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
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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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Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
Ergonomic Wellness Designs
Humanscale Creates Pieces Designed with The Body in MInd
Ergonomic Work Lounges
An Ergonomic Lounge at Mangrove Jeju City Designed for Digital Nomads
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Co-Branded Immersive Blockchain Events
Pudgy Penguins and OpenSea Host Pengu Pier
Glass Cube Furniture
6am Sculpts Murano Glass Stools for Bottega Veneta’s Runway Show
Pop-Up Recovery Shops
Nike’s Soup Shop in China Redefines Comfort Post-Run Experiences
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
Interactive AI-Powered Retail Kiosks
Skechers and We Are Social Singapore Launched the Luna Kiosk
Therapy-Inspired Retail Concepts
Okamura Reimagines Retail Therapy with the Kimochi Kiosk in 2025
Hyper-Personalized AI Shopping Tech
OTB Group Embraces Hyper-Personalization with Google Cloud
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Retailer-Branded Airport Lounges
Marshalls Debuts 'The Upgrade Lounge' at JFK Airport
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Redefined Modern Acoustic Pods
Narbutas Expands its Line with the Sonus M Acoustic Pods
Marathon Running Brand Pop-Ups
Bandit Running is Launching Its Boston Marathon Pop-Up
Running-Centric Brand Activations
Hoka Brings Energy and Community Spirit to the Hackney Half
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Community Run Hub Activations
New Balance London Run House opens at Somerset House for marathon
Subtle City Racing Sneakers
The HOKA Rocket X 3 John Elliott Will Arrive for Race Season
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
Tech-Infused Living Room Sofas
The Sofology Allure Sofa Range Responds to Consumer Lifestyles
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Indoor Golf Simulator Lounges
GolfSuites is Making a Strategic Pivot to Indoor Simulation
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
Luxury Fashion Label Expansions
Roger Vivier Opens a New Office & Spotlights Its Belle Vivier Shoe
In-Store AI Stylists
Skechers' Luna Helps Customers Choose What to Buy
Airport Food Delivery Robots
Meituan’s Little Bumblebee Brings Orders to Travelers at Gates
Wellness Hospitality Series
The 'Luxury Wellbeing Series 2025' will Span Across Asian Cities
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
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
Beauty-Centric Cafe Collabs
Velvet Vault x Brandor Coffee Teamed Up for a Two-Day Event
Retail Expansion Strategies
UNIQLO Unveils New Toronto Location With Community Focus
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
AI-Driven Design Hubs
Unilever Leans into AI Design Content with 'Sketch Pro'
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
Growth-Focused Beauty Pop-Ups
UKLASH's Self-Growth Studio Spotlights Multiple Dimensions of Growth
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
AI-Driven Sports Startups
IBM Launches Its Sports Tech Startup Challenge
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
London Bus-Inspired Modular Furniture
Holloway Li Designs the T4 Collection with Uma
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
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
Colleague-Connecting Pubs
The Office by Heineken Celebrates the Best Part of Work Culture
Audio Brand-Sponsored Marathons
Shokz is the Headphone Partner for the New York City Marathon
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
On-Campus Business Incubators
San Francisco Bay University is Debuting Innovate Bay
Business-Focused Wellness Events
Willpower Announced the 2026 Edition of Wellness House
Modern Luxury Retail Concepts
The New BOSS Boutique Opened at Montreal's Royalmount
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
Experience-Driven Photo Booths
Future Flicks Introduced an AI Photo Booth Feature
Future-Forward Layering Collections
Uniqlo U Unveils Its North Sea-Inspired Fall/Winter 2025 Line
Perks-Filled Activations
The Really Good Mood Machine by Uber Shares Feel-Good Surprises
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
Integrated Travel Wellness
Fairmont’s 'Wellness Without Walls' Brings Flexible Routines to Travel
Unified Performance-Driven Commerce Agents
Marqo Enhances Commerce Superintelligence with Sibbi
Extraordinary Rentable Venues
Peerspace Announces Its 2026 Open Door Awards
Wacky Design Smartphones
Nothing, Motorola, and Others Embrace Playful Phone Experimentation
Multi-Purpose Commercial Spaces
Tenōre Has Opened a Two-Story Flagship Location in Hawaii
Innovative-Centric Office Flagships
The IBM NYC Flagship Location is Designed by Gensler
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
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
Comprehensive Smart Living Visions
MOVA Debuts 'Infinite Smart Universe' Concept at AWE 2026
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
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
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
Futuristic Commerce Spaces
Deji Plaza Phase II Brings Deep-Sea Wonder to a Retail Environment
Brand-Driven Guest Experience Services
Outform Group Debuts the New Outform Hospitality Division
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
Organizational Adaptive Workspaces
Craft 3 Helps You Organize, Style, and Share Work Your Own Way
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Global Brand Refresh Systems
'Face the Future' Announces Rebrand With ShopTalk Studio
Factory-Adjacent Dynamic Offices
CEBRA Designs the LEGO Innovation Campus for Employees
Modern London Co-Working Spaces
Anomaly Designs the Apex Co-Working Space in London
AI Collaboration Workspaces
Miro 2.0 Transforms Ideas Into Prototypes, Plans, and More with AI
Global Sourcing-Focused Innovation Events
Made-In-China.com Hosted the Amazing April 2026 Event
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
Calm Workspace Interventions
Kinzo Designs Das Center Offices for an International Consulting Firm
Lightness-Themed Womenswear Boutiques
Between the Walls Designs the One by One Womenswear Store
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
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
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™
Multi-Brand Snack Boxes
Bobby’s Expands its Delivery Capabilities with the ‘Brand Box’ Service
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
Wellness Enterprise-Grade Digital Brands
LeisureLabs Announces Its Sister Company — Connect
Squad Training Business Models
The Athletic Clubs is Growing and Launching in Chicago
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
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
iPad Vision Self-Checkout Systems
VisioLab Launches Its AI-Powered iPad Checkout Interface