These April 2017 business trends incorporate a wide range of highly innovative apps, platforms, services, pop-ups, office spaces, and more.
On Toronto's Queen Street West, Honey Nut Cheerios created a futuristic pop-up grocery store that was a part of the cereal brand's #BringBackTheBees campaign, which brings awareness to the need to protect bee populations. Due to this, the grocery store shows how much would go missing from store shelves if bee populations continue to decline. In addition to Honey Nut Cheerios being absent, fresh fruits, vegetables, and a variety of other important food staples were missing.
Also featured in these April 2017 business trends is the new analytical subscription service that's being tested by Twitter. Although some of the useful functions would be available to all users for no cost, it's more advanced tools, which are intended for businesses, journalists, and other professionals, would be part of a paid service. With this, users could more efficiently see how well their posts are doing, what people are Tweeting about, and much more.
Top 40 Business Trends in April
From Credit Card Platforms to Interactive Beauty Vanities:
Riley von Niessen — Apr 29, 2017 — Business
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Fashion Lifestyle Retailers
H&M is Set to Launch the New Retailer Arket in Late Summer in London
39
Recycled Wooden Offices
Fiverr Office Was Inspired by the Artistic Nature of Its Business
38
In-store Checkout Apps
Wal-mart's Scan & Go Technology Helps Customers Skip Busy Checkout Lines
37
In-Store Juice Bars
Whole Foods Market Now Features a DIY Fresh Juice Bar by Juicero
36
Millennial Jewelry Shops
Birks' Newest Fine Jewelery Store Caters to a New Generation of Shoppers
35
Health-Conscious Food Trucks
The Healthy Scratch Food Truck will Serve Up Smoothies and Bowls
34
Interactive LED Lounges
Melbourne's Spice Market Has Artificial Snow and Flying Scenery Nightly
33
Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine Trucks
The Vietvan Offers Delicious and Healthy Street Food Options
32
Indoor Campus Offices
The New Dublin Airbnb Office Was Designed to Look like a School Campus
31
Pop-Up Wine Shops
Aldi Süd is Set to Open a Temporary Wine Shop in Düsseldorf, Germany
30
Supermarket Clothing Pop-Ups
Lidl Opened a Pop-Up Shop in Hamburg for Its New Clothing Collection
29
Premium Pharmacy Kiosks
Andrzej Niegrzybowski's BeClinic Stand Spotlights Nutritious Supplements
28
Vegan Deli Restaurants
Montreal's Gusta Foods is a New Gourmet, Plant-Based Restaurant
27
Interactive Beauty Vanities
The 'Wall of Kisses' by Burt's Bees Introduces a New Lipstick Range
26
In-Store Makeup Stations
Make Up For Ever's New Flagship Store Features Go Pro Make Up Stations
25
Experiential Retail Rewards
Harvey Nichols' Loyalty Rewards Program Offers Perks Frequently
24
Personified Retail Installations
Bikini Berlin's Stills & Strokes Pop-Up is Visually Playful
23
Design-Forward Eyewear Flagships
Ace & Tate's Hamburg Flagship is Designed as a Maze
22
Socialization-Encouraging Clothing Stores
The Roy Robson Clothing Store in Hamburg Features a Bar
21
Luxury Loyalty Handbags
Rebecca Minkoff's Designer Handbags Boast QR Codes to Unlock Store Rewards
20
Futuristic Supermarket Pop-Ups
Honey Nut Cheerios is Hosting a Pop-Up Grocery Store in Toronto
19
Solar-Themed Offices
The New Linkedin Madrid Office Was Inspired by the Solar System
18
Fantasy-Themed Cruise Stops
Adventures by Disney Now Has a Beauty and the Beast Themed Offer
17
Nutritious Workplace Lunch Services
LunchOwl Aims to Create Productive Employees Through Food
16
Emoji-Based Supermarket Apps
The New Rewe App Allows Customers to Search for Items by Emoji
15
In-Store Beverage Boutiques
This New Concept Target Store Boasts a Wine and Beer Shop
14
Mental Health Cafes
Marks & Spencer's Unique Cafes Encourage Discussions on Mental Wellness
13
All-in-One Business Platforms
The 'Strive' Digital Business Platform Combines Functionalities
12
Luxury Shopping Clubs
Genesis Luxury's 'Genesis Luxe Club' Brands Itself as a Lifestyle Program
11
Social Media Shopping Tools
'Easytap' Helps Increase Conversion by Incorporating Shopping Links
10
Feedback-Analyzing Platforms
'BigTeam' Changes the Way Creative Feedback Takes Place
9
Mentor Matchmaking Platforms
'RookieUp' Connects Professionals Together to Share Creative Skills
8
Fashion-Focused Travel Programs
Etihad's 'Runway to Runway' Caters to the Fashion Community
7
Vanity-Themed Cosmetic Displays
Mussler Beauty's Flagship Encourages Visitors to Test Products
6
In-Store Legwear Galleries
Wilford's Berlin Store Features a Legwear Gallery Inside
5
Craft Brewery Hotels
BrewDog is Crowdfunding for the World's First Craft Beer Hotel
4
Mobile ATM Withdrawls
Wells Fargo Will Soon Be Rolling Out NFC-Enabled ATM Machines
3
Credit Card Benefit Platforms
'Sift' Lets Users Receive Hidden Credit Card Benefits Automatically
2
Analytical Social Subscriptions
Twitter is Developing a Premium 'TweetDeck' for Professionals
1
Specialized Office Yoga Programs
Yoga Promotes Health and Wellness in Corporate Environments
Related Ideas
Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Series-Inspired Newspaper Pop-Ups
Peacock Featured a Custom Newsstand for ‘The Paper’
Retail Coffee Expansions
Dutch Bros Brought Its Beloved Shop Flavors to Grocery Shelves
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
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Amorepacific Introduces a ChatGPT-Based Shopping App
Connected Beverage Platforms
Coca-Cola Uses Freestyle Data to Create New Drinks Faster
Customizable Summer Refreshers
Starbucks' Tropical Butterfly Refresher Can Be Tailored to Taste
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Versatile Beauty-Enthusiast-Approved Products
L’Oréal Paris Spotlights its Trending Must-Haves
Springtime Cafe-Inspired Coffee Products
Starbucks Spring Grocery Range Embraces Lighter Flavors
Bakery-Style Bodycare Pop-Ups
The Joonbyrd Joy Bakehouse Shares Treats & Product Samples
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
Multi-Sensory Nail Polish Activations
Beetles Gel Polish Runs the Taste of Spring Event
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
Asian Grocery Delivery Partnerships
Uber Eats and T&T Supermarket Partnered for Quick Deliveries
Dating Advice Video Series
Bumble Beeline Fields Questions from Gen Z and Millennials
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
AI Merchant Onboarding Tools
DoorDash Launches Its AI Merchant Tools
Health-Conscious Grocery Programs
Harris Teeter Launches 'Happier, Healthier with Harris Teeter'
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Conversational Shopping Experiences
Ask Pinterest Debuts on the Ask Pinterest App
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Comprehensive Easter-Inspired Collaborations
Peeps' 2026 Spring Collaboration Lineup is Impressive
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Entertainment Insight Platforms
Celebs Bucks Delivers Celebrity News And Net Worth Insights
Grocery-Inspired SPF Pop-Ups
Beauty of Joseon's Morning Moisturizer SPF Grocery is Experiential
Branded Chocolate Easter Eggs
The 2026 Nestlé Easter Products Interpret Classic Chocolate Flavors
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Beauty Retail Delivery Partnerships
Ulta Beauty Has Added 1500 Stores to the Uber Eats Marketplace
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Freshness-Focused Perishable Goods Tools
Simbe Recently Enhanced Its Data Analytics Platform
Shoppable Beauty Routine Apps
BeautyShelf Helps Users Discover Authentic Recommendations
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Spring Skincare Sampling Boxes
The NewBeauty Spring 2026 TestTube Box is Curated
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Beauty Collaboration Platforms
Beautystreams Launches Its B2B Digital Hub Beautynexos Platform
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
Creator-Driven Product Discovery Tools
Hummingbirds Debuts Its Latest Service Feature — Offers
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
Social Commerce Supplements
youtheory Expands Wellness Sales Through TikTok Shop
Corporate Travel Trends
Navan Reported Its Corporate Booking Data for FIFA World Cup Host Cities
Community-Forward Coffee Spaces
The Coffee Room by Nespresso is a Limited Time Toronto Pop-Up
AI Agent Booking Systems
Fresha, Which Operates in Beauty & Wellness, Signals the Prevalence of AI
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
AI-Enabled Personalized Retail Experiences
Honeywell Implements an AI-Driven Retail System
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Branded Frozen Desserts
Nutella Launches Premium Hazelnut-Cocoa Ice Cream Products
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Beauty-Founder Delivery Experiences
Sephora Launches its 'Beautiful Deliveries' Campaign
AI-Powered Grocery Apps
Tre'dish's Transparent Pricing Offers Real-Time, Geo-Targeted Comparisons
Spring-Themed Pastel Drinkware
Starbucks Launches Vibrant Drinkware for Spring
Co-Branded Shopper App Partnerships
Grubhub and Instacart Partnered to Offer a Wider Selection
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
AI-Powered Retail Platforms
Target Introduced a Mobile App Rebuild with AI Coding Companions
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Curated Grocery Platforms Rise
FirstClub Launches Its Curated Grocery Platform
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
AI Beauty-Wellness Business Platforms
Fresha Connect Forms an Advanced Communication Ecosystem
Experience-Enabled Franchises
Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. Uses Square to Scale Retail Experiences
Viral Bakery Reinventions
Sainsbury's Launches Dipped Croissants Inspired by Social Pastry Trends
Enterprise Retail Technology Upgrades
David's Bridal Introduced a New Enterprise Platform
Ai-Powered Freshness-Monitoring Grocery Platforms
Afresh Expands Its Service Coverage
Retail Tech Revamps
Claire's Invests in Modern POS and Data Integration
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Food-Focused AI Agent Apps
The Foodbe App Offers Nutrition Advice, Historical Insights and More
Super App Travel Features
Uber Added Hotel Bookings & Travel Tools at Its Go-Get Product Event
In-Person Creativity Cafe Campaigns
The Made in Starbucks Campaign Spotlights Customer Creativity
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Fintech Mobile Plans
Cash App Launches an Unlimited 5G Phone Service
AI-Optimized Service Features
Grab Introduced an AI-Centric Profit Plan to Drive Growth
Food-as-Medicine Platform Expansions
Fresh Connect Now Offers Four Benefit Cards and an App
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Nutrition Ecosystem Restaurants
Fork to Fit Kitchen links meals, fitness, and wellness tracking
AI-Powered Custom Timelines
X Introduced Its Grok-Powered Custom Timelines Platform
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Spring-Inspired Nail Polish Kits
Beetles Gel Polish Debuts Its Taste of Spring 2026 Collection
AI-Native Beauty Commerce
L'Oréal Brings Virtual Try-Ons and Product Discovery into ChatGPT
Vision AI Restaurants
Berry AI and Culver’s Expand Real-Time QSR Analytics Nationwide
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Branded Smart Retail Hubs
Coca-Cola India Has Developed and Widely Implemented Coke Buddy
Local Food Discoveries
Streeats Helps You Find Hidden Street Food Gems Recommended By Locals
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Tax-Focused Marketing Campaigns
Intuit Debuts the Second Iteration of 'Now This is Taxes'
Grocery Store Accessibility Models
Tesco Enhances Its Self-Service Checkout Experience
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
Indulgent Springtime Cafe Menus
Scooter's Coffee ‘Licious Lineup is Arriving Soon
AI Beauty Marketing Platforms
Coty Uses Pencil to Scale AI-Generated Campaigns
Conscious Shopping Assistants
Better Buy Reveals Product Risks And Suggests Healthier Alternatives
Ad-Friendly Vertical Video Feeds
Instacart Debuts the Immersive Feed Feature on Its Platform
Valentine's Day-Ready Grocery Deals
Natural Grocers Debuts Valentine's Hot Deals
Enterprise-Level Lifestyle Intelligence Platforms
January AI Boasts a New Enterprise-Level Service
Perishable Food Management Platforms
Afresh Technologies Debuts Fresh Store Suite
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Grocery Budgeting Assistants
SproutAI Optimizes Household Grocery Spending in Real Time
Community Hub Convenience Stores
Co-op turns local stores into delivery and service hubs
Hybrid Beauty Discovery
Ulta Beauty Finds Gen Alpha Blends AI Tools with In-Store Shopping
Small Business-Honoring Events
Fairfax City Economic Development Brings Back Small Business Month
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Future-Facing Food Retailer Ranges
The Ocado Future of Food Edit Aisle Spotlights Modern Varieties
Global Brand Refresh Systems
'Face the Future' Announces Rebrand With ShopTalk Studio
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Data-Driven Comprehensive Ad Platforms
PayPal Ads Delivers Cross-Merchant Purchase Behavior Data
Secure Data Collaboration Services
Instacart Debuts Data Hub for Its Advertising Partners
Market Analytics Tools
Zabble Insights Turns Google Reviews Into Clear Business Intelligence
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Real-Time Grocery Personalization Platforms
Birdzi’s Journey Tool Delivers Automated Behavior-Base
Period-Planning Shopping Features
Instamart Launches a Menstrual Tracker and Care Hub for Planning
Flexible Meal Delivery Brands
Daily Harvest Launches an Optional Subscription Model for 2026
Data-Led Brand Creation
AS Watson Builds Brands Using Shopper Insights and Loyalty Data
Global Sourcing-Focused Innovation Events
Made-In-China.com Hosted the Amazing April 2026 Event
Connected Revenue Widgets
The Big Bucks Brings Your App Store Connect Metrics To Your Home Screen
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Intelligent Pricing Insights
Payday Analyzes Quotations To Optimize Pricing And Suggest Upsells
Discovery-Led Beauty Zones
Watsons Launches BeautyVerse And Jubilee Wellness Corners
Phone Software Updates
Google Launches March Pixel Drop With New Pixel And Android Features