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
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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
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Specialized Office Yoga Programs
Yoga Promotes Health and Wellness in Corporate Environments
Related Ideas
Complete Gym Trainer Devices
The 'Yoga Flexer' Portable Training Device Offers Five Different Uses
Boutique Designer Gyms
Dsquared2's Ceresio 7 Gym and Spa is for the Fashionably Fit
High-Tech Concept Cafes
'The New Black' in London is a High-Tech Cafe Oriented at Businesspeople
Meme-Inspired Fashion Ads
Gucci Partners with Viral Meme-Makers for a New Set of Creative Ads
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Mumbai's 'Whishbox' Store Combines Art and Retail in One Space
Transactional Smart Mirrors
Oak Labs' Retail Mirrors Can Be Used to View and Pay for Products
Eco-Friendly Adult Scooters
The 'OjO' Commuter Scooter Offers Solid Range and Speed
Economical Indoor Clothes Lines
The 'Hanging Drying Rack' by George and Willy is Eco-Friendly
Travel-Friendly Fitness Equipment
The XBAR 'FLYT' Personal Fitness Trainer is Versatile
Consistently Searching for Creative Ideas
Sr Director of Marketing at IMAGEN Brands, Jenny Straub
Modern Stone Rubble Dwellings
This Old Stone House was Renovated to Bring it into the Modern Era
Photovoltaic Skating Rinks
This Concept Uses Ice Skating to Generate Electricity
Interchangeable Jewelry Sandals
The 'CLOS' Magnetic Sandals Allow Accessories to be Swapped
Sensuous Textured Rings
Liud Rings Come with Richly Textured Interiors
The Value of Social Intelligence
Corissa Koopmans, Senior Market Research Manager at Microsoft
Peeling Door Cabinet Furniture
The 'Peel Cabinet' Unwraps to Reveal the Interior Storage Space
Suspended Mini Homes
The Flying Black House is a Scary Reminder to Live Simply
Health-Conscious Food Trucks
The Healthy Scratch Food Truck will Serve Up Smoothies and Bowls
Recycled Exercise Equipment
The Yogacycled Eco-Friendly Yoga Leggings Offer a Four-Way Stretch
Healthy Biodegradable Food Packaging
This Anti-Microbial Food Packing Material Degrades Naturally
Solar System-Inspired Timepieces
The Graham Geo.Graham Orrery Tourbillon Watches are Opulent
Exploring Exciting Flavors
Sanjiv Gajiwala, Vice President of Marketing at Mike's Hard Lemonade
Pantry-Inspired Skincare Displays
This Skinfood Paris Popup Features Kitchen-Themed Shelving
Indoor Campus Offices
The New Dublin Airbnb Office Was Designed to Look like a School Campus
Pop-Up Wine Shops
Aldi Süd is Set to Open a Temporary Wine Shop in Düsseldorf, Germany
Couture Cafe Popups
Tokyo's Coco Cafe Combines Cosmetics with Artisanal Coffee and Sweets
Supermarket Clothing Pop-Ups
Lidl Opened a Pop-Up Shop in Hamburg for Its New Clothing Collection
Minimalist German Boutiques
The Sunspel Store in Berlin Features Carefully Curated Displays
Artistic Numerical Displays
The Forest of Numbers Commemorates Its Location's History
DIY Jewelry Kits
The Bijou Factory's Kits Help to Create Custom Necklaces, Bracelets and More
DIY Cereal Cafes
Toronto's CerealBox Cafe Lets Customers Create Their Perfect Bowl of Cereal
Gourmet Bus Tours
Willer Travel's Open-Top Bus Pairs Tourism and Food Made Locally
Artistic Home Decor Booths
Ambiente 2016 in Frankfurt Revealed an Eye-Catching Booth for Pasabahce
Innovating in Traditional Industries
Shelby Smykal, Corporate Development Specialist at JMIC
Skill-Based Travel Platforms
'Stay on Skill' Enables World Traveling for Free by Using Your Skills
Alternative Engagement Ring Retailers
Tomfoolery London Specializes in Non-Traditional Rings
Spy-Themed Bars
The Bletchley Requires Patrons to Crack Tricky Codes to Get Drinks
Putting Consumers First
Kassie Deng, Katherine Rossi, Dan Grappone and Heriberto Salcedo of Viacom
Fitness-Themed Skincare Merchandising
FaceGym's Retail Displays Pay Tribute to Exercise Equipment
Personified Retail Installations
Bikini Berlin's Stills & Strokes Pop-Up is Visually Playful
Acupressure Yoga Mats
The Grippz Mats Add Health Benefits and Grip to Standard Yoga Mats
AI Influencer Platforms
Influential Uses AI Influencer Technology to Help Brands and Agencies
Design-Forward Eyewear Flagships
Ace & Tate's Hamburg Flagship is Designed as a Maze
Socialization-Encouraging Clothing Stores
The Roy Robson Clothing Store in Hamburg Features a Bar
Luxury Loyalty Handbags
Rebecca Minkoff's Designer Handbags Boast QR Codes to Unlock Store Rewards
Donated Startup Offices
3Space's BuyGiveWork Program Does Buy 1 Give 1 For Non-Profit Office Space
Solar-Themed Offices
The New Linkedin Madrid Office Was Inspired by the Solar System
Mixologist Wall Bars
The Sean Woolsey Studio Libation Station Stores Bottles and Bar Equipment
Welcoming Wine Bars
'Clarette' is a New Wine Bar in London That Throws Out Formal Dress Codes
Phone-Charging Bracelets
Rebecca Minkoff's Lightning Cable Bracelet is a Stylish Portable Charger
Candy Brand Product Galleries
The PEZ Visitor Center Makes Product Testing a Memorable Experience
Emoji-Based Supermarket Apps
The New Rewe App Allows Customers to Search for Items by Emoji
Interactive Design Store Displays
Occhio's Cologne Flagship Features Smart Product Demo Stations
Vegan Ice Cream Trucks
The Nice Cream Food Truck Offers Dairy-Free Alternative Treats
Online Group Fitness Platforms
BurnAlong Lets Users Watch Fitness Videos with Others in Real Time
Caribbean Coconut Liqueurs
The Captain Morgan 'LocoNut' Coconut Rum Shot is Ideal for Summer
Real-Time Infant Trackers
The 'Gema' Baby Bracelets Track Infant Vitals at All Times
Breaking Out of Fixed Mindsets
Suzanne Zimny, Head of Innovation at Vimto
Lab-Grown Engagement Rings
'Vrai & Oro Weddings' Offers Rings with Lab-Grown Diamonds
Engaging Content Creation Platforms
'Queezly' Enables You to Create Web Content That's Engaging
Stick Makeup Applicator Kits
Milk Makeup Sticks Are Now Being Offered in a Packaged Collection
Mobile Self-Payment Systems
Rebecca Minkoff's Self-Checkout Solution is Powered by QueueHop
Sprawling Lingerie Flagships
Hunkemöller's New Flagship in Cologne is the Brand's Biggest Yet
Actionable Innovation in the Workplace
Senior Marketing Manager Nicole Diamant, InterbrandHealth
Upcycled Car Coasters
These Arrive Alive Bar Coasters are Made from Wrecked Cars
In-Store Ordering Kiosks
365 by Whole Foods Stores Feature iPad Kiosks for On-Site Food Orders
Waterproof Touchscreen Display Mirrors
The Tammax Smart Mirror Displays Web Content and More
Interactive Gaming Console Displays
Best Buy's Nintendo Switch Display Features Interactive Videos
Fostering Brand Loyalty Through Authenticity
Thomas Oh, SVP of Marketing at Big Red
Apartment-Mimicking Hotels
Lokal Hotel Provides Invisible Service to Make Guests Feel At Home
Fashion-Focused Travel Programs
Etihad's 'Runway to Runway' Caters to the Fashion Community
Vibrant Boomer Fashion
Greet Moens' journeyofastylist Instagram Account Breaks Style Boundaries
Homeshare Toiletry Kit Services
'HostingBNB' Sends Out Comfort Kits to Airbnb Hosts for Guests
Inviting Luxury Showrooms
The DuaVivo Store in Bangalore Boasts a Relaxing Atmosphere
Vanity-Themed Cosmetic Displays
Mussler Beauty's Flagship Encourages Visitors to Test Products
Business Call Marketing Platforms
The 'PhoneWagon' Analytics Software Tracks Calls Uniformly
Swear Jar Travel Campaigns
Hotels.com Canada is Offering Consumers the Chance to Leave the Cold
Champagne Dumpling Bars
This Japanese Bar Spotlights Gyoza and Champagne Pairings
Fast Food Drink Promotions
KFC Rewarded Those Who Downloaded Its Colonel's Club App
Wearable Yoga Props
AVA Yoga Bodywear Encourages Awareness and Yoga Adjustments
In-Store Legwear Galleries
Wilford's Berlin Store Features a Legwear Gallery Inside
Comic Fan Engagement Portraits
Megan Moura Captures This Comic Book Store Engagement Series
Grocery Payment Apps
Tesco Shoppers May Now Use the PayQwiq App to Pay for Purchases Up to £250
Prepackaged Artisan Noodle Meals
The Cracker Barrel Oven Baked Macaroni & Cheese is Simple to Prep
Professional Luxury Shaving Kits
The Project Garments Ultimate Shave Kit Comes with Premium Items
Animated Video Editing Apps
Apple Clips Offers Fun Ways to Enhance Videos for Sharing with Friends
Diving Deep in Innovation
Ciara Dilley, Senior Director of Global Snacks Innovation at PepsiCo
Social Fitness Clubs
The WeTRAIN Platform Makes It Easy for Trainers to Organize Exercise Classes
Simplified Shopping Apps
Waitrose's Quick Check Implements a Scan-as-You-Shop System
IoT Project Kits
The AT&T IoT Starter Kit Accelerates Innovative Internet of Things Creations
Online Direct Marketing Platforms
'Targeto' is an Online Marketing Tool that Streamlines Services
Crowdsourced Editorial Platforms
'Penmob' is an Online Writing Workshop to Enhance Prose
High-Speed Checkout Stations
This 365 by Whole Foods Station Only Accepts Cards or Apple Pay
Marketing Blogger Outreach Platforms
'Submize' Connects Brands with Influencers and Journalists
Three-Wheel Mobility Systems
The Mercane TRANSBOARD v2 is an Eco-Friendly Electric “Kickscooter”
Automotive Pop-Up Hotels
The Volvo Get Away Lodge is a Partnership with Tablet Hotels
Airport Facility Exploration Apps
'Gate Guru' Scans Airport Terminals for Play Areas and More
Family Packing Travel Apps
The Packing Pro App Was Designed To Ease the Process of Travel
Hemp-Based Energy Chews
The Kannaway Chewable Energy Supplements are Flavorful and Energizing
Coffee-Earning Loyalty Apps
The Muffin Break App Allows Customers to Earn Free Coffee
Scripture-Sharing Bots
The Young Pope Bot Shares Bible Passages with the Help of IBM Watson
Veggie-Rich Chicken Snacks
Cave Man's All-Natural Chicken Snacks are Enriched with Vegetables
Collaboration in Creativity
VP of Marketing at Fairway Markets, Deana Moore
Video Game Website Platforms
'ManaKeep' Helps Developers Promote Their Indie Games
Localized Vacation Experiences
Airbnb Now Offers Bookable Experiences for Toronto Visitors
Iterate to Innovate
Erik Baeumlisberger, Project Manager at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Intuitive Grocery Displays
Cloverleaf's shelfPoint System Detects Purchasing Patterns
Autonomous Host Bots
Burner's 'Hostbot' Helps Airbnb Hosts Answer FAQ
Animated Winter Boot Displays
UGG Created a Unique Display to Market Its Monogramming Service
Pet-Friendly Vacation Policies
BrewDog's New Pet Policies Give Employees with Pets a Paid Week Off
Website Feedback Solutions
'Bugyard' Collects Feedback and Enables Bug Reporting
Campus Product Delivery Services
The 'Jetpack' Product Delivery Service Offers College Essentials
Galentine's Day Pop-Ups
Urban Outfitters Celebrated Friendships with a Galentine's Day Market
Experience and Innovation
Sally Burrell, Innovation Consultant at Burrell Fox
All-Natural Food Coloring Kits
J.R. Watkins' Food Coloring Kit is Free From Artificial Dyes
Winter Canadiana Confection Events
The Sugar Shack TO Toronto Waterfront Event Marks Winter's End
Gluten-Free Rice Nectars
Suzanne’s Specialties' Rice Nectar is an All-Natural Sweetener
All-American Coffee Subscriptions
Monthly Java Offers a Journey from State to State Through Taste