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"
Related Ideas
Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Springtime Cafe-Inspired Coffee Products
Starbucks Spring Grocery Range Embraces Lighter Flavors
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Dynamic Running-Focused Retail Concepts
Nordstrom Debuts Nike Running @ the Corner
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
These New McDonald’s CosMc Drinks are Headed to Over 500 Locations
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Creator Community-Focused Platforms
Gap Inc. Has Introduced a New Centralized Program
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Celebrity Coffee Brand Campaigns
Nespresso Launched Its Vertuo World Campaign With Dua Lipa
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Fashion Rental Partnerships
Lulu Guinness X By Rotation Bring Iconic Handbags to the Scene
Family-Focused Cleaning Campaigns
ECOS Celebrates Life's Beautiful Chaos with Little Messes Ad
Grocery-Inspired SPF Pop-Ups
Beauty of Joseon's Morning Moisturizer SPF Grocery is Experiential
Beauty Entrepreneurs Growth Studios
Breakout Beauty UK Represents a Strategic Initiative
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Creator-Led Beauty Retail
rhode Expands Across Sephora Europe After Strong Viral Demand
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
functional footwear brands
NYC-Based Lifestyle Brand Brunch Redefines Everyday Comfort
Corporate Skin-Care Initiatives
Beiersdorf Launches the Skin Care Innovation Fund
Beauty Retail Delivery Partnerships
Ulta Beauty Has Added 1500 Stores to the Uber Eats Marketplace
Fashion Label Beauty Collections
Vol. 1 White Fox The Beauty + Lifestyle Collection Debuts
Beauty-Centric Cafe Collabs
Velvet Vault x Brandor Coffee Teamed Up for a Two-Day Event
Innovative Retail Partnership
Best Buy and IKEA U.S. are Partnering for a Strategic Retail Collab
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
CPG-Focused Innovation Launchpads
Albertsons Companies is Running Its Innovation Launchpad
Celebrity-Supported Chef-Crafted Restaurant Concepts
goop kitchen is Expanding to New York City
Fashion-Focused Substack Publications
Tory Burch Launches What Should I Wear? Newsletter
Branded Retro-Inspired Wellness Houses
Lifeway Foods is Hosting a Special Pop-Up in Palm Springs
Creator-Led DIY Experiences
Lowe's Turns MrBeast Fandom Into Kids Workshops
Laundry-Themed Nuptial Events
The LG Launderette of Love is a One-of-a-Kind Wedding Experience
Luxury Mobility Platforms
Karma Automotive Launches On-Demand Luxury Driving Experience
Approachable Modern Cleaning Products
Oven Pride Debuted Three Products with Refreshed Branding
Consumer-Driven Grocery Stores
The Waitrose Home of Food Lovers Concept Store is in Newbury
Anniversary-Celebrating Brand Evolutions
Smoothie King Debuts 'The Best Kind of Delicious'
Nature-Connected Lifestyle Campaigns
Wild Planet Has Launched Its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Curated Grocery Platforms Rise
FirstClub Launches Its Curated Grocery Platform
Streamlined Wedding-Focused Retail Experiences
The Knot Worldwide Boasts New WeddingPro Features
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Seasonal Living-Focused Tea Subscriptions
Kiara Naturals is Expanding & Introducing a New Service
Customer-Led Loyalty Programs
The Iconic Unveils a Loyalty Program Built on Community Insight
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
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
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Flagship Private Label Redesigns
Walmart Great Value Was Redesigned to Meet Changing Needs
AI-Powered Grocery Apps
Tre'dish's Transparent Pricing Offers Real-Time, Geo-Targeted Comparisons
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Plant-Based Dessert Expansions
Over the Moo Emphasizes Indulgence & Health-Conscious Recipes
Soccer-Inspired RV Platform Initiatives
RV Rental Platform Outdoorsy Targets Soccer Fans
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Novel Multi-Brand Retail Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Debuts Multi-Brand Shopping and Ordering
Adventure Destination Platforms
Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors Connects Travelers to Activities
Streaming Series Food Ranges
Waitrose and Disney+ Partnered for an Exclusive Rivals Range
Cross-Brand Shop-in-Shops
The IKEA in Best By Pilot Shares Inspirational Kitchen & Laundry Setups
Powerful Household Appliance Lines
Maytag Spotlights Top-Rated Kitchen and Laundry Appliances
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
India-Based Luxury Hotel Concepts
Series by Marriott Launches with 26 Properties in India
Enterprise Retail Technology Upgrades
David's Bridal Introduced a New Enterprise Platform
Discovery-Driven Beverage Programs
Dog Haus Expands Drinks Into a Menu Exploration Platform
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Branded On-Campus Laundry Lounges
'Laundry Lounge Powered by LG' is in Its Pilot Phase
Circular Fashion Creator Programs
Visa and GFA Support Emerging Regenerative Designers
Unique Co-Designed Capsules
Etsy Partners With WNBA Players for The 'Icon Collection'
Video-First Food Ordering Experiences
CookUnity Acquired flavrs to Enhance Its Meal Service
Beauty Entrepreneurship Incubators
Estée Lauder Companies Expanded Its India Innovation Initiative
Multi-Revenue Fashion Platforms
Rent the Runway expands into resale, ads and cleaning services
Healthy Eating-Focused Franchises
Project LeanNation is Actively Expanding in the United States
Designer Hotel Suites
Omni and Peter Millar Launch Branded Luxury Suites Experience
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Startup Idea Newsletters
Easy Startup Ideas Delivers Business Roadmaps For Aspiring Founders
Compact In-Retail Designs
IKEA Shop-In-Shop Adds Home Planning with Tech in a Compact Space
Strategic European Brand Collaborations
JD.com Spotlights a Sreies of European Brand Partnerships
Sports Nutrition Retailer Ranges
The Very Group Added Four New Brands to the Very Online Offerings
Consumer-Driven Juice Bar Menus
The Latest Clean Juice Menu Focuses on Nutrition and Flavor
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Branded Nutrition-Focused Challenges
Fresh Express is Launching the Fresh Start Challenge
Personalized Beauty Platforms
IEVA Group Launches the myIEVA Platform on Euronext Growth
Eurasia Athleisure Market Entries
Lululemon Expands Into Six New International Markets
Branded Content Partnerships
LG Electronics and Fantasy Life Renew and Expand Their Partnership
Customer-Driven Food Innovation Centers
The Kerry Customer Co-Creation Centre is Now Open
Interactive Themed Educational Boxes
Enlightened Generation’s Themed Boxes Serve Children
Urban Pod Networks
Glydways Launches Its Personal Pod Pilots & Backed by Khosla Ventures
Inflight Dining Menus
Jetblue Mint Tapped Kent Hospitality Group and More for Its Onboard Menus
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
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Enhanced Wellness Memberships
Love.Life Upgrades Its Service Offerings and Membership
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Foodservice Product Showcases
McLane Company is Unveiling New Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Climate-Friendly Laundry Initiatives
Samsung and Coolblue Energie are Sharing Free Electricity
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Nostalgia-Powered Retail
Zellers Revives a Canadian Favorite With New Ontario Stores
Online Grocer-Led Cooking Shows
This Waitrose YouTube Series Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Future-Facing Food Retailer Ranges
The Ocado Future of Food Edit Aisle Spotlights Modern Varieties
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
Global Brand Refresh Systems
'Face the Future' Announces Rebrand With ShopTalk Studio
Elevated Brunch Menu Refreshes
Sixty Vines Introduced Its New Brunch Menu
Fashionable Hospitality Aprons
JClark Designed Reimagines Aprons for Cafés and Restaurants
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Athlete-Backed Educational Food Programs
Electrolux Group Tapped Brandon Miller for Food Heroes
Ready-Made Brand Marketplaces
Brands Like These Sells One-Off, Agency-Quality Brand Kits
Adventurous Summertime Retailer Promotions
The Maverik Summer Deals Prioritize Cost Savings
Healthcare Apparel Retail Concepts
Kindthread Opens an Omnichannel Scrub Store
Seasonal QSR Menu Options
bellagreen Launches its New Spring Seasonal Menu Across Texas
Startup Deal Platforms
Discover Hidden Startup Gems With Micro Deals This Black Friday
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Creative Home Collections
IKEA is Imaginative with Its Brand-New GREJSIMOJS Capsule
Decor Retailer Food Ranges
The IKEA Plant-Based Food Range Will Arrive at European Grocers
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Outdoor Lifestyle Brand Platforms
Merrell Launches the It Starts Outside Campaign
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Product Discovery Maker Communities
JustGotFound Helps Independent Products Reach New Audiences
Streaming-Inspired Toy Lines
Moose Toys Expands Netflix Stories Into Toy Collections
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
Digital Sharing Platforms
Venture Vault Enables Innovators to Share Ideas and Collaborate
CPG-Focused Service-For-Equity Models
Crave Ventures Has Formally Commenced Operations
Retail Membership Ecosystems
Walmart+ Combines Delivery, Shipping, and Streaming Benefits
Wellness Enterprise-Grade Digital Brands
LeisureLabs Announces Its Sister Company — Connect
Flexible Meal Delivery Brands
Daily Harvest Launches an Optional Subscription Model for 2026
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Expanded Breakfast SKUs
Feel Good Foods Launches Breakfast Line At Target Nationwide
Elevated At-Home Dining Subscriptions
The Gousto Premium Range Features Three Tiers
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform