This list of April 2018 business ideas outline the different ways in which companies are going above and beyond to improve a customer's satisfaction, both in-store and online.
Clothing retailer Zara has been infusing its brick-and-mortar locations with high-tech offerings to make for a more digitized shopping experience. This month alone, the brand has implemented an AR-infused clothing app and AR display windows. Most interestingly, is the brand's recent implementation of a warehouse robot, which will be responsible for the efficient retrieval of over 24, 000 packages.
Businesses are also shifting their efforts to host more entertainment-focused events in unconventional spaces. Examples of this include yoga events hosted in grocery stores, makeup pop-ups hosted in cafes and aquarium-based dining events.
Top 85 Business Ideas for April
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Designer Department Store Cafes
An Off-White Cafe Pop-Up Opened Its Doors at the Bon Marché
83
Electric Car Conversion Companies
Voitures Extravert Transforms Vintage Vehicles to Electric Cars
82
Futuristic Fashion Store Makeovers
Zara is Combining Online and Offline Retail in Its Stores
81
Multi-Sensory Beehive Pop-Ups
Pandora Created a Gilded Hive for a New Jewelry Launch
80
Millennial Start-Up Services
Office Depot's BizBox Empowers Business Owners with Growth Tools
79
Boozy Barbershop Pop-Ups
The Trim & Tonic Pop-Up Offers Hot Shaves and Cold Cocktails
78
Reimagined Retail Spaces
Retail Design Collective Transform Loft into Hub for Community Engagement
77
Warehouse-Inspired Concept Shops
E-Retailer Howdy's Store Envisions a "Futuristic Warehouse"
76
Immersive Sleep-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Dream Machine is New York's Latest Immersive Experience
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In-Store AR Clothing Apps
Zara's AR App is Available for a Limited Time
74
Directional Logo Designs
McDonald's 'Follow the Arches' Campaign Is a Playful Spin on the Logo
73
AR Store Windows Displays
Zara Stores are Experimenting with AR Display Windows
72
Vegan Beauty Pop-Ups
The 'Little Vegan Pop-Up' by Superdrug Spotlights Plant-Based Beauty Products
71
High-Tech Beauty Shops
The L.O.V Voice Activated Beauty Shop Has a POS Smart Assistant
70
Personal Fragrance Pop-Ups
Diptyque Launched Its First-Ever Pop-Up with a Focus on Fragrance
69
Mom-Centric Online Concierges
Boxed.com is Launching a "Momcierge" Exclusively for Mothers
68
Cerebral Co-Working Spaces
The Brain Embassy in Warsaw Takes Inspiration from the Human Brain
67
Female-Driven Ad Campaigns
KFC Malaysia is Recognizing Women with Its Claudia Sanders Campaign
66
Male-Led Menstruation Campaigns
Pink Parcel's 'I'm On' Campaign Stars Kenny Jones
65
Professional Business VPN Services
Business VPN by KeepSolid Helps Companies Protect Data
64
Eco-Friendly Office Furniture
Plastic Whale Makes Furniture Out of the Waste Collected from Canals
63
Subscription Business-Launching Platforms
'LaunchPass' Lets You Launch a Business in Minutes
62
Boutique Workout-Streaming Apps
JetSweat Gives Access to Virtual Fitness Classes for $10 Monthly
61
Gamified Retail Apps
'Gravy Live' Uses an 'HQ Trivia' Format to Help Brands Sell Products
60
Personalized AR Avatar Platforms
'Fable' Lets Users Create Custom Avatars for Use in AR
59
Monthly Motherhood Care Packages
Ecocentric Mom Offers a Subscription Service for New Moms
58
Versatile Open Offices
Sydness Architects' TrueX Office Boasts Space for Meetings and Happy Hours
57
Toronto-Based Modern Offices
The New Slack Space in Toronto Has a Revolutionary Office Design
56
Artistic Flexible Working Offices
Mullenlowe Profero's New Office Mixes Art Deco with Heritage
55
Gritty Industrial Offices
Woods Bagot Used Raw Concrete on This Continental Bank Building
54
Gender Neutral Clothing Stores
Phluid Project is the World's First Gender-Free Clothing Store
53
Rainbow Laser Phone Promotions
Samsung's the Night Re-Imagined Encouraged Nighttime Photography
52
Kid-Focused Department Stores
'Kid Cavern' is Launching a Department Store for Kids in Liverpool
51
Women-Celebrating Snack Branding
Stacy's Pita Chips Have Been Rebranded with a Female Focus
50
Adult Entertainment Cryptocurrencies
The Playboy Cryptocurrency Wallet Is Set To Evolve the Brand
49
Dessert-Infused QSR Coffees
The McCafé Turtle Beverages Come in Three Different Varieties
48
Hyper-Local Font Campaigns
Nike's Oslo Typeface Speaks to the City's Design Aesthetic
47
Luxury eCommerce Experiences
Gucci's Collection Can be Purchased Through WeChat
46
Charitable Watermark Initiatives
Getty Images Launched a Campaign Entitled 'Watermarks for Water'
45
Social Skincare Challenges
Olay's 28 Day Challenge Tapped Social Media Influencers
44
International Pen Pal Apps
The 'PEN PALS' Social Network You Send Notes to Others Around the World
43
AR-Infused Furniture Retail Spaces
IKEA's Demo Store Highlights the Future of Brick-and-Mortar
42
Cashless Coffee Chain Locations
Three Cash-Free Starbucks' are Opening in South Korea
41
Cafe-Based Cosmetic Pop-Ups
Glossier and Rhea's are Partnering for This Unique Retail Experience
40
Autonomous Ride Sharing Vehicles
The Renault Ez-Go Looks To Bring Stylish Autonomous Car Services
39
Active AR Retail Apps
Outdoor Voices' AR App Encouraged Consumers to Get Outside at SXSW
38
Entrepreneur-Specific Hotels
Tribe Theory is Geared Toward Young Business Owners and Startups
37
Bifurcated Book Stores
'Yueyue Bookstore' Features a Layout Split Between Light and Dark
36
Female-Only Ride-Share Services
DriveHer is Offering Toronto Women a Safe Ride Home
35
At-Home Furniture Assembly Services
TaskRabbit Employees Will Be Assembling IKEA Furniture
34
Green Fast Food-Branded Rainbows
Mcdonald's Shambow Celebrates St. Patrick's Day in Chicago
33
Kissing Fast Food-Branded Contests
Mcdonald's and WeChat Awarded Couples with Free Macarons
32
In-Store Retro Arcade Activations
Bloomingdale's Promotes Its Lets Play Line with In-Store Arcades
31
Arched Living Spaces
Atelier Vens Vanbelle Created a Beautiful Home from an Old School in Ghent
30
Richly Faceted Office Edifices
'Yuhantechnos HQ' Features a Wavy Glass Facade
29
P2P Clothing Store Openings
Depop's L.A-based Store is the Brand's First Brick-and-Mortar Effort
28
eCommerce Makeup Partnerships
MAC Cosmetics Partnered with the eCommerce Retailer ASOS
27
Waste-Fighting Grocery Apps
The Karma App Retails Surplus Grocery Store Goods at Discounted Rates
26
Contemporary Bank Re-Designs
The Nationwide Building Society's Interior Fosters Connectivity
25
Branded Beauty Blogs
Macy's the Edit is Dedicated to Fashion Ideas and Inspiration
24
Long-Term Mentorship Platforms
'MentorCruise' Connects Students with Professionals in the Industry
23
Department Store Checkout Apps
Macy's Mobile Checkout Lets Clothing Shoppers Skip the Line
22
Real-Time Cyber Attack Billboards
This Billboard Displays Real-Time Hacking Attempts
21
Gamified Furniture Campaigns
IKEA's 'Matchers Keepers' Uses AR to Solve Furniture Disputes
20
Categorical Business Task Managers
'Arrangedly' Streamlines Communication and Much More
19
QSR Chain Tortilla Chips
Yum! Brands is Launching Taco Bell Tortilla Chips for Sale in Stores
18
VR Data Visualizations
Virtualitics Combines AR, VR and AI to Create a New Way to See Information
17
Accessible Audio News Sources
Braillevoice Reads the News Aloud to Those with Visual Impairments
16
Smart Aftermarket Window Solutions
'iBlinds' Upgrade Window Coverings with Intuitive Technology
15
Discounted eCommerce Memberships
Discount Amazon Prime Offers are Available to Medicaid Recipients
14
Sculptural Yellow-Clad Retail Stores
Acne Studios' West Hollywood Store Features a Yellow Interior
13
Sneaker Design E-Courses
FIT and Complex Collaborated on the Online 'Sneaker Essentials' Program
12
Efficient HR Management Solutions
'kiwiHR' Digitizes HR for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
11
Empowering Dating App Pop-Ups
Bumble Helped Women to Make Meaningful Workplace Connections at SXSW
10
Historic Office-Ready Chapels
The Waterdog Project Transformed a 17th-Century Chapel into Offices
9
Aquatic Pop-Up Yoga Events
The 5.8 Undersea Restaurant Housed a Mindful Yoga Session
8
Pet-Friendly Family Phone Plans
Telenor's Pet-Friendly Plans Lets People Add Pets to Their Plans
7
Customer Retention Information Kits
Intercom's Customer Retention Starter Kit is Based on Research
6
Self-Help Professional Marketplaces
'Instawell' Connects Users to Mental Health Professionals
5
Customer Product Review Platforms
'Reviewshake' Makes it Simple to Manage Reviews from One Place
4
Accessible Hospital Transportation Services
Uber Health is a Transport Service for Patients
3
Candy Bar-Infused QSR Pies
The Burger King Pie Made with Twix is Indulgently Delicious
2
Women-Led Business Notifications
The Google My Business Dashboard Now Offers a Women-Led Attribute
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Frequent User Ride-Share Programs
Lyft Will Be Trying Out a Frequent Rider Subscription Service
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Practically Styled AR Glasses
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AI-Generated Beauty Images
Elizabeth Arden Uses Generative AI to Enhance Archival Images
AI-Driven Dreamy Fashion Campaigns
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AR Runway Experiences
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Handheld K-Beauty Devices
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Multi-Sensory Streetwear Stores
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AI Product Image Generators
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AR Fashion Pop-Ups
ZERO10 + Crosby Studios Set Up a Shop with Digital-Only Clothing
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Bag-Modeling AR Mirrors
Coach's Digital Experience Lets Shoppers Digitally Try Its Tabby Bag
AI-Powered Fashion Stylists
Style Bot Lets Users Try on Clothes from an AI Virtual Closet
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
Interactive AI Jewelry
Perfect Corp. & REZA Offer an Immersive Digital Try-On Experience
Colorful Athleisure Essentials
Jill Yoga’s Athleisure Line is Colorful, Cozy, & Performance-Driven
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Walk-In Freezer Concept Stores
Sainsfreeze Shows Customers How to Freeze Foods & Reduce Waste
AI Fashion Weeks
AIFW Explores Digitally-Powered Collections & the Future of Fashion
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
AI-Powered Shopping Apps
Shoptrue Curates Personalized Fashion Picks with Artificial Intelligence
In-Store Mixed-Reality Gyms
Meta Quest and Puma Created the World's Smallest Gym
Augmented Reality Cleaning Innovation
AR Check Offers Automated Cleaning with AR
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
AI-Powered Fashion Apps
The 'Blend' App Helps Users Find Products That Suit Their Style and Budget
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
AR-Enabled E-Commerce Products
Nextech AR Launches 'ARitize Configurator' For Shopify
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Shoe Retailer AI Apps
SuperStep Partnered with 'IMSHOP' to Create a Convenient Mobile App
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
AI Travel Campaigns
Away's Extraordinary Is Out There Uses AI to Show Real-World Destinations
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
AR-Based Store Replicas
Lowe's Will Create a 'Digital Twin Store' Using Augmented Reality
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
AI-Powered Snack Shops
The Aramark Quick Eats Store Has a Checkout-Free Layout
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
Digital Grocery Screens
Kroger Launches the New Digital Smart Screens Across 500 Store Locations
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
AR-Enhanced Design Processes
Puma Improves Its Manufacturing Practices with ARsenal by CGTrader
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Virtual Body Care Stores
Tatcha Debuted a Virtual Store Powered by Emperia
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
Accessible Virtual Try-On Services
Perfect Corp. Launches 'Makeup Virtual Try-On Online Service'
Colorfully Immersive Retail Experiences
Al-Jawad Pike Designs a Athletic Propulsion Labs Store
Automated Apparel Warehouses
This Adidas Distribution Center in China is Powered By Robots
AI-Powered Fashion Assistants
Zalando is Launching a Virtual Assistant Powered by ChatGPT
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
AR Piano Previews
Roland AR Helps Shoppers Find the Right Piano with Augmented Reality
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives
Instacart Introduces New 'Instacart Health' Project
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
Virtual Try-On Mirrors
Hugo Boss Launches New VR Try-On Tool, the 'PictoFit Mirror'
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Color-Blasting AR Games
Samsung's Can You Beat the Box is an Exclusive Digital Game
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Modern Performance-Driven Apparel Retailers
AETHER Opens Its New Soho Location
Curated Grocery Delivery Lists
Instacart Carts Offer Themed Shopping Lists Packed with Items
AR Fragrance Campaigns
Lacoste's Two-Day Experiential Pop-Up Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Record-Breaking AR Mirrors
Maybelline New York & FFFACE.ME Debuted a Large Interactive Experience
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
AR-Based Skincare Try-Ons
J.C. Penney Recruits Revieve for an AR and AI-Based Cosmetic Experience
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Digitally Led Bakery-Cafes
Panera's Small-Format Store Has a Digitized Menu & Tracking Screens
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
AR Garment Try-Ons
H&M Launches a Virtual Try-On Lens Wearable Through Augmented Reality
AI Clothing Try-Ons
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AR Furniture Testing Features
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Elderly Customer-Reserved Retail Zones
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Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
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Chic Contemporary Fitness Studios
Jaybird Emphasizes Mindfulness and Accessibility
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
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Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores
Random Studio Creates the Bodyscape Installation
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
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AI-Powered Retail Try-Ons
Walmart is Adding an AI-Based Try-On Technology for Online Consumers
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
Bag-Inspired Large-Scale Installations
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Updated Sustainable API Features
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Virtual Beauty-Focused Stores
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Marathon Retail Partnerships
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AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Fabric-Inspired Retail Spaces
Aruliden Designs a Store for Jonathan Simkhai in New York City
Premium Lifestyle Capsules
Banana Republic Debuts an Expanded Homeware Collection Called 'BR Home'
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges
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On-Site Avatar Workers
DeepBrain AI Offers Lifelike Avatars for Remote Workers to Operate On-Site
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
AI-Powered Inventory Tech
Google Cloud is Introducing AI-Powered Inventory Tracking Technology
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Earth-Honoring AR Games
Balenciaga Launches the Regenerative Agriculture Experience
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
AI-Inspired Hotlines
Evolve's "AI" (Activity Inspiration) Hypeline Helps People Try New Things
AR-Based Map Features
Google Introduces the 'Search with Live View' Function for Google Maps
Pastel Palette Retail Stores
Aro Archive Opens Up a New Store Location in Shoreditch
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
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AR-Based Video Games
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Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
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AR-Based Eyewear Try-Ons
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Summer-Ready Boutique Shops
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Inclusive Try-On Programs
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E-Commerce Optimizing Platforms
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AR Menu Apps
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Warehouse Service Partnerships
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