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
Room Rental Rate Tools
Startup Beyond Pricing Provides Automated Pricing for Airbnb Hosts
36
Robotic Real Estate Agents
This Real Estate Software Uses Artificial Intelligence to Predict Price
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
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Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Vegan Haircare Pop-Ups
DESIGNME Unveils the First Ever Canadian Pop-Up in Toronto
Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
Bumpsuit Created a Pop-Up Pod for Its First Physical Retail Presence
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Hidden Produce Markets
The Secret KIND Farmers Market Invites Visitors to Shop Free of Charge
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Ultra-Accessible Kiosks
'The 46' Kiosk is the Most Accessible in the Micro Market Industry
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
AI-Powered Shopping Apps
Shoptrue Curates Personalized Fashion Picks with Artificial Intelligence
QR-Coded Reusable Gift Bags
Tokki is Revolutionizing How Consumers Give Gifts
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Multicultural Pop-Up Restaurants
OpenTable's Dine London Shares the Taste of Global Destinations
Provocative Spread Pop-Ups
The Marmite Dark Room Entices Gen Z to Experience an Iconic Spread
Mexican Holiday Tequila Pop-Ups
The 1800 Taste Tiendita Returns for Cinco De Mayo
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Suggestive Spread Campaigns
The Marmite First Timers Campaign Targets Gen Z
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Fashion-Inspired Toaster Pastries
The Pop-Tarts x Depop Box Features a Random Flavor Assortment
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Recipe-Suggesting Web Browsers
The Inflation Cookbook has a Tool to Monitor Ingredient Prices
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
AI-Powered Foodservice Tools
Datassential’s Menucast Predicts the Future of Food & Flavor
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Culinary Pop-Up Experiences
The RC Show's Pop-Up Experience is an Adventure for the Taste Buds
E-retailer Fashion Pop-ups
The SHEIN Pop-up Shop Experience Opens March 23 at the Eaton Centre
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups
Sprayground's NYC Pop-Up Invites Visitors to Travel Back in Time
Elevated Condiment Pop-Ups
Ennismore & the Kraft Heinz Company are Sharing a Taste of Heinz 57
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Beauty School Pop-Ups
Pinterest is Launching an In-Person Beauty School in London
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Autumn eCommerce Fashion Pop-Ups
This SHEIN Pop-Up Will Celebrate the Arrival of Fall Fashions
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces
Blackdot Debuts Innovative Technology and Art Marketplace
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Pop-Up Interview Stores
Trainline's Fashion Pop-Up Preps Gen Z for Interviews with Free Clothing
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Boomer-Focused Grocery Services
Baby Boomers Continue to Dominate in Online Shopping Post-COVID
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Self-Ordering Table Systems
GoTab Launches the Self-Ordering Kiosks for Table Service Businesses
Wearable Conference-Focused Technology
Bizzabo Introduces Klik Experiential for Flagship Events
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Music-Themed Cafe Pop-Ups
The Spotify Wrapped Cafe Pop-Up in Paris Served "Wrappucinos"
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Localized Beauty Marketplaces
Rinna Beauty Meets the Needs of Customers Across Different Regions
Mobile Cannabis Marketplaces
Fire & Flower's Spark Marketplace App Simplifies Orders
Self-Care Barber Pop-Ups
Glenmorangie's Barber Shop Pop-Up Supports Self-Care Experiences
Immersive Mint Pop-Ups
The Tic Tac Experience Shares a New Strawberry & Cream Flavor
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Cannabis Marketplace Apps
Jane Technologies Launches Its First iOS Shopping App
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Experiential Online Marketplaces
REVERSIBLE Launches the Omni-Channel Retail Aggregation Service
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
AI-Curated Art Exhibits
The Woods Art Institute Launches 'The Art of Trending' Exhibit
Restaurant Demand Forecasting Tools
'Lineup.ai' Uses Market Data to Predict Restaurant Demand
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Sports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Meetkai Announces Its Partnership with THINK450 at CES 2024
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Pop-Up Fashion Websites
Asos' Sample Sale Website Prices Everything at £5
AI-Powered Accessory Platforms
PopSockets' AI Customizer Personalizes Accessories with GenAI
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Seasonal Popcorn Bottle Kits
These New Popcorn Kitchen Popcorn Kits are Ready for the Holidays
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Virtual Avatar Workers
The Bite Ninja Platform Allows Retailers to Outsource Cashier Work Online
Digestible Shopping Feeds
Amazon Debuts the Inspire Platform to Drive Sales and Consumer Marketing
Beauty Product Exploration Platforms
The Beautify.Tips Platform is for All Aspects of Beauty
AI-Powered Food Platforms
Samsung Food Offers Access to Recipes and More
Digital Retailer Strategy Updates
This Walmart eCommerce Update Refreshes the Website and App
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Personal Shopping Assistants
Klarna Debuts a More Personalized Shopping Feature Dubbed Ask Klarna
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Retail Social Platforms
Walmart is Taking Social Media Seriously with 'Walmart Creator'
Online Beauty Marketplaces
Superdrug and Mirakl Introduce a Health and Beauty Online Marketplace
AI-Powered Wellness Delivery Services
'Localposh' Anticipates Products and Services for You
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
AI-Powered Marketing Strategies
The M1 Marketing Strategy Generator Will Build a Strategy
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Micro Self-Service Checkout Kiosks
The 365 Retail Markets MM6 Mini Kiosk is Versatile
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Dating App-Themed Store Experiences
Tinder Opens Up a SwipeMart Store Location in Tokyo
Creator-Matching Shopping Features
LTK Unveils New Features To Better Connect Shoppers to Creators
Pop-Up Celebrity Cookie Bakeries
The Cravings x Shopify Bakery and Pop-Up is Only in LA
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Summer-Ready Boutique Shops
Urban Outfitters Unveils a New Dress Boutique Pop Up Opening in April
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Pre-Loved Clothing Markets
Charity Super.Mkt Will Take Over Fenwick's on Bond Street
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Subtle Marketing Pop-Ups
FOMO Nudge Encourages Users to Buy with Subtle Pop-Ups
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Interactive Challenge Platforms
Join and Witness Online Challenges in One Place, at Tigbar
Festive Prepackaged Sandwiches
The Urban Eat Festive Range Includes New and Returning Favorites
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Bite-Sized Gen Z News
Mata.Today Offers Quick Insights for Gen Z to Easily Digest
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations