In the ever-evolving world of business, it's crucial to stay on top of current trends and forecasts and the February 2023 business trends showcase the latest developments in this space and examine what they mean for businesses of all sizes.
One notable example comes from Addies. The recent launch of Addie's as a drive-up grocer reflects the changing business trends in the grocery retail industry, particularly in response to the pandemic. The need for safer, more convenient shopping experiences has led to the rise of contactless options, and Addie's has responded to this trend by offering a unique shopping experience that is entirely devoted to pick-up orders.
This innovative concept store is adapting to the changing needs of consumers, who are seeking more efficient and contactless ways to purchase their groceries. By focusing on the pick-up-only model, Addie's is leading the way in the transformation of the grocery retail industry and setting a new standard for grocery shopping. This trend highlights the importance of businesses being nimble and responsive to changes in consumer behavior in order to remain competitive and relevant in a rapidly changing market.
Top 70 Business Trends in February
From eCommerce Fashion Sizing to Location-Based QSR Technology:
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Soundproof Microphone Masks
Metadox Debuted 'The PHASMA' Sound-Isolating Mask for Voice Calls
69
Panoramic Holographic Displays
The Holo-Panorama X Provides Full 3D Immersion Without a Headset
68
Hands-Free Footwear Stores
Kizik Announced the Debut of a First-of-Its-Kind Store at CES 2023
67
Crop-Scouting Robots
Meropy's Innovation Helps Monitor and Take Care of Crops
66
Luxury Resale Companies
Cudoni Recently Raised $9 Million from High-Profile Investors
65
Art Showroom Apartments
Maison Lune Presents an Alternative to Traditional Galleries
64
Romantic Chocolate Gift Guides
M&M's Launched its Annual Valentine's Day Gift Guide for 2023
63
Underwater Bicycling Parking Lots
Amsterdam Opens up a Large Underwater Lot at Centraal Station
62
Lifestyle-Conscious Meal Kits
Home Chef and Life Time Partnered on New Meal Solutions
61
Homely Office Spaces
Johan Sundberg Arkitektur Emphasizes Material Juxtaposition in This Design
60
AR-Enhanced Design Processes
Puma Improves Its Manufacturing Practices with ARsenal by CGTrader
59
Digital Growth Initiatives
KPMG Announced a Metaverse Program to Help Employees Grow
58
Red-Hued Store Interiors
Dan Brunn Designs Road to Awe's New Location in Manhattan
57
All-You-Can-Eat Tteokbokki Restaurants
Witch Topokki Boasts a Menu Full of Comfort Foods
56
Lunar Boutique Pop-Ups
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Bayview Village's Lunar Luxe Boutique Pop-Up
55
Next-Gen Digital Business Cards
The Keyport Digital ME Key is a Digital Business Card
54
Fixed-Rate Pizza Commitments
Pizza Pizza Keeps the $16.99 XL 4-Topping Pizza at a Fixed Price
53
Nature-Filled Open-World Games
Ubisoft is Working on Two New Titles in the Farcry Series
52
Sci-Fi-Inspired Shoe Stores
Rafael de Cárdenas Designs the New Nodaleto Shoe Store
51
Frozen Poutine Poppers
The Kroger Co's Poutine Poppers are a Great Ready-to-Bake Snack
50
Shoppable TV Show Ads
Shop the Scenes Allows You to Purchase Furniture, Clothing, and More
49
Monthly Mocktail Subscriptions
Raising the Bar Offers Sustainable Mocktail Kits On-Demand
48
Radial Modern Barbershops
Gin Design Group Creates a Design-Forward Layout for This Barbershop
47
Specialty Baby Retailers
Buybuy Baby Debuts the Baby and Toddler Specialty Retailer Ever & Ever
46
Powerful-Sounding EVs
Ferrari is Investing in Sound Generators for its Future EV Lineup
45
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
44
Sustainably Built Canopied Buildings
Kevin Daly Architecture Designs a Foundation's Headquarters
43
Robotic Knitting Factories
KX Labs is Looking to Inject Momentum in Domestic Shoe Production
42
Massive Zero-Emissions Trucks
First Mode's New Mining Truck is Supposedly More Sustainable
41
Virtual Android Controllers
Razer Enhanced its Kishi V2 with Support for Virtual Controller Mode
40
2023 New York Innovation Conference
Explore the Best in Emerging Trends at Future Festival NY
39
Game Streaming Hubs
HP's OMEN Gaming Hub Receives GeForce NOW Support in New Update
38
Nostalgic Department Store Events
Zellers Announces Diner Truck Throwback Event and More
37
Annex-Based Elevated Restaurants
The Annex Social is a Hidden Gem of the Neighborhood
36
Presentation-Building AIs
Beautiful.ai Launches a Generative AI Tool Called DesignerBot
35
eCommerce Fashion Sizing Solutions
'Stailor' Helps Customers Get the Right Size to Reduce Returns
34
Artisanal Monthly Cheeses
Hazelton's Sends Global Artisinal Cheeses to Subscribers Each Month
33
Accessible Gaming Controllers
Sony Unveiled its 'Project Leonardo' Controller at CES 2023
32
Weenie Mobile Driver Applications
You Can Now Apply to Be a Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile Driver
31
Employee Task Applications
Home Depot Launches a Mobile App to Prioritize Employee Tasks
30
Dreamy Princess-Themed Restaurants
A 'Tiana’s Palace' Restaurant is Coming to Disneyland Park
29
Nationwide Cafe Deliveries
DoorDash and Starbucks Will Offer Easy Access From All 50 States
28
AI-Powered Customer Service
ENGAGE Unveils a New AI Customer Service Employee Named Athena
27
Plant-Based Frozen Foods
MingsBings is Now Available at Hundreds of Publix and Sprouts Stores
26
Heritage-Honoring Donut Shops
The Krispy Kreme Ponce Shop Replaces a Classic Location
25
Future-Facing Virtual Hiring Events
Wegmans Virtual Hiring Event Focuses on a Range of Positions
24
Restaurant Mealkit Partnerships
Goodfood Partnered with Aloette Go on Canadian Delivery
23
Tortilla-Focused Businesses
Kernel of Truth Organics Specializes in the Art of the Tortilla
22
Online Seafood Marketplaces
Sizzlefish Makes Premium Seafood Effortlessly Available to Consumers
21
Beer Battered Cheese Curds
Farm Rich Breaded Cheese Curds are Made with Real Wisconsin Cheese
20
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
19
App Building Services
The Most Important Advantages of AngularJS Development services
18
Esports Furniture Partnerships
Alpine Esports Partners with ADEPT for its Innovative Gaming Chairs
17
Crowdfunded Alternative Bacon Brands
Hooray Foods is Raising $500,000 to Scale its Distribution
16
Business Esports Partnerships
EPIC Global Recruits Endpoint CeX to Help with Securing Partnerships
15
Insights-Driven Media Conferences
Join Us at the Media Insights and Engagement Conference
14
Freestyle Meeting Schedule Platforms
The 'Retime' Scheduling Tool Expedites Meeting Booking
13
All-In-One Wedding Platforms
David's Bridal Debuts Pearl, a Wedding Planning Platform and Vendor
12
Fluid-Reducing Medicines
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Laucnhed a Generic Bumex for Patients
11
Refuge Game Streaming Services
Bungie is Offering Destiny 2 Stadia Players Free GeForce Now Subs
10
Supplemental Prescription Delivery Services
Amazon RxPass Offers Unlimited Prescription Deliveries
9
Drive-Up Grocers
Addie's Functions as a Pick-Up Only Store
8
Hiring Bias Workshops
Intentional Endowments Hosts Insightful Workshops for Employers
7
Thoughtful Insurance Startups
Raincoat Makes Payments Immediately After Climate Disasters
6
Free Buffet Promotions
Pizza Inn is Offering Free Buffet Vouchers to Patrons for Receipts
5
Narrow Package Retailer Displays
The SpaceGrid® II Narrow Tray Pusher System Comes in Four Depths
4
Complimentary Restaurant Reward Perks
The Chipotle Rewards Freepotle Perk Offers Great Rewards
3
Spreadable Flavored Goat Cheeses
The Cervelle De Canut Cheese is Infused with Peppers and Shallots
2
Dollar Store Cash-Back Programs
Dollar General and Ibotta Partnered to Offer Rewards to Shoppers
1
Spicy Chicken Sandwiches
Smashburger Added its Scorchin' Chicken Sandwich to its Permanent Menu
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Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
Smart Fridge Vending Machines
Subway is Testing a Vending Machine Filled with Pre-Made Sandwiches
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
AI-Powered Fresh Food Vending Machines
Daily Blends Debuts Smart Vending Machines
Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets
The Give Back Express Invites Shoppers to Buy and Donate Goods
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
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
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
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Grocery Delivery Clothing Collections
Instacart Taps Designer Anwar Carrot to Release New Apparel
Digital-Oriented Restaurant Redesigns
Wendy's Rolls Out New Design Concept, 'Global Next Gen'
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Digital-First Tech Shops
Best Buy's New Store Includes Scannable QR Codes & Mobile Self-Checkout
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
AI-Powered Snack Shops
The Aramark Quick Eats Store Has a Checkout-Free Layout
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
Digital Grocery Screens
Kroger Launches the New Digital Smart Screens Across 500 Store Locations
Self-Service Commerce Kiosks
Cantaloupe Go Brings Buy-and-Go Expereinces to Customers
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
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
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Smart Food Lockers
Apex Unveils Its OrderHQ Exterior Smart Food Locker at FSTc
Product-Tracking Digital Brochures
'Another Tomorrow' Partnered with 'EVRYTHNG' for Transparency
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Automated Retail Stores
Muffato Launches Brazil’s First Automated Store Without Physical Checkouts
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives
Instacart Introduces New 'Instacart Health' Project
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
On-Click Shoppable Video Ads
AdAdapted Launches New 'Shoppable Video Ads' Solution for Brands
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
Diversity-Promoting Retail Concepts
Eoghan Ross Designs PUSH as a Conscientious Retail Space
AI-Driven Convenience Stores
GS25 Launched an Autonomous Convenience Store Powered by Fainders.AI
Curated Grocery Delivery Lists
Instacart Carts Offer Themed Shopping Lists Packed with Items
Automated Ice Cream Restaurants
The ColdSnap Will Be Offered in Restaurants in the Near Future
Nutritious Meal Delivery Service
Factor's Meal Delivery Service Revolutionizes Healthy Eating
Affordable Gen Z Apparel
Foundry by Cover Story Clothing Enters the Fashion Scene Through AJIO
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Valyant AI and Paerpay Tansform Drive-thru Experience with AI
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
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Self-Ordering Table Systems
GoTab Launches the Self-Ordering Kiosks for Table Service Businesses
Anti-Food Waste Solutions
Too Good To Go is Targeting Food Surplus Management with an AI Solution
AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
Vox AI is Coming to CES 2024 to Revolutionize Drive-Thru Orders
Wellness-Focused Retailer Ranges
Target is Welcoming More Than 1,000 Wellness Products
Virtual Fitting Room Experiences
be Retail Social's 'beDynamic' Joins Up with Get Cutie
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Wholesaler Impulse Snack Launches
Epicurium Launched Seven New Impulse Ranges
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Streamlined Shoppable Video Ads
Instacart Launches New Shoppable Video Ads in 'Ads Manager'
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
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Foodtech Support Initiatives
Rabobank is Accepting Applications for its 'FoodBytes!' Program
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Elevated Contemporary Sportswear Lines
Admiral Sporting Goods Co. Re-Interprets Classic Designs
Cashier-Free Grocery Chains
Automated Grocer 'Aisle 24' Opens a New Location in Toronto
Checkout-Free Grocery Stores
ALDI Launches the Innovative 'ALDIgo' Checkout-Free Grocery Store
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Beauty Shop Deliveries
Uber and The Body Shop Expand Partnership to Include 75 New Storefronts
Easy Online Catering Services
Instacart Customers Can Use the FoodStorm Order Management System
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Eco Grocer Delivery Solutions
Fulfilled by Misfits Leverages the Misfits Market Platform
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Conversational E-Commerce Features
Attentive Debuts New SMS-Based Text-to-Buy Solution for Shopify
AI-Backed eCommerce Platforms
New Era Japan is Upgraded with GroupBy's AI eCommerce Search
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
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
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
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
Virtual Convenience Stores
The Instacart-Powered ALDI Express Offers 30-Minute Deliveries
B2B eCommerce Retailer Platforms
Walmart Business Streamlines Access to Essentials
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Nationwide Cafe Deliveries
DoorDash and Starbucks Will Offer Easy Access From All 50 States
Ice Cream-Only Retail Expansions
Unilever’s The Ice Cream Shop is Now Available Through Instacart
Online Grocery Equity Initiatives
Broulim’s Fresh Foods Will Start Accepting SNAP Payments Online
Grocery Delivery Expansions
Getir Partners with Nisa Retail to Expand its Grocery Product Lineup
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Custom Phygital Grocery Deals
Amazon Uses Prime Member's Data to Offer Bespoke Whole Foods Deals
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Globally-Inspired Ready-to-Eat Foods
The Asda Food-to-Go Range Has 47 New Options
Curbside Cafe Delivery Services
Target Fuses its Drive-Up Service with In-Store Starbucks Pickup
App-Powered Checkout Stores
MAPCO Opened its First Checkout-Free Convenience Store
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
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
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Money-Saving Grocery Apps
Schnuck Markets and Upside Launch a Co-Branded App for Rewards
On-Demand Infant Formulas
Bobbie & Uber Eats Launched a First-Of-Its-Kind NYC Delivery Pilot
Occasion-Driven Apparel Retailers
Windsor Fashions Llc Expands into the Canadian Market
Specialty Seasonal Grocer Products
The Aldi Finds Seasonal Products Will Arrive in the New Year
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
Real-Time TV Shopping Features
Discovery+ Introduces 'Showcase Ads' and 'Click-to-Contact' Feature
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
Dater Dining Guides
OpenTable & Bumble Debuted Three Top 100 Dining Guides for Meet-Ups
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
E-Commerce Optimizing Platforms
Lily AI Use Algorithms to Help Retailers Improve Their Webstores
Add-to-Cart Video Advertisements
AdAdapted Shoppable Video Ads Simplify Purchases
Grocery Delivery Payment Updates
DoorDash Now Accepts SNAP/EBT Online Payments
Fakeaway Grocery Store Products
These Iceland Foods Products Enable Restaurant-Inspired Meals
On-Demand Convienience Shopping
Just Eat and Co-op Launch a UK-Based On-Demand Delivery Service
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
Inventory Management Systems
Sprouts Integrates Instacart's FoodStorm Into its Management System
Speedy Grocery Store Deliveries
Schnucks Now Offers 30-Minute Delivery with Instacart
Rapid Grocery Delivery Partnerships
Just Eat and Iceland Partnered for Low-Cost Deliveries
Speedy Grocery Delivery Partnerships
AWG and DoorDash Will Offer On-Demand Grocery Deliveries