The top October 2021 new ventures see companies refreshing familiar offerings, as seen with department stores introducing their own subscription services, the launch of news-centered streaming services and sustainable grocery stores that offer waste-reducing refill services.
Across a wide range of industries, companies are getting into the creation of their very first NFTs. While some take the form of magazine covers or collectible digital art pieces, others are paired with physical assets that offer even more value in the real world. Iconic video game company Atari, for example, will soon be introducing The Arcade OG Series and Maxim is launching its own blockchain-based marketplace platform. Designed to put power back into the hands of creators and provide collectors with authentic ownership, NFTs speak to a new generation of collectors.
Top 55 New Ventures Trends in October
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Body-Inclusive Activewear Lines
Peloton Has Announced the Launch of 'Peloton Apparel'
54
Sustainable Refill Grocery Stores
Asda Introduced a Refill Store With Loose Format Products
53
Microdosing Mushroom Gummies
Gwella Mushrooms Launches Legal Magic Mushroom Gummy Called 'Mojo'
52
Millennial-Targeted Telehealth Platforms
Hims & Hers Partners with REVOLVE to Reach Younger Crowds
51
Highly-Immersive Whiskey Bars
Lark Distillery Has Launched a Luxury Whiskey Experience in Tasmania
50
Chef-to-Consumer Meal Subscriptions
CookUnity Creates an Elevated Dining Experience at Home
49
Sports Brand Cosmetic Investments
JD Sports Invests in the Hair Care Brand Hairburst
48
AR-Enabled Arcade Game NFTs
Atari's Founder is Set to Launch 'The Arcade OG Series' NFT Collection
47
Scent-Enabled VR Therapy
Ketamine One Partners with OVR to Diversify Mental Health Offerings
46
Fragrance Brand Subscription Expansions
Scentbird is Officially Expanding its Services to Canada
45
Wellness-Enhancing AR Glasses
TRIPP Launches Augmented Reality Tool on Nreal's 5G Glasses
44
Checkout-Free Technology Startups
Zippin Secured Funding to Bring Its Technology to Stores by 2025
43
Hemp-Based Wellness Products
Love Hemp Group Expands to the Asian Market
42
Department Store Beauty Subscriptions
Liberty Now Offers The Beauty Drop Subscription Service
41
Waste-Reducing Furniture Resell Programs
Ikea Launched its Buy Back & Resell Program in the US
40
At-Home IV Therapies
Home Infusion Startup HealthIV Promises to Cure Your Hangover
39
K-Beauty E-Commerce Content Platforms
PowderRoom is Expanding to Include Product Co-Creation
38
Digital E-Commerce Concierges
High Alpha Has Launched 'HumanKind' For Online Retailers
37
Magazine-Owned Creative Agencies
Crack Magazine Launches Multi-Faceted Brand Agency Called 'CC Co'
36
Social Selling Cosmetic Platforms
MyL'Occitane is the Beauty Brand's New Social Sales Model
35
Economical Coffee Subscriptions
Pret a Manger Offers a Coffee Subscription Plan to Its Customers
34
Blockchain-Based ASMR Marketplaces
Xtingles Has Launched the First NFT Platform Dedicated to ASMR
33
E-Platform-Hosted Beauty Shops
Alleyoop Announced that it Launched an Official Shop on Amazon
32
Vegan Gluten-Free Cakes
Organic Bytes Offers Organic, Vegan, and Dairy-Free Cakes
31
Ultra-Fast Grocery Delivery Services
Kroger and Instacart Launch 'Kroger Delivery Now'
30
E-Bike Subscription Services
Dance Launched a Subscription Service to Access its New E-Bike
29
UK Beauty Hall Expansions
Boots Announced its Expansion Plans with 30 New Beauty Stores
28
Generous In-Flight Entertainment
Delta's Partnership with Spotify Brings New In-Flight Music
27
AI-Enabled Innovation Tools
Turbine Labs Has Launched 'Thought Leadership Briefing'
26
Eco-Friendly Bike Share Initiatives
Humanforest Has Launched a Fleet of 800 E-Bikes in London
25
Cultural-Wear Brick-and-Mortars
Libas Unveils its Plans to Open Two New Locations in New Delhi
24
Multi-Modal Travel Apps
Arriva Has Released a Smart Mobility App for Public Transport In Europe
23
Amateur Photography Classes
Canon South Africa Launched Canon Academy for Photography Enthusiasts
22
Advanced Live Commerce Features
Taobao Live Announces Plan to Supercharge Its Livestream Ecosystem
21
Voice-Controlled Smart TVs
Amazon Launches Its First Line of TVs Called the 'Fire TV Omni Series'
20
All-In-One Finance Apps
The PayPal "Super App" Arrives Following Partnership With Synchrony Bank
19
Video Gamer Talent Agencies
Achieveminds Offers Support to Esport Competitors
18
CBD-Focused Live Commerce Events
Uncle Bud's CBD Launches on Chinese Commerce Platform Tmall
17
Interest-Free Pay-Later Apps
LayBuy Launches in the UK Presenting a Viable Alternative to Afterpay
16
Heavy-Duty Electric Distribution Trucks
Performance Team Launches an Electric Distribution Pilot
15
Stylish Wearable Payment Devices
Thames Technology Launches New 'PayCard+' Offering
14
Live Video Shopping Expansions
Clarins Group Expanded its Live Interaction With Consumers
13
Vegan QSR Expansions
Plant-Based Fast Food Chain Odd Burger Announces New Calgary Franchise
12
Metaverse-Based Skateparks
Roblox and Vans Join Forces to Launch Virtual 'Vans World'
11
Satellite-Powered UAV Connectivity Solutions
Inmarsat Laucnhes 'Velaris' For Air Traffic Managment
10
Magazine-Owned NFT Platforms
Maxim Announced the Launch of its Own Blockchain-Powered Marketplace
9
B2B Video Streaming Platforms
VideoElephant Launches Channels Marketplace With 150 Video Feeds
8
Day-Definite Shipping Services
FedEx Launches an International Shipping Service in the AMEA Region
7
Digital-Only Retail Banks
JP Morgan is Set to Launch Digital Bank 'Chase' in the UK
6
Basketball Magazine Cover NFTs
SLAM Set to Launch Massive NFT Collection On Tom Brady's Autograph
5
News-Focused Streaming Services
CBS News Launches New Content Provider 'See It Now Studios'
4
Multiscreen TV Measurement Solutions
Ampersand Launches Its 'Total TV Measurement' Tool
3
Curated Movie Trailer Platforms
Loop Media Launches Streaming Channel Dedicated to Film Trailers
2
Creativity-Centered Business Ventures
Accenture Acquires Malaysia-Based Marketing Firm Entropia
1
Brand-Backed Grant Programs
Reebok Foundation's BOKS Announced a $250,000 Grant Program
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Upcycled Vintage Sub-Brands
Beyond Retro Founders Unveil New Sub-Label 'Beyond Remade'
AR Runway Experiences
Vogue & Snap Created Custom Augmented Reality Experiences for Vogue World
Fashionable NFT Avatars
boohoo Taps Four Female Artists to Create Its New NFT Avatar Collection
Gamified Metaverse Stores
Lacoste is Virtually Inviting Shoppers into the Jaws of a Croc
AR Fashion Pop-Ups
ZERO10 + Crosby Studios Set Up a Shop with Digital-Only Clothing
3D Metaverse Sneakers
EBIT™'s Spectrum of Footwear [E010] Features Metaverse Sneakers
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Sporty NFT Wearables
Adidas Originals Debuted a Collection of Blockchain-Based Virtual Wearables
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Luxury Winter Performance Gear
The First Alo Yoga RTW Collection Dropped with an Exclusive NFT
Wearable Twin NFTs
Luxlock Introduced Unlockable Phygital NFTs During Fashion Week
Phygital Luxury Trunks
Louis Vuitton's Treasure Trunks Exist as NFTs & Bespoke Real-World Designs
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Metaverse Advertising Services
'NFT Plazas' Announced a Billboard Advertising Platform
Colorful Back-to-School Collections
Sprayground Released Over 100 New Designs & Collaborations
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Experimental Virtual Sneaker Activations
Fendi Celebrates Its 'Faster' Sneaker in the Metaverse
Virtual Monster Sneakers
LG Electronics is Unveiling Digital Shoe NFTs at CES 2023
One-of-One Clothing Collections
mmERCH Uses Generative Design to Create "Neo-Couture"
NFT Avatar Collaborations
The Debut Akutar Collection is Dropping with Culture-Defining Brands
Neo-Rave Fashion NFTs
Wholeland: Primal Rave by The Fabricant Fuses Styles Across Time
Sports Performance Fashion Pop-Ups
Nordstrom's 'Concept 017: SPORTS!' Pop-Up Spotlights 13 Brands
Cafe NFT Loyalty Rewards
Starbucks Odyssey Lets Customers Collect NFTs
Inaugural Virtual Sneaker Collections
Nike Presents its Our Force 1s Collection of Digital Shoes
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Sneaker Marketplace Metaverses
The Edit Ldn Opened a Premium Store Within Bloktopia
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Socially Impactful NFTs
Vogue Launches Cultural-Inspired NFT Collection in Singapore
Branded Digital Sneakers
Nike CryptoKicks Arrive in the Metaverse After a Partnership with RTFKT
Weather-Triggered 3D Ads
Volta Media Launches Interactive 3D OOH Ad Options for Marketers
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Vintage Apparel Platforms
Teejerker Launches a New Online Vintage Resale Platform Called Jerks
NFT Golf Games
Marketplaces Metaverse Debuts New Blockchain-Based 'Golf Mode'
Limited-Edition Baseball Cap Nfts
9dcc and Stapleverse Enter into a Web3 Fashion Collaborations
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
Collectible Phygital Apparel Tokens
adidas Released a Collectible 'Into the Metaverse' Perk
NFT Sneaker Collections
DTC Footwear Brand TAFT Launches Its First NFT Collection
Digital Growth Initiatives
KPMG Announced a Metaverse Program to Help Employees Grow
Anniversary App-Focused Apparel
Grab Releases a Nostalgic Anniversary Merchandise Collection
AR-Powered Shopping Features
Snapchat Launches 'Dress Up' and Other AR-Focused Features
Metaverse Fragrance Experiences
Fortnite & Armani Beauty Fragrance are Promoting Scents for Men
Fashionable Phygital Coats
Private Policy AW23 Took to the Metaverse
Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups
Sprayground's NYC Pop-Up Invites Visitors to Travel Back in Time
Phygital Fashion Campaign
Pacsun's PacVerse Campaign Shows a Real Life Cast Entering the Metaverse
Interactive Metaverse Branding Experiences
Slim Jim Launched a New Web3 Destination
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Neutral-Toned Metaverse Footwear
Toms Expands its Metaverse and NFT Collection to North America
Phygital Fashion Brands
PUNK Challenges Conventions with Digital Assets & Physical Tracksuits
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Phygital Apparel Shops
American Eagle Announces the Launch of Its 'NFT Apparel Shop'
Updated Fragrance Brands
Scentbird Undergoes its First Rebrand with an Elevated Look
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Virtual Bag Metaverses
Charles & Keith Taps Virtual K-pop Artist Apoki for its Virtual Campaign
Trendy Metaverse Sportswear
adidas Enters the Virtual World Through a Roblox Collaboration
Ambassador-Focused Footwear Campaigns
Vans Launches a New Campaign for its OTW Line
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Luxury Resale Fashion
Luxury Resale Platform Open for Vintage Launches in the US Market
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Phygital Fashion Platforms
Macy's and Journee Debut the mstylelab Platform for Users
Relaunched NSFW Digital Publications
Playboy Magazine is Launching in a New Digital Space
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
AR Fragrance Campaigns
Lacoste's Two-Day Experiential Pop-Up Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Arcade-Style Metaverse Games
JD Sports Steps into the Metaverse with 'King of the Game'
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Employee-Only Metaverses
Coty Created Coty Campus for Its 11,000 Global Employees
Digital-Only Wearables
DressX & Zepeto Launched a Fashion Collection in the Metaverse
Web3 Gaming Platforms
Nifty Island Launches a New Social Gaming Platform for NFT Use
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Luxury NFT Beach Shirts
Prada Announces the Fifth Installment of its Timecapsule Collection
Live Broadcast NFTs
eShot Labs Launches Unique Tool That Turns Real-Time Video into NFTs
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Elevated Timeless Fashion
VTMNTS' Fall/Winter 2023 Boasts a Neutral Wardrobe with a Style Twist
Metaverse Fashion Portals
PUMA Metaverse Space Connects Fans to FUTROGRADE at NYFW
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Food Entrepreneurship Programs
Nestle Launches Its New 'Youth Entrepreneurship Platform'
Digital Fashion Designer Incubators
The SYKY Collective Represents the Future of Luxury Fashion
In-App NFT Collectibles
Drop Launched a Limited-Edition NFT Series in its Retail Rewards App
Virtual NFT Mansions
The Sandbox Will Open the 'Playboy MetaMansion' on Its Platform
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Digitally Wearable Sports Jerseys
Fancurve is Shaping the Future of Digital Sports Fashion
Virtual Fast-Food Restaurants
McDonald's Filed a Trademark Application in the Metaverse
Multifaceted Fashion Metaverses
AeroWorld is an Immersive Virtual World from Aéropostale
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
NFT Gaming Rentals
Voxie Tactics' New Renting Feature Let's Players Gain Passive Income
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Metaverse-Based Dealerships
1Verse Launched the First Virtual EV Dealership in the Metaverse
Web3 Gaming Initiatives
Razer Launches a Web3 Initiative for More Gaming Projects in the Space
Virtual Pharmaceutical Services
CVS is Bringing Pharmacy and Health Clinics to the Metaverse
Digital Twin Sneaker Platforms
'Sneaks' is an NFT-Based Platform for Trading Sneakers via NFT Art
Expansive Outdoor-Focused Collections
NEIGHBORHOOD Taps IO and KANDYTOWN for an Everyday Capsule
Collaborative Vintage Buying-In Services
Weekday and Beyond Retro Join Forces on Archive Pieces
Web3 AR Development Companies
Kaleidoco Raised $7 Million to Fund its Development Initaitives
Collectibles-Focused Auction Departments
Department X by Christie's Shares Sneakers & Streetwear
Digital Luxury Apparel
Meta and Valentino Have Partnered to Launch a Line of Digital Clothing
New Streaming Service Formats
Streaming Services Have Announced Virtual Product Placement Ads
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Retailer-Backed Digital Collectibles
Walmart Launches New Digital Collectibles Platform, 'AutoT'
AR-Activated Movie NFTs
Regal and Moviebill Launch Immersive New NFTs for Moviegoers
Game-Inspired Sustainable Streetwear
Broken Planet Unveils it new Space Trails Collection
Metaverse Gaming Platforms
Elite Token Debuted 'Runiverse' to Reward Gamers with Cryptocurrencies
Business-Friendly NFT Tools
Salesforce Introduces NFT Tools to Help Businesses Embrace Web3
Eco-Friendly Denim NFTs
Orta Anadolu Debuted an NFT Version of Its New Sustainable Denim Jumpsuit
Individualism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Gap Debuts a Collection with The Brooklyn Circus
Web3-Based Storytelling Projects
The Fabricant Launches Wholeland: A Web3 Fashion Experience
Curated NFT Storefronts
Nifty Gateway is Launching the 'Publishers' Pilot for Creators
Innovation-Focused Digital Metaverses
Forbes Launches a Digital Presence In The Sandbox Metaverse
E-Commerce NFT Tools
Cappasity's New Service Allows Stores to Turn Their Products into NFTs
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Elevated Streetwear Labels
Streetwear Label Vans Launches its New Premium Brand, OTW by Vans
Charitable Snack NFTs
Vegan Rob Launched the 'VRT' NFT to Support Those in Need
Colorful Cannabis Brand Expansions
Jetty Extracts Makes the Move East as Cannabis Market Opens Up
Shopping-Oriented Metaverses
Flipkart Launches Its Own E-Commerce Metaverse, 'Flipverse'
Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
August Relies on Playful and Wholesome Branding
Game Developer NFT Marketplaces
AppLovin Launches a Developer-Oriented NFT Marketplace, 'Vessel'
NFT Trading Websites
Coinbase Launches Beta for New NFT Trading Platform
Blockchain Gaming Integrations
Unity Gaming Debuts the New Blockchain and Web3 Integration Options
NFT-Equipped Watch Designs
Diesel Introduces a New NFT Program to Accompany its Watches
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Immersive Luxury Fashion Campaigns
FLANNELS Launches Its 'Welcome to New Luxury' Campaign
Creator Content Hubs
TikTok Launches a New World Hub to Help Brands Connect with Audiences
Mixed-Reality Treasure Hunts
EE is Kicking Off Its Inaugural Game Day with a Special Treasure Hunt
Restauranteur Metaverse Platforms
This Metaverse Platform Caters to Canada's Food Service Industry
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Self-Sustaining NFT Adventure Games
Former Vine Co-Founder Launches Rule-Free NFT Game, 'Loot'
Retailer Sports Investments
Dick’s Sporting Goods Creates a 'Venture Fund' for Sports Startups
AI-Focused LLM Stores
OpenAI is Launching a Store to Help Developers Monetize Their GPTs
Luxe E-Commerce Menswear Expansions
The Outnet Launches the Menswear Vertical in America
NFT Fan Engagement Platforms
VRYNT Allows Influencers and Brands to Create Bespoke NFT Collections
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Metaverse-Based Consultancy Events
Hytech Launches its First Metaverse Event in Decentraland
Immersive NFT Experiences
Crypto Conference TOKEN2049 Unveils OP3N WHALE NFT Exhibition
Magazine-Curated Cannabis Products
In July 2023, MARY Magazine Debuts Its Partnership with NTWRK
Campaign-Led Esports Studios
Guild Launches New Creative Services Division Called ‘Guild Studios’
Indie Gaming NFT Cards
Tentworks Unveils New City Block Builder Game and NFTs