The top 2015 market trends offer insights into different patterns of opportunity within various market sectors. From the integration of biometric technology into banking apps to online pop-up markets, there is plenty to learn from the past year of market innovations.
Given that consumers are showing an interest in curated offerings, the successful premise of Tastemakr, an online pop-up market, makes a lot of sense. Tastemakr is a web platform that spotlights a different craft food or beverage for a full-day. The unique service is a novel solution that helps consumers access small-batch, quality products when they may not have time to visit a specialty store.
To take a closer look at the patterns that shaped the top 2015 market trends, be sure to examine our 2016 Trend Report.
Top 55 Market Trends of 2015
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Interactive Skincare Ads
Neutrogena's Hands-On Ad Entertains While Selling Makeup Removal Wipes
54
Visionary Modern Airlines
This Airline of the Future is App-Connected and Offers "Cinema Class"
53
Book-Shaped Business Cards
These Business Cards Cleverly Reflect the Company's Product
52
Small Business Lending Platforms
Lendified is a Tech-Powered Solution for Canadian Small Biz Loans
51
Curated 3D Printed Boutiques
3D Printing Marketplace Formsfield Focuses on Quality Office Items
50
Media Behavior Infographics
These Detailed Graphics Reveal Just How Much Time We Spend Online
49
Personable Email Platforms
Crystal Analyzes Messages for Better E-Communication
48
Crowdfunded Local Food Platforms
Credibles Lets You Prepay for Food and Invest in Your Community
47
E-Commerce Equity Crowdfunding Sites
Alibaba Competitor JD.com Launched a Crowdfunding Platform
46
Mindful Web Marketplaces
The 'Mindful Market' Sells Conscious Products to Educate and Inspire
45
Dinner Party Services
Kitchit Offers a Customized Catered Meal and a Personal Chef at Your Home
44
Financial Innovation Hubs
CIBC is Partnering with MaRS to Launch a Corporate Innovation Space
43
Nostalgic Cookie Treats
These Limited Edition Brownie Batter Oreos Pair Chocolate with Chocolate
42
Product Launch Guides
Learn How to Pull Off an Epic Product Launch with This Handy Infographic
41
Synergized Management Platforms
Cloud-Based Vorex Supports Businesses with Organized Numbers
40
Curated Tourism Apps
Kate's Goodness Provides Picturesque Local Travel Tips
39
Music Exchange Markets
Mutrs Enables Fans to Become Investors of Their Favorite Indie Artists
38
Wearable Tech Rentals
Lumoid Lets You Test Drive with Their New Wearable Gear Rental Services
37
Robotic Real Estate Agents
This Real Estate Software Uses Artificial Intelligence to Predict Price
36
Room Rental Rate Tools
Startup Beyond Pricing Provides Automated Pricing for Airbnb Hosts
35
Anonymous Job Marketplaces
This Recruiting Service Helps Top Talent Find Their Dream Jobs Secretly
34
Massive Cloud Marketplaces
Ingram Micro Platform Helps Tech Resellers Take Advantage of the Cloud
33
Medical Lending Networks
Inventory System LendMed Helps Hospitals Keep Track of Shared Equipment
32
Crowd-Ranked Music Apps
This Music Discovery App Lets Listeners Invest in Their Favorite Artists
31
Soft Drink Dairy Makeovers
Coca-Cola Released a Line of Premium Milk Beverages with Extra Benefits
30
Free Accommodation Platforms
Home Swapping App NightSwapping Takes Money Out of the Equation
29
Social Acquisition Tools
Needls Helps Small Businesses Generate Leads with Social Media
28
Co-Working Rental Apps
The Croissant App Uses Beacons to Book Co-Working or Coffee Shop Spaces
27
Truck Stop Marketplaces
Trucker App RoadSwap Lets Drivers Participate in the Sharing Economy
26
Crowdsourced Algorithm Databases
Algorithmia is an Open Marketplace for Computer Algorithms
25
Local Car Rental Apps
Car Rental Marketplace Turo Makes Travel Less Stressful With More Options
24
Intuitive Business Platforms
Apttus' Automated Quote-to-Cash Service Simplifies B2B Transactions
23
Fraud-Preventing Platforms
Startup Smyte is Helping Small Businesses with Online Fraud Protection
22
Flexible E-Commerce Payments
Faspay and Bank Permata Permit Payment by Phone, ATM and More
21
Bluetooth Networking Apps
Surf Labs' LiNK App Uses Beacon Technology for Networking
20
Skill Exchange Accommodations
GigRove Lets Travelers Pay for Short-Term Accommodation with Chores
19
Rapid Real Estate Apps
The QuickBids App Lets Millennial Buyers Close the Deal Quickly
18
Drone Hiring Platforms
DroneBase Lets Commercial Clients Hire a Drone and Experienced Pilot
17
Inventor-Influencing Fundraising Sites
This Crowdfunding Community Encourages User Participation
16
Web Service Marketplaces
Elto Connects Small Business Owners with Web Professionals
15
Social Banking Transactions
ICICI Bank Lets You Perform Social Media Money Transfers via Twitter
14
Crypocurrency Crowdfunding Sites
The Beacon is Like Kickstarter for Raising Funds with Bitcoin
13
Flight Finding Marketplaces
Flightfox's Expert Service Guarantees You the Best Cheap Flights
12
Shoe Swap Platforms
The Skwag App Lets You Trade Old and New Pairs with Footwear Fanatics Nearby
11
Microtransaction Cryptocurrencies
NeuCoin is as a Bitcoin Alternative for Smaller Payments Online
10
Online Pop-Up Markets
'Tastemakr' Spotlights a Different Craft Food or Drink Every 24 Hours
9
Elusive Millennial Manuals
Christopher Anderson Explains How to turn Gen Y into Loyal Customers
8
Maximum Mileage Credit Cards
The United MileagePlus Explorer Card Offers 50,000 Bonus Miles
7
Voice Recognition Banking
The Offering From Icici Bank Enables Hands-Free Banking for Customers
6
Neighborly Shipping Services
This P2P Shipping Network App Lets Neighbors Transport Your Cargo
5
Flying Pizza Deliveries
Dominos Now Delivers Pizza by Plane to Small Caribbean Islands
4
Decentralized Cryptocurrency Carpool Apps
The La'Zooz Ridesharing Platform Runs on Digital Tokens
3
Nomadic Networking Platforms
CoNomads Connects Digital Nomads Interested In Co-Living Arrangements
2
Professional Messaging Apps
Caliber is a Business App to Connect Colleagues and New Contacts
1
Fashionable Brand Mergers
The Yoox and Net-a-Porter Partnership Strengthens Both Brands
Related Ideas
Viral K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Anua Hosted its 'City of Glow' Pop-Up in L.A.
Swedish Candy Pop-Ups
BUBS' Sweeteasy Brings Indulgent Candy Traditions to US Consumers
Fake Food Delivery Apps
Korea's Viral Dopamine Shopping Sites Mimic the Online Ordering Experience
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Bakery-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweet Spot Activation Celebrates a Decade of Lip Comfort Oil
House Party Pop-Ups
The Boots Beauty House Party Takes Guests Through a Beauty Routine
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Connected Beverage Platforms
Coca-Cola Uses Freestyle Data to Create New Drinks Faster
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Conversational Shopping Experiences
Ask Pinterest Debuts on the Ask Pinterest App
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Amorepacific and Sephora's Multi-Brand Launches in New York
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Summer-Ready Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN is Hosting a Four-Day Toronto Summer Trends Pop-Up
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Lab-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups
The Ordinary Immersive Experience Tackles Skincare Misinformation
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Swedish-Style Kitchen Pop-Ups
IKEA House Warming Showcases Cooking & Eating Essentials
Mobile Beauty Supply Pop-Ups
Sally Beauty Enters into a Collaboration with DoorDash in NYC
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
European-Inspired Holiday Markets
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is Hosting a Holiday Market
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
Real Estate Insights
Access Trends, Reports, And Tools For Smarter Decisions With PropTech Pulse
Experiential Brand Cafés
Nutella Reimagines Its Chicago Café with Digital Ordering and a New Menu
Freshness-Focused Perishable Goods Tools
Simbe Recently Enhanced Its Data Analytics Platform
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
High-Profile Home Improvement Pop-Ups
VEVOR Celebrates Black Friday at Times Square
Mobile Luxury Boutiques
Mytheresa Tours the Hamptons with a Curated Mobile Boutique
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Personalized AI Billboards
Mercado Libre's Custom Billboards Analyze Their Surroundings and Adapt
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
Branded Café Pop-Ups
The OPPO Enco Air5s Debuted Through a Branded Café Pop-Up in Paris
Urban Food Hubs
M&S Expands City Stores with Bakery, Coffee, Sushi, and Fresh Food
Entrepreneurship Adventure Platforms
Lemonade Lab Lets Kid-Run Businesses Accept Tap Payments
Poetic Secondhand Campaigns
Depop's Where Taste Recognizes Taste Celebrates Style Doppelgangers
Growth-Focused Beauty Pop-Ups
UKLASH's Self-Growth Studio Spotlights Multiple Dimensions of Growth
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
AI-Powered Grocery Apps
Tre'dish's Transparent Pricing Offers Real-Time, Geo-Targeted Comparisons
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Behavior-Based Smart Homes
Google Home automations adapt to routines, moods, and behaviors
Curated Resale Experiences
Poshmark Blends Community Curation with Personalized Shopping
Free Grocery Pop-Ups
The Polymarket is a Free Public Supermarket in New York City
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Anniversary-Celebrating Marketplace Events
eBay Inc. is Commemorating Its Thirtieth Anniversary
Mobile Brand Experiences
M&M's Brings an Interactive Caravan to the Tour De France
Sports Lifestyle Retail
Nordstrom Blends World Cup Fashion with Immersive Pop-Ups
Fashion-Beauty Convergence
Première Vision and Cosmetic Valley Unite Fashion and Beauty Brands
Streaming Moments Surge
Spotify’s Wrapped 2025 Engages Users with Personalized Year-in-Review
Fintech Mobile Plans
Cash App Launches an Unlimited 5G Phone Service
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Super App Travel Features
Uber Added Hotel Bookings & Travel Tools at Its Go-Get Product Event
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Future Tech Blogs
Next Horizon Covers AI, Space, Biotechnology And Emerging Technologies
Nutrition Ecosystem Restaurants
Fork to Fit Kitchen links meals, fitness, and wellness tracking
Anti-Screen Summer Social Events
Eventbrite Presents 'The Offline Summer' Initiative
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
AI-Enabled Wedding Guide Platforms
Tambourine and Hyatt Launch The. Hyatt Wedding Guide
In-Person Creativity Cafe Campaigns
The Made in Starbucks Campaign Spotlights Customer Creativity
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
All-Hours Micro Markets
Healthy Smart Mart is Enticing Entrepreneurs with Its New Model
New Tech Product Announcements
Apple Unveiled New Products at a Recent Event
Content-First Shopping Experiences
Gopuff and SpaceXAI Launched Go, a Personal Shopping Genius
Tailored Food Flavor Solutions
The Kerry Smart Taste Platform Helps Manufacturers with Challenges
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
Guest Experience Platforms
Uptown Network Unifies Hospitality Touchpoints with Artuzan
Online Luxury Lifestyle Shops
Quince Gourmet Food & Wines is Launching in Time for the Holidays
All-in-One Digital Dining Marketplaces
This OpenTable Marketplace is for Private and Group Dining
AI-Powered Product Intelligence
DMI Innova One Analyzes Market Data to Guide Product Development
Circular Fashion Platforms
eBay Acquired Depop to Grow Its Fashion Resale Ecosystem
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Foodie-Themed Singles Events
Knorr and Eventbrite are Connecting Singles in and Out of the Kitchen
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
Predictive Mobile Advertising Features
T-Mobile Advertising Solutions Unveiled Contextual AI Ads
Farmer's Market-Inspired Hair Accessories
TELETIES Debuts the Farmer’s Market Collection
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Market Intelligence Tools
Wine Labs Tracks Real-Time Fine Wine Prices And Market Trends
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
Conscious Shopping Assistants
Better Buy Reveals Product Risks And Suggests Healthier Alternatives
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Mobile Retail Experiences
Duluth Trading Brings Apparel Shopping to Events with a Mobile Showroom
Cultural Dining Discovery
AuthFoodMaps Helps Users Find Authentic Ethnic Restaurants Nearby
Festival-Inspired Resale Marketplaces
The Reloved Market Pop-Up Shares In-Demand Seasonal Styles
AI Market Research
Rocktangle Provides Fast, Actionable Market Insights for Smarter Decisions
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Global Brand Refresh Systems
'Face the Future' Announces Rebrand With ShopTalk Studio
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Elevated Casual Fashion
RetailMeNot Spotlights Capri Pants as a Versatile Summer Staple
Ready-Made Brand Marketplaces
Brands Like These Sells One-Off, Agency-Quality Brand Kits
Travel Discovery Platforms
bestin.city Helps Travelers Discover Top Attractions And Nearby Gems
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
Women-Focused Optimisation Era Studies
KIC Releases Surprising Survey Data About the Industry
AI Adoption Insights
The 2025 State Of AI Development Reveals Key Industry Trends
Transparency Driven Shoppers
Akeneo's 'PX Pulse' Highlights Demand For Clearer Product Details
Sizable Wholesale Marketplaces
Yiwugo.com Increases Procurement Activity in 2026
Market Analytics Tools
Zabble Insights Turns Google Reviews Into Clear Business Intelligence
Fandom Retail Experiences
TOUS les JOURS Transforms Bakery Cafés into BTS Fan Destinations
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Hyper-Local Guided Culinary Experiences
Tasty Tours Toronto Debuts New Guided Experiences
Practical Hospitality-Focused Podcasts
Bielat Santore & Company Debuts New Restaurant Owners' Edge
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Points-Powered Sports Travel
point.me Helps Fans Use Rewards for World Cup Travel and Tickets
Digital Review Platforms
Digital Products Enables Simple Consumer Reviews & Brand Insights Online
Commission-Free Food Marketplaces
Lunchbox & OPA! Deliver Alternative to Third-Party Marketplaces
Startup Marketing Resources
The Marketing Playbook For Startups Breaks Down 80+ Growth Tactics
Click-And-Collect Pubs
Young’s Pubs Lets Customers Pre-Order Drinks for Bar Pickup
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Marketplace Showrooms
StockX Combines Shopping, Seller Services and Community Events in New York
Prediction Market Integrations
Polymarket and Parti.com Embedded Live Trading Into Livestreams
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Art Market Platforms
Arty Traders Provides Data-Driven Art Valuation And Market Insights
Global Sourcing-Focused Innovation Events
Made-In-China.com Hosted the Amazing April 2026 Event
High-Profile Festive Marketplace
Naturally New York Launches the Second Annual Holiday Bazaar
Startup Insight Platforms
App Stacks Reveals App Stories, Tech Stacks, And Builder Insights
Crowd Analytics Beacons
EB Systems Deploys Crowd-Tracking Beacons at FIFA Venues
Event-Driven Instant Retail
JD Sports Delivers England Shirts Through Uber Eats Before Kick-Off
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Search Insight Platforms
Keyword Research Tool Delivers Fast SEO Insights With No Signup
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub