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Top 100 Business Trends in September

From Instant Metaverse-Focused Startups to NFT Movie Premiers

— September 4, 2021 — Business
While the September 2021 business trends span an impressive range of industries and boast a variety of innovative new ventures, there is a notable theme within this month's collection. In commerce, retail, art, sports, healthcare, and more, company's new and old appear to be eagerly embracing the new, virtual frontier.

In fact, a large number of this month's new ventures and business launches were in the burgeoning space of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the metaverse. Commerce-oriented metaverse company Highstreet secured major funding to build its virtual world of retail experiences, while Atari announced the launch of its crypto casino, which will be accessible via 'Decentraland' -- a fully virtual metaverse platform. Moreover, VUELE premiered the first-ever Hollywood feature film to be delivered solely as an NFT, while Method Man tokenized a variety of hip-hop legends.

In addition, a range of virtual retail ventures and experiences were launched including a digital-only fashion platform called DressX, as well as an avatar-based shopping tool called 'PICTOFiT.'
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Pay-At-Your-Convenience Digital Services
Pay-At-Your-Convenience Digital Services
Mercedes-Benz Makes Payment Stress-Free and Digital
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90
Third-Party IT Solutions Software
Third-Party IT Solutions Software
Teamviewer Partners with Jamf to Help Clients Fix Apple Devices
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89
Ultra-Conformable Face Masks
Ultra-Conformable Face Masks
Prototypum is the Newest Face Mask Designed for Frontline Workers
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88
Canadian Skincare Brand Expansions
Canadian Skincare Brand Expansions
Indeed Labs Unveiled its Newest Location in Hong Kong
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87
Global Digital Payment Apps
Global Digital Payment Apps
Purplepay has Launched its Mobile Payment Solution for Global Use
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86
Extremely Black Inks
Extremely Black Inks
Stuart Semple's New Blink Color is One of the Blackest Blacks Available
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85
Group-Oriented Finance Apps
Group-Oriented Finance Apps
'Micc Financial' Helps Groups Work Towards Their Financial Objectives
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84
Cash-Back Cryptocurrency Reward Initiatives
Cash-Back Cryptocurrency Reward Initiatives
Venmo is Launching the New Cash Back to Crypto Option
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83
Plant-Based Breakfast Snacks
Plant-Based Breakfast Snacks
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Launches a Menu with Meat-Free Options
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82
International Virtual Food Auctions
International Virtual Food Auctions
eZad is a New Online Auction House for Date Vendors and Buyers
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81
Crypto-Forward Movie Theatres
Crypto-Forward Movie Theatres
AMC Set to Accept Bitcoin for Movie Tickets and Concessions
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80
Mobile Tech Repair Companies
Mobile Tech Repair Companies
NerdsToGo Expands Home Tech Repair Services Throughout the U.S.
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79
Decentralized Social Media Initiatives
Decentralized Social Media Initiatives
Twitter Announces the Launch of 'Bluesky' Crypto Venture
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78
Digital Break Room Platforms
Digital Break Room Platforms
The 'Virtual Break Room' is a Place for Non-Essential Topics
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77
Workplace Video Chat Apps
Workplace Video Chat Apps
Popcorn's New App Lets Coworkers Connect Via Short Recorded Videos
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76
Automated Food Storage Systems
Automated Food Storage Systems
The Kardex Remstar Shuttle XP Vertical Lift Module is Advanced
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75
WFH Socialization Solutions
WFH Socialization Solutions
Video Window Remote Helps Workers Connect to One Another From Home
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74
Alternative Streaming Platforms
Alternative Streaming Platforms
Electric Entertainment Launches OTT Service for Vizio Smart TVs
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73
Wellness-Focused Retail Credit Cards
Wellness-Focused Retail Credit Cards
The myWalgreens Credit Card Rewards Health-Focused Purchases
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72
Fast-Food Delivery-Only Kitchens
Fast-Food Delivery-Only Kitchens
Wendy's Announced Plans to Open 700 Delivery-Only Kitchens
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71
Lawyer-Locating Apps
Lawyer-Locating Apps
The 'LegalShield' App Connects Individuals & Businesses to Attorneys
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70
Flexible Payment Apps
Flexible Payment Apps
NET-A-PORTER Partners with Klarna to Offer Customers New Payment Options
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69
Dynamic Tech Repair Services
Dynamic Tech Repair Services
Likewize Disrupts the Tech Protection Industry with its New Model
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68
Sustainable Hydrating Body Lotions
Sustainable Hydrating Body Lotions
Nola Skinsentials' Love Your Body Lotion is Natural and Vegan
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67
Weather-Based Food Recommendations
Weather-Based Food Recommendations
Pizza Hut Announces its Plans to Build a New AI Technology
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66
Subscription-Based Home Tech Repairs
Subscription-Based Home Tech Repairs
Asurion Offers Tech Coverage Plans Fit For Pandemic Life
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65
Fast Fashion Resale Platforms
Fast Fashion Resale Platforms
H&M Rewear Exclusively Available to Canadians
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64
Evening Wear Rental Services
Evening Wear Rental Services
BORROW Offers Reasonably-Price Formal Wear Rentals
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63
Affordable Gym Center Expansions
Affordable Gym Center Expansions
Planet Fitness Announces Plans to Expand to Mexico
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62
Cryptocurrency Conversion Services
Cryptocurrency Conversion Services
MovoCash's New Feature Lets Users Convert Crypto Into Cash
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61
Virtual Movie Ad Experiences
Virtual Movie Ad Experiences
Metamedia Joins Super 78 and Howie Mandel to Launch 'Magic Screen'
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60
AR-Enabled Tech Repair Solutions
AR-Enabled Tech Repair Solutions
Vuzix and TechSee Partner to Deliver Eyewear Tool for Technicians
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59
NFT Movie Premiers
NFT Movie Premiers
VUELE Set To Release New Anthony Hopkins Film Exclusively on Its NFT Platform
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58
NFT-Based Gaming Initiatives
NFT-Based Gaming Initiatives
Refinable's New Program Will Support Play-To-Earn Video Game Movement
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57
Blockchain-Based Comic Book Platforms
Blockchain-Based Comic Book Platforms
Method Man Launches Crypto Comic Universe 'Tical World'
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56
Runway Fashion Pop-Ups
Runway Fashion Pop-Ups
Afterpay is Hosting Online & Offline Activities with See-Now-Buy-Now Tech
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55
Mobile Auto Repair Services
Mobile Auto Repair Services
RepairSmith Sends Certified Mechanics Right To Drivers Homes
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54
Business-Focused App Stores
Business-Focused App Stores
The Xero App Store Offers Over 1,000 Apps For Small Business Owners
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53
Chic Upcycled Mask Designs
Chic Upcycled Mask Designs
Onzie's Mindful Masks are Performance-Driven and Locally Made
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52
Plant-Based Sausage Expansions
Plant-Based Sausage Expansions
The 'Impossible Sausage' Gets a Naionwide Grocery Store Launch
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51
Alcohol Delivery Service
Alcohol Delivery Service
7-Eleven Has Partnered with Minibar Delivery in a Alcohol Delivery Pilot
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50
90s Hip-Hop NFTs
90s Hip-Hop NFTs
Russel Simmons Announces Launch of 'Masterminds of Hip-Hop' NFT Collection
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49
Vibrant Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Vibrant Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Sugarpill Recently Debuted its 10th Anniversary Collection
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48
Secondhand Fashion Marketplaces
Secondhand Fashion Marketplaces
Nuuly Thrift is for Buying and Selling Secondhand Goods
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47
Small Business Workshop Series
Small Business Workshop Series
The TikTok Small Biz Block Party Supports Small Businesses Recovery
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46
Bespoke AI-Based Serums
Bespoke AI-Based Serums
Openface is an AI-Powered Personalized D2C Skincare Solution
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45
Lavender Farm Events
Lavender Farm Events
Terre Bleu is Closing the Farming Season with an Exciting Collaboration
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44
Specialized Virtual Marketing Startups
Specialized Virtual Marketing Startups
COGENT360 Rebrands and Expands Its 360 VR Platform
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43
Female-Focused Health Platforms
Female-Focused Health Platforms
InMode Launches a New Wellness Platform for Women
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42
Pop-Up Tennis Museums
Pop-Up Tennis Museums
The Wilson Pop-Up Museum Pays Homage to the Sport & Athletes
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41
Hybrid Workplace Platforms
Hybrid Workplace Platforms
Smarten Spaces Launches Tech for the Post-Pandemic Work World
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40
Bespoke AI-Designed Jeans
Bespoke AI-Designed Jeans
Unspun Uses Fit Technology To Create Custom-Fitted Jeans
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39
Immersive Cityscape Shops
Immersive Cityscape Shops
Diptyque Created Travel-Themed Experiences in Selfridge’s Corner Shop
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38
Racecar-Themed Virtual Restaurants
Racecar-Themed Virtual Restaurants
Virtual Dining Concepts Introduces 'NASCAR Refuel'
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37
Curated Food Delivery Platforms
Curated Food Delivery Platforms
'Foxtrot Anywhere' is a Delivery Service Favoring Local Businesses
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36
Community Athleisure Hubs
Community Athleisure Hubs
Gym+Coffee's Clubhouse is a Place to Socialize and Get Active
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35
E-Commerce-Backed NFT Platforms
E-Commerce-Backed NFT Platforms
Alibaba Launches Digital Art Marketplace Called 'Alibaba Auction'
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34
Cotton Mesh Grocery Bags
Cotton Mesh Grocery Bags
Big Bee, Little Bee Offers Its Mesh Grocery Bag in Three Colors
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33
Metaverse-Focused Startups
Metaverse-Focused Startups
TetaVi Rasises $20 Million to Develop Accessible Computer Vision Tech
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32
Versatile Retail Coffee Makers
Versatile Retail Coffee Makers
The Franke A1000 FLEX Coffee & Espresso Machine is Feature-Rich
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31
Children-Focused Investment Apps
Children-Focused Investment Apps
Hapi Assists Parents in Planning for Their Child's Future
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30
In-Store Ghost Kitchens
In-Store Ghost Kitchens
Kroger & Kitchen United are Offering On-Demand Meal Pick Up and Delivery
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29
Grab-And-Go Café Initiatives
Grab-And-Go Café Initiatives
Farmer's Fridge Has Partnered with Dunkin' in a New Pilot Program
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28
Immersive Airport Shops
Immersive Airport Shops
Hudson Set to Launch Innovative Airport Store Called 'Evolve By Hudson'
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27
Commerce-Oriented Metaverses
Commerce-Oriented Metaverses
HTC-Backed Highstreet Secures Funding For Retail-Focused Metaverse
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26
Real-Time Online Shopping Services
Real-Time Online Shopping Services
'Korkuma' Converts Websites for a Live Shopping Experience
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25
Robotic Pizza Makers
Robotic Pizza Makers
Food Automation Startup 'Picnic' Has Launched Its First Pizza Making Device
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24
Canadian-Owned Online Baby Stores
Canadian-Owned Online Baby Stores
Fox + Cove is an Elevated Online Baby Apparel Store
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23
Pop-Up Running Labs
Pop-Up Running Labs
On's Performance Running Lab Helps Runners Harness Their True Potential
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22
Playful Greengrocer Pop-Ups
Playful Greengrocer Pop-Ups
Anya Hindmarch Launches Local Grocery Shop Called 'Anya’s Fruit & Veg'
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21
Secondhand Wedding Pop-Ups
Secondhand Wedding Pop-Ups
Resellfridges: The Wedding Lets People Shop for Pre-Loved Pieces
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20
Luxury Tequila Packaging
Luxury Tequila Packaging
Cincoro Tequila Recently Updated Its Packaging to be More Refined
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19
Roving Industrial Retail Kiosks
Roving Industrial Retail Kiosks
The Conceptual XiaoChi Mobile Kiosk by Ky Luca is Accessible
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18
Text-Based Therapy Apps
Text-Based Therapy Apps
K Health Expands into the Mental Health Space by Acquiring Trusst
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17
Smart Retail Fridges
Smart Retail Fridges
Micron Smart Vending's Machines Let Users Access Scan Codes to Access Items
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16
Exclusive Superhero NFTs
Exclusive Superhero NFTs
Marvel Launches First-Ever Spider-Man NFT Collectibles
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15
Exclusive Art-Covered Credit Cards
Exclusive Art-Covered Credit Cards
The American Express Centurion Art Cards are Eye-Catching
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14
Blockchain-Based Metaverse Casinos
Blockchain-Based Metaverse Casinos
Atari Set to Launch Interactive Crypto Arcade in Decentraland
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13
Hybrid TV Platforms
Hybrid TV Platforms
Elisa Releases Next-Generation TV Service Built For Mixed Viewing Habits
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12
Immersive Art-Focused Retail Stores
Immersive Art-Focused Retail Stores
ECCO Has Launched One-Of-A-Kind Flagship Store in Shanghai
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11
Automated Dark Stores
Automated Dark Stores
Cache Creates & Operates Convenience Stores on Doordash and Ubereats
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10
Sustainable Packaging Alternatives
Sustainable Packaging Alternatives
L'Occitane Introduces In-Store Product Refills
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9
AR-Enabled Retail Tools
AR-Enabled Retail Tools
Reactive Reality Has Launched an Avatar-Based Shopping App Called PICTOFiT
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8
Storytelling Wine Displays
Storytelling Wine Displays
Looma's Education Platform Helps Customers Make Informed Choices
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7
Digital-Only Fashion Retailers
Digital-Only Fashion Retailers
DressX Launches App That Lets Shoppers Try-On Virtual 3D Clothes
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6
Express Cannabis Shops
Express Cannabis Shops
Sip ‘N’ Smoke by Superette is Styled Like a Cafeteria with a Moving Line
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5
Immersive Furniture Stores
Immersive Furniture Stores
IKEA's Home Experience of Tomorrow Introduces a New Store Design
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4
Autonomous Indoor Farming Drones
Autonomous Indoor Farming Drones
Aerofarms Teams Up With Nokia Bell Labs to Develop New Ag Tech
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3
Phygital Sneaker Stores
Phygital Sneaker Stores
Nike Rise Seoul Offers the Future of Digital & Physical Experiences
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2
Innovative cannabis packaging
Innovative cannabis packaging
Child resistant, eco-friendly cannabis packaging
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1
Instant Cash Resale Apps
Instant Cash Resale Apps
Twig Lets Users Instantly Turn Their Used Things Into Cash
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