These February 2015 business trends range from viral news services to retail beacon platforms that enhance the shopping experience of consumers. In the retail sector, the month's key ideas include predictive shopping apps and tech-infused fitting rooms that connect shoppers with customer service reps while giving them access to stock and sizing info.
On the manufacturing front, 3D printing is only becoming more popular as design-it-yourself printing shops and 3D printing stations become a go-to resource for both small and established businesses.
When examining the month's marketing patterns, these February 2015 business trends include minimalist branding initiatives and experiential retail concepts that transform the way one experiences e-commerce. Whether experimenting with simulated or predictive tech, businesses are moving toward the future with the help of forward-thinking and convenience-focused innovations.
Top 90 Business Trends in February
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Envelope Shipping Boxes
These Printed Box Designs Show Off Maximum Style and Ease of Opening
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3D-Printed Retail Platforms
This 3d Startup is Now Offering Its Products on Sears.com
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Outfit-Modeling Mirrors
Neiman Marcus' Memory Mirror Digitally Compares Outfits
86
Bent Corner Boxes
This Retail Shipping Box Design Has Corners That Are Easy to Open
85
Returnable Shipping Boxes
The 'There and Back Pack' is a Handy Return Shipping Box
84
Buttoned-Up Shipping Boxes
This Box Packaging Design for WonderPix Uses Fewer Fasteners
83
Gallery-Style Patisseries
The À La Folie Pastry Shop Displays its Sweet Treats Like Works of Art
82
3D-Printed Hardware
This Partnership Shows Off Makerbot 3D-Printed Home Depot Tools & Hardware
81
New Venture-Killing Advice
This Infographic Lists Startup Mistakes Entrepreneurs Should Avoid
80
3D Printing Stations
Staples Teams Up with 3D Systems to Offer 3D-Printing In-Store
79
Minimalist Online Surf Shops
SALT's Responsive Ecommerce Site Uses an Aesthetically Pleasing Grid
78
Artistic Employee Manuals
EF Labs' Company Manual is Inspired by Children's Books
77
Brand-Boosting Tips
This Infographic is for Those Who are Into Improving Brand Recognition
76
Record-Setting Vehicle Auctions
The Toyota Tacoma Polar Expedition is a World Record Holder
75
Customizable Retail Gifts
Shapeways x Target's 3D-Printed Gifts Provide Personalization
74
Consumer Self-Help Books
'You Have Too Much Shit' Helps People Get Rid of Their Stuff
73
Gender-Neutral Clothing Stores
Natalia Manzocco Curates Fashion Perfect for Both Men and Women
72
Holistic Beauty Campaigns
Harrods's Happy New You Approaches Beauty with Products, Fitness & Food
71
Interactive In-Store Displays
Kate Spade Introduces Perch Technology to Better Customer Experience
70
Additive Manufacturing Shops
Aylesbury's 3D Print World Stocks Printer Kits and Hosts Workshops
69
Jewelry 3D Printer
The Sharebot J-3D is Designed Specifically For Jewelry Printing
68
X-Ray Business Cards
These Cool Business Card Designs Mimic Medical Imagery
67
Contactless Donation Shops
This Interactive Display Window Collects Contactless Payment Donations
66
3D Printing Shops
Copenhagen's 3D Printhuset Makes 3D Printing Accessible to All
65
Communal Tool Sharing
This Concept Proposes Vending Machine Rentals of Handy Implements
64
Experiental Scent Bars
Habitat Pure's Fragrance Bar Provides a Multi-Sensory Experience
63
Fragrant Experiential Pop-Ups
Glade's Pop-Up Boutique is Branded as One That 'Sells Feelings'
62
Sparkly Hate Mail
'Ship Your Enemies Glitter' is a Revenge Service that Gets Just About Everywhere
61
Senior Artist Campaigns
Selfridges' Bright Old Things Highlights Artists Over the Age of 40
60
On-Demand Flower Deliveries
Urbanstems Provides Same Day Bouquets at In-House Costs
59
Online Farmers' Markets
Good Eggs Brings the Freshness & Convenience of Farmers' Markets Online
58
Beauty-Rating Restaurants
China's Jeju Island Joint Gives Free Meals to Good-Looking Customers
57
Accessible 3D Printing Software
The Leopoly App Expands to Expands to Schools and Businesses
56
Budget Interior Design Services
Homepolish Provides Affordable New York Interior Designers
55
Real-Time X-Ray Streaming
SureTech System Offers Accessible Video Support to Security Personnel
54
Interactive Dressing Rooms
Bloomingdale's Introduces Smart Fitting Rooms with iPad Devices
53
Story-Focused Online Shops
All Good Organics Sells Fair Trade Bananas on Dynamic E-Commerce Site
52
Urban Meditation Studios
Unplug Studio is a Place to Quiet Your Mind in the City
51
Online Jewelry Consultations
Bauble Bar Pairs Its Web Shoppers with a Personal Stylist
50
Retail Beacon Platforms
The GPShopper App & In-Store Beacons Enhance Retail Engagement
49
Serene Shipping Boxes
This Shipping Box Concept Takes Inspiration from the Movement of Cloth
48
High-Tech Store Checkouts
Tesco Introduces State-of-the-Art Machines to Cut Down Queues
47
Blind Buying Assistants
This Braille Barcode Scanner Helps the Visually Impaired Choose Products
46
Gaming-Inspired Recipe Books
This Video Game Cookbook by Holly Green Makes Virtual Dishes Real
45
Cannabis Subscription Services
Marvina Offers Beautifully Branded Medical Marijuana Delivery
44
Temporary 12-Hour Stores
iZettle's Temporary Store Hosts Small Businesses for Just 12 Hours
43
Digital Customer-Engaging Stores
GameStop Focuses on In-Store Experiences for the Online Shopper
42
Curated Tourism Apps
Kate's Goodness Provides Picturesque Local Travel Tips
41
Van Delivery Services
Cab Company Uber is Trying Out a New Logistics Service in Hong Kong
40
Wearable Tech Rentals
Lumoid Lets You Test Drive with Their New Wearable Gear Rental Services
39
Artsy Chocolate E-Retailers
Le chocolat des Francais Boasts Illustrated Branding and Web Design
38
Smart Discount Cards
Plenty Helps Consumers Clean Up Their Wallet with a Single Card
37
Self-Destructive Novel Campaigns
James Patterson's Private Vegas Book Promotion is Thrilling
36
Hi-Tech Product Placements
The Tesco Stores Introduce Image Recognition Technology for Shelves
35
Ethical Aromatherapy Collections
The Vitruvi Fragrances are Inspired by Global Daily Rituals
34
Viral News Services
Snapchat and Vice Team Up in a New Business Experiment
33
Artistic Temporary Tattoo E-Retailers
The Tattly Website Features Customized Faux Body Art
32
Experiential Tech Zones
Best Buy Integrates 'The Intel Experience' in Stores Across the Nation
31
Hands-Free Grocery Apps
Tesco's Google Glass Grocery App Makes Shopping Easy In-Store & at Home
30
QR-Accessible Subway Libraries
Beijing's Underground Library Lets You Scan Codes to Read eBooks
29
Catty Crowdfunded Cards
Exploding Kittens is a Hilarious Card Game for the Absurd-Appreciating
28
Local Shopping Kiosks
American Express' Shop Small Helps You Experience Local Treasures
27
Online Car Part Catalogs
K-eCommerce Lets Mechanics Find Auto Components by User-Friendly Means
26
Interactive Retail Tables
Neiman Marcus Improves Shopper Experience with Integrated Technology
25
Speedy Transit-Finding Services
The Shift Transportation App Offers Users a Five Minute Guarantee
24
Amphibious Car Auctions
Four Amphicars Are Set To Be Auctioned Off In January
23
Workplace Messaging Apps
The Memo App Serves as a Forum for Anonymous Workplace Chats
22
Party Guide Services
Zoola Fix Lets You Book a 'Fixer' to Connect You with the Hottest Nightlife
21
Satellite Internet Services
Google's Project Loon Will Bring More People Online
20
Pop-Up Floral Shops
Calvin Klein's NYC Location Hosts a Temporary Shop for Floral Arrangements
19
Hybrid Retail Platforms
eBay's Retail Associate Platform Aims to Increase Brand Engagement
18
SMS Lunch Services
Toronto's Gob is a Service That Lets You Order Lunch by Text Message
17
Cross-Cultural Beer Campaigns
An English-Spanish Corona Commercial Communicates Across Continents
16
Mailman-Eliminating Drone Couriers
These On-Demand Delivery Drones Can Carry Items Up to 500 grams
15
Social Media Book Clubs
Mark Zuckerberg Introduces 'A Year of Books' as a New Year's Resolution
14
On-Demand Mover Apps
The Extremely Handy Lugg Moving Service Gets You Help Moving Heavy Objects
13
Smartphone-Detecting Location Services
Presence Orb Lets You Know if Retail Stores are Packed
12
Caregiver-Honoring Apps
The Careticker Rewards Platform Redeems Volunteer Support-Givers
11
Monthly Crowdsourced Subscriptions
Patreon is a New Subscription That Helps Ideas Becomes Products
10
Sustainable Business Shifts
Sinopec Group Moves Away from the Oil Market to 3D Printing
9
Legendary Motorcycle Auctions
The Upcoming Steve McQueen Auction Comprises Legendary Motorbikes
8
Social Banking Transactions
ICICI Bank Lets You Perform Social Media Money Transfers via Twitter
7
Underwater Phone Stores
This Unique Mobile Store is Situated Underwater in Dubai
6
Indie Bookstores Search Tools
CityShelf Lets You Browse the Stock of Independent Book Shops in NYC
5
Experimental Drug Start-Ups
Ronald Brus' myTomorrows is the Latest Take on the Dallas Buyers Club
4
Auto Buyer E-Commerce
Autohome is China's Leading Car Consumer Website
3
Professional Post Platforms
Spotslet Link Sharing Targets the Interests of Your Work Colleagues
2
Sharp Vendor Websites
The Kershaw Knives Website Features a Clean Aesthetic
1
Restaurant Server-Rating Apps
Unlike Other Restaurant Review Apps, Grate Focuses on Individuals
Related Ideas
Personalized Streaming Merch Features
The Spotify Merch Hub Offers Gear According to Interests
AR Runway Experiences
Vogue & Snap Created Custom Augmented Reality Experiences for Vogue World
Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Contemporary Engaging Stores
New Balance Opens Unique Retail Concept Store on in Boston
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
AI-Powered Shopping Apps
Shoptrue Curates Personalized Fashion Picks with Artificial Intelligence
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
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
One-of-One Clothing Collections
mmERCH Uses Generative Design to Create "Neo-Couture"
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
Fashion Career-Inspired Shirts
SUNNEI Unveils a Job-Focused T-Shirt Capsule for Spring/Summer 2023
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Weather-Triggered 3D Ads
Volta Media Launches Interactive 3D OOH Ad Options for Marketers
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
Digital Fast-Food Restaurants
YUM! Brands is Expanding its Technologies for Digital Sales
AI-Powered Foodservice Tools
Datassential’s Menucast Predicts the Future of Food & Flavor
All-in-One Beauty Platforms
Atelier Disrupts the Industry with Its Tech-Advanced Platform
Couple-Focused Fashion Campaigns
The Burberry 'B:Mine' Campaign Showcases Intimacy and Gifts
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
E-retailer Fashion Pop-ups
The SHEIN Pop-up Shop Experience Opens March 23 at the Eaton Centre
Food-Themed Valentine's Shoes
Reebok Debuts the 'Food & Bev' Capsule Inspired by Valentine's Day
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Personalized Cosmetic Printers
Color Jam Brings Customized Color Cosmetics to CES 2023
Beauty School Pop-Ups
Pinterest is Launching an In-Person Beauty School in London
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Product-Tracking Digital Brochures
'Another Tomorrow' Partnered with 'EVRYTHNG' for Transparency
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Phygital Fashion Platforms
Macy's and Journee Debut the mstylelab Platform for Users
E-Commerce Advertising Solutions
Reddit is Enhancing its Reach with the New Dynamic Product Ads
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Boomer-Focused Grocery Services
Baby Boomers Continue to Dominate in Online Shopping Post-COVID
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Digital Product Care Brochures
'Lolita & Zoitza' Partnered with Tapkit on Informative Brochures
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Wearable Conference-Focused Technology
Bizzabo Introduces Klik Experiential for Flagship Events
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Instant Retail Savings Platforms
formi by Patron Points Offers Universal Savings for Shoppers
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
AI-Powered eCommerce Reviews
Amazon Customer Review Highlights Leverage AI Capabilities
Gen Z-Targeting TikTok Tools
American Express & TikTok Launch the '#ShopSmall Accelerator' Program
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
Social Media-Inspired eCommerce Features
Amazon Inspire Features Content and Lets Users Shop Looks
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Lunar New Year-Inspired Sneakers
New Balance Debuts a Range of New Releases for Chinese New Year
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
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
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
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Audio People Discovery Apps
The 'November' App Offers Users Five Audio Interviews Each Day
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Communication App Shopping Experiences
WhatsApp Flows Allow for In-App Booking and Shopping
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Branded Customer Resale Marketplaces
Relove Enables Businesses to Launch C2B2C Storefronts
Virtual Avatar Workers
The Bite Ninja Platform Allows Retailers to Outsource Cashier Work Online
Digestible Shopping Feeds
Amazon Debuts the Inspire Platform to Drive Sales and Consumer Marketing
Beauty Product Exploration Platforms
The Beautify.Tips Platform is for All Aspects of Beauty
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Authenticated Product Review Apps
This App Matchers Shoppers With Brands Looking For Reviews
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
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
European Refurbished Tech Retailers
Refurbed Offers Refurbished Electronics in Vienna and Beyond
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Text-Based Shopping Features
Walmart Unveils a New Shopping by Text Feature for Mobile Shoppers
Creator-Driven Grocery Shopping Platforms
Jupiter Helps Shoppers Discover Recipes From Creators
AI-Powered Retail Payments
Focalpay's New AI Features Streamline Retail and E-Commerce Operations
Retail Social Platforms
Walmart is Taking Social Media Seriously with 'Walmart Creator'
B2B eCommerce Retailer Platforms
Walmart Business Streamlines Access to Essentials
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Fashion Magazine Student Memberships
Vogue Business Launches a New Student Subscription
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Stylish QSR-Backed Apparel
Panera Bread Unveils its New Menu-Inspired Merchandise Collection
Visual Merchandising Planning
Visulon Inc.'s is a Cloud-Based Enterprise Solutions Platform
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
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
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Artful Design Curation Capsules
Bentley Mills Designs the Modern Curator™ Collection No. 1
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Branded Small Business Contests
Staples Canada Honors Small Businesses with Boost My Biz Contest
Employee Engagement Tools
Triibe Offers Interactive Newsfeed, Polls, Surveys, and More
Enhanced Shopping Results
Google Updates its Search Engine to Better Aid Holiday Shopping
Low-Cost Cosmetic Retailer Expansions
Dollar General is Rolling Out a New Beauty Layout
Marketing Insights Databases
Affinity Solutions Launches the Marketing Insights Platform Comet
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
Evolution-Challenging Spring Fashion
Advisry's Masculin Feminin Capsule Debuts Womenswear