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Top 65 Market Trends in February

From Labor-on-Demand Grocery Employees to In-Gym Vitamin Retailer

— February 22, 2020 — Business
From labor-on-demand grocery employees to in-gym vitamin retailers, the February 2020 market trends highlight how businesses are leveraging the changing market.

One notable example is Meijer, the American supercenter chain. The brand announced a new partnership with labor-on-demand platform and app Hyer to find "gig" workers to fill temporary roles. By leveraging employees' preference for flexible work schedules and new opportunities, Meijer's new move will reduce its labor costs by employing laborers as needed.

Another intriguing example of the February 2020 market trends is the new Starbucks Pickup location in Toronto. This retailer was designed for convenience, only offering customers the option of pre-ordering on the app and picking up their orders. The cutting-edge concept offers no seating but simplifies the ordering process thanks to the digital board that displays order status.
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Alternative Football League Rules
Alternative Football League Rules
The XFL Released Its New League Rules Ahead of Its Launch
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63
In-Car Voice Assistant Partnerships
In-Car Voice Assistant Partnerships
LG Partnered with Cerence on Voice Assistant Technology
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62
Customizable Cable Plans
Customizable Cable Plans
Verizon Launches a Mix and Match Service Providing Cable Access
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Safety-Focused Ride Hailing Apps
Safety-Focused Ride Hailing Apps
Lyft Launched the Safety Advisory Council to Address Concerns
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60
Revenue Optimizing AI Systems
Revenue Optimizing AI Systems
Warner Bros. Has an AI System to Help with Release Decisions
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59
Mid-Band 5G Network Launches
Mid-Band 5G Network Launches
Rogers is Launching Canada's First 5G Network in Four Major Cities
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58
AI Startup Acquisitions
AI Startup Acquisitions
Apple Purchased a Company Named Xnor.ai to Bolster Its Machine Learning
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57
American GIS Data Updates
American GIS Data Updates
Esri ArcGIS Living Atlas Improved US Census Data for its Software
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56
Ride Hailing Bidding Systems
Ride Hailing Bidding Systems
Uber is Running a Test Where California Drivers Can Set Fare Prices
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55
Ride-Hailing Favoriting Features
Ride-Hailing Favoriting Features
Uber Will Let California Users Select Their Favorite Drivers
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54
Cost-Effective Smartphone Announcements
Cost-Effective Smartphone Announcements
Samsung Will Resale Lite Versions of Its Flagship Devices
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53
Retail Analytics Acquisitions
Retail Analytics Acquisitions
Nielsen Global Connect Purchased Precima to Bolster Its Analytics
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52
Multi-Platform Game Releases
Multi-Platform Game Releases
Microsoft Will Release Cross-Gen Games for the Xbox Series X
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51
Joint EV Production Announcements
Joint EV Production Announcements
Rivian Will Produce an Electrically Powered Vehicle for Lincoln
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50
Customizable Enhanced Football Broadcasts
Customizable Enhanced Football Broadcasts
ESPN Aired a 4K National Championship Broadcast
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49
Social Media Video Shopping
Social Media Video Shopping
Facebook Purchased Packagd to Bolster Transactions on the Platform
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48
Consumer Identification Systems
Consumer Identification Systems
Home Depot Partnered with Vibes to Increase Customer Engagement
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47
Kid-Friendly Advertising Platform Investments
Kid-Friendly Advertising Platform Investments
Microsoft Invested in a Platform Named SuperAwesome
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46
Aircraft Development Partnerships
Aircraft Development Partnerships
Boom Supersonic Partnered with Flight Research on the XB-1
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45
Independent Curated Hip-Hop Playlists
Independent Curated Hip-Hop Playlists
Apple Music Collaborated with the NBA on a Curated Playlist
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44
Automated Customer Experience Platforms
Automated Customer Experience Platforms
Copilot Seeks to Help Brands Improve Customer Satisfaction
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43
Nostalgic Keyboard Re-Releases
Nostalgic Keyboard Re-Releases
Korg Created a New Version of the MS-20 with Minor Tech Updates
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Regional Scooter Pilot Programs
Regional Scooter Pilot Programs
Uber is Launching a Scooter Pilot Program in San Francisco
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Bundled Streaming Price Tests
Bundled Streaming Price Tests
SirusXM is Testing Discounted Bundle Packages with Pandora Content
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40
Annual Gaming Subscription Services
Annual Gaming Subscription Services
Apple Arcade Added a Cost-Effective Annual Subscription Option
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Autonomous Drone Demonstration Flights
Autonomous Drone Demonstration Flights
The EHang 216 Drone Flew for the First Time in the US
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Vehicle Charging Stations
Vehicle Charging Stations
Electrify Canada Debuted 6 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Ontario
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Plant-Based Sausage Products
Plant-Based Sausage Products
Nestlé Added Sausage Products to Its Selection of Plant-Based Meats
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Labor-on-Demand Grocery Employees
Labor-on-Demand Grocery Employees
Supercenter Meijer Shifts to "Gig Workers" for In-Store Roles
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AI-Informed Mobile Menu Items
AI-Informed Mobile Menu Items
Taco Bell Partnered with Certona to Improve In-App Customization
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34
AI-Powered Retail Tools
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Microsoft Revealed Two New Tools at the National Retail Federation
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33
Electric Sedan Unveiling Events
Electric Sedan Unveiling Events
Lucid Motors Stated That It Will Showcase the Lucid Air in April
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Social Media AI Acquisitions
Social Media AI Acquisitions
Snap Purchased AI Factory to Bolster Its Video Editing Capabilities
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AI-Powered Logistics Systems
AI-Powered Logistics Systems
Delta Air Lines Announced an AI-Powered System at CES 2020
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30
Grocery Selection Robots
Grocery Selection Robots
Walmart is Expediting Warehouse Operations with Robots Moving Items
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Electric Tuck Delivery Services
Electric Tuck Delivery Services
UPS Purchased 10,000 Electric Trucks from Arrival for a Trial
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Informative Multimedia Rewards Apps
Informative Multimedia Rewards Apps
Mastercard Created an AR App to Inform Customers About Rewards
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Postbiotic Cosmeceutical Ingredients
Postbiotic Cosmeceutical Ingredients
LactoSporin® is a New Cosmeceutical Ingredient by Sabinsa
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All-Encompassing Grocery Apps
All-Encompassing Grocery Apps
Whisk Created a Multiplatform App for Recipes and Grocery Orders
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Racing Film-Themed Model Cars
Racing Film-Themed Model Cars
The LEGO Group and Universal Announced a Brand Partnership for Toys
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Flying Taxi Automotive Investments
Flying Taxi Automotive Investments
Toyota Placed a Significant Investment in Joby Aviation
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Esports Training Facilities Partnerships
Esports Training Facilities Partnerships
Nike Entered into a Deal with T1 Entertainment & Sports
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Information-Based Flight Notification Apps
Information-Based Flight Notification Apps
Delta Air Line's Fly Delta App was revealed at CES 2020
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In-Gym Vitamin Retailers
In-Gym Vitamin Retailers
The Vitamin Shoppe Caters to Health-Conscious Shoppers with In-Gym Stores
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Enhanced Grocery Pickup Services
Enhanced Grocery Pickup Services
Instacart Pickup Services Now Have Helpful Location Features
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THC-Enhanced Hot Sauces
THC-Enhanced Hot Sauces
This THC Sauce by the Cure Parlour is "Hot... but Also Very Tasty"
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18
Infrared Camera Acquisitions
Infrared Camera Acquisitions
Apple Purchased Spectral Edge to Use Its Infrared Camera Technology
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Toronto Coffee Pickup Shops
Toronto Coffee Pickup Shops
The Canadian Starbucks Pickup Location Was Designed for Convenience
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Customizable Private Flights
Customizable Private Flights
Aman Resorts International Launched a Luxury Private Jet Service
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15
Hot Sauce Delivery Services
Hot Sauce Delivery Services
The Bespoke Post Scorch Box Delivers Hot Sauce to Your Front Door
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14
Home EV Charger Systems
Home EV Charger Systems
Wallbox Created the Quasar Which Features Bidirectional Charging
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Personal Finance-Tracking Apps
Personal Finance-Tracking Apps
The Copilot App Was Recently Released to All iOS Users
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Odorless Cannabis Technology
Odorless Cannabis Technology
CannabCo Developed PURECANN to Reduce the Harshness of Cannabis
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D2C Supplement Distribution Partnerships
D2C Supplement Distribution Partnerships
Supplements Brand Rae Wellness Expanded into Target
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Beginner Cannabis Cultivation Kits
Beginner Cannabis Cultivation Kits
Advanced Nutrients Launched Its Starter Kit with Curated Items
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9
Technologically-Integrated Boat Power Systems
Technologically-Integrated Boat Power Systems
Sea Ray Revealed Its New SLX-R 400e Boat at CES 2020
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8
Damage-Reporting Electric Scooter Releases
Damage-Reporting Electric Scooter Releases
Bird is Releasing Its Bird Two Scooter in San Francisco
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Fast Fashion eCommerce Launches
Fast Fashion eCommerce Launches
Forever 21 Launched a Revived Online Store for Customers
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Industry Leading Point-of-Sale Displays
Industry Leading Point-of-Sale Displays
Tag Received Three Awards for Its Work with Kroger
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Rounded Tip Knife Collections
Rounded Tip Knife Collections
Viners Boasts a Collection That Seeks to Reduce Knife Incidents
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Short-Form Viral Video Partnerships
Short-Form Viral Video Partnerships
Iflix is Teaming Up with TikTok to Stream Short-Form Videos
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Ultra-Futuristic Exhibition Centers
Ultra-Futuristic Exhibition Centers
Zaha Hadid Architects is Nearing Completion of a Slick Project
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Immersive Tunnel-Like Bookstores
Immersive Tunnel-Like Bookstores
BookXcess Boasts an AR Reading Experience for Children
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Visual Impairment Navigation Devices
Visual Impairment Navigation Devices
OrCam Announced New Features for the MyEye 2 at CES 2020
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