the evolving needs of society.
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Fresh Homegrown Sunflower Oils
Fresh Homegrown Sunflower Oils
Fresh Press Farms Launched its High Oleic Oil with Transparency
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Southern Heritage-Inspired Whiskeys
Southern Heritage-Inspired Whiskeys
Dixie Vodka Hails from Charleston, South Carolina
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89
Specialized Latin Lotions
Specialized Latin Lotions
'Pink Lotion' from Credentials is Designed for Latina Skin Tones
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88
Swiss Chocolate Retailer Expansions
Swiss Chocolate Retailer Expansions
Dufry has Won a Bid for Two New Airport Retail Locations
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87
White Mocha Lattes
White Mocha Lattes
% Arabicas New White Mocha Latte Officially Launches in Canada
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86
High-Speed Ethernet Adapters
High-Speed Ethernet Adapters
Sabrent's Latest Cat5E Adapter Achieves over 2.5GB/s on a 100ft Cable
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85
Portable Encrypted Storage Solutions
Portable Encrypted Storage Solutions
The AuraVolt is a Weatherproof Data Travel Companion
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84
Blue Light-Blocking Facial Moisturizers
Blue Light-Blocking Facial Moisturizers
Higher Education's CRAM SESSION Protects Skin from Damage
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83
Women Leader-Honouring Initiatives
Women Leader-Honouring Initiatives
The Balvenie Recognizes Women Leaders in the Whisky Industry
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82
Misconduct-Detecting App Features
Misconduct-Detecting App Features
The DoorDash SafeChat+ AI Feature Aims to Combat In-App Abuse
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81
Real-Time AI Chat Bots
Real-Time AI Chat Bots
D-ID Agents Have Dynamic and Natural Customer Service Interactions
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80
Returning Upsized Fish Sandwiches
Returning Upsized Fish Sandwiches
Arby's Brought Back its Popular King Hawaiian Sandwich from 2023
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79
Professional Journey Mapping Insights
Professional Journey Mapping Insights
Journey AI Converts Customer Research into Journey Maps
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78
Digital Passport Partnerships
Digital Passport Partnerships
Viamedici Partnered with Sustain360 on Environmental Initiatives
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77
Rental Cloud Gaming Services
Rental Cloud Gaming Services
NVIDIA Added a 'Day Pass' Option for GeForce NOW Streaming
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76
Chef-Backed Pasta Pizza Kits
Chef-Backed Pasta Pizza Kits
Blue Apron Debuts Limited-Edition "Pasta Pizza" Kit
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75
Luxury Design Shows
Luxury Design Shows
The Living Luxe Design Show Will Take Place on April 19 Through April 21
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74
Lemon-Flavored Cookie Launches
Lemon-Flavored Cookie Launches
Levain Bakery is Releasing an All-New Lemon Cookie on March 11th
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73
Anti-Fraud Educational Ads
Anti-Fraud Educational Ads
Interac Punches Back at Fraud with a Unique Program: Fraud Fighters
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72
Returning Hand-Crafted Milkshakes
Returning Hand-Crafted Milkshakes
Zaxby's Brought Back its Milkshakes to Macon, Georgia
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71
Keto-Friendly Peanut Butter Snacks
Keto-Friendly Peanut Butter Snacks
No Sugar Company Introduces the Peanut Butter Keto Shellz
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70
Language Model Application Evaluations
Language Model Application Evaluations
RagaAI Introduces Its LLM Evaluation & Guardrails Platform
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69
Beer Brand-Supported Fashion Shows
Beer Brand-Supported Fashion Shows
Fashion Art Toronto Has Partnered with Kronenbourg 1664
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3-in-1 Infant Care Bundles
3-in-1 Infant Care Bundles
roe Wellness Debuted the 'Baby Care Trio' to Support Healthy Skin
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Product Maker Launch Platforms
Product Maker Launch Platforms
MicroLaunch Offers a Streamlined Avenue for Feedback
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QSR Drone Delivery Partnerships
QSR Drone Delivery Partnerships
Wendy's, DoorDash and Wing Join to Fly Food to Customers
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65
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
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Vocabulary-Expanding Flashcard Tools
Vocabulary-Expanding Flashcard Tools
LanguageBeast Uses Flashcards to Help Users Master English
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63
Functional No-Frills E-Bikes
Functional No-Frills E-Bikes
The Cowboy Cross Bike Provides Optimal Aerodynamics for its Price
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Baby-Safe Skincare Creams
Baby-Safe Skincare Creams
Elave's New Baby Pamper Collection Elevates Bathtime
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61
Natural Hair Dry Bars
Natural Hair Dry Bars
Pressed Roots is a Natural Hair Salon Specializes in Styling Textured Hair
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60
Dedicated Esports Districts
Dedicated Esports Districts
The Esports World Cup Will Be Hosted in the Qiddiya Megaproject
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59
Brand-Led Global Studies
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
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Electric Coffee Micro-Roasters
Electric Coffee Micro-Roasters
The Bellwether Shop Roaster Supports On-Site Roasting
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57
Smart Home Plug Ecosystems
Smart Home Plug Ecosystems
U-Tec Launched a Smart Plug & Switch for its 'U-Home' Ecosystem
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56
Industry Veteran MMOs
Industry Veteran MMOs
'Andrew Gower' is Launching 'Brighter Shores' with Fen Research Ltd.
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55
Cordless Soldering Iron Pens
Cordless Soldering Iron Pens
Huhubol Launched a Kickstarter for its Latest DIY Solution
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54
Empowerment-Committed Beauty Lines
Empowerment-Committed Beauty Lines
Kindness Powered Skincare Boasts Safe and Quality Formulas
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53
Zero Sugar Sweet Teas
Zero Sugar Sweet Teas
Pure Leaf is Introducing a Groundbreaking Addition to Its Lineup This Spring
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52
Culinary Brand Packaging Redesigns
Culinary Brand Packaging Redesigns
Mousline Partnered with Marks Design on Vibrant New Packages
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51
Elevated Fragrance Capsules
Elevated Fragrance Capsules
M. Hainey Expanded Its Fashion Offerings to Perfumes, Candles & More
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50
Automatically-Expanding Phone Screens
Automatically-Expanding Phone Screens
Vivo and Transsion are Planning the First Rollable Phone
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49
Dispensary-Launched Premium Cannabis Lines
Dispensary-Launched Premium Cannabis Lines
Ivy Hall Dispensaries Debuts the Ivy Premium Line
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48
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
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47
Mobile-Order-Only Restaurants
Mobile-Order-Only Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A is Opening a Restaurant with No Seating Space
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46
Flagship Physical Jewelry Stores
Flagship Physical Jewelry Stores
'Swatch' Announced its Flagship Canadian Location in Vancouver
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45
Concept-Driven Public Art Installations
Concept-Driven Public Art Installations
Ivan Toth Depeña Unveils Photon/s in Downtown Charlotte
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Expanded Health Ring Retailers
Expanded Health Ring Retailers
'Oura' is Adding its Industry-Leading 'Oura Ring' to Amazon
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Customizable Pocket Pillows
Customizable Pocket Pillows
The 'SURURU Pillow P17' Ensures Healthy Sleep in Numerous Positions
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Resume-Ranking AI Scoring
Resume-Ranking AI Scoring
CV Score Uses AI To Tailor Your Resume to a Job Listing
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Online Luxury Resale Platform
Online Luxury Resale Platform
eBay Has Launched a Luxury Consignment Platform for High-End Clothes
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Beverage Dispensing Robots
Beverage Dispensing Robots
Ottobot Brew is Ultra-Capable Beer Dispensing Robot
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39
Updated Sports Retail Strategies
Updated Sports Retail Strategies
Decathlon Announced Its New Purpose and Business Strategy
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AI-Enhanced QR Codes
AI-Enhanced QR Codes
Mary Srl Has Introduced a Groundbreaking Update to Its QR Code Barcode App
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37
Compact Collagen-Producing Sticks
Compact Collagen-Producing Sticks
Everydaze Launched a New Collagen Jelly Stick Line
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Web3 Gaming Partnerships
Web3 Gaming Partnerships
DIGA Labs and Ambrus Studio are Forging a Web3 Platform for PC
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35
Festive Green Donut Collections
Festive Green Donut Collections
Krispy Kreme Announced its Four New Donuts for St. Patrick's Day
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Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
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Outerwear Travel Retailers
Outerwear Travel Retailers
Canada Goose Recently Opened its First Location at Frankfurt Airport
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Modern Pilates Brands
Modern Pilates Brands
MoveActive Has a Comprehensive Range of Yoga, Pilates, and Barre Accessories
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Zero-Sugar Vitamin Gummies
Zero-Sugar Vitamin Gummies
Nature's Way Unveiled a New Healthier Lineup of its Vitamin Gummies
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Seasonal Spring Coffee Menus
Seasonal Spring Coffee Menus
PJ's Coffee's Latest Menu is Full of Brulee and Vanilla Flavors
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Self-Heated Kitchen Utensils
Self-Heated Kitchen Utensils
The 'MeltBuddy' Ice Cream Scoop and Knife make Preparation Easy
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Miniature Bite-Sized Pretzels
Miniature Bite-Sized Pretzels
Utz Released Three Flavors of Miniature Pretzels to Enjoy
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Ready-to-Drink Espresso Martinis
Ready-to-Drink Espresso Martinis
The Roaster's Daughter Launches a New and Enticing Offering
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Female-Led Swimwear Brands
Female-Led Swimwear Brands
Bydee Embodies Creativity, Resilience, and the Entrepreneurial Spirit
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Factory-Overclocked Processors
Factory-Overclocked Processors
Intel is Releasing the i9-14900KS for Enthusiast Builds
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Alcoholic Honey-Flavored RTDs
Alcoholic Honey-Flavored RTDs
'Hive20' Offers 'Hard Honey' in a Variety of Canned Flavors
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Yak Cheese Dog Chews
Yak Cheese Dog Chews
Natural Farm Offers a Diverse Range of Dog Chews
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On-the-Go Coffee Bars
On-the-Go Coffee Bars
The Nespresso Bar Will Be Located at the Liverpool Street Station in London
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Hispanic Hair Care Campaigns
Hispanic Hair Care Campaigns
Acast and Henkel Fostered Positive Conversations in a New Campaign
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Novel Home Security Concepts
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
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Mobile VR Pain Management Apps
Mobile VR Pain Management Apps
'Flowly' Enables Pain Relief Through VR-Based Relaxation Training
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Reimagined Parisian Cafe Chairs
Reimagined Parisian Cafe Chairs
TRAME Collaborates with ArandaLasch and Maison L. Drucker
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Comfortable Raised-Seat Bikes
Comfortable Raised-Seat Bikes
The MOD City+ 3 Bike is Designed for Ergonomic Commuting and Leisure
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Business-Ready Mini PCs
Business-Ready Mini PCs
KODLIX Released its Latest Fleet Mini PC Titled the 'AD78'
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Kid-Focused Electrolyte Blends
Kid-Focused Electrolyte Blends
Cure Kids is a New Range Tailored Specifically for Children
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Vintage Duty Free Retailers
Vintage Duty Free Retailers
ARI's Preloved Boutique at Lisbon Airport Encourages Eco Consumerism
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Pricing Intelligence Tools
Pricing Intelligence Tools
JUICER Compete is the Brand's Latest Comprehensive Restaurant Solution
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Cruelty-Free Slip-On Footwear
Cruelty-Free Slip-On Footwear
Malibu Sandals Introduces the Westward Clog
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11
Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns
Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns
Babe Original Celebrates Individuality with 'Originally You'
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10
AI Video Dubbing
AI Video Dubbing
Video Dubbing Uses an AI Video Translator To Perfect Facial Expression
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9
Smart E-Bike Models
Smart E-Bike Models
The Elixe Ebike from Invige has a Torque Sensor and Integrated Lights
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8
In-Airport Toy Retailers
In-Airport Toy Retailers
Toys R Us is Expanding its Retail Presence with Up to 24 Airport Stores
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Seed Oil-Free Protein Powders
Seed Oil-Free Protein Powders
HeLa Nutrition Offers a Whole Food Approach to Plant-Based Protein
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Accessibility-Enhancing Beauty Packaging
Accessibility-Enhancing Beauty Packaging
The Boticário Group Launches Inclusive Accessories
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5
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
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4
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
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3
Disruptive AI-Finance Chatbots
Disruptive AI-Finance Chatbots
Origin Financial Wins Big with AI Chatbot for Everyday Finance
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2
Vintage-Inspired Candle Designs
Vintage-Inspired Candle Designs
The Maker Offers a Selection of Candles at Sephora
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Intricately Crafted Protein Bars
Intricately Crafted Protein Bars
Peter Rahal Announced his New Protein Bar Brand 'David Protein'
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