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Top 75 Business Trends in August

From Cash-Back Shopping Apps to Private Label Skincare Launches

— August 28, 2021 — Business
From cash-back shopping apps to private label skincare launches, the August 2021 business trends explore who brands are adapting to shifting consumer interest.

One emerging brand targeting consumers looking for rewards is the 'Fluz' app. The cash-back shopping app allows users to earn up to 35 percent cash-back from any purchases. In addition, customers can earn more rewards when friends and social media followers shop using the app. These rewards can be sustainable, and unlike other platforms in this space, the Fluz app doesn't charge any fees – whether for registration, claims, or payouts.

Another intriguing example from the August 2021 business trends comes from Dollar General. The discount chain recently launched a private label skincare line. The affordable collection includes 11 different products priced at five dollars or under.
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Instant Delivery Firm Funding
Instant Delivery Firm Funding
Jokr Delivery Recently Secured $170 Million in Series A Capital
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Streamlined Corporate Travel Platforms
Streamlined Corporate Travel Platforms
The 'FCM Platform' Targets Chinese Business Travelers
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Free Product Analytics Courses
Free Product Analytics Courses
Mixpanel Teaches About Ins and Outs of Product Analytics
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Streamlined Wholesale Distribution Platforms
Streamlined Wholesale Distribution Platforms
The 'ADI US Mobile' App Helps Dealers Shop With Ease
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eCommerce Record Subscription Services
eCommerce Record Subscription Services
The Amazon Vinyl of the Month Club is $25 Per Month
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Efficiency-Focused App Subscriptions
Efficiency-Focused App Subscriptions
The Yac Remote Work Pack Helps WFH Workers with Productivity
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AI-Powered Autonomous Rideshare Services
AI-Powered Autonomous Rideshare Services
Ford Has Teamed Up with Lyft for a New Service
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Celebrity-Backed Rent-to-Own Startups
Celebrity-Backed Rent-to-Own Startups
Jay-Z & Will Smith Back Rent-to-Own Firm Landis Technologies
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Digital Grocery Service Systems
Digital Grocery Service Systems
Marks & Spencer Debuts Digital Click, Collect and Return Service
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Proactive Employee Resolution Platforms
Proactive Employee Resolution Platforms
The Mismo Platform Helps Resolve Workplace Issues and More
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Social Good Job Boards
Social Good Job Boards
The 'GoodJobs' Platform Helps Users Find Socially Beneficial Opportunities
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Zipper-Locked Cannabis Bags
Zipper-Locked Cannabis Bags
ClearBags' Child-Resistant Locking Pouches Keep Cannabis Secure
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Mainstay Retro-Inspired Seltzers
Mainstay Retro-Inspired Seltzers
Bud Light Seltzer Announces Its Retro Pack is Here to Stay
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Convenience Mobile Checkout Expansions
Convenience Mobile Checkout Expansions
7-Eleven Recently Expanded its Mobile Checkout Feature
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Concretized Construction Apps
Concretized Construction Apps
The 'OnSite' App Helps Contractors Track Concrete Deliveries & Pours
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Private Label Skincare Launches
Private Label Skincare Launches
Dollar General Has a New Line with All Items Under Five Dollars
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Millennial-Minded Investing Platforms
Millennial-Minded Investing Platforms
This Trading Dashboard Targets Digital-Savvy Investors
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DTC Retail Partnerships
DTC Retail Partnerships
Casper is Partnering with Mattress Warehouse to Expand Retail Reach
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Micro-Fulfillment Grocery Centers
Micro-Fulfillment Grocery Centers
SpartanNash Aims to Better Serve Online Grocery Shoppers
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Dynamic Trading Apps
Dynamic Trading Apps
This Technical Analysis App Helps Traders Make Informed Decisions On the Go
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Restaurant App-Making Platforms
Restaurant App-Making Platforms
This App Helps Restaurants Rebound From Pandemic-Related Losses
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Streamlined Loyalty Programs
Streamlined Loyalty Programs
Gap Launched Its New Integrated Rewards Program Across Brands
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Bulk Grocery Delivery Partnerships
Bulk Grocery Delivery Partnerships
Uber's Grocer Delivery Now Includes Costco Bulk-Sized Foods
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Retail Distribution Deals
Retail Distribution Deals
Nordstrom Purchased a Minority Stake in Topshop to Expand Partnership
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Reversible Cap Cannabis Containers
Reversible Cap Cannabis Containers
The Reversible Cap Vials Have a Child-Resistant Locking Top
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Hand-Picked Summer Essential Sets
Hand-Picked Summer Essential Sets
Sephra’s Sweet Picks Summer Essentials Set Boasts Six Products
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E-Commerce Multi-Channel Fulfillment Partnerships
E-Commerce Multi-Channel Fulfillment Partnerships
Amazon is Partnering with BigCommerce
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Luxury Multimedia Platforms
Luxury Multimedia Platforms
JAY-Z Partners with Modern Luxury Media to Launch 'EDITION'
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AI-Driven Video Conferencing Upgrades
AI-Driven Video Conferencing Upgrades
Zoom Tapped Ziotag Inc. for AI-Powered Video Content Tools
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Dissolvable Vaccine Strips
Dissolvable Vaccine Strips
The Oral QuickStrips Could Revolutionize How Vaccines are Administered
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E-Commerce Startup Funding Announcements
E-Commerce Startup Funding Announcements
Byrd Raised $19 Million in Funding to Expand Operations
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Cash-Back Shopping Platforms
Cash-Back Shopping Platforms
The 'Fluz' App Lets You Earn Cash For Your & Your Friends' Shopping
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Retirement-Focused Investing Apps
Retirement-Focused Investing Apps
This App Helps Investors Manage Individual Retirement Accounts
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Dynamic Drone Survey Apps
Dynamic Drone Survey Apps
This App Brings Mobile Functionality to Geospatial Survey Projects
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Future-Focused Finance Apps
Future-Focused Finance Apps
This App Uses AI to Forecast Your Future Spending and Cash Balance
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Child-Proof Cannabis Packaging
Child-Proof Cannabis Packaging
Atlantic Packaging Teamed with Locked4Kids on its Secure Packaging
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Tree-Free Toilet Paper Partnerships
Tree-Free Toilet Paper Partnerships
DTC Brand Reel Announced New Partnership with with Target
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Sustainably Speedy Cargo Concepts
Sustainably Speedy Cargo Concepts
HyperPort Proposes High-Speed & Low-Emissions Port Logistics
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Interest-Accruing Cryptocurrency Apps
Interest-Accruing Cryptocurrency Apps
This App Lets You Earn Interest On Bitcoin, Ethereum & More
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AR Advertising Deals
AR Advertising Deals
Brookfield Properties and the Aria Network Will Offer AR Ad Opportunities
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Express Shipping Shopping Apps
Express Shipping Shopping Apps
Sam's Club Expands Scan & Go App with the new Scan & Ship Feature
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Private Label Brands
Private Label Brands
Macy's Launches Its New 'And Now This' Brand for Fashion-Forward Consumers
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Social Shopping Experiences
Social Shopping Experiences
FabFitFun Recently Debuted the Shop with Friends Feature
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Livestream Shopping Solutions
Livestream Shopping Solutions
Streams.Live Updates the Traditional Teleshopping Channel Experience
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Secondhand Denim Platforms
Secondhand Denim Platforms
Madewell Forever Helps to Give New Life to Old Pairs of Jeans
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Small Business Workshop Series
Small Business Workshop Series
The TikTok Small Biz Block Party Supports Small Businesses Recovery
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Multi-Brand Influencer Storefronts
Multi-Brand Influencer Storefronts
EMCEE Lets Influencers Create Their Own Online Storefront
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Digital Strategy Pivots
Digital Strategy Pivots
Crocs Hit Record Highs for Quarterly Revenue Due to DTC and Wholesale
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Premium Steak Subscription Services
Premium Steak Subscription Services
The First Light Steak Club Offers a Different Cut Every Month
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Eco-Conscious Investing Platforms
Eco-Conscious Investing Platforms
This Investment App Uses AI to Assess Environmental Impact
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Ultra-Elegant Marble Retail Stores
Ultra-Elegant Marble Retail Stores
Giada Forte and Robert Vattilana Deck Out the Forte Forte Store
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Sustainable DTC Expansions
Sustainable DTC Expansions
Blueland is Expanding into Canada with Its Full Product Lineup
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Influencer-Created Burger Experiences
Influencer-Created Burger Experiences
MrBeast Debuted a Viral Restaurant Dubbed MrBeast Burger
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Clean Flavorful CBD Gummies
Clean Flavorful CBD Gummies
The TribeREVIVE CBD Gummy Bears Balance Both Health and Flavor
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Geometric Residential Buildings
Geometric Residential Buildings
John Lewis Repurposes its Car Parks Store Into Residential Units
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Women-Focused Wellness Platforms
Women-Focused Wellness Platforms
AthletaWell is an App for Mental and Physical Health
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Entrepreneurial E-Learning Apps
Entrepreneurial E-Learning Apps
The 'Makerpeer' App Helps Professionals Create and Collaborate
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Robotic College Campus Deliveries
Robotic College Campus Deliveries
Grubhub and Yandex Have Partnered to Offer Autonomous Delivery
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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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In-Store Ghost Kitchens
In-Store Ghost Kitchens
Kroger & Kitchen United are Offering On-Demand Meal Pick Up and Delivery
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Clean Eco-Friendly Body Washes
Clean Eco-Friendly Body Washes
The Leila Lou Everyday Body Wash Comes in a Refillable Glass Bottle
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Waste Upcycling Creative Classes
Waste Upcycling Creative Classes
Katie Treggiden is Leading 'Waste: A Masterclass'
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PMS-Focused Gummy Supplements
PMS-Focused Gummy Supplements
FLO's PMS Gummy Vitamins Reduce Cramping, Acne, and Mood Swings
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Compact Footprint Food Stores
Compact Footprint Food Stores
The ALDI Corner Store Offers a Convenient Way to Access Products
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Compact Urbanite Rideshare Vehicles
Compact Urbanite Rideshare Vehicles
The Mini City CarSharing Concept Responds to Changing Needs
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Nature-Mirroring Home Additions
Nature-Mirroring Home Additions
F2A Architecture Completes an Extension to a Private Home in BC
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Sustainable Styling Pop-Ups
Sustainable Styling Pop-Ups
Rotaro is Sharing Eco-Friendly Fashion Experiences on Airbnb
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Self-Portrait Studios
Self-Portrait Studios
Toronto's Monography Lets People Capture Their Own Image in a Private Space
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Sustainable Grocery Concepts
Sustainable Grocery Concepts
Asda's Sustainability Trial Store Focuses on Plastic Waste Reduction
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Exclusive Cookie Brand Cafes
Exclusive Cookie Brand Cafes
The Oreo Cafe Shares Limited-Edition Treats, Merch and More
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Mood-Themed Virtual Shops
Mood-Themed Virtual Shops
Verishop Mini Offers a Curated Shopping Experience Within Snapchat
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Baby Boomer-Targeted CBD Prerolls
Baby Boomer-Targeted CBD Prerolls
Dad Grass is Cannabis Option with Intergenerational Appeal
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Self-Driving Retail Vehicles
Self-Driving Retail Vehicles
Robomart Brings Goods to Consumers When Prompted via an App
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Touchless Fragrance Testers
Touchless Fragrance Testers
Coty & Êverie Developed a Smart Device for Safe In-Store Sampling
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Surprise Collectible Vending Machines
Surprise Collectible Vending Machines
MINISO's Contactless Blind Box Vending Machine Targets Gen Z
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