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:
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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
Multi-Platform Game Releases
Microsoft Will Release Cross-Gen Games for the Xbox Series X
17
Retail Analytics Acquisitions
Nielsen Global Connect Purchased Precima to Bolster Its Analytics
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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Next-Gen Sneaker Stores
Foot Locker's Store of the Future Concept is Bolder and Easier to Shop
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
Contemporary Engaging Stores
New Balance Opens Unique Retail Concept Store on in Boston
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
Educational Sober Alcohol Markets
Sobr Market Flagship Store Reopens
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Empathic Emporium Pop-Ups
Not on the High Street's FML Store is Full of Uplifting Curated Gifts
Ethical Neighborhood Convenience Stores
The Goods Mart is a Curated Better-for-You Store
Food-as-Medicine Programs
The Good Food Prescription Program is Delivered by Instacart
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops
GymNation Launched the World's First Fit-Café Concept
Micro Workplace Cafe Concepts
Moments by Lavazza Professional Offers Hassle-Free Refreshments
Refreshing Springtime Cafe Menus
The Starbucks Spring Menu in Canada Has an Exclusive Option
AI-Powered Snack Shops
The Aramark Quick Eats Store Has a Checkout-Free Layout
Digital Fast-Food Restaurants
YUM! Brands is Expanding its Technologies for Digital Sales
Digital Grocery Screens
Kroger Launches the New Digital Smart Screens Across 500 Store Locations
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Age-Friendly Retail Initiatives
Lowe's Introduces a Baby Boomer-Focused 'Livable Home' Initiative
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
Future-Proof POS Systems
Metcalfe's Market is Expanding Toshiba Self Checkout System 7 Solutions
E-retailer Fashion Pop-ups
The SHEIN Pop-up Shop Experience Opens March 23 at the Eaton Centre
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
TikTok-Inspired Menu Items
Denny's Debuted a New Set of Creator Meal Collabarations
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives
Instacart Introduces New 'Instacart Health' Project
Inventory-Scanning Retail Robots
Sam’s Club Confirms the Launch of Inventory-Scanning Robots
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
Retailer Health Goal Apps
'Sincerely Health' from Albertsons Companies is Feature-Rich
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
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
Nutritious Meal Delivery Service
Factor's Meal Delivery Service Revolutionizes Healthy Eating
QSR Gen Z Campaigns
Chipotle Targets Gen Z with Wellness Snapchat Lens and Menu Items
Early-Access Retail Events
Grubhub is Working with Amazon Prime to Deliver Early Benefits
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Boomer-Focused Grocery Services
Baby Boomers Continue to Dominate in Online Shopping Post-COVID
Homemade Food Delivery Partnerships
Grocer Sobeys Partners with Homemade Food Marketplace Cookin
Spring-Ready Floral Tumblers
Starbucks' New Magnolia Flower Tumbler is Perfect for Spring
Wellness-Focused Retailer Ranges
Target is Welcoming More Than 1,000 Wellness Products
Daylight Savings Coffee Giveaways
Grubhub & Dunkin’ Give Away Free Caffeinated Drinks for a Week
Digitally Led Bakery-Cafes
Panera's Small-Format Store Has a Digitized Menu & Tracking Screens
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Virally Inspired Frozen Entrees
Counter Creates Macro-Balanced Frozen Foods with Content Creators
Celebrity Dietary Supplement Partnerships
Kate Hudson's INBLOOM will be Sold in Whole Foods
Unlimited Grocery Delivery Subscriptions
Amazon Launched a Grocery Subscription for Prime Members
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
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
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
Wholesome Accessible Kids Foods
Good & Gather Baby and Toddler Foods are Well-Priced
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
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
Exclusive Beauty Retail Partnerships
Kroger and MCoBeauty Partnered to Expand Beauty Offerings
Mother's Day Food Promos
Grubhub and Amazon Prime introduce Mother’s Day promo
Avatar-Staffed Convenience Stores
Animated Staff Controlled by Humans Run the Green Lawson Store
Fall-Celebrating Coffee Promotions
Grubhub Launched a New Promo with Dunkin' Donuts
Gen Z-Supporting Benefit Policies
Chipotle Launches a New Benefits Program for its Gen Z Employees
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
Eco Grocer Delivery Solutions
Fulfilled by Misfits Leverages the Misfits Market Platform
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Single-Serve Grocer Meals
These Meijer Heat-and-Eat Meals Come in Two Lines
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Wintertime Cafe Menu Items
The Dunkin' Winter 2023 Menu Will Arrive After Christmas
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Virtual Avatar Workers
The Bite Ninja Platform Allows Retailers to Outsource Cashier Work Online
Apothecary-Style Supplement Stores
The New GNC Flagship Boasts a Warm, Open, Inviting Atmosphere
Expanded D2C Deliveries
Kroger Debuts Two New Spoke Factories to Improve White Glove Deliveries
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Digital Retailer Strategy Updates
This Walmart eCommerce Update Refreshes the Website and App
Curbside Cafe Retail Services
Target Drive Up with Starbucks Offers Drinks with Purchases
Food Delivery Loyalty Programs
Grubhub Has Reintroduced Its Loyalty Subscription Program Grubhub+
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
Creator-Driven Grocery Shopping Platforms
Jupiter Helps Shoppers Discover Recipes From Creators
Virtual Convenience Stores
The Instacart-Powered ALDI Express Offers 30-Minute Deliveries
Employee Task Applications
Home Depot Launches a Mobile App to Prioritize Employee Tasks
Premium Summertime Cafe Menus
The Summer 2023 Starbucks Canada Menu Has Two Options
Seasonal Grocery Collections
Kroger Co. Unveils the 14-Piece 'Harvest Apple' Autumn Collection
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Convenience Retailer Private Labels
These New 7-Eleven Private Label Products are Value-Minded
Immune-Boosting Canned Lemonades
Golden Tiger Turmeric Lemonades Expands to 232 Meijer Locations
Nationwide Cafe Deliveries
DoorDash and Starbucks Will Offer Easy Access From All 50 States
Extensive Frozen Meal Ranges
These New New Frozen Meals from Conagra Brands are Diverse
Ice Cream-Only Retail Expansions
Unilever’s The Ice Cream Shop is Now Available Through Instacart
Hispanic Heritage Grocer Campaigns
Southeastern Grocers are Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus
The Latest Dunkin' Spring Menu is Arriving Now
Future-Facing Virtual Hiring Events
Wegmans Virtual Hiring Event Focuses on a Range of Positions
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Grocer-Connected Kitchen Appliances
Kroger and GE Appliances Partnered to Optimize Meal Prep
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Gig Worker Safety Features
GrubHub Partners with Rapidsos to Protect Its Employees
Performance Product Retail Expansions
Gainful Products are Launching at Target in 11 Varieties
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Seasonal Convenience Store Coffees
These 7-Eleven Seasonal Menu Items Embrace Cold Weather Flavors
Curbside Cafe Delivery Services
Target Fuses its Drive-Up Service with In-Store Starbucks Pickup
Drugstore Delivery Programs
Grubhub Partnered with Rite to Provide On-Demand Medicine Delivery
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Order-Queuing Shopper Delivery Features
This New Instacart Shopper Feature Offers More Control
QSR Summer Promotions
Starbucks Canada Offers Mobile Ordering and Rewards at Canadian Airports
On-Demand Grocery Deliveries
Just Eat and Lincolnshire Co-op Launch a Grocery Delivery Program
Nutritional Assistance Retail Partnerships
Raley’s and Instacart Partnered for SNAP Recipients
Affordable Clean-Label Groceries
Know & Love Offers Cost-Conscious, Clean Foods and Beverages
Fee-Free Grocer Deliveries
Kroger Grocery Connect Combats Against Food Deserts
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Dating App-Themed Store Experiences
Tinder Opens Up a SwipeMart Store Location in Tokyo
Convenience Store Pizza Promotions
These 7-Eleven Pizza Promotions are Launching Soon
Consolidated Rewards Apps
This App Offers Benefits For Convenience Store & Coffee Purchases
Low-Cost Grocery Delivery Memberships
Instacart Discounted Membership is for SNAP Recipients
Money-Saving Grocery Apps
Schnuck Markets and Upside Launch a Co-Branded App for Rewards
Food Delivery Employee Benefits
DoorDash Rolls Out New Employee Perks Plan, 'Merchant Benefits'
On-Demand Infant Formulas
Bobbie & Uber Eats Launched a First-Of-Its-Kind NYC Delivery Pilot
Seasonal Coffee Promotions
GetGo Café + Market October Coffee Mondays Offer Java Savings
Occasion-Driven Apparel Retailers
Windsor Fashions Llc Expands into the Canadian Market
Speedy Same-Day Grocery Deliveries
Instacart and Giant Eagle Have Partnered for Same-Day Delivery
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Revamped Grocery Loyalty Apps
Tesco Unveils the New and Improved Digital Clubcard and Grocery App
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Retailer-Backed Yogurt Lines
AWG Brands Debuts a New Private Label Yogurt Line in Multiple Flavors
Grocery Delivery Payment Updates
DoorDash Now Accepts SNAP/EBT Online Payments
Incentivized Healthy Eating Programs
Merryfield Learn & Earn Program is Arriving at Earth Fare
Low-Cost Private Brand Expansions
The Dollar General Clover Valley Range Now Has 100 More Products
On-Demand Convienience Shopping
Just Eat and Co-op Launch a UK-Based On-Demand Delivery Service
Extensive Springtime Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Spring Menu is Launching on Leap Day
Inventory Management Systems
Sprouts Integrates Instacart's FoodStorm Into its Management System
Speedy Grocery Store Deliveries
Schnucks Now Offers 30-Minute Delivery with Instacart
Grocer Beach Cleanup Initiatives
Meijer Has Partnered with the CGLR for Shoreline Cleanup Programs
Winter-Ready QSR Menus
The Dunkin' Winter Menu Includes Several Satisfying Options
Locally Focused Footwear Stores
The Athlete's Foot Opened a Neighborhood Concept Store in Atlanta
Autumnal Private Label Products
These SEG Seasonal Own Brands Products are Limited-Edition
Coffee-Focused Rewards Programs
The Human Bean Launches a New Rewards App and System
Artistic Black History Decor
These New Meijer's Products Celebrate Black History Month
Expansive Grocer Holiday Promotions
Natural Grocers Holly Deals Offer Up to 46% Off Products