The top 2018 Baby Boomer trends offer a look into the way fulfillment and retirement is being redefined by aging consumers, particularly when it comes to participating in youth-oriented activities. This is exemplified by everything from adventurous travel services, festival experiences expressly catered to older demographics, mature modeling agencies and active retirement plans.
Some of the other innovations that have been introduced for consumers ages 50 and up include at-home fitness services and early dining specials, both of which acknowledge convenience is a priority for this busy age group.
Thanks to a range of innovative, easy-to-use and intuitive devices, Baby Boomers are now carving out their own niches as influencers, beauty gurus, travel experts and bloggers in the online world and beyond.
For more Baby Boomer trends in the year ahead, check out Trend Hunter's 2019 Trend Report.
Top 30 Baby Boomer Trends in 2018
From Rewarding Life Campaigns to Early Dining Promotions:
Laura McQuarrie — Jan 27, 2019 — Life-Stages
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Single-Storey Contemporary Rural Homes
kt814 Architecture Produces an Elongated Wooden House
29
Beautiful Contemporary Desert Homes
Wendell Burnette Architects' Design is Located on a Hilly Site
28
Boomer-Headed Streetwear Editorials
Supreme Taps into Boomer Model Maye Musk for a Fashion Shoot
27
Cosmetic Microtreatment Bars
Alchemy 43 is a Chain Specializing in Anti-Aging Injections
26
Tech-Savvy Elderly Influencers
Baddie Winkle is a Social Media Influencer and Famous Model
25
Stylish Boomer-Focused Fashion Collections
KITH x Bergdorf Goodman Release Their Luxe Fifth Range
24
Age-Defying Modelling Agencies
SILVER's Roaster of Silver Models is Exceptional and Inspirational
23
Age-Defying Luxe Fashion Projects
This Helmut Lang Campaign Boldly Breaks Generation Barriers
22
Exclusively Mature Modeling Agencies
Russian Modeling Agency Oldushka Specializes in Mature Talent
21
Age-Positive Lifestyle Blogs
Alternative Ageing Boasts Mature Fashion, Beauty and Travel Content
20
Retirement Theme Parks
Zest Communities Plans to Bring Seniors an Active Retirement Plan
19
Next-Generation Hearing Aid Devices
Starkey Hearing Technologies' Livio AI is Multi-Functional
18
In-Home Personal Training Services
Vintage Fitness Builds Specialized Programs for Individuals 50+
17
Fashionable Urban Shopper Trolleys
pinqponq Turns the Knob on Irony with Its Latest Offering
16
Luxury-Minded Retirement Residences
Waterstone at the Circle Encourages Urban Senior Living
15
Connected Hearing Aid Devices
Oticon's HearingFitness is Centered Around Health Improvement
14
Cruise Ship Retirement Plans
Mama Lee Wachstetter Enjoys the Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Cruises
13
Unapologetic Photograph Exhibitions
Charlie Engman's Mom Photo Celebrates Kathleenn McCain Engman
12
Portable Natural Cooling Devices
The Menopod Brings a Solution for Hot Flashes to Consumers
11
Boomer Home-Trading Platforms
'Home Exchange 50 Plus' Lets Boomers Travel While Living Like Locals
10
Boomer-Friendly Wellness Festivals
Quaker Rise & Thrive Supports Those Interested in Healthy Aging
9
Retirement Real Estate Platforms
55places.com is a Web Database for Retirement Community Housing
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Early Dining Promotions
Red Lobster is Offering 'Early-Dining Specials' from 11AM to 6PM
7
Boomer-Oriented Social Clubs
Boomers Rock Enhances the Retirement Experience for Its Members
6
Savory Medical Cannabis Pretzels
Auntie Delores' Savory Pretzels are a Low-Calorie Edible
5
Retiree Money Management Seminars
Financial Engines' Live Events Help Retires Save Smarter
4
Carbon Fiber Rocking Horses
the Cheval Noir Children’s Rocking Horse is a modern readaption
3
Boomer Travel Agencies
'Road Scholar' Organizes Trips Geared Toward Older Travelers
2
Rewarding Life Campaigns
Sunlife's Welcome to Life After 50 Gives Boomers an Enjoyable Retirement
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Boomer-Specific Tour Agencies
Funtrek Tours Supplies Canadian Seniors with Unique Experiences
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Fashionable Eyewear Collections
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Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
BookTok Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Launched Literature-Inspired Group Tours for Gen Z
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Entertainment-Driven Distilleries
Ole Smoky and Yee-Haw create immersive brewery venues
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Cinematic Holiday Collection Campaigns
The Tod’s Holiday 2025 Collection Taps the Orient Express
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Milestone Beauty Campaigns
The Body Shop Launched Its 'Rebellious by Nature' 50th Anniversary Ad
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
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Novel Toddler-Focused Food Brands
Beyond the Bib Has Officially Launched Across the United States
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Rural Running Vacations
Airbnb and Strava are Motivating Gen Z to Book Run-Cations
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Sun-Soaked Youthful Fashion Campaign
PACSUN Shoots Its Spring 2026 Capsule in Sun-Soaked Locations
Luxe Wellness Apparel Activations
alo Yoga Featured a Minimalist French Riviera Takeover
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Experiential Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Turned Chicken Tenders Into a Music Venue Experience
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Longevity-Focused Hotel Initiatives
Novotel Longevity Everyday Upgrades the Guest Experience
Responsible Retreat Standards
The Wellness Tourism Association Focuses on Ethics & Sustainability
Wellness Hospitality Series
The 'Luxury Wellbeing Series 2025' will Span Across Asian Cities
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Consumer Longevity Diagnostics
Tally Health Expands At-Home Epigenetic Age Testing
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Beauty Store Birthday Parties
Birthdays at Ulta Come with a Gift Bag Curated for Tweens and Teens
Mobile Luxury Boutiques
Mytheresa Tours the Hamptons with a Curated Mobile Boutique
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Mom-Focused Complementary Trainer-Led Workouts
Burn Boot Camp Ran 'A Moment for Moms' This Year
Adventurious Luxury Furniture Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's 2025 Travel Campaign is Visually Appealing
Literary Wellness Retreats
Aweventurer Launches Reading-Focused Travel Experiences with Authors
Nostalgic Summer Snacks
Entenmann's Launches Childhood-Inspired Seasonal Treats
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Menopause Workplace Initiatives
The Menopause Time Off Movement Asks for Employer Recognition
Summer Camp-Inspired Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Debuts Camp Ultimate, Targeting Gen Z
Social Commerce Supplements
youtheory Expands Wellness Sales Through TikTok Shop
Story-Driven Adventure Tourism
Disney Expands Immersive Guided Travel Across Europe and Asia
Zero-Proof Festival Experiences
The Drinks with Benefits Festival Signals the Growth of the Market
Mid-Year Wellness Reports
ABC Fitness Calls Attention to The Reinforcement Shift
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Digital Benefits Onboarding Experiences
Aetna Focuses on Convenience with Digital-First Solution
New Year-Motivated Health Promotions
Health-E Commerce Launches the New Year, New You Campaign
Adult Social Clubs
Social Club 150 Offers In-Person Events to Connect Adults in Their 40s - 60s+
Waffles-Centric Travel Experiences
Choice Hotels International Conducts a Nationwide Survey
Millennial Nostalgia Banking Campaigns
Allt Bank Playfully Jabs at Millennials' Financial Habits
Behavior-Based Smart Homes
Google Home automations adapt to routines, moods, and behaviors
Celebratory Midlife Campaigns
The Stripes Beauty Hotter Than Ever Destigmatizes Menopause
Exclusive Tennis Championship Experiences
American Express is Treating Cardholders & Tennis Fans
Family-Focused Resort Promotions
Beaches Resorts Has Launched Its Annual Fall Fam Jam Promotion
PTO-Themed Vacation Competitions
siggi’s Debuts the PT-YO Challenge to Help Consumers Use Up PTO
Soccer-Inspired RV Platform Initiatives
RV Rental Platform Outdoorsy Targets Soccer Fans
Empowering Senior-Focused Frameworks
Digital Medicine Society Pioneers Tech-Enabled Aging at Home
Age-And-Stage Appropriate Snack Lines
Little Bellies Broadens Its Reach in the Canadian Market
Uplifting Wellness Pop-Ups
The giffgaff Booost Bar Helps to Lift Moods and Energy
Adventure Destination Platforms
Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors Connects Travelers to Activities
Spontaneous Holiday Experiences
Virgin Red Challenged People on the Street to Turn FOMO into Go-Mo
Spontaneity-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Wyndham Debuts 'Where There's a Wyndham, There's a Way'
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Holiday-Themed Hospitality Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces Its Holiday Plans
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Swimming-Focused Branding Initiatives
British Swim School Debuts Jump on It Campaign
Play-Based Family Campaigns
Pirate's Booty Encourages Screen-Free Family Adventures
back-to-school retail campaigns
Target rolls out its back-to-school & back-to-college campaigns
Senior Creative Teams
Tosti Creative Put Out a Call for Senior Creatives Aged 70 and Older
Supermarket Temporary Tattoos
Aldi's Specialbuy Temporary Tattoos Take After Favorite Items
Experiential Loyalty Programs
Lowe's and Live Nation Reward Members with Concert Perks
Community-Centered Dining Experiences
Joyous Enriches Seniors' Lives Through Food & Experiences
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Future Tech Blogs
Next Horizon Covers AI, Space, Biotechnology And Emerging Technologies
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
Experience-Driven Photo Booths
Future Flicks Introduced an AI Photo Booth Feature
Personalized Telehealth Service Platforms
Enhanced Reports Success of the Inaugural Enhanced Games
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Ecosystem-Based Loyalty Programs
BMO Connects Travel, Dining and Banking Rewards
Self-Expression Retail Campaigns
Tillys Marked Ten Months of Its Discover Your Style Campaign
AI-Driven AgeTech Consortiums
AgeTech Collaborative from AARP Seeks to Improve Quality of Life
Age-Based Discounts
Laura Geller Beauty Celebrated National Mature Women's Day with a Unique Promo
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
Gastronomy-Based Travel Adventures
Tourradar Features Cross-Continental Culinary and Food Tours
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Sports Lifestyle Retail
Nordstrom Blends World Cup Fashion with Immersive Pop-Ups
Next-Gen Cruise Dining Experiences
Carnival Cruise Line The Next Course Spotlights Innovation
Honest Senior Living Campaigns
Benchmark Senior Living's In Their Own Words Shares Real Stories
Tax-Focused Marketing Campaigns
Intuit Debuts the Second Iteration of 'Now This is Taxes'
Centennial‑Inspired Airline Menus
American Airlines' Themed Menu Offers a Taste of the 20s
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Anti-Screen Summer Social Events
Eventbrite Presents 'The Offline Summer' Initiative
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
New Year Travel Experiences
Trip.com Group Spotlights 2026 Lunar New Year Travel
Nostalgia-Powered Retail
Zellers Revives a Canadian Favorite With New Ontario Stores
Italian-Themed Grocer Events
Busch's Passport to Italy Event is Running This Fall
Multi-Brand Digital Gift Cards
On Me Uplevels Tired, Outdated Gift Card Experiences
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Access-Based Dining Rewards
OpenTable Gives Gold Members Access to In-Demand Tables
Grocer-Backed Vacation Savings
Albertsons Launches a New Travel Incentive for Loyalty Members
Longevity Holiday Resorts
TheLifeCo St. Lucia Introduces Flexible Wellness-Focused Stays
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Elevated Casual Fashion
RetailMeNot Spotlights Capri Pants as a Versatile Summer Staple
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Expansive Cruise Experiences
Celebrity Cruises Reveals the First of Its 2027-2028 Itineraries
Gothic Romance Restaurant Campaigns
Eggslut's Egg Yearning Explores an Unexpected Symbol of Desire
AI Adoption Insights
The 2025 State Of AI Development Reveals Key Industry Trends
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Residential Cruise Living
Fabled Voyages Designs Long-Term Community Living at Sea
Hyper-Local Guided Culinary Experiences
Tasty Tours Toronto Debuts New Guided Experiences
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Modern Motherhood Memberships
Mavie Empowers Members with Realistic Personalized Routines
Seasonal Value Campaigns
Huey Magoo's Combines Value Meals with Collectible Cups
Longevity Tracking Tools
True Age Tracks Biological Aging Through Daily Health Habits
Women-Led Camping Communities
Girl Camper Connects Women Through Outdoor Events and Camping Events
Staycation-Themed Retailer Campaigns
Freemans 'Sunny Season' Campaign Focuses on Life at Home
Tastemaker-Starring Father's Day Campaigns
Psycho Bunny Launches 'This Is Generational Wealth'
Slow Immersion Travel
Tripmasters Promotes Longer Stays and Experience-Focused Vacations
Dedicated Human Healthspan Competitions
Super Age Games Places a Focus on Extending Healthspan
Elevated Diner Franchises
Billy’s Downtown Diner expands its modern diner concept in the midwest
Grandmotherly Lunchmeat Campaigns
Eat Your Buddig Spotlights a No-Nonsense Caretaker
Significant Fitness Concept Expansions
Burn Boot Camp Significantly Expanded in 2025
International Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Brand USA Launches Two Complementary Campaigns
Refreshed Cocktail Menu Variants
Be At One Introduced a Trial-Tested Menu Update