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Top 100 Business Trends in May

From AI-Powered Robotic Baristas to Real Estate NFT Marketplaces

— May 7, 2022 — Business
The May 2022 business trends consist of a variety of exciting innovations and developments, which arrive from a notably diverse range of industries, including tech, healthcare, media, agriculture, finance, food production, and more. For instance, this month alone, the business world bared witness to the launch of a major Gen Z-targeted commerce app, numerous new NFT marketplaces, and a variety of sustainability-focused initiatives across multiple sectors.

In terms of stand-out themes, a significant number of e-commerce companies introduced eco-friendly packaging solutions this month. Undoubtedly, these updates come as a response to the well-known fact that the e-commerce industry is a major producer of waste and CO2 emissions.

For example, Chinese e-commerce platform Tmall launched all-new shipping labels designed to track the exact amount of carbon emissions produced by their parcels. Similarly, Living Packets released a sustainable and re-usable alternative to traditional cardboard shipping boxes called The Box.
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Digital Shift Management Platforms
Digital Shift Management Platforms
Squadle Now Features Automated Workflows and Digital Checklists
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90
Pre-Seasoned Chicken Products
Pre-Seasoned Chicken Products
'Farmer Focus' Brought its Chicken Selections to Retail Shelves
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89
Tethered Carton Caps
Tethered Carton Caps
Elopak's Pure-TwistFlip will Reduce the Single-Use Plastic Consumption Rate
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88
Bespoke Athletic T-Shirt Services
Bespoke Athletic T-Shirt Services
Amazon's 'Made for You' Service is Now Offering Athletic Wear
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87
Athlete-Targeted Wearables
Athlete-Targeted Wearables
Polar Debuted the Pacer Series of Performance-Monitoring Watches
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86
3D Digital Creation Tools
3D Digital Creation Tools
Epic Games Released its Unreal Engine 5 Tool for Developers to Utilize
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85
Vlog-Focused Microphones
Vlog-Focused Microphones
The 'DJI Mic' is a Clip-On Dedicated Microphone for Recording On-the-Go
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84
Alternative Dry Ice Products
Alternative Dry Ice Products
Thermal Custom Packaging Created Eco-Friendly Dry Ice for Packaging
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83
Food Delivery Esports Partnerships
Food Delivery Esports Partnerships
Just Eat Entered the World of Esports Through 'EXCEL Esports'
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82
Voice-Controlled Car Assistants
Voice-Controlled Car Assistants
Ford Has Added Customizable Alexa Support with an Amazon Deal
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81
Real Estate NFT Marketplaces
Real Estate NFT Marketplaces
HomeJab Launches New 'Real' NFT Martketplace for Real Estate Agents
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80
Premium Airline Accommodations
Premium Airline Accommodations
Air Canada Launched a Chauffeur Service and a Premium Hotel
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79
Celebratory Cannabis NFTs
Celebratory Cannabis NFTs
Trulieve Debuted the '4.20 for All' NFT Collection and Campaign
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78
Student Food Delivery Subscriptions
Student Food Delivery Subscriptions
DoorDash Launches 'DashPass for Students' in the US
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77
Rear-Wheel Drive Supercars
Rear-Wheel Drive Supercars
Lamborghini Unveiled the Huracan Tecnica Supercar in a Green Colorway
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76
Plant-Powered Purified Waters
Plant-Powered Purified Waters
Chlorophyll Water is GMO-Free and Clean Label Project Certified
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75
Automaker-Owned Smart Phones
Automaker-Owned Smart Phones
'Nio' is Making a Phone to Pair with its Electric Vehicles
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74
Environmentally Friendly Candies
Environmentally Friendly Candies
PurePlus' FAVES Candies Are Made with Imperfect or Excess Fruits
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73
Spicy Fast-Food Chicken Burgers
Spicy Fast-Food Chicken Burgers
The Arrabiata Ricotta Chicken Burger is Full of Spicy Sauces
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72
Retro Game Revitalization Initiatives
Retro Game Revitalization Initiatives
Sony is Building a Game Preservation Team for its Classics
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71
Latin American Cannabis Brands
Latin American Cannabis Brands
Mesobis Debuted its First Line of Cannabis Gummies and Apparel
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70
Japanese Tourist Architectures
Japanese Tourist Architectures
Sou Fujimoto Unveiled a Large-Scale Outdoor Community Center
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69
AI-Enabled Coffee Monitoring Platforms
AI-Enabled Coffee Monitoring Platforms
Panera Bread Adopts Miso Robotics CookRight Coffee System
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68
German Racing Hypercars
German Racing Hypercars
ByKolles Racing Unveiled a Track-Focused Le Mans Hypercar for the Fia WEC
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67
Immersive Metaverse Learning
Immersive Metaverse Learning
Accenture Invests in New Immersive Training Solutions for Business
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66
Hybrid Performance Sports Cars
Hybrid Performance Sports Cars
GM Announced an Upcoming Hybrid and All-Electric Corvette
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65
Designer Handbag NFTs
Designer Handbag NFTs
Peter Dundas and Grey Goose's Martini Glass Handbag Will Enter the Metaverse
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Outdoor-Focused Metaverses
Outdoor-Focused Metaverses
Outside Interactive Unveils Plans to Launch Wellness-Driven Outerverse
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Convenient Online Skincare Brands
Convenient Online Skincare Brands
'Geologie' Compiles a Personalized Set of Skincare Products
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Canada-Celebrating Supercars
Canada-Celebrating Supercars
Pfaff and McLaren Debuted the 'Canada 10th Anniversary MSO 1/10'
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61
AR-Powered Vodka Campaigns
AR-Powered Vodka Campaigns
Tito's Vodka Celebrates 25th Years with New AR-Enabled Displays
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60
Personality-Based Digital Avatars
Personality-Based Digital Avatars
adidas' 'Ready Player Me' is an Avatar Creation Tool for Ozworld
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59
Peach-Flavored Sparkling Waters
Peach-Flavored Sparkling Waters
Sapsucker Unveiled 'The Peach One,' a Naturally-Flavored Beverage
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58
South Korean Cultivated Meats
South Korean Cultivated Meats
TissenBioFarm Creates Cultured Meat with Realistic Textures
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57
NFT-Tied Supercar Auctions
NFT-Tied Supercar Auctions
Lamborghini is Selling its Last-Ever Aventador Coupe Alongside an NFT
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56
Suburban Checkout-Free Retailers
Suburban Checkout-Free Retailers
This New Amazon Go Store is Arriving for Suburban Shoppers
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55
Gen-Z-Oriented Shopping Apps
Gen-Z-Oriented Shopping Apps
Alibaba is Currently Testing a New E-Commerce App Called Taibang
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54
Automated Fry Cook Pilots
Automated Fry Cook Pilots
Jack in the Box Partnered with Miso Robotics on Automation Venture
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53
Ukrainian Fashion Capsules
Ukrainian Fashion Capsules
KSENIASCHNAIDER and Kachorovska Debuted an Exclusive Boot Capsule
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52
Recyclable Bread Bag Clips
Recyclable Bread Bag Clips
Bimbo Canada is Using Cardboard Clips to Reduce Single-Use Plastics
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51
Innovative Metaverse Hotels
Innovative Metaverse Hotels
CitizenM Has Announced a New Venture and It is Ground-Breaking
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50
Californian Brewery Branding
Californian Brewery Branding
Figueroa Mountain Celebrates Santa Barbara in its New Packaging Style
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49
AI-Powered Robotic Baristas
AI-Powered Robotic Baristas
Panera is Testing the AI-Powered 'CookRight Coffee' System In-Stores
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48
Cozy Floral Bar Decors
Cozy Floral Bar Decors
Smith Hanes Studio Creates an Alluring Atmosphere for Atrium
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47
Affordable Private Grocery Labels
Affordable Private Grocery Labels
Misfits Market's Odds & Ends Line Offers Fair Prices to Farmers
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46
4/20 Cannabis Metaverse Events
4/20 Cannabis Metaverse Events
Smokewear Brand Sundae School Launches the 'Flowerverse'
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45
AR-Powered Shopping Features
AR-Powered Shopping Features
Snapchat Launches 'Dress Up' and Other AR-Focused Features
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44
Women's Wellness App Features
Women's Wellness App Features
Peanut Pro Looks to Connect Women with Health and Wellness Experts
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43
Video Game-Themed Cannabis
Video Game-Themed Cannabis
Time Machine is a New Cannabis Brand that Takes Cues From Gamer Culture
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Travel-Focused Credit Cards
Travel-Focused Credit Cards
Imprint Teams Up with Selina to Launch Selina Rewards Visa Card
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41
3D Printed Medical Tools
3D Printed Medical Tools
3D Systems Announced the VSP Bolus for Radiology Solutions
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40
All-In-One Metaverse Creation Platforms
All-In-One Metaverse Creation Platforms
Nextech AR Launches Nextech Metaverse Suite For Developers
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39
AI-Enabled Vending Machines
AI-Enabled Vending Machines
Vending Tracker Introduces the Next Generation of Convenience
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38
Modern Work-Near-Home Concepts
Modern Work-Near-Home Concepts
Patch Converted a Former Brewery into a Co-Working Space
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37
Upscale Plant-Based Meal Kits
Upscale Plant-Based Meal Kits
Eleven Madison Park Launches New Luxury Meal Kits in New York
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36
Revamped Ice Cream Shops
Revamped Ice Cream Shops
Häagen-Dazs Unveils New That's Dazs' Design for US-Based Shops
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35
Hybridized Metaverse Platforms
Hybridized Metaverse Platforms
Virbela's Metaverse Campus Aims to Link Physical & Virtual Work
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34
Oversized Baked Cookies
Oversized Baked Cookies
Nestle Toll House Launched its First Giant 'Stuffed Cookie Dough' Cookies
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33
Vegan Milk Initiatives
Vegan Milk Initiatives
Starbucks Announced 'CauliMilk' as a Humorous Campaign with a Real Message
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32
Autonomous Solar Energy Solutions
Autonomous Solar Energy Solutions
Power-Blox Debuted an Accessible Plug-and-Play Solar Power Box
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Camera-Equipped Delivery Parcels
Camera-Equipped Delivery Parcels
Living Packets Unveils Next-Gen Smart E-Commerce Packaging
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30
Multipurpose Wire-Optional Chargers
Multipurpose Wire-Optional Chargers
InfinaCore Unveiled the Tech-Advanced 'P4' Wireless charger
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29
Earth-Themed Fashion Collections
Earth-Themed Fashion Collections
Vans Debuted the Sustainable 'Eco Positivity Collection'
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28
Multi Device Mobile Chargers
Multi Device Mobile Chargers
EXCITRUS Launched its Three in One Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand
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27
Californian Electric Sports Cars
Californian Electric Sports Cars
Mullen Announced the Dragonfly Sports Car for the U.S. Market
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Sustainable Oral Care
Sustainable Oral Care
PLUS ULTRA Partners with Patterson Dental to Offer Eco-Friendly Solutions
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25
Immersive Streetwear Pop-Ups
Immersive Streetwear Pop-Ups
AMBUSH Launches Six Pop-Ups Worldwide to Promote New SS22 Collection
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24
Calligraphy-Inspired Furnishings
Calligraphy-Inspired Furnishings
The Segda Seat and Coffee Table by Nüvist Features a Single Loop
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Lifelike Metaverse Hospitals
Lifelike Metaverse Hospitals
Aimedis Health City is a One-Of-A-Kind Virtual Healthcare Space
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22
Automated Farming Robots
Automated Farming Robots
FarmWise Labs Work to Improve & Optimize Agricultural Production
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Insect-Targeted Meatballs
Insect-Targeted Meatballs
IKEA Created the Seedballs with the World Wildlife Fund to Nurture Bugs
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20
Experiential Retail Sports Concepts
Experiential Retail Sports Concepts
Champs Sports Homefield Caters to the Needs of Modern Athletes
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19
Affordable 3D Printers
Affordable 3D Printers
The 'AnkerMake M5' is Five Times Faster Than its Competitors
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18
Nutrient-Enhanced Spices
Nutrient-Enhanced Spices
Enspice Combines Taste and Function for a Healthier Lifestyle
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17
Deli-Informed Cannabis Lounge Retailers
Deli-Informed Cannabis Lounge Retailers
The Annex By Superette is Designed for College Students
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16
Metaverse Fashion Education Programs
Metaverse Fashion Education Programs
CFDA Launches Metaverse-Focused Educational Partnership
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15
Commemorative Luxury Fashion Pop-Ups
Commemorative Luxury Fashion Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Unveils New Pre-Fall 2022 Pop-Up in Soho
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14
Remote Work Cashiers
Remote Work Cashiers
Freshii is Testing a Virtual Cashier System that Connects to Call Centers
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13
Californian Luxury Timepieces
Californian Luxury Timepieces
Vaer Watches Launched the Atlas A3 Automatic for the Spring Season
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12
Artistic Dress NFTs
Artistic Dress NFTs
Paco Rabanne's Unwearable Dresses Collection Celebrates Decades of the Runway
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11
Elegant Electric Vehicles
Elegant Electric Vehicles
The Genesis X Speedium Concept Explores the Automaker's Electric Future
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10
Charitable Anime Fashion Lines
Charitable Anime Fashion Lines
Lady Gaga and Crunchyroll Debuted the 'Chromatica' Collection
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9
Metaverse Pharmacies
Metaverse Pharmacies
MAG and the Pharmacy Group are Developing a Virtual Pharmacy in Decentraland
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8
Rebranded Ice Cream Restaurants
Rebranded Ice Cream Restaurants
Baskin-Robbins Announced a New Logo, Typeface, and Packaging
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7
Virtual Metaverse Companions
Virtual Metaverse Companions
The Digital Pets Company Launched 3D Dog NFTs for the Metaverse
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6
Cartoonish Tubular Treehouses
Cartoonish Tubular Treehouses
Precht Creates Four Treehouses for the Steirereck Am Pogusch
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5
Automated Indoor Gardens
Automated Indoor Gardens
'The EverGrow' by Auk Automatically Maintains 15 Different Plant Types
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4
Pocket-Sized Safety Locks
Pocket-Sized Safety Locks
The 'Gaze' Lets Users Protect Their Belongings with Secure Features
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3
Portable Office Rooms
Portable Office Rooms
'Ootbox' Allows Professionals to Rent a Movable Outdoor Office Space
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2
Refreshing Sports Beverages
Refreshing Sports Beverages
PepsiCo Announced the North American Debut of Gatorade Black Ice
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Human-Sized Dog Beds
Human-Sized Dog Beds
The 'Plufl' is an Anxiety-Reducing Nap Bed for Humans Inspired by Pet Beds
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