From labor-on-demand grocery employees to in-gym vitamin retailers, the February 2020 market trends highlight how businesses are leveraging the changing market.
One notable example is Meijer, the American supercenter chain. The brand announced a new partnership with labor-on-demand platform and app Hyer to find "gig" workers to fill temporary roles. By leveraging employees' preference for flexible work schedules and new opportunities, Meijer's new move will reduce its labor costs by employing laborers as needed.
Another intriguing example of the February 2020 market trends is the new Starbucks Pickup location in Toronto. This retailer was designed for convenience, only offering customers the option of pre-ordering on the app and picking up their orders. The cutting-edge concept offers no seating but simplifies the ordering process thanks to the digital board that displays order status.
Top 65 Market Trends in February
From Labor-on-Demand Grocery Employees to In-Gym Vitamin Retailer:
Grace Mahas — Feb 22, 2020 — Business
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Eco-Conscious Baby Brands
Eco Totz Boasts a Range of Grooming Products, Toys, Apparel & More
64
Short-Form Viral Video Partnerships
Iflix is Teaming Up with TikTok to Stream Short-Form Videos
63
Industry Leading Point-of-Sale Displays
Tag Received Three Awards for Its Work with Kroger
62
Rounded Tip Knife Collections
Viners Boasts a Collection That Seeks to Reduce Knife Incidents
61
Fast Fashion eCommerce Launches
Forever 21 Launched a Revived Online Store for Customers
60
Immersive Tunnel-Like Bookstores
BookXcess Boasts an AR Reading Experience for Children
59
Technologically-Integrated Boat Power Systems
Sea Ray Revealed Its New SLX-R 400e Boat at CES 2020
58
Visual Impairment Navigation Devices
OrCam Announced New Features for the MyEye 2 at CES 2020
57
Home EV Charger Systems
Wallbox Created the Quasar Which Features Bidirectional Charging
56
Ultra-Futuristic Exhibition Centers
Zaha Hadid Architects is Nearing Completion of a Slick Project
55
Odorless Cannabis Technology
CannabCo Developed PURECANN to Reduce the Harshness of Cannabis
54
D2C Supplement Distribution Partnerships
Supplements Brand Rae Wellness Expanded into Target
53
Toronto Coffee Pickup Shops
The Canadian Starbucks Pickup Location Was Designed for Convenience
52
Enhanced Grocery Pickup Services
Instacart Pickup Services Now Have Helpful Location Features
51
Beginner Cannabis Cultivation Kits
Advanced Nutrients Launched Its Starter Kit with Curated Items
50
Infrared Camera Acquisitions
Apple Purchased Spectral Edge to Use Its Infrared Camera Technology
49
Flying Taxi Automotive Investments
Toyota Placed a Significant Investment in Joby Aviation
48
Damage-Reporting Electric Scooter Releases
Bird is Releasing Its Bird Two Scooter in San Francisco
47
Hot Sauce Delivery Services
The Bespoke Post Scorch Box Delivers Hot Sauce to Your Front Door
46
Racing Film-Themed Model Cars
The LEGO Group and Universal Announced a Brand Partnership for Toys
45
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Microsoft Revealed Two New Tools at the National Retail Federation
44
Automated Customer Experience Platforms
Copilot Seeks to Help Brands Improve Customer Satisfaction
43
In-Gym Vitamin Retailers
The Vitamin Shoppe Caters to Health-Conscious Shoppers with In-Gym Stores
42
Electric Tuck Delivery Services
UPS Purchased 10,000 Electric Trucks from Arrival for a Trial
41
Grocery Selection Robots
Walmart is Expediting Warehouse Operations with Robots Moving Items
40
Personal Finance-Tracking Apps
The Copilot App Was Recently Released to All iOS Users
39
Customizable Enhanced Football Broadcasts
ESPN Aired a 4K National Championship Broadcast
38
Esports Training Facilities Partnerships
Nike Entered into a Deal with T1 Entertainment & Sports
37
Informative Multimedia Rewards Apps
Mastercard Created an AR App to Inform Customers About Rewards
36
Electric Sedan Unveiling Events
Lucid Motors Stated That It Will Showcase the Lucid Air in April
35
Customizable Private Flights
Aman Resorts International Launched a Luxury Private Jet Service
34
Nostalgic Keyboard Re-Releases
Korg Created a New Version of the MS-20 with Minor Tech Updates
33
Plant-Based Sausage Products
Nestlé Added Sausage Products to Its Selection of Plant-Based Meats
32
Social Media AI Acquisitions
Snap Purchased AI Factory to Bolster Its Video Editing Capabilities
31
AI-Informed Mobile Menu Items
Taco Bell Partnered with Certona to Improve In-App Customization
30
Regional Scooter Pilot Programs
Uber is Launching a Scooter Pilot Program in San Francisco
29
THC-Enhanced Hot Sauces
This THC Sauce by the Cure Parlour is "Hot... but Also Very Tasty"
28
AI-Powered Logistics Systems
Delta Air Lines Announced an AI-Powered System at CES 2020
27
All-Encompassing Grocery Apps
Whisk Created a Multiplatform App for Recipes and Grocery Orders
26
Annual Gaming Subscription Services
Apple Arcade Added a Cost-Effective Annual Subscription Option
25
Consumer Identification Systems
Home Depot Partnered with Vibes to Increase Customer Engagement
24
Autonomous Drone Demonstration Flights
The EHang 216 Drone Flew for the First Time in the US
23
Labor-on-Demand Grocery Employees
Supercenter Meijer Shifts to "Gig Workers" for In-Store Roles
22
Independent Curated Hip-Hop Playlists
Apple Music Collaborated with the NBA on a Curated Playlist
21
Kid-Friendly Advertising Platform Investments
Microsoft Invested in a Platform Named SuperAwesome
20
AI Startup Acquisitions
Apple Purchased a Company Named Xnor.ai to Bolster Its Machine Learning
19
Vehicle Charging Stations
Electrify Canada Debuted 6 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Ontario
18
Retail Analytics Acquisitions
Nielsen Global Connect Purchased Precima to Bolster Its Analytics
17
Multi-Platform Game Releases
Microsoft Will Release Cross-Gen Games for the Xbox Series X
16
Postbiotic Cosmeceutical Ingredients
LactoSporin® is a New Cosmeceutical Ingredient by Sabinsa
15
Ride Hailing Bidding Systems
Uber is Running a Test Where California Drivers Can Set Fare Prices
14
Social Media Video Shopping
Facebook Purchased Packagd to Bolster Transactions on the Platform
13
Information-Based Flight Notification Apps
Delta Air Line's Fly Delta App was revealed at CES 2020
12
In-Car Voice Assistant Partnerships
LG Partnered with Cerence on Voice Assistant Technology
11
Aircraft Development Partnerships
Boom Supersonic Partnered with Flight Research on the XB-1
10
Joint EV Production Announcements
Rivian Will Produce an Electrically Powered Vehicle for Lincoln
9
Revenue Optimizing AI Systems
Warner Bros. Has an AI System to Help with Release Decisions
8
Ride-Hailing Favoriting Features
Uber Will Let California Users Select Their Favorite Drivers
7
Mid-Band 5G Network Launches
Rogers is Launching Canada's First 5G Network in Four Major Cities
6
Safety-Focused Ride Hailing Apps
Lyft Launched the Safety Advisory Council to Address Concerns
5
American GIS Data Updates
Esri ArcGIS Living Atlas Improved US Census Data for its Software
4
Customizable Cable Plans
Verizon Launches a Mix and Match Service Providing Cable Access
3
Cost-Effective Smartphone Announcements
Samsung Will Resale Lite Versions of Its Flagship Devices
2
Bundled Streaming Price Tests
SirusXM is Testing Discounted Bundle Packages with Pandora Content
1
Alternative Football League Rules
The XFL Released Its New League Rules Ahead of Its Launch
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Gifting-Ready Cafe Merch Lines
Starbucks Holiday Merchandise for 2025 Has New and Returning Faves
Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Retail-Integrated EV Charging Hubs
Circle K Combines Fast Charging With Food and Convenience Stops
Retail Coffee Expansions
Dutch Bros Brought Its Beloved Shop Flavors to Grocery Shelves
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Cozy Post-Holiday Menus
Starbucks Spotlights its Protein Offerings for a New Year Reset
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
Springtime Cafe-Inspired Coffee Products
Starbucks Spring Grocery Range Embraces Lighter Flavors
Dynamic Running-Focused Retail Concepts
Nordstrom Debuts Nike Running @ the Corner
Last-Minute Meal Pop-Ups
HelloFresh's No-Need-To-Go-To-The-Store Store Saves Commuters Time
Value-Focused Seasonal QSR Offerings
Tim Hortons US Debuts a New Combo Menu, Protein Lattes & More
Speedy eCommerce Produce Deliveries
Amazon Same-Day Delivery is Now Available on Fresh Groceries
On-Demand Style Deliveries
Urban Outfitters and DoorDash Partnered Ahead of Graduation Season
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Large-Scale Barista Competitions
Starbucks Hosted its 2025 Global Barista Champion in Las Vegas
Asian Grocery Delivery Partnerships
Uber Eats and T&T Supermarket Partnered for Quick Deliveries
Comfort-Boosting Seasonal Drinks
Starbucks' Holiday Flavors Align with the Rise of Grandmacore
Autonomous Smart Store Installations
VenHub Global and Circa Introduced the VenHub Smart Store
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Health-Conscious Grocery Programs
Harris Teeter Launches 'Happier, Healthier with Harris Teeter'
Gen Z Concept Stores
UO Insiders Insights Informed the UO x Glendale Store Experience
Upgraded AI-Powered Grocer Platforms
Retail Insight Significantly Enhances Its WasteInsight Tool
Floral-Inspired Spring Menus
Peet's Coffee Revealed Its Limited-Time 2026 Spring Menu
Rapid Grocery Pickups
Amazon Tests One Hour Rush Pickup Across Owned Stores
Connected Grocer Shopping Carts
The New Amazon Dash Cart is Arriving at Whole Foods Market
Masculine Matcha Cafe Promotions
Dunkin' is Offering Free Matcha Drinks to Dunkin' Rewards Members
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Asian Snack Grocer Expansions
Tesco Will Stock New Korean and Japanese Snacks in the UK
Beauty Retail Delivery Partnerships
Ulta Beauty Has Added 1500 Stores to the Uber Eats Marketplace
Curated Grocery Platforms Rise
FirstClub Launches Its Curated Grocery Platform
Freshness-Focused Perishable Goods Tools
Simbe Recently Enhanced Its Data Analytics Platform
Grocer-Inspired Installations
FREITAG Launches Mini Market Pop-Up at Dover Street Market Ginza
High-Protein Grocery Debuts
Kroger Expands Simple Truth Line with 80 New Protein-Focused Products
Beauty-Centric Cafe Collabs
Velvet Vault x Brandor Coffee Teamed Up for a Two-Day Event
Festive Convenient Store Offerings
7-Eleven Gears Up for the Holidays with Food, Beverages & More
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Meal Kit Installations
HelloFresh's Giant Delivery Box Features a Real Family Sharing Dinner
Innovative Retail Partnership
Best Buy and IKEA U.S. are Partnering for a Strategic Retail Collab
Gallery-Style Grocers
Meadow Lane is an Aesthetically Pleasing, Gourmet Tribeca Destination
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
AI-Powered Personalized Shopping Features
Instacart AI Solutions are Optimized for Grocers
Basketball Championship-Themed Convenience Promotions
7-Eleven is Offering Deals for March Madness
Omnichannel Grocer Experiences
Instacart and Allegiance Retail Services Expand Their Partnership
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
Winter-Ready Seasonal Beverage Menus
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Debuts New Seasonal Beverages
Consumer-Driven Grocery Stores
The Waitrose Home of Food Lovers Concept Store is in Newbury
Connected Grocer Shopping Carts
Instacart and Wegmans Partnered for a Caper Cart Pilot Project
Refrigerated Cold Brew Coffees
Happy Launches 48oz Shareable Cold Brew Bottles at Kroger Stores
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Spring-Themed Pastel Drinkware
Starbucks Launches Vibrant Drinkware for Spring
Co-Branded Shopper App Partnerships
Grubhub and Instacart Partnered to Offer a Wider Selection
Content-First Shopping Experiences
Gopuff and SpaceXAI Launched Go, a Personal Shopping Genius
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Connected Grocer Order Fridges
Kroger Smart Fridges Will Support Contactless Grocery Pickup
Hydrogen-Infused Sparkling Water Expansions
Ohy Expands with Meijer in the Midwest
Premium Indian Pantry Staples
Gymkhana Fine Foods Launches Michelin-Inspired Sauces at Whole Foods
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
Boutique Wellness Cafe Pop-Ups
Truvia and Fuze House Work on the 'Sweeten Your Strength'
Ai-Powered Freshness-Monitoring Grocery Platforms
Afresh Expands Its Service Coverage
Game Day-Focused Grocer Campaigns
Natural Grocers is Running Big Game Deals for the Super Bowl
Affordable Holiday-Ready Grocery Campaigns
Meijer is Making Thanksgiving More Financially Feasible
Nationwide Digital Grocery Experiences
ALDI U.S. Partners with Instacart’s Storefront Pro
AI-Optimized Service Features
Grab Introduced an AI-Centric Profit Plan to Drive Growth
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Low-Cost Summertime Merchandise
The Dollar General Summer Collections are Arriving This Month
Inaugural Drone Food Deliveries
This Drone Delivery Test Program Will Launch in New Jersey
All-Hours Micro Markets
Healthy Smart Mart is Enticing Entrepreneurs with Its New Model
Employee Career Development Platform
Kroger Introduced its Career Pathways Platform
Autonomous Grocery Platforms
AI-powered systems automate inventory, pricing, and store operations
Consumer-Driven Juice Bar Menus
The Latest Clean Juice Menu Focuses on Nutrition and Flavor
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Vision AI Restaurants
Berry AI and Culver’s Expand Real-Time QSR Analytics Nationwide
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Shelf-Less Retail Stores
Goody Goody Liquor Uses Robots and QR Codes to Replace Shelving
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Drive-Thru Markets
Goods Offers Instant Grocery Pickup from an Underground Delivery System
Expanded Wellness Retail Assortments
Target Added 30% More Wellness Products to Its Shelves
Grocery Surplus Discount Programs
Kroger Launches the Cost-Effective Flashfood App Pilot
Compact Urban Grocery Retail
Whole Foods Expanded Daily Shop Stores into Three U.S. Cities
Anti-Shrinkflation QSR Initiatives
These Jack in the Box Value Deals Offer Ample Food and Drink
Grocery Budgeting Assistants
SproutAI Optimizes Household Grocery Spending in Real Time
Grocery Digital Rewards
Giant Eagle Made Ibotta Its Exclusive Digital Promotions Partner
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Expansive AI Product Catalogues
Morrisons and Google Cloud Launch an AI-Powered Product Finder
Convenience-Focused Grocery Network Partnerships
Kroger and Uber Expand Their Existing Partnership
Grocery Store Accessibility Models
Tesco Enhances Its Self-Service Checkout Experience
Nutrition-Focused Temporary Dining Menus
Ford's Garage Launches the Fuel-Efficient Fare Menu
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Automated Micro-Grocery Retail Tech
GrocerIQ Holdings is Working on a Physical AI Technology
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
On-Demand Payroll Benefits
Stinker Stores Uses DailyPay To Offer Flexible Wages
Nourishing Community-Focused Initiatives
Fresh Thyme Market Expands Efforts During the Holidays
Perishable Food Management Platforms
Afresh Technologies Debuts Fresh Store Suite
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Climate-Resilient Produce Retail
Co-op Adopts Hardier Potato Varieties to Support UK Growers
Mom-Focused Grocer Campaigns
Natural Grocers is Honoring Mother's Day from May 8th Until May 10th
Community Hub Convenience Stores
Co-op turns local stores into delivery and service hubs
Resolution-Focused Grocery Campaigns
Natural Grocers Debuts the Resolution Reset Week
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Hybrid Party Retailers
Staples and Party City combine event supplies with print services in-store
Future-Facing Food Retailer Ranges
The Ocado Future of Food Edit Aisle Spotlights Modern Varieties
Unified Grocery Platforms
Riesbeck’s And eGrowcery Launch Streamlined Digital Shopping Experience
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Integrated Grocery Supply
Walmart Expands Direct Milk Processing and Regional Distribution
Secure Data Collaboration Services
Instacart Debuts Data Hub for Its Advertising Partners
Charitable Holiday Retail Programs
Meijer Distributes Financial Gifts to Shoppers and Employees
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
Speedy Seasonal Retailer Deliveries
Boots On-Demand Deliveries are Available from 500 Locations
Seasonal QSR Menu Options
bellagreen Launches its New Spring Seasonal Menu Across Texas
Convenience Dining Growth
Checkers & Rally’s Grows Through Travel Centers and Convenience Stores
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Decor Retailer Food Ranges
The IKEA Plant-Based Food Range Will Arrive at European Grocers
AI-Powered Customer Personalization Features
eGrowcery and Birdzi Form a Strategic Partnership
Innovative Healthcare Delivery Models
OnMed Opens Two New CareStations in Texas Grocery Stores
Campus Convenience Hubs
Co-op Expands Self-Service Stores Across Russell Group Universities
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Health-Focused Educational Programs
Natural Grocers Debuts Three Essential Health-Focused Hacks
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Specialized Retail Execution Teams
The Reset Team Launches National Merchandising Service
Premium Beverage Counter Concepts
Bambu Launches Inside the Walmart Westminster Location
Rapid Grocery Delivery Expansions
Amazon Introduced Two-Hour Grocery Delivery for Cub Stores
Produce-Focused Verified Savings Programs
Kroger Co. is Rolling Out Its Verified Savings Program
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Smart Grocery Basket Optimizers
Gofer.run Launches the Gofer.run Price Comparison App
iPad Vision Self-Checkout Systems
VisioLab Launches Its AI-Powered iPad Checkout Interface
Agentic Local Stock Finders
Google AI Mode Calls Stores To Locate Items