The April 2021 business trends showcase new business ventures, retail initiatives, and market fluctuations. Ranging from furnished item marketplaces to 10-minute grocery delivery platforms, brands are expanding their products and services in an effort to appeal to consumers' shifting priorities.
Notably, eBay Canada recently released a new business designed to allow shoppers to purchase brand-name products at a discount. The new platform speaks to consumers' interest in sustainability and the growth of the second-hand market. According to a recent survey, Canadian consumers "would rather buy refurbished products from a top brand with a warranty, versus a new product from a lesser brand with a warranty."
Another interesting example from the list of April 2021 business trends comes from Dija, an on-demand grocery delivery platform in the UK that offers a 10-minute delivery period on most orders.
60 Business Ideas in April
From Refurbished Item Marketplaces to 10-Min Grocery Delivery Platforms:
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Create the Future Book Wins Gold Medal
Find Your Opportunity in Times of Chaos
60
Mini-Mart Sneaker Pop-Ups
atmos Japan Created "atmosmart" Stocked with Products for Sneakerheads
59
Beverages From Fusing Luxury Goods and Art
An Interview with Noah Wunsch, Founder of Ruby
58
Creating the World's First Animal-Free Egg
An Interview with Clara Foods Founder Arturo Elizondo
57
Space-Saving Retail Coffee Makers
The G4 GemX Narrow IntelliFresh Coffee Brewing System is Compact
56
Virtual Luxury Fashion Flagships
Burberry & Elle Digital Japan Opened a Virtual Flagship Store
55
Shoppable Digital Homes
Mashable Home is a Virtual Shopping Experience with Items from Walmart
54
Experiential Beauty Stores
MyGlamm's Beauty Store Focuses on Safe Product Testing & Collaboration
53
Live E-Commerce Platforms
A Live Streaming E-Commerce Platform Named Whatnot Raised $20 Million
52
Food Delivery Scooter Designs
The Conceptual Canoo Scoot Imagines a Strategic Partnership
51
Low-Impact Fashion Stores
United Colors of Benetton's Concept Uses Upcycled Natural Materials
50
Multi-Sensory Wellness Labs
Comvita Uses All the Senses to Shape Visitors' Experience of Honey
49
Robotic Eyewear Labs
Hip Optical's Robotic Lens Lab Fulfills Orders Within One Business Day
48
3D Printed Functional Homes
Mighty Building Gets an Investment to Work Towards New Construction
47
Pre-Framed Home Artworks
Frame It Easy Sells Affordable, Professionally Framed Art on Demand
46
Contactless Self-Checkouts
X5's Self-Checkouts Lets Customers Pay with Face Recognition
45
Collectible Digital Sneaker Artworks
Rare Shoe Designs the Inaugural Series of NFT Sneaker Art
44
Vegan-Friendly Health Beverages
The Naked Collective and Acosta Launched ‘Mude’ Health Drinks
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Plant-Based Snack Food Startups
Freakin' Healthy Expands Locations to Saudi Arabia
42
Department Brand Crafting Lines
Target Launched First Crafting Label, Mondo Llama
41
Professional Workwear Onesies
The Zoomsie is a Work from Home Fashion Solution
40
Energy-Efficient Fashion Stores
This Mango Fashion Store Was Influenced by the Mediterranean
39
Social Media eCommerce Expansions
Snapchat Acquired Sizing Tech Company Fit Analytics
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Digital Stylist Stores
The Knot Standard Stylist Store Supports Virtual Showroom Experiences
37
Refurbished Item Marketplaces
eBay Canada Now Offers a Selection of Certified Refurbished Products
36
Micro-Fulfillment Tech Solutions
AutoStore Created New Facility to Test Micro-Fulfillment Tech
35
Social Media-Based Investment Platforms
Buzz ETF Tracks Stocks Based on Social Media Relevance
34
Remote Professional Workspace Services
'DeskNow' Finds Professionals a Place to Work Anywhere
33
Health-Focused Vegan Drive-Thrus
Chef Matthew Kenney’s Launches New Vegan Drive-thru 'VEG’D'
32
Ready-to-Drink Canned Coffees
These New Costa Coffee Drinks Include Two Varieties
31
Ready-to-Wear Menswear Rentals
Menswear Fashion Rental Marketplace, Garmentry, Launches in the UK
30
Luxury Timepiece Subscription Services
The Breitling Select Watch Subscription Service is Smart
29
Plant-Powered Chocolate Squares
Mid-Day Squares Makes Organic Bars with Nourishing Ingredients
28
Real-Time Dev Team Platforms
The 'devfair' Platform Enables a Collaborative Experience
27
Box Moving Warehouse Robots
Boston Dynamics
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Biodegradable Medical Materials
Global Wholehealth Partners Corp. is Pioneering Sustainability
25
Turkey-Based Delivery Startups
Getir is a Fast Delivery Service with Plans to Expand to Europe
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Immediate Grocery Delivery Companies
Gorillas is Planning to Expand Supported by New Funding
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Online Grocery Shopping Platforms
Danube Online is a Digital Retail Open Based in the Middle East
22
D2C Dairy-Free Yogurt Shops
Hälsa Launched an Online Yogurt Store for Nutritious Oatmilk Products
21
Anonymous Professional Feedback Apps
The 'LacBee' App Helps a Person Collect Pertinent Feedback
20
Randomized Artwork Subscription Services
'rand.ooo' Helps Subscribers Build Their Art Collection
19
Reduced Meat Consumption Plans
Tesco Now Offers Plant-Based Options Beside Each Meat Product
18
All-in-One Freelancer Invoice Platforms
The 'Invoicr' Platform Makes it Easier to Get Paid
17
Non-Fungible Token Song Releases
Our Lady Peace Releases a Single Through the S!ng App
16
Plastic Bag Charge Increases
The Plastic Bag Charge in Scotland is Increasing to 10p
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Quality On-Demand Grocery Deliveries
Weezy is a Platform that Delivers a Wide Selection of Produce
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10-Minute Grocery Delivery Platforms
Dija is an On-Demand Grocery Service Based in the UK
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Online Back Pain Services
Walgreens Find Care is Adding Access to SpineZone in the Service
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Indonesian Food Delivery Services
ShopeeFood is the Food Expansion Branch by Shopee
11
Mini Department Tech Stores
Target Announced Plans to Open "Mini" Apple Stores Post-pandemic
10
Cost-Saving Insurtech Services
'Insurego' Has Proprietary Technology for Enhanced User Experiences
9
Branded Social Media Marketing Series
Facebook for Business Debuts 'Social Skills' Series
8
Digital Price Promotion Amplifiers
Ahold Delhaize Launched a New Promotion Amplification Tool
7
Fee-Free Digital Payment Solutions
'CloudSwipe' Offer a Contactless Way to Accept Payment
6
Rideshare Dating App Partnerships
Tinder and Lyft Have Partnered to Let Users Pay for a Ride
5
Customer Safety Retail Initiatives
LuLu Launches the Safe Shopping Hours Campaign for a Week
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Sampling CBD Subscriptions
PURAURA Naturals Lets Customers Try Its CBD Products for Free
3
Social Media Auto-Reply Messages
TikTok Recently Added a Auto-Reply Message Option for Businesses
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Paid Vaccine Time Off
Urban Nature Store is Offering Paid Leave for Employees to Get Vaccinated
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Women-Owned Small Business Support
Amazon Canada Celebrates Women’s Day with Winnie Harlow
Related Ideas
Authenticated Luxury Shops
The eBay Luxury Exchange Accepts Pre-Owned Luxury as Currency
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
Second-Hand Home Goods Catalogs
Kijiji Pays Homage to Iconic Catalogs with the I-KIJIJI-A Catalog
Cosmetic Delivery Services
DoorDash, Sally Beauty and Mac Cosmetics Unite for New Delivery Options
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Small-Format Grocery Stores
Amazon’s Whole Foods to Open New Small-Format Stores in Cities
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
E-Commerce Advertising Solutions
Reddit is Enhancing its Reach with the New Dynamic Product Ads
Vegan Subscription Supplement Lines
April Addresses Wellness in Pop Coloured Supplement Jars
Small-Format Electronic Stores
Best Buy Canada to Operate 165 Small-Format Bell Canada Stores
Reusable Grocery Delivery Packaging
Milk & More and Again Partnered for Reusable Packaging Options
Customer-Driven Marketplaces
COS Clothing Partnered with Recurate on a C2B2C Marketplace
Luxury Fashion Resale Programs
Balenciaga Introduced a Resale Program with Reflaunt
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
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
Sustainable Shoe-Trading Platforms
New Balance Joins the Resale Space with 'Reconsidered'
Smart Grocery Carts
Amazon Announces the Launch of an Upgraded Version of Its 'Dash Cart'
Homemade Meal Delivery Apps
Toronto Food Delivery App Cookin Brings Homemade Meals to Your Door
Online Luxury Resale Platform
eBay Has Launched a Luxury Consignment Platform for High-End Clothes
Athleisure Resale Marketplaces
Vitality's New Platform Fosters the Purchase & Sale Of Used Apparel
Online Meal Kit Markets
The Blue Apron Market Lets Customers Buy One-Off Meal Kits and Ingredients
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Recurring Grocery Delivery Features
Amazon Recurring Reservations Enhances Shopper Convenience
Beauty Brand Accelerator Programs
Walmart Start™ Returns to Discover Next Gen Beauty Brands
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
One-Stop E-Commerce Platforms
FedEx is Currently Developing the fdx Platform to Launch This Year
Used Component Marketplaces
Framework Allows Customers to Sell Used Products on its Website
Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives
Instacart Introduces New 'Instacart Health' Project
Luxury Resale Fashion
Luxury Resale Platform Open for Vintage Launches in the US Market
Curated Grocery Delivery Lists
Instacart Carts Offer Themed Shopping Lists Packed with Items
Halloween Food-Delivery Campaigns
Grubhub is Encouraging Customers to Order-In with New Campaign
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Early-Access Retail Events
Grubhub is Working with Amazon Prime to Deliver Early Benefits
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Integrated E-Commerce Apps
Amazon is Adding 'Buy with Prime' to Shopify through New Integrations
Elderly E-Commerce Education
JD's New Service Center Helps the Elderly Adapt to Online Shopping
Boomer-Focused Grocery Services
Baby Boomers Continue to Dominate in Online Shopping Post-COVID
Modern Consignment Programs
GotStyle Recently Launched a New Consignment Program
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Homemade Food Delivery Partnerships
Grocer Sobeys Partners with Homemade Food Marketplace Cookin
Digital Refurbished Marketplaces
Backmarket is an Online Marketplace for Refurbished Tech Devices
Food Entrepreneurship Programs
Nestle Launches Its New 'Youth Entrepreneurship Platform'
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Post-Purchase E-Commerce Tools
Smartrr Launches New Post-Purchase Tools for DTC Shopify Brands
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Accessible Clean Beauty Platforms
Clean Beauty at Walmart Features More Than 900 Products
Grocery Store Data Trackers
Amazon Launches New Retail Data Tracking System, 'Store Analytics'
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Affordable Grocery Store Subscriptions
Misfits Market's Business Model Addresses Food Waste
Unlimited Grocery Delivery Subscriptions
Amazon Launched a Grocery Subscription for Prime Members
Pioneering Secondhand Search Engines
Beni Dominates Resale Marketplace with Innovative App
On-Demand Wellness Deliveries
DoorDash and The Vitamin Shoppe Will Offer On-Demand Delivery
Dedicated eCommerce Fulfilment Apps
The Grocerist Fulfillment App Minimizes Labor Costs
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
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
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
Ethical Fashion Search Engines
Bing Launches the 'Ethical Shopping' Hub in the US and Canada
Secondhand Resale Platforms
Francesca’s Launches a Resale Program Called 'Forever Francesca’s'
Sustainable E-Commerce Businesses
SustainKart is an Indian Marketplace Prioritizing Sustainability
Collaborative Vintage Buying-In Services
Weekday and Beyond Retro Join Forces on Archive Pieces
Pre-Loved Apparel Initatives
Ba&sh Launches its US-Based Second Hand Resale Platform with Archive
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Four-Hour E-Commerce Deliveries
IShopChangi Launches an E-Commerce Delivery Service with FoodPanda
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Clothing Resale Programs
The 'Eddie Bauer (Re)Adventure' Program Lets Shoppers Buy Used Clothing
Sneakerhead Mentoring Programs
eBay's Sneaker Academy Turns Sneakerheads Into Entrepreneurs
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Beauty Shop Deliveries
Uber and The Body Shop Expand Partnership to Include 75 New Storefronts
Branded Customer Resale Marketplaces
Relove Enables Businesses to Launch C2B2C Storefronts
Pre-Loved Wedding Hubs
eBay is Meeting the Growing Demand for Secondhand Bridalwear
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Luxury Consignment Services
eBay Offers Luxury Consignment for Designer Handbags
Premium Retail Resell Categories
Walmart Restored Premium Offers Like-New Items for Less
Digestible Shopping Feeds
Amazon Debuts the Inspire Platform to Drive Sales and Consumer Marketing
Slow Fashion Apps
Bandi's "New Year Reuseolution" Challenges Participants Not to Buy New Clothes
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Ecommerce Returns Programs
Loop Launches an App to Help Shopify Merchants Optimize Returns
Digital Retailer Strategy Updates
This Walmart eCommerce Update Refreshes the Website and App
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Outerwear Re-Commerce Platforms
Canada Goose Launches a Re-Commerce Platform in the US
European Refurbished Tech Retailers
Refurbed Offers Refurbished Electronics in Vienna and Beyond
Creator-Driven Grocery Shopping Platforms
Jupiter Helps Shoppers Discover Recipes From Creators
Virtual Convenience Stores
The Instacart-Powered ALDI Express Offers 30-Minute Deliveries
Retail Social Platforms
Walmart is Taking Social Media Seriously with 'Walmart Creator'
B2B eCommerce Retailer Platforms
Walmart Business Streamlines Access to Essentials
Online Beauty Marketplaces
Superdrug and Mirakl Introduce a Health and Beauty Online Marketplace
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Grocery Delivery Service Expansions
The Expanded Uber Eats Grocery Experience is Customer-Driven
Breakfast-Included Sandwich Menus
The Urban Eat Relaunch Includes Foods for All Times of Day
Big Box Delivery Subscriptions
Walmart Canada Launches the Affordable Delivery Pass
Anti-Scalping Retail Features
Amazon Debuted a New 'Available by Invitation' Label for Products
Nationwide Cafe Deliveries
DoorDash and Starbucks Will Offer Easy Access From All 50 States
Refurbished Item Retailer Initiatives
Walmart Restored Offers Refurbished Items for Lower Prices
E-Grocer Loyalty Programs
The FreshDirect Loyalty Program Was Created with BAM Strategy
Social Media Pre-Owned Luxury Marketplaces
LePrix Partnered with TikTok Shop in the U.S.
Sustainable Furniture Services
IKEA's As-is Service Connects Shoppers to Gently Used Products
Sustainable Secondhand Marketplaces
Yoox Launches a Pre-Owned Marketplace for Used Apparel
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Ethnic Grocer Delivery Platforms
The Bakkal Last-Mile Delivery Platform is Convenience-Focused
Female Chef Delivery Platforms
DoorDash Canada Empowers Women Chefs with "Made by Women" Platform
Custom Phygital Grocery Deals
Amazon Uses Prime Member's Data to Offer Bespoke Whole Foods Deals
Lifestyle Sales Expansions
At Home Launches Upgrades to Same-Day Delivery and a New Mobile App
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Trackable Package Return Programs
Uber Launches a New Package Return Service with Live Tracking
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Personalized E-Commerce Platforms
Jarikre Debuts a New E-Commerce Solution for Nigerian Consumers
Circular Pre-Loved Fashion
H&M Launches a Resale Platform in Cooperation with ThredUp
On-Demand Infant Formulas
Bobbie & Uber Eats Launched a First-Of-Its-Kind NYC Delivery Pilot
Small Business-Supporting Contests
Staples Launches Boost My Biz, Targeted at Canadian Businesses
Failed Digital Product Databases
Dead Product Marketplace is a Graveyard for Abandoned Projects
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Accessible Commerce Engines
Ecommerce Platform Mason Seeds $7.5m as It Takes on the ‘Amazon Tax’
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
India-Based Refurbishing Brands
ReFit Global Sources Phones for Affordable Second-Hand Reselling
Curated Multi-Label Platforms
Unbound Group Debuts a Multi-Brand Platform for 55+ Consumers
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Luxe E-Commerce Menswear Expansions
The Outnet Launches the Menswear Vertical in America
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Canadian Retail Delivery Expansions
Walmart Canada Unveils an Unlimited Next Day Delivery Service
E-Commerce Optimizing Platforms
Lily AI Use Algorithms to Help Retailers Improve Their Webstores
Extra-Speedy Grocery Deliveries
Loblaw and DoorDash Have Partnered for PC Express Rapid Delivery
Door-to-Door Florist Deliveries
Waitr Expands Its Services to Include Flower Deliveries
On-Demand Convienience Shopping
Just Eat and Co-op Launch a UK-Based On-Demand Delivery Service
Outdoorsy Apparel Resale Programs
Moosejaw's New Marketplace Lets Users Buy & Sell Used Gear
Vegetable-Packed Recipe Deliveries
The Gousto 'Veg Table' Recipe Boxes Include 12 New Dishes
Branded Small Business Contests
Staples Canada Honors Small Businesses with Boost My Biz Contest
Rapid Grocery Delivery Partnerships
Just Eat and Iceland Partnered for Low-Cost Deliveries