These March 2017 business trends include private office pods for those looking to get away from their desks, flying rideshare drones, designer brand candy shops, and much more.
For offices that favor a more unconventional aesthetic, there's wearable pods from designer Yang Zhao. The pods, which emulate the shape of a large dorsal fin, are called the 'SharkMan,' and can be used in four different ways. They can be used to hold laptops comfortably on one's lap, function as a small working booth, be a desk, and even be used to sleep in.
Also included in these March 2017 business trends is Unilever Foundry's 'Level3' B2B co-working space in Singapore. A 22,000-square-foot space, Level3 offers enough space for both Unilever teams, as well as a series of different start-ups, including those that focus on marketing, technology, social impact, and ingredient experimentation.
Top 40 Business Trends in March
From Marathon Runner Subscriptions to In-Store Ordering Kiosks:
Riley von Niessen — Mar 25, 2017 — Business
39
Foodie-Focused Meal Brands
'Simply Good' Offers Quality Food That Makes for Easy Cooking
38
Wearable Privacy Pods
The Sharkman is a Wearable Piece of Furniture for People Looking for Privacy
37
High-Tech Concept Cafes
'The New Black' in London is a High-Tech Cafe Oriented at Businesspeople
36
Geological Food Shops
The Usaginonedoko Cafe Creates Food Inspired by Rocks and Minerals
35
Flying Rideshare Drones
The 'Sky2Go' Passenger Drones Avoid Traffic and Cut Commute Times
34
Soothing Privacy Office Pods
The 'Co COON' Creates a Private Office Space for Up to Two People
33
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Mumbai's 'Whishbox' Store Combines Art and Retail in One Space
32
Virtual Reality Nail Salons
WAH London's New Flagship Incorporates Tech into Its Business Model
31
Minimal Marijuana Accessories
The Tokyo Smoke and Van der Pop Collection is Elegantly Designed
30
Designer Brand Candy Shops
The Mansur Gavriel Candy Shop Will Offer Leather Bags and Sweet Treats
29
Luxurious Fitness Supplements
The KIN Range Was Created by Two Renowned Fitness Gurus
28
Converted Airplane Eateries
The 'Hawai Adda' Airplane Restaurant Serves Vegetarian Cuisines
27
B2B Co-Working Spaces
Unilever Foundry's 'Level3' is a New Co-Working Space in Singapore
26
Residential Retail Concepts
'Casa Perfect' is a Cozy, Shoppable Environment That Feels Like Home
25
Fast Food Tea Bars
The New 'Panda Express + Tea Bar' Serves Food and Boba Milk Tea
24
Masculine Style Subscription Services
'LustBox' Monthly Subscription Boxes are Filled with Goodies
23
Experiential Furniture Studios
Pepperfry is Changing the Way Consumers Shop for Furniture in India
22
Digital Detox Spa Holidays
The Kamalaya Resort Offers Time Away From Daily Commitments
21
Artistic Numerical Displays
The Forest of Numbers Commemorates Its Location's History
20
Mobile Pizzeria Delivery Trucks
The Zume Pizza Food Delivery Truck Makes Pizza While Driving
19
Sprawling Upscale Liquor Stores
'Tonique' is a Massive Retail Outlet Carrying Fine Wine and Liquor
18
Autonomous Retail Robots
Lowe's 'LoweBot' is an Automated Retail Service Tool
17
Meal Preparation Subscriptions
Prep Dish Takes the Stress Out of Healthy Eating for Consumers
16
Minimal Monochrome Offices
Soesthetic Group's Office Was Inspired by Blank Paper
15
Lofted Interior Design Offices
Elliot James Designed its Own Contemporary Office Space
14
Mobile Self-Payment Systems
Rebecca Minkoff's Self-Checkout Solution is Powered by QueueHop
13
In-Store Ordering Kiosks
365 by Whole Foods Stores Feature iPad Kiosks for On-Site Food Orders
12
In-Store Pickup Stations
Wal-Mart is Now Piloting a Self-Dispensing Tower for In-Store Pickups
11
Express Checkout Apps
'Perpule 1Pay' Simplifies Retail Payment Systems and Reduces Queues
10
Upscale Menswear Boutiques
The Cadini in Pune India Feature Luxurious, Yet Modern Touches
9
Pub-Finding Apps
The 'Wotzon' App Has the Potential to Revitalize the Pub Industry
8
Dramatic Subterranean Boutiques
The Heritage Store in New Delhi Combines Fashion and Tradition
7
Marathon Runner Subscription Boxes
Runner Crate Provides Products and Foods That Optimize Health
6
Simplified Shopping Apps
Waitrose's Quick Check Implements a Scan-as-You-Shop System
5
Network Authentication Solutions
'ThingsPage' is an IoT Directory Service to Keep Networks Secure
4
Million-Dollar Chip Contests
Lay's 'Do Us A Flavor Campaign' Promises a $1 Million Reward
3
High-Speed Checkout Stations
This 365 by Whole Foods Station Only Accepts Cards or Apple Pay
2
Emotive Coding Robots
WowWee's 'COJI' Teaches Kids Basic Programming with Emojis
1
Marketplace Metrics Platforms
The 'Upright' Analytics Platform Tracks Marketplace Performance
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Ergonomic Work Lounges
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Automated Retail Concepts
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Co-Branded Immersive Blockchain Events
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Glass Cube Furniture
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Pop-Up Recovery Shops
Nike’s Soup Shop in China Redefines Comfort Post-Run Experiences
Connected Beverage Platforms
Coca-Cola Uses Freestyle Data to Create New Drinks Faster
Hyper-Personalized AI Shopping Tech
OTB Group Embraces Hyper-Personalization with Google Cloud
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Immersive Soccer Hubs
adidas Unveiled its Toronto Brand Hub for the FIFA World Cup
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Subtle City Racing Sneakers
The HOKA Rocket X 3 John Elliott Will Arrive for Race Season
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Adaptive Office Collection
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design Redefines Workplace Design for Teknion
Autonomous Smart Store Installations
VenHub Global and Circa Introduced the VenHub Smart Store
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Marathon Running Brand Pop-Ups
Bandit Running is Launching Its Boston Marathon Pop-Up
Community Run Hub Activations
New Balance London Run House opens at Somerset House for marathon
Indoor Golf Simulator Lounges
GolfSuites is Making a Strategic Pivot to Indoor Simulation
Operational Professional Workspace Frameworks
Valentyns is Located in Cologne, Germany
Bread Service Counters
The Bread Club brings Parisian market cues to Dallas
AI-Powered 3D Avatars
AVATAi's Platform Creates Customizable Digital Brand Ambassadors
Festive Airport Pop-Ups
Urban Outfitters' Club Holiday Pop-Up Entices Gen Z Travelers
Beauty Entrepreneurs Growth Studios
Breakout Beauty UK Represents a Strategic Initiative
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Luxury Fashion Label Expansions
Roger Vivier Opens a New Office & Spotlights Its Belle Vivier Shoe
Airport Food Delivery Robots
Meituan’s Little Bumblebee Brings Orders to Travelers at Gates
Multi-Drink Desk Accessories
Rocco Introduces The Triple Coaster
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
AI-Powered Shoppable Runways
Topshop and THG Studios Hosted a Front Row AI Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Workplace Wellness Capsule Pods
The Iris Meditation Pod Transforms the Modern Office Environment
Intelligent Home Fitness Solutions
Merach Debuts the UltraTread and the UltraWalk W60 at CES 2026
Business-Focused Wellness Events
Willpower Announced the 2026 Edition of Wellness House
Private Label Wellness Products
These UNFI Private Label Products Focus on Consumer Preferences
Consolidated Sports Innovation Engines
Nike is Focusing Its Innovation Efforts Across Its Brands
AI-Driven Sports Startups
IBM Launches Its Sports Tech Startup Challenge
Growth-Focused Beauty Pop-Ups
UKLASH's Self-Growth Studio Spotlights Multiple Dimensions of Growth
Magazine-Style Fashion Columns
The Fold-er by Zara Shares Curations & Insights from Tastemakers
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
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
Corporate Travel Trends
Navan Reported Its Corporate Booking Data for FIFA World Cup Host Cities
Modern Urban Living Outwear
Moose Knuckles Has Unveiled Its Spring/Summer 2026 Collection
AI-Centric Publication Podcasts
VentureBeat Announced a New AI Podcast Alongside its Research
Business Traveler Wellness Guides
Corporate Traveler Partners with Sweat for a Wellness Guide
Basketball Film-Inspired Pizza Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts Space Jam-Inspired Menu Bundle & Recipes
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Hospitality Home Decor
Marriott Design Shop Launched Hotel-Inspired Furniture
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
Retro-Inspired Workplaces
The Jungle Offices Reinterpret 1990s NY Offices Across Four Floors
Colleague-Connecting Pubs
The Office by Heineken Celebrates the Best Part of Work Culture
AI-Driven Office Productivity Tools
The Zoom Office Suite Introduces a Bevy of AI Features
Uplifting Wellness Pop-Ups
The giffgaff Booost Bar Helps to Lift Moods and Energy
AI-Powered Corporate Booking Features
BizTrip AI Introduced BizTrip Platform
3D-Printed Storefront Systems
lululemon and Aectual Roll Out the Store's New 3D-Printed Ceilings
Modern Hybrid Office Buildings
Kinzo Creates Shared Spaces and Living Lobby for M40
On-Campus Business Incubators
San Francisco Bay University is Debuting Innovate Bay
Branded Marathon Pop-Up Experiences
Bandit Boasts a Los Angeles Marathon 2026 Pop-Up Experience
Retail Tech Revamps
Claire's Invests in Modern POS and Data Integration
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Future-Forward Layering Collections
Uniqlo U Unveils Its North Sea-Inspired Fall/Winter 2025 Line
Amenity-Led Office Retrofits
60 Threadneedle Street adds wellness and hospitality-focused spaces
Bold Mobile Work Seating
Omniseat Portable Productivity Seat Adapts to the Mobile Workforce
Marketing Firm Innovation Hubs
Stagwell is Gearing Up to Open Its New Headquarters in Singapore
Modular Workplace Architecture Trends
DualSpace Studio Debuted the Adapatable 'ELIT Office'
Lifelong Reskilling Cultures
McKinsey And General Catalyst Highlight Continuous AI-Era Upskilling
Physical AI Fashion Shows
Mach33 Spotlighted Outfits for Humanoids
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
New Seating Innovations
KI Debuted Its Kiaura Collection With Motion-Based Cognetic Technology
Experience-Driven Photo Booths
Future Flicks Introduced an AI Photo Booth Feature
Startup-Focused Build Sessions
Microsoft Presents Its Microsoft Build 2026 Sessions
Planet-Conscious Workspaces
Humanscale Debuts Human-Centered Solutions
Extraordinary Rentable Venues
Peerspace Announces Its 2026 Open Door Awards
Integrated Travel Wellness
Fairmont’s 'Wellness Without Walls' Brings Flexible Routines to Travel
Wacky Design Smartphones
Nothing, Motorola, and Others Embrace Playful Phone Experimentation
New Tech Product Announcements
Apple Unveiled New Products at a Recent Event
Multi-Purpose Commercial Spaces
Tenōre Has Opened a Two-Story Flagship Location in Hawaii
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Urban Food Hubs
M&S Expands City Stores with Bakery, Coffee, Sushi, and Fresh Food
Content-First Shopping Experiences
Gopuff and SpaceXAI Launched Go, a Personal Shopping Genius
Personalized Neuroaesthetic Experiences
113 Spring's Emergence Service Supports Creative Expansion
Book-Themed Bar Concepts
Book Bar is an Upcoming Destination for Shopping, Eating & Connecting
Wellness Recovery Events
Toronto's The Wellness Club Hosts an Immersive Social Wellness Experience
Research-Focused AI-Assisted Workspaces
Elsevier Recently Debuted the LeapSpace Digital Platform
Marathon Performance Hubs
The PUMA NITRO Lab Transforms ICA into a Multi-Day Running Activation
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
AI-Powered Fashion Consultants
Meadowhall's Style Suite Provides Free, Fast, Custom Color Analysis
Comprehensive Smart Living Visions
MOVA Debuts 'Infinite Smart Universe' Concept at AWE 2026
Contemporary Office Design
The Rock Capital Warsaw Office Highlights Art in a Refined Workplace
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
Playful Futuristic Work Campuses
MAX Zone Hub in Foshan Opens as a Multi-Level Workplace Campus
Industry-Advancing AI-Powered Innovation Tools
3M is Presenting a Suite of Tech Advancements
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
Storytelling Workspaces
M Moser’s London Office Uses Behavioral Design and Brand-Focused Interiors
Enterprise-Level Lifestyle Intelligence Platforms
January AI Boasts a New Enterprise-Level Service
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Exclusive AI-Driven Hardware Exhibitions
Gotvoom Organized a Private Exhibition Space for CES 2026
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Unified Performance-Driven Commerce Agents
Marqo Enhances Commerce Superintelligence with Sibbi
Futuristic Commerce Spaces
Deji Plaza Phase II Brings Deep-Sea Wonder to a Retail Environment
Californian Modern Office Designs
22RE Designed a Warm Workspace for Creative Agency Day Job
Layered Amenity Offices
The Bell Tower by Ste Marie Transforms Workplace into Amenity Spaces
Workplace Data Insights
Bettair.life Uses IoT Data to Optimize Office Productivity and Efficiency
Global Brand Refresh Systems
'Face the Future' Announces Rebrand With ShopTalk Studio
Modern London Co-Working Spaces
Anomaly Designs the Apex Co-Working Space in London
Immersive Art Travel Programs
Marriott launches artist residency stays
AI Adoption Insights
The 2025 State Of AI Development Reveals Key Industry Trends
Unified Knowledge Workspaces
Polymath Pods Delivers AI Insight Extraction Across Your Content
Workplace Recovery Booths
Kineo Combines Stretching Equipment with a Private Workspace
Calm Workspace Interventions
Kinzo Designs Das Center Offices for an International Consulting Firm
Pour-Over-Inspired Pavilions
This Kurasu Coffee Pop-Up is Shaped Like a Giant Dripper in Beijing
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Phased Office Repositioning Strategies
OTJ Architects Unveiled a 1399 New York Avenue Spec Suite
Educational Running-Focused Activations
The Running Event Opens a Call for Education Sessions
Urban Data Landmarks
Spark 761 Ai Data Centre Presents a Transparent Civic Computing Facility
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Independent Coffee Shop Solutions
Dripos Debuts a Refreshed Identity & a Counter Talk Publication
Optimization-Focused Digital Workforce Models
FitnessKPI Has Introduced Smart Workers
On-Demand Skiwear Rentals
By Rotation And Uber Enable Rapid Ski Outfit Delivery
Squad Training Business Models
The Athletic Clubs is Growing and Launching in Chicago
Wellness Enterprise-Grade Digital Brands
LeisureLabs Announces Its Sister Company — Connect
Colorful Creative Workspaces
The Podimo Office by Omhu Projects Highlights Energy and Flexibility
Bold Bright Burger Restaurants
Flip-N-Fry in Berlin Uses Vibrant Colour as Its Core Design Theme
Global Sourcing-Focused Innovation Events
Made-In-China.com Hosted the Amazing April 2026 Event
Humanoid Robot Showcase Events
MWC Shanghai Highlights AI-Powered Robot Competitions
Office Lounge Designs
Studio Ha/Wa Transforms a Toronto Law Firm Break Room
iPad Vision Self-Checkout Systems
VisioLab Launches Its AI-Powered iPad Checkout Interface
Flexible Office Spaces
Deveron Office Interiors Redefine a Commercial Plan with Adaptable Zones
Curved Wall Sportswear Flagships
UVU Debuts the UVU Seongsu District Flagship By two-fold
AI Pattern Search Engines
ZoomSearch 1.0 Is An AI-Powered Engine For Real-Time Insights
Repurposed Workplace Training Hubs
Cachet Group Transformed the Anytime Fitness Basement
Tiered Office Incentive Programs
Superhuman Launches the Ways of Working Program
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub