With the first quarter of 2021 behind us, many wonder what the future holds for brands, big and small alike, and the May 2021 business trends help highlight how businesses are navigating the hopeful landscape ahead of us.
As many countries begin rolling out the vaccine, Walgreens and Uber recently joined forces to make it easier for patrons to get a COVID-19 vaccine from a pharmacy location by accessing a ride via the rideshare service. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi commented on the partnership, stating: "We’re committed to helping ensure that transportation is not a barrier to getting vaccinated. We know that by making it easier to get to an appointment, more people will get vaccinated."
Another rideshare company joining the vaccination efforts is Lyft. The brand recently introduced the 'Lyft Pass for Healthcare' in reaction to its users' growing needs during the pandemic. The new program helps passengers book transportation to and from their healthcare providers.
Top 90 Business Trends in May
From Collaborative Whiteboard Tools to Online Resume Builders:
Grace Mahas — May 29, 2021 — Business
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Cat House Subscription Services
'Habicats' Delivers a New Cardboard House Each Month
87
Eco-Conscious Coffee Accessories
Starbucks Japan Launched its 'Greener Series' Collection
86
Soothing Office Interior Designs
Designed by Rapt Studio, Goop HQ Boasts a Soft & Comfy Aesthetic
85
DTC Water Cubes
waterdrop, the European Microdrink Brand, Just Launched in the United States
84
Custom-Made Waste-Reducing Furniture
Model No. Modernizes Furniture Market Using Sustainability
83
Kinky Brand Content
Berlin's Voo Store Finds Innovative Ways to Reach and Connect with Its Fans
82
Luxe Digital Diamond NFTs
Digital Diamond NFT Collectibles are Exposing the Diamond Market
81
Outdoor Digital Signage Technologies
Samsung and Tim Hortons Elevate Digital Drive-Thru Displays
80
Reimagining Our Relationship with Music
An Interview with Mershad Javan, CEO of Mictic
79
Surplus Material Lifestyle Shoes
New Balance's MADE Responsibly 998 Shoes are One-of-a-Kind
78
Refined Flavored Aperitifs
Haus Aperitifs Have an Original Lineup of Refreshing Flavors
77
User-Owned Virtual Real Estate
On Decentraland, One Can Create, Explore, & Trade Items & Property
76
Digital Nomad Guidance Platforms
The 'nomadify' Platform Offers a Framework for Digital Nomadism
75
Progressing the Clean Beauty Industry
An Interview with Catherine Gore, President of Biossance
74
Influencer-Brand Collaboration Apps
'Hey Influencers' Matches Brands and Content Creators
73
Small Business Shop Windows
Westfield's Side Hustle Heroes Initiative Spotlights New Businesses
72
Blockchain-Powered Virtual Worlds
Cryptovoxels is a User-Owned Virtual World and You Can Buy Land
71
Sustainable Start-Up Funds
The $50 Million USD Razer Green Fund Supports Green Businesses
70
Virtual Shopping Districts
This Virtual Shopping Center Helps to Support Small Businesses
69
Co-Branded Eco Cleaning Products
Grove Collaborative and Target Launch Sustainable Series
68
Exclusive Fashion Content Marketing
Rebecca Minkoff Recently Boasted an Official OnlyFans Account
67
Exclusive Food Content
In Late 2020, Vice Launched an OnlyFans Account for Munchies
66
On-Demand Fashion Deliveries
Weekday & Zliide Created a "Store to Door" Retail Delivery Service
65
NFT Investment Funds
Republic Realm is a Hyper-Exclusive Real Estate Investment Fund
64
Shellfish-Selling Vending Machines
Kanehachi Suisan Fishery Sells Shellfish Via Vending Machines
63
Real-Time Conversational AIs
Tech Giant Nvidia Launched Its Configurable Chatbot: Jarvis
62
Dock-to-Door Seafood Delivery Services
City Pier Seafood Offers Fresh Sustainably Sourced Seafood
61
Teen-Branded Banking Apps
Step Banking Offers Teens the Tools for Financial Success
60
Exclusive Shopping Platforms
The DROPSHOP by Afterpay Shares Exclusive Merch, Offers & Experiences
59
Tech-Enhanced Bespoke Spirits
Bespoken Spirits Boasts Billions of Combinations in Just Days
58
Luxury Fabric Resale Platforms
Nona Source Gives Fabrics a Second Chance Through E-Commerce
57
Retro Video Game Emulators
The Evercade VS Console Offers a High-Definition Emulator Experience
56
Athleticwear Trade-In Resale Programs
Lululemon Partners with Trove for New Clothing Pilot
55
Self-Service AI Chatbots
Verint IVA Chatbots Offer Businesses User-Friendly Automation
54
Remodeled Modern Bank Spaces
Bremer Bank Updates its Fargo Branch Focused on the Community
53
Sustainable Convenience Store Coffees
Circle K Will Roll Out 100% Sustainable Coffee on Earth Day
52
Cryptocurrency Cashback Apps
The Lolli App Give You Bitcoin for Shopping at Your Favourite Stores
51
Video Resume Builder Platforms
'ShowReel' Helps Professionals Create Personalized Videos
50
Citrusy Californian Aperitifs
Napa-Based Mommenpop Aperitifs have a Summer-Ready Selection
49
Hazelnut Canned Cold Brews
La Colombe Coffee Roasters Launched a Creamy New Flavor of Draft Latte
48
Social Commerce Partnerships
The Shopify Pinterest Channel Brings More Attention to Businesses
47
Patented RFID-Blocking Technology
The VAULTCARD RFID Blocking Card Protects Your Cards From Fraud
46
Gen-Z Marketing Consulting Company
Rayze Consulting is a Youth-Focused Marketing Firm
45
Refreshing Dairy-Free Drinks
Dunkin' Donuts Now Offers Coconut Refreshers in Fun Summer Flavors
44
Global Startup Maintenance Platforms
The 'Panther' Platform Helps Businesses Work Effectively
43
Office Retail Reorganizations
Office Depot Will Split into a Retailer and a B2B Business
42
Personalized Purchasing Platforms
Groupon Launched New Personalized User Experience Features
41
Collaborative Online Whiteboard Tools
The FigJam Whiteboard App is Interactive and Intuitive
40
Weekly Release Streaming Schedules
Netflix Will Slowly Release The Circle and Too Hot to Handle
39
Cinema-First Movie Releases
WarnerMedia is Planning to Return to Cinema-First in 2022
38
Plant-Based Membership Plans
PlantX Recently Launched the New PlantXpress Membership Plan
37
Mobile-Based POS Solutions
PayTabs Touch is a Cost-Effective and Contactless POS System for MENA
36
Public Vegan QSR Expansions
Globally Local is the First Publicly Traded Vegan Fast Food Company
35
Remote Business Collaboration Platforms
MyWork by PeerBie Has an All-in-One Functionality
34
Futuristic Second Earth Concepts
Earth 2 is a Metaverse Between Virtual and Physical Reality
33
QSR Plant-Based Chicken Burgers
Burger King UK Recently Debuted the New Vegan Royale Burther
32
Crypto Donation Payment Methods
Every.org Debuted a New Way to Raise Funds With Crypto Coins
31
Brand Ambassador Agreements
Dick's Sporting Goods Has New Ambassadors for Private Label Products
30
Japanese Retailers in Canada
Daiso Opened its Very First Canadian Location in Vancouver
29
Battle Royale Mobile Games
Respawn Revealed its Standalone Mobile Version of Apex Legends
28
Dedicated Plastic Recycling Programs
PepsiCo BottleLoop Makes it Easier to Recycle Packaging
27
Air Mobility Partnerships
Wisk Aero and Blade Urban Air Mobility Agreed to a New Partnership
26
Pandemic-Prompted Ride-Hailing Services
Healthcare Workers Can Use the Lyft Pass for Healthcare
25
QSR Spring Promotions
Dunkin' Debuted New Discounts and Promotions for May 2021
24
Charitable Cupcake Launches
Iceland Foods' 'Bonny the Butterfly' Cupcakes Back Biodiversity
23
Brick-and-Mortar Crypto Banks
India Opens 14 In-Person Crypto Currency Banks
22
Vegan Cheesecake Ontario Distribution
Nabati Foods Products Now Available in Metros Across Ontario
21
Female-Supporting Social Campaigns
the TogetHER Video Series Marks Women's History Month
20
Retail Business Acquisitions
Gap is Selling Its Intermix Business to a Private Equity Firm
19
Rideshare Vaccination Partnerships
Walgreens and Uber Have Partnered for Easier Appointments
18
Media Business Acquisitions
A Majority of Verizon Media Was Sold to a Private Equity Firm
17
Gig Professional Income Services
'Control' Offers Income Guarantees for Independent Workers
16
Robot-Powered Delivery Centers
Kroger is Rolling Out an Ocado-Powered Customer Fulfilment Centre
15
Investing Gen Z Group Chats
Finary Raises Money to Build the Investing Chat Platform
14
Sustainable Electronic Retail Designations
Best Buy Received Its First Zero Waste Certification
13
Community Building Banking Centers
NeighborHub's All-in-one Facility is More than Just a Bank
12
American Chicken Chain Expansions
Chick N Max is Expanding Outside of Kansas for the First Time
11
Retail Eyewear Collaborations
Gap Entered into an Eyewear Deal with De Rigo Launching in 2022
10
Summery Spiked Agave Seltzers
Lone Star's Agave Seltzers are Light, Refreshing, and Tasty
9
Branded Mobile Shooter Games
The New Battlefield Mobile Game Features Standalone Content
8
Mother's Day Gift Collections
Hallmark's Mother's Day Collection Includes a Range of Offerings
7
Value-Adding Banking Points
RBC Launches New RBC Vantage To Offer More Value to Clients
6
Coffee-Branded 4/20 Initiatives
Coffee Brand STōK Distributes Cold Brew Coffee and Cold Hard Cash
5
Football Club-Branded Beers
The Halifax Wanderers FC Teamed with Garrison to Launch Tall Ship Beer
4
Grocery Pick-Up Rideshare Features
Uber Users Can Now Pick Up Grocery Orders During Their Ride
3
Premium Podcast Subscription Services
Apple Announces a Monetized Overhaul to its Podcast App
2
Nostalgic RPG Mobile Games
Jagex Announced that Classic RPG RuneScape is Coming to iOS and Android
1
Women's Workforce Training Programs
LVMH's Institut des Métiers d’Excellence Program is in Japan
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Open-Source WFH Offices
Open Sohko Design's Open-Source Designs Help People Create Work Spaces
Plant Growth-Optimizing Planters
The 's•pot' Smart Indoor Planter Has an Auto-Watering System
Virtual Beauty Showrooms
Mary Kay's Suite 13 Virtual Supports Women in Beauty Tech
Retractable Privacy Divider Cubicles
The 'Office Shell' Blocks Out External Disturbances
Next-Gen Folding Smartphone Designs
This Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Concept Has a Bezel-Free Design
Virtual Pizza Parties
Virgin Media Connected Two Pizza Pop-Ups So People Could Share Meals
Sustainable Bottled Water
Proud Source Water Offers Its Water in Infinitely Recycled Aluminum
Outdoor Digital Signage Technologies
Samsung and Tim Hortons Elevate Digital Drive-Thru Displays
App-Connected Kitchen Kettles
The COSORI Bluetooth Electric Gooseneck Kettle is Powerful
Refillable Haircare Bottles
Love Beauty and Planet Created Reusable Aluminum Product Packaging
Exclusive Virtual Outfits
RTFKT and THE FABRICANT Created a Seven-Piece NFT Collection
Sustainably Dyed Fashion
Color Story by H&M Explores Sustainable Methods of Working with Color
WFH Coffee Delivery Programs
The Think Coffee Coffee-Break-At-Home Program Keeps Caffeine on Hand
Circular Outdoor Lounge Furniture
The Baza Lounge Collection is Classy and Comfortable
Elevated Curved-Shell Armchairs
The Huma Chair Adds Rustic Sophistication to the Home or Office
Virtual Skincare Cities
SK-II CITY Shares an Immersive Experience with Animated Films
Co-Designed Refillable Bottles
PATH & tentree Created Waste-Reducing Refillable Bottled Water
Post-Pandemic Gum Campaigns
EXTRA Gum's 'For When It's Time' Depicts a Fresh Start
Sustainable Start-Up Funds
The $50 Million USD Razer Green Fund Supports Green Businesses
Plant-Based CBD Wellness Products
Toastyy Launches CBD-based Wellness Brand That Fights Stress
Food Waste AR Apps
Morton Salt's AR App Provides a Creative Solution to Reducing Kitchen Waste
Virtual Space Watches
Anicorn Watches Released Two NASA-Branded NFT Art Pieces
Multi-Device Keyboard Peripherals
The Samsung Smart Keyboard Trio 500 Works with Three Devices
Exercise-Inspired Skincare
HERB + FLORA's Skincare Mimics the Effects of Exercise on Skin
Ready-to-Drink Summer Seltzers
These New Summer Seltzer Flavors are Refreshing and Delicious
Protein-Enriched Coffee Drinks
The Kitu Life Super Coffee Blueberry Latte has 10-Grams of Protein
Environmental Awareness NFTs
The Nature Friendly Token Brings Attention to the Real Impact of NFTs
3D-Printed Modular Offices
ArchiTech Company Collaborates with Royal 3D To Create R-IGLO
Eco-Friendly Morning Masks
PAYOT Paris' Morning Mask are Eco-Conscious and Efficient
Desk Chair Treadmill Adaptors
'QuitSit' Allows for Easy Walking and Running When Working
Projector-Equipped Smart Home Hubs
The Conceptual Samsung Smart Prism Keeps Users Connected
NFC-Enabled Recycling Programs
The SPRITE Recycling Scheme Leverages Near-Field Communication Tech
Exclusive Virtual Phone Cases
CASETiFY Created Its First One-of-a-Kind NFT Art Piece
Paperboard Gin Bottles
Silent Pool Distillers Launched the First Spirit in a Paperboard Bottle
AR Foosball Tournaments
EE is Making Wembley Stadium Into a Foosball Table with Augmented Reality
Icy Translucent Sneaker Designs
adidas Introduces the YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 in a Mono Ice Palette
Barista-Style Instant Coffees
The Nescafé Gold Blend Roastery Collection Has Two Blends
Sustainable Portable Makeup Brushes
The 360 Ultimate Travel Brush Kit is Perfect for Travel
K-Pop Fast Food Meals
McDonald's is Introducing the BTS Meal in Collaboration with the Pop Group
Exclusive Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Sony Announced the WH-1000XM4 Silent White Headphones
Athleticwear Trade-In Resale Programs
Lululemon Partners with Trove for New Clothing Pilot
Virus-Capturing Air Purifiers
The Blueair HealthProtect Air Purifiers Remove the SARS-CoV-2 Virus
Cheese-Packed Sandwich Menus
Subway Fresh Melts Come in Three Varieties to Choose From
Zero-Waste Beauty Memberships
Izzy Zero Waste Beauty is a Reusable, Sustainable D2C Brand
Musical Instrument Wearables
The 'Mictic' Wearable Music Wristband Turns Gestures into Tunes
NFT-Paired Houses
Shane Dulgeroff is Listing the First NFT House Art with a Physical Property
Remodeled Modern Bank Spaces
Bremer Bank Updates its Fargo Branch Focused on the Community
Ready-to-Drink Aquas Frescas
Agua Bonita Boasts Two Impactful Flavors in Modern Packaging
Oil-Free Jelly Moisturizers
The Skin Proud Sorbet Skin Everyday Jelly Moisturiser is Hydrating
Sustainable Convenience Store Coffees
Circle K Will Roll Out 100% Sustainable Coffee on Earth Day
Underwater Emergency Drones
The Conceptual 'Saver Whale' Safely Carries Out Rescues
Lab-Grown Meat Deliveries
People in Singapore Can Now Order Three Dishes Made with GOOD Meat
Eco-Minded Yogurt Packaging
This Yogurt Cup Packaging Has 20% Less Material
Skincare Fitness Kits
FaceGym is Venturing into Skincare with a Set to Prep, Train + Recover Skin
Sustainable Face Mask Packaging
The Detox Face Mask is Housed in a Compostable & Plantable Box
Hazelnut Canned Cold Brews
La Colombe Coffee Roasters Launched a Creamy New Flavor of Draft Latte
Climate Change Warning Beers
Fat Tire Debuts "Lousy" Beer On Purpose As Climate Change Warning
Digital Fusion Restaurants
La TaKorea is an Online-Only, Delivery-Only Brand in Singapore
Breathing Excercise Apps
The Breathonics App by Silentmode Strengthens Mental Fitness
Multi-Tonal Retro Basketball Shoes
New Balance's 550 Sneaker Gets a Vibrant Paneling Update
Precise Customizable Keyboards
Razer's BlackWidow V3 Tenkeyless is a Compact Gaming Keyboard
Spring Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Unveils a New Set of the 327 Sneaker Model
Flavorfully Complex Gin Sodas
The Bloom Passionfruit Soda is Premixed and Ready to Enjoy
Sustainable Speckled Detailed Shoes
Jaden Smith Updates the New Balance Vision Racer Sneaker
Connected Multi-Room Speakers
The Audio Pro ADDON C10 MKII is Stylishly Functional
Social Media Vaccine Fact Boxes
Twitter is Adding a COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Box to Timelines
Fashion Label Environmental Commitments
The North Face Announces New Environmental Commitments
Hybrid Quesadilla Tacos
del taco is serving up new Stuffed Quesadilla Tacos
Crypto Donation Payment Methods
Every.org Debuted a New Way to Raise Funds With Crypto Coins
Heat-Responsive Timepieces
The OVD Atlantiz Titanium Watch Reveals the Dial When Warmed
Biodegradable Body Wipes
The Surviveware Biodegradable Wet Wipes are Scent-Free
Eco-Conscious Luxury Beauty Kits
Elemental Herbology is Boasting a Compact, Limited-Edition Kit
Matchmaking Real Estate Apps
The Casa Blanca App Lets Users Swipe on Their Dream Home
Dairy-Free Nitrogen Cold Brews
High Brew Coffee is Introducing Two New Coffee Flavors
Ferrofluid Speakers
Ferrofluid Dances With the Music From this Speaker
Musical-Themed Bright Summer Apparel
Lad Musician's Nihilism Flower Capsule Preps for Summer 2021
Cookie-Infused Espresso Drinks
Krispy Kreme’s New Oreo Mocha Chiller is a Sweet, Caffeinated Treat
Dried Fish Sushi Restaurants
Lucky Robot Creates Dishes Using Properly Aged Fish Ingredients
Masculine Acne Care Cosmetics
The Jack Black ProSeries Acne Remedy is for All Age Ranges
Spicy Chicken Thigh Sandwiches
Nathan’s Famous Has a New Sticky, Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Carefree Fruit-Flavored Spirits
The Hooch Flavored Spirits Come in Three Flavors
Strawberry-Infused Glazed Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is Bringing Back the Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts
Hearty Mexican Sandwiches
Taco Cabana Has a New Chicken Milanesa Torta Served on Telera Bread
Intentionally Low-Quality Beers
Torched Earth Ale Brings Awareness to the Climate Crisis
Skin-Caring Sunscreens
Ultra Violette's Tube Sunscreens are Hydrating and Mattifying
Nutty Non-Alcoholic Beers
Nature Nut Peanut Butter Porter Celebrates Earth Day
Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Beers
Guinness Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Balances Sweet & Bitter Roast Flavors
Antioxidant-Rich Haircare
Apiceuticals' PROPOWAX Series Includes Shampoo, Conditioner & More
Sandy Tonal Supportive Footwear
The Desert Scape Pack Features the New Balance 1500 Shoe
Bittersweet Negroni Spritzes
The Straightaway Negroni Spritz Trades Gin for Sparkling Pinot Gris
Men's K-Beauty Skincare
Donginbi's Red Ginseng Homme Power Shares Skin-Enhancing Benefits
Craft-Brewed Sparkling Waters
Hoplark's Sparkling Waters are Infused with Premium Hops
American Chicken Chain Expansions
Chick N Max is Expanding Outside of Kansas for the First Time
D2C Alaskan Salmon
Alaskan Salmon Launched a Waitlist for Prized Copper River King Salmon
Beauty-Branded Sustainability Initiatives
L’Oréal Paris Launched 'L’Oréal for the Future'
Bourbon-Based Canned Cocktails
Jim Beam's Ready-to-Drink Cocktails are Alternatives to Beer
Burger Chain Chicken Sandwiches
Smashburger Launched Its Scorchin' Hot Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Retail Eyewear Collaborations
Gap Entered into an Eyewear Deal with De Rigo Launching in 2022
Digi-Camo Neon Headphones
Psychworld Joins Beats on a New Audio Design Technology
Value-Adding Banking Points
RBC Launches New RBC Vantage To Offer More Value to Clients
Summery Mango Lemonades
Wendy's Has a New Pineapple Mango Lemonade This Summer Season
Earthy Tonal Neutral Footwear
New Balance's New made-in-UK 991 Sneakers Celebrate its 20th Year
Craft-Made Hard Seltzers
The Victory Waves Craft Hard Seltzer Has 100-Calories Per Can
Soda-Infused QSR Floats
Arby Recently Launched a New Dr Pepper Float Just in Time for Summer
Premixed Canned Margarita Cocktails
Salt Point Canned Cocktails Margarita is Ready to Enjoy
Ready-to-Drink Non-Alcoholic Aperitifs
Ghia's Canned Aperitifs Share Bitter, Herbal Flavors
Weekly Sci-Fi Show Releases
Paramount+ Strategically Avoids the Binging Stream Model
Stutter-Free eSports Monitors
The GIGABYTE AORUS 4K Gaming Monitors Come in Three Models
Beauty Packaging Return Programs
UpCircle's Return, Refill, Reuse Scheme Reduces Waste
Next-Gen Mobile Productivity Laptops
The Samsung Galaxy Book Has 65W Fast Charging and More
Robust Mobile Sound Systems
The Kube Sound 'Kube4' Works Indoors and Out
Bank-Grade Security Crypto Wallets
The OPOLO Crypto Wallet Offers EAL 6+ Security Certification
Blurring Gel Primers
Rare Beauty's Always an Optimist Pore Diffusing Primer Smooths Fine Lines
AI Smartphone Keyboard Apps
The New Version of Typewise Uses Artificial Intelligence
Post Office Bank Centers
BankHubs Have Opened in Local Post Offices as Part of the CACA Initiative
Nostalgic RPG Mobile Games
Jagex Announced that Classic RPG RuneScape is Coming to iOS and Android
Online Opera Subscription Services
The Dallas Opera Launches an Online Streaming Platform
Ready-to-Drink Tequila Alternatives
Esmeralda is a Non-Alcoholic Beer with "Tequila"
Mobile Ad Services
Apple Expanded Its Advertising Business with New Ads in the App Store
Premium Sustainable Coffee Pods
frescopod Received 100% in Funding in Less than Two Hours
In-Flight Entertainment Content Subscriptions
Iris is Global Eagle's Airline Subscription Service