Theme parks, laundromats, subscription services and loyalty rewards programs are just some of the May 2018 new ventures that creatively reinterpret familiar concepts.
Some of the most notable new ventures from big-name brands include the launch of a kid-friendly food network from Disney, IKEA collaborating on a series of suits featuring the same bold patterns of its bedding textiles and Starbucks launching a voice-based ordering service in Korea. Some of the other unique ideas include 'Celsious' introducing itself to the world as an eco-friendly modern laundromat and Flashfood's low-cost waste-reducing meal boxes.
Within the world of ecommerce, some of the brands that are looking to the future include Jordan Jack, which now offers an at-home wedding band try-on service, as well as Feelunique now giving consumers the chance to pre-buy highly anticipated new products before they officially hit stores.
Top 35 New Venture Ideas in May
From Eco Lifestyle Laundromats to Branded Grocer Podcasts:
Laura McQuarrie — May 27, 2018 — Business
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Design-Focused App Accounts
An Official Instagram Design Account is Showcasing Creative Works
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Eco Lifestyle Laundromats
'Celsious' is an Eco-Friendly Laundromat with Organic Kombucha on Tap
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Minimalist Canned Wines
WineSociety is a Premium Can Wine Brand Targeted at Millennials
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Creative Connection Hubs
The Latest Intersect by Lexus Hub Allows Creators to Cross Paths
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Subscription-Based Dental Services
Lydian Dental is Reinventing the Dentist for Millennials
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eCommerce Occasionwear Brands
Amazon's 'Truth & Fable' Takes Cues from Red Carpet Style
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Convenient Pickup Towers
Walmart is Taking on Amazon With On-Site Package Pickup Sites
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Life Event-Funding Benefits
Boxed Online Grocer Offers Funding for Weddings and College Tuition
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Retirement Theme Parks
Zest Communities Plans to Bring Seniors an Active Retirement Plan
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On-Demand Pickup Services
Postmates Pickup Allows Greater Convenience for Buyers and Sellers
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Bedspread-Matching Patterned Suits
IKEA Made Fashion-Forward, Comfortable Styles with William Hunt
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Automated P2P Check-In Services
7-Eleven Offers an Efficient & Convenient Travel Experience
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Upcycled Bottle Tableware
Zero-Waste Restaurant Silo Wants to Turn Old Bottles into Crockery
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Chinese Ride-Share Expansions
China's Didi Chuxing is Planning its First Out-of-Country Push
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Customizable Espadrille Shoes
The Afridrille is Handmade in Kenya and Designed in Austin
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Waste-Reducing Meal Boxes
Flashfood's Low-Cost Meal Boxes Divert Food Waste from Landfills
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Buy-Ahead Beauty Services
Feelunique's Pre-Order Service Lets Customers Get Products Before Stores
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Blockchain Gold-Trading Platforms
This Revolutionary Platform Manages Precious Metals Digitally
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Consolidated Blockchain Platforms
This Platform Aims to Bring the Sharing Economy Under One App
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Custom Clothing Subscription Boxes
The Style Plan by Frank & Oak is a New Monthly Clothing Box
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At-Home Wedding Ring Try-Ons
Jordan Jack is Simplifying Wedding Band Shopping with a New Service
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Rideshare Driver Debit Cards
The Uber Visa Debit Card Offers a Host of Incentives to Uber Drivers
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Loan Payback Employee Perks
Estee Lauder Offers Student Loan Contributions for Employees
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Tangible Cryptocurrency Platforms
This Platform Lets Users Trade Real-Life Goods for Crypto Assets
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Butler Brand Home Goods
'Hello Alfred' is Launching Its Own Collection of "Alfred Home Essentials"
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Branded Grocer Podcasts
Inside Trader Joe's is a Podcast from the National Grocery Store Chain
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eSports Betting Services
eSports Betting Tipster Offers Better Bet TIps for Gaming Events
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Revamped Canadian Rewards Programs
Canadian Tire's Triangle Rewards Offers Simple Collection
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Meditative Team Programs
DistroMonk Connects Remote Teams with Mindfulness Meditations
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Farmer-Focused Reward Programs
BASF's Grow Smart Rewards Program Helps Arkansas Farmers
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Family-Friendly Cooking Shows
The New 'Disney Eats' Food Network Encourages Young Families to Cook
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Voice Order Cafe Services
Starbucks Korea Now Offers Mobile Voice Ordering via Samsung's Bixby
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Eco-Friendly Crypto Assets
The 'CRED' Cryptocurrency Lets Miners Control Their Energy Consumption
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Recipe Discovery Subscriptions
'ckbk' Gives Members Access to Recipes, Cookbooks and "Playlists"
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Upcycled Vintage Sub-Brands
Beyond Retro Founders Unveil New Sub-Label 'Beyond Remade'
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
Grocery Store Runway Shows
Lidl Created a Runway Show Inspired by London Fashion Week
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
Repurposed Sustainable Apparel
Toast Launches a Collection of "Creatively Repaired" Garments
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Luxe Aromatic Detergents
Bath & Body Works is Venturing into Laundry with White Barn Fabric Care
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
Luxury Skincare Brands
Cozy Earth's Fount Society Emphasizes Natural and Sustainable Products
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'
Vegan Subscription Supplement Lines
April Addresses Wellness in Pop Coloured Supplement Jars
Sustainable Clothing Capsules
UNIQLO Launches 'JOIN: THE POWER OF CLOTHING' Campaign
Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops
GymNation Launched the World's First Fit-Café Concept
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Science-Led Skincare Ranges
Marks & Spencer Launched Its First Own-Brand Skincare in Seven Years
Circular Design Challenges
The 'Make It Circular Challenge' Tackles Climate Change
Intimate Evolution-Themed Spring Fashion
BED J.W. FORD Launches the Latest Capsule for SS23
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Eco-Conscious Underwear Brands
India's 'Gloot' Underwear is Crafted With Minimal Carbon Footprint
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Laundry Tab E-Commerce Packaging
Reckitt Debuts New E-Commerce Packaging For its 'Multipower Tabs'
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Next-Gen Laundry Capsules
Unilever Launches a Powerful and Sustainable Laundry Capsule
Modern Parenting Solutions
KeaBabies is Sustainable Solutions for Modern Parenting Challenges
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Online Meal Kit Markets
The Blue Apron Market Lets Customers Buy One-Off Meal Kits and Ingredients
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
Environmental Eating Campaigns
#KnorrDaretoTry Challenges Gen Z to "Eat for Good"
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
Beauty Brand Accelerator Programs
Walmart Start™ Returns to Discover Next Gen Beauty Brands
Sustainable Skincare Packaging Pivots
Aveeno® Canada Introduces a New Look & Better, Eco Packaging
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Indigenous Ingredient-Celebrating Products
Jungle Kitchen Just Launched a New Vegan Food Range
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives
Instacart Introduces New 'Instacart Health' Project
Brunch-Inspired Activewear Capsules
Nimble Activewear Launches the New 'Breakfast Club' Collection
Private Label Home Goods
Iceland is Launching a New Household Goods Collection Under its Brand
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Sporty Upcycled Vintage Collections
Nike Relaunches the Re-Creation Program in London and Paris
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
Curated Grocery Delivery Lists
Instacart Carts Offer Themed Shopping Lists Packed with Items
Monthly Eco-Friendly Cleaning Boxes
Blueland's Three Subscriptions are Tailored for Home Cleaning
Lifestyle-Conscious Food Product Launches
Epicurium is Debuting 16 New Healthy Snacks and Drinks
Relaunched Meat-Free Food Brands
The Birds Eye Green Cuisine Brand is Showing Off New Branding
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Health Food Challenge Apps
sweetgreen Launches New 'Rewards and Challenges' Platform
Accessible Superfood Beauty Brands
Goop Unveils a New Affordable Beauty Brand at Target and Amazon
Modern Consignment Programs
GotStyle Recently Launched a New Consignment Program
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Expansive Lifestyle Retail Pop-Ups
Nautica Japan Opens its Inaugural Pop-Up Alongside HBX
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Handpicked Vintage Collections
Thrift+ Launchers a New Partnership to Source Vintage Fashion
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Post-Purchase E-Commerce Tools
Smartrr Launches New Post-Purchase Tools for DTC Shopify Brands
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Eco-Conscious Night-Time Restaurants
Vignesh Sankar's Trash Feast Solves Night-Time Food Dilemmas
Progressive Traveler Programs
Ennismore Upgrades its Existing Loyalty Offerings to Include 'Drops'
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Product Maker Launch Platforms
MicroLaunch Offers a Streamlined Avenue for Feedback
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Wholesaler Impulse Snack Launches
Epicurium Launched Seven New Impulse Ranges
Accessible Clean Beauty Platforms
Clean Beauty at Walmart Features More Than 900 Products
Minimal Affordable Sub-Labels
Target Presents its Own No-Frills Brand with Minimal Design
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Immersive Digital Experiences
Kraft and Nexus Studios Join on the Immersive Mayoverse
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
Sporty Laundromat Takeovers
Heineken's LaundroMatch Turns 24-Hour Laundromats into Sports Bars
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
Plant-Based Food Manufacturers
Creatd Ventures Acquired the Health-Focused Food Company 'Brave'
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Jewelry Rewards Initiatives
Mejuri Launches a New App and Loyalty Program Called Mejuri+
Clothing Resale Programs
The 'Eddie Bauer (Re)Adventure' Program Lets Shoppers Buy Used Clothing
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
Upcycled Ingredient Meal Kits
The Green Chef Earth Month Selects Menu Has 12 Options
Conscious Retailer eCommerce Initiatives
The Klarna Conscious Brands Collections is Easy to Shop
Beauty Shop Deliveries
Uber and The Body Shop Expand Partnership to Include 75 New Storefronts
Sustainable Salad Meal Kit Deliveries
Inspired Go Debuts the New Fraîche Noodle Salad
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Eco Fashion Shipping Initiatives
Olive Reusable Packaging Keeps Clothes Out of Landfills
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Creator-Driven Grocery Shopping Platforms
Jupiter Helps Shoppers Discover Recipes From Creators
Retail Social Platforms
Walmart is Taking Social Media Seriously with 'Walmart Creator'
Grocery Delivery Service Expansions
The Expanded Uber Eats Grocery Experience is Customer-Driven
Breakfast-Included Sandwich Menus
The Urban Eat Relaunch Includes Foods for All Times of Day
Fine Dining Meal Deliveries
The 'Entrée' Meal Kit Delivery Service Offers Michelin Star Dishes
Exclusive Subscription-Based Merchandise
Disney+ Expands Into E-Commerce with a Merch Shop
Exclusive Outdoor Retail Partnerships
Getaway and Walmart Join Forces to Make Travel Easier
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Ice Cream-Only Retail Expansions
Unilever’s The Ice Cream Shop is Now Available Through Instacart
Show-Sponsoring Branding Partnerships
Coca-Cola, Henkel and Scott’s Sponsor Three Roku Originals
Platform-Enabled Baby Registries
Etsy Launches a New Baby Registry Feature for Parents
Nourishing Beauty Ranges
Barneys New York Partners with Gloent Group to Develop New Products
Sustainable Furniture Services
IKEA's As-is Service Connects Shoppers to Gently Used Products
Sustainable Secondhand Marketplaces
Yoox Launches a Pre-Owned Marketplace for Used Apparel
Restaurant Mealkit Partnerships
Goodfood Partnered with Aloette Go on Canadian Delivery
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
August Relies on Playful and Wholesome Branding
Eco-Conscious Coffee Packaging
Bruvi Teams Up with Lamill and Joyride on Sustainable Coffee Pods
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
Eco-Friendly Meal Kit Initiatives
Blue Apron and Planet FWD Have Partnered for a Net-Zero Goal
Immersive Luxury Fashion Campaigns
FLANNELS Launches Its 'Welcome to New Luxury' Campaign
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Stylish QSR-Backed Apparel
Panera Bread Unveils its New Menu-Inspired Merchandise Collection
Affordable Clean-Label Groceries
Know & Love Offers Cost-Conscious, Clean Foods and Beverages
Whimsical Hygiene Expansions
Personal Care Brand Clean Age Launches at Walmart Stores
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Real-Time TV Shopping Features
Discovery+ Introduces 'Showcase Ads' and 'Click-to-Contact' Feature
Curated Multi-Label Platforms
Unbound Group Debuts a Multi-Brand Platform for 55+ Consumers
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
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
Social Good Yogurt Lines
Yogurtland Debuts a Branded Apparel and Accessories Collection
Design-Led Lifestyle Brands
The John Lewis Partnership Unveils a New Lifestyle Brand and Tote Bag
Rapid Grocery Delivery Partnerships
Just Eat and Iceland Partnered for Low-Cost Deliveries